Tips to Maintain Your Chainsaw Like an Expert

Whether you work in the forestry or logging industry or manage a large property, your chainsaw is an indispensable part of your work. That’s why you’ll want to keep it in tip-top shape to keep your business rolling. Regular maintenance of your machine will help extend its lifespan and make it safer for use.

We here at Crownstone Equipment want to help you make the most of your tools. That’s why we have gathered up a few tips to maintain your chainsaw below. Read on to learn more, and for more advice, visit our dealership for a friendly chat with our team. You’ll find us in Pennsylvania and Maryland, so swing by today!

Before Use

Before starting your chainsaw, perform a few maintenance checks to ensure your tool is ready for your work. This will help you identify any problems before they get worse.

Ensure that your throttle operates smoothly and any loose parts are tight rather than sluggish. You’ll also want to ensure that the safety features of your chainsaw are working as they should—the chain brake, throttle trigger lockout, and emergency stop switch should be responsive.

Next, you’ll want to examine your air filter and air intake slots for dirt buildup and clean out any debris in the way. Replace your filter if it’s dirty or broken.

Weekly

You’ll also want to perform a few checks on your chainsaw a little less regularly. This includes performing weekly inspections of your anti-vibration elements, chain, and carburetor and cleaning up the cooling and flywheel fins. If you notice that your carburetor is damaged, you’ll need to replace it as soon as possible.

More importantly, you’ll want to lubricate the drum bearings every week.

Monthly

You’ll also want to service your chainsaw every month to check that your fuel filter, wiring, plugs, and cables are in good working condition.

Check the chain brake band and look for any cracks around the connections to other mechanisms. If you find any, you might want to replace the band.

Seek Expert Assistance

Sometimes you might encounter a problem with your chainsaw that’s more than you can handle. If you don’t have the tools and expertise to fix it, you must seek expert assistance immediately. You’ll want to entrust your equipment with a reputed and reliable service department like Crownstone Equipment. The service technicians here will repair your machine quickly and efficiently.

We hope you find this guide handy when maintaining your chainsaw. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your equipment to the latest model, visit Crownstone Equipment. We have dealerships throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland.