What causes a chainsaw chain to break?

Chain Tension If the chain is too tight or too lose it can cause a chain break. Because heat causes the bar and chain to expand. If you do it while the chain is hot, it could be too tight when the chain is cooled down and can damage the bar. So tension a chainsaw whenever it is cooled down.

Can a chainsaw chain lose its temper?

Most common cause is not chain or bar temper nor always sharpening but rather depth gages just before the cutter. Heating of the chain causes it to expand which causes more free play on the bar. Thus the chain hangs farther down on the bottom of the bars rail. More likely at the time to slip off bar, etc.

Can you fix a broken chainsaw chain?

If you have decided to repair the chain, at this point you can do so. You can sharpen the chain with a chain sharpener, remove additional chains using the rivet punch or screwdriver if the chain has stretched, adjust the links in the chain, or replace damaged links in the chainsaw chain.

What happens if a chain breaks on a chainsaw?

It’s there to keep the chain from wrapping around your wrist if it should break or come loose. It’s called a chain catcher, and it’s removeable. So, don’t remove it. More then likely it just gets stuck in the cut/wood..or falls off on the ground…not very likely it will become a ‘missile’..

What happens if chainsaw hits dirt?

Don’t Cut Into Dirt Nobody plans to run their chain saw into dirt. In addition to dulling the cutters, dirt also wears out the chain links faster, causing the chain to stretch. Plus, dirt wears the sprocket at the bar tip.

How long does a chainsaw blade stay sharp?

about 3 hours
A chainsaw may only need to be sharpened once a year if it is rarely used, but a tool that is frequently used will need to be sharpened regularly to ensure that the blade doesn’t get too dull. On average, a chainsaw blade will retain its sharpness for about 3 hours of actively cutting through wood.

Do you start a chainsaw with the brake on?

When using a chainsaw, you should always start it with the chain brake engaged so the chain does not move.

How to clean a chain saw properly?

Remember to drain the carburettor first, to prevent the carburettor diaphragms from sticking together. Remove the chain and guide bar, clean them and spray them with protective oil. Your chain saw should be stored in a dry place. Choose a place which is well ventilated and protected from the weather.

What happens if the chain is too loose on a chainsaw?

A chain that’s too loose can come off the bar, creating an unsafe condition while you’re cutting. A overly loose or tight chain also wears out the drive sprocket and causes rapid chain and bar wear. To determine if your chain is properly tensioned, pull up on the chain.

What should I do if my chainsaw engine is too hot?

If the engine is still too hot to touch, take a walk, eat a Twinkie or call a friend. Chain saws have a safety kickback braking mechanism that stops the blade by locking the clutch drum/drive sprocket. But you can accidentally activate the brake by knocking the kickback handle as you set the chain saw against a downed tree limb or stump.

What is a 10 degree chainsaw chain used for?

This chainsaw chain type serves one purpose and was specially designed for use in chainsaw mills where planks are being cut at high volumes and at high speed. Because the angle of the cutter is only 10-degrees and shallow, this chainsaw is ideal for creating very smooth surfaces as it cuts.