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[ChickenCanoe]

Even on the bottom of the blade you want the tabs to ride in the groove.
I find that on electrics (or at least the cheap ones I've used), the chain needs frequent tightening.

I remember using real chainsaws in the 60s that rarely needed tightening during the day and rarely had a chain jump off.

 

[dsqard]

My suggestion is to get rid of the chainsaw and get a sawsall unless you have to cut all the way through a large tree trunk. Dulled way too many chains on mesquite trees before trying out the sawsall. Works like a charm and WAY easier to change out the blade. Just my two cents

 

[perchie.girl]

@ronott1

Thanks I will check it over again when I use it again.

 

[Cynthia12]

And here it is!

 

[perchie.girl]

Even on the bottom of the blade you want the tabs to ride in the groove.
I find that on electrics (or at least the cheap ones I've used), the chain needs frequent tightening.

I remember using real chainsaws in the 60s that rarely needed tightening during the day and rarely had a chain jump off.

I am realizing that... this is one from Harbor Freight. Its a great learning experience for me because I have a Huskvarna at home that I have been avoiding using. Its about the same size but its that whole motor deal that spooks me. I can work through it now.

deb

 

[Wisher1000]

COOL!!

ETA: @Cynthia12

 

[bamadude]

I have been to alot of real jails. Prison in mexico and usa

 

[perchie.girl]

My suggestion is to get rid of the chainsaw and get a sawsall unless you have to cut all the way through a large tree trunk. Dulled way too many chains on mesquite trees before trying out the sawsall. Works like a charm and WAY easier to change out the blade. Just my two cents

Not my chainsaw but my moms. I have a saws all and have broken my share of those blades for sure.

I have a gas powered chainsaw for the house that i have never run.... The deal is I am not just cutting mulberry trees at home I have a very large mesquite that needs to have its skirts lifted.... As well as ribbon wood and different Kinds of desert trees that need pruning. I have no electricity available. So unless a Saws all comes in gas powered I need to learn how to use a chainsaw.

Working with this electric saw is showing me how it works and adjusts and the wonderful advice I have gotten so far about oiling and circumstances is helping me to understand even better.

deb

 

[Bunnylady]

I have been to alot of real jails. Prison in mexico and usa

Some people just have to learn by doing . . . .

 

[Cynthia12]