My 8th grade biology teacher used to say “if all else fails, read the directions.” It has always puzzled me why some people take a point of pride in tossing the manual. Sure, you can skim over what you already know, but there are almost always a few pearls in there!
I understand your frustration. Saw a similar chainsaw from makita on facebook market place, he was selling it because they chain was "worn". Didnt look like it had ever been sharpened.
Had a cutomer complain that his chainsaw was faulty because oil was leaking from it. Smiled, had a look at it, had to explain it was chainoil off the bar he still thinks i was bullshitting him 😂 little did he realise when it stops dripping he needs to be worried
Before you bin the chain, it may still be reusable, check the inner side teeth for spurs, these can usually be carefully filed flat and it will fit again. This happens when the chain comes off and the chain hits the drive cog.
There is no sense in using a chain that has never seen oil. There will be damage between the links and on the rivets holding the chain. Even if you filed it flat you're risking metal that's been heated beyond tolerance. There will be little stretch and a very good chance it will snap.
Chainsaws 9 inch grinders Nail guns It is so easy to get complacent and in half a second even professionals can get caught out My grandad used sump oil but really it doesnt cost much to use proper stuff it pays off in the long run Thanks for the video Dean Check out" the ultimate recycler " another legend
From my own experience if after a year of not using it lights blink and it won't run spray the chain with a little wd40 to clean it, stiffened oil and sawdust create enough resistance to trigger the electronic safety, always keep it clean
had the same issue on an electric chainsaw , the motor will hammer the the chain when it gets to lose, never had it happen om regular saws, a file on the links thats been squashed does the trick, doesnt take much, but i bet the owner is like " it uses oil ?, but its electric" 😂
you would think the store owner would have giving him a bottle of chain oil when he purchased the saw . people buying these tools with no knowledge of them .
Not only is the Manual good for Tool Maintenance but it's usually got Safety tips that aren't there for just 'idiots'. Why it's become a point of Masculine Pride to immediately throw away a Manual is beyond me. @@LydiaOfTheNorth
You shouldn't use any Oil not specially formulated for Chainsaws - the oil isn't just a 'grease', it contains many different additives to help it reduce wear, increase heat dissipation and adhere to the Chain and Bar. Only a fool would skimp on possible life and tool saving requirements. As a Chainsaw user for many decades I'd strongly advise against using anything other then Chainsaw Oil for Chainsaws - shops like Toolstation and Screwfix offer 'own brand' alternatives which are much cheaper (between £6-10) then Manufacturers and work just as well.
Funny you said this, project farm just tested a bunch of chain oil and motor oil. The motor oil had more anti-wear addictive than any of the chain oil and it shows in wear test. of course the failing is it's not tacky like chain oil.
Funny!! There's a comment on a channel saying if you need to make video showing people how to split a log then they shouldn't be wielding an axe or log splitting mail. To say the least he didn't like the comment 😂. Good video and title👍
You have to use a tool to understand it.. Some people have no guidance its not there fault.. Tool fanatics love to press the hardman vibes on newcomers.. As if owning a few tools makes you the bollox...
@@petrokemikal There is so much information on so many platforms, guidance is out there and Instruction manuals come with the saw and I bought a Makita chainsaw a while back comes with a bottle of oil.
@@willtricks9432neither of my two Makita saws have come with oil. Wonder if they pack them different for different areas of the globe? In U.K. I’d recommend that everyone does at least the basic maintenance element of a chainsaw training program so much info that’s missed from a lot of RUclips videos.
@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of "Homeowner killed by Chainsaw". Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet. Maybe I should set up a series of courses.
@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of "Homeowner killed by Chainsaw". Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet. Maybe I should set up a series of courses.
"Civilians" operating chainsaws or other sharp objects with a motor connecting to it is never good. Seen and heard all the excuses for dumb things they do 😂 Cheers.
"Civilian", i.e. the guy that only watched 2 youtube videos, compared to me, the "pro warrior", who was taught by a self-taught uncle and subsequently watched 3 youtube videos!
My 8th grade biology teacher used to say “if all else fails, read the directions.” It has always puzzled me why some people take a point of pride in tossing the manual. Sure, you can skim over what you already know, but there are almost always a few pearls in there!
I understand your frustration. Saw a similar chainsaw from makita on facebook market place, he was selling it because they chain was "worn". Didnt look like it had ever been sharpened.
Had a cutomer complain that his chainsaw was faulty because oil was leaking from it.
Smiled, had a look at it, had to explain it was chainoil off the bar he still thinks i was bullshitting him 😂 little did he realise when it stops dripping he needs to be worried
Some Dewalt and Makita cordless chainsaws have leaks though, it's a known issue.
He probably thought you were pulling his leg like blinker fluid.
And that's why when I get a new tool, I *always* RTFM.
Before you bin the chain, it may still be reusable, check the inner side teeth for spurs, these can usually be carefully filed flat and it will fit again.
This happens when the chain comes off and the chain hits the drive cog.
There is no sense in using a chain that has never seen oil. There will be damage between the links and on the rivets holding the chain. Even if you filed it flat you're risking metal that's been heated beyond tolerance. There will be little stretch and a very good chance it will snap.
If he doesn't know that he probably wudnt be the safest using it either 😮
It is also essential to grease the cutter bar's tip bearing with the correct grease usually red in colour.
That depends on the saw, it's not necessary on this Makita.
@@alexbaxter9512 maybe not on electrically powered chainsaws? Lower maximum rotational speed?
Definitely needed on petrol engine chainsaws.
It's a good idea to turn the bar over on a regular basis to ensure even wear.
Chainsaws
9 inch grinders
Nail guns
It is so easy to get complacent and in half a second even professionals can get caught out
My grandad used sump oil but really it doesnt cost much to use proper stuff it pays off in the long run
Thanks for the video Dean
Check out" the ultimate recycler " another legend
Actually, you can run a chainsaw without Bar Oil.
It's just when they stop bleeding, you have to use a little more pressure on the handle.
I just use break cleaner and slacken of captive nuts and adjuster for storage tension is done on top
Ive seen petrol in the oil tank of an electric chainsaw 😂
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good thing most of them come with brushless motors.. a brushed motor chainsaw with fuel in the oil tank could result in a fiery situation
From my own experience if after a year of not using it lights blink and it won't run spray the chain with a little wd40 to clean it, stiffened oil and sawdust create enough resistance to trigger the electronic safety, always keep it clean
had the same issue on an electric chainsaw , the motor will hammer the the chain when it gets to lose, never had it happen om regular saws, a file on the links thats been squashed does the trick, doesnt take much, but i bet the owner is like " it uses oil ?, but its electric" 😂
At least the person had the smarts to buy a Makita Chainsaw. Next great invention, oil-less chainsaws.
wow, unbelievable.
Bet the owner felt like a right git when he got it back
I wonder what he thought the tank was for lol.
Dust collection...
He didn't. He didn't think anything because he is clueless. Instruction manual thrown straight in bin.
His favorite beverage?
They should make passing an iQ test greater than 100 mandatory for using a chainsaw.
i call it the "Chainsaw license certification of competency"
No oil
Some people shouldn’t be allowed to vote.
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you would think the store owner would have giving him a bottle of chain oil when he purchased the saw . people buying these tools with no knowledge of them .
It's the 'Somebody Else's Problem' factor.
Place phone on its side when videoing
I use sunflower oil in my chainsaws works well and environmentally friendly
If you're in a pinch okay but why would you use it daily?
@@bladeoflucatiel It’s less than half the price
Used old veg oil in my old skateboard bearings for years. Cheap
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Not everybody has had the opportunity to grow up with tools or people working with tools, particularly as we become a more urban society.
This is true.. Quick to show people where they went wrong, but slow to take the same advice from sombody else..
Right. I didn't either. But I'm aware of this, so at least I read the damn manual because I actually like my tools.
Not only is the Manual good for Tool Maintenance but it's usually got Safety tips that aren't there for just 'idiots'. Why it's become a point of Masculine Pride to immediately throw away a Manual is beyond me. @@LydiaOfTheNorth
@@Bob.Jenkins exactly. It's almost like it's written specifically for those people without experience in tool handling 😄
RTFM, if you can't read get one who can.
You shouldn't use any Oil not specially formulated for Chainsaws - the oil isn't just a 'grease', it contains many different additives to help it reduce wear, increase heat dissipation and adhere to the Chain and Bar. Only a fool would skimp on possible life and tool saving requirements. As a Chainsaw user for many decades I'd strongly advise against using anything other then Chainsaw Oil for Chainsaws - shops like Toolstation and Screwfix offer 'own brand' alternatives which are much cheaper (between £6-10) then Manufacturers and work just as well.
Oil is oil buddy
Old oil from car engine - cheap and good 👍👍👍
Funny you said this, project farm just tested a bunch of chain oil and motor oil. The motor oil had more anti-wear addictive than any of the chain oil and it shows in wear test. of course the failing is it's not tacky like chain oil.
DGB or DeWalt biodegradable oil I found are best
@marcinkazberuk4923 maybe in a pinch... I'm not touching your dirty chainsaw
Funny!! There's a comment on a channel saying if you need to make video showing people how to split a log then they shouldn't be wielding an axe or log splitting mail. To say the least he didn't like the comment 😂. Good video and title👍
Well everyone has to learn somewhere not everyone grew up around this kind of stuff
@@repairs524 I agree you do have to learn somewhere, but some people just don't have any common sense and never get it.
That makes no sense@@stillasgoodasnew
With these electric saws any eejit with a battery is usin them. Will be some injuries becasue of it. I hope i'm wrong
You have to use a tool to understand it.. Some people have no guidance its not there fault.. Tool fanatics love to press the hardman vibes on newcomers.. As if owning a few tools makes you the bollox...
@@petrokemikal There is so much information on so many platforms, guidance is out there and Instruction manuals come with the saw and I bought a Makita chainsaw a while back comes with a bottle of oil.
@@willtricks9432neither of my two Makita saws have come with oil. Wonder if they pack them different for different areas of the globe? In U.K. I’d recommend that everyone does at least the basic maintenance element of a chainsaw training program so much info that’s missed from a lot of RUclips videos.
@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of
"Homeowner killed by Chainsaw".
Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet.
Maybe I should set up a series of courses.
@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of
"Homeowner killed by Chainsaw".
Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet.
Maybe I should set up a series of courses.
😂🤦🤦🤦👍
"Civilians" operating chainsaws or other sharp objects with a motor connecting to it is never good.
Seen and heard all the excuses for dumb things they do 😂
Cheers.
"Civilian", i.e. the guy that only watched 2 youtube videos, compared to me, the "pro warrior", who was taught by a self-taught uncle and subsequently watched 3 youtube videos!
@@Mikkel-Hansen ok that made me laugh