Be Careful Using Your Chainsaw This Winter

Be Careful Using Your

Chainsaw This Winter

When using your chainsaw this winter be extra careful. You need to be aware that the ground is probably frozen & could be very slick. Be sure you have good footing with good traction.

When you are working with your chansaw during the winter months to come be sure to wear all your protective equipment. You should always wear hearing protection, gloves, helmet & eye protection. In the winter months the wood is even more likely to splinter. It would be a good idea to wear protective pants to if you have some. These pants are made with materials that are both cut-retardant and resistant to water & snow.

With all chainsaw winter work take an extreme precautions and Be Careful out there!!

December Is Here

Well December has arrived and we have almost made it through 2009. Although yesterday, the 1st of December sure didn't feel like a normal December day with it being 55 degrees outside.

I think we will soon be visited by Ol'Man Winter. It will soon be snowing & blowing & icing. Let's hope that we do not get any bad ice storms this year. In case we do it would be good to have a generator on hand in case the power goes out. Also, if you have a fireplace it would be good to have a Stihl chainsaw on hand to cut fire wood to keep on hand.

I hope that everyone has a safe winter season!!

Gotta Love The Fall Season

It is the time of year in the Midwest to enjoy Autumn. Where we live, Fall means hayrides, wiener roasts, and of course Smores. In order to build the perfect bon-fire to enjoy these things you have to cut a lot of wood. This job becomes easier with a Stihl chainsaw. With a large variety of models to choose from you are certain to find the right fit for your needs. If you are like many people that live where the winters are cold and blustery, you burn a lot of wood to help keep the heat bills down. Even if you only light the fireplace occasionally for the atmosphere you will need a good supply of cut wood on hand. Having a dependable chainsaw and having it tuned up and ready for the season are important factors to enjoy the coming months. A fine-tuned chainsaw with a sharp chain is the necessary tool for anyone from the one wanting to burn the occasional fire to the one that depends on wood to keep their home heated. It’s not too late to get your chainsaw in for its Fall tune-up and chain sharpening. You might want to get an additional chain to keep on hand so you are always prepared. Don’t be caught with a dwindled wood pile this winter when the snow is flying and the cold winter winds are blowing. Make sure you have a dependable chainsaw that is checked over and ready to go.

Starting a Stihl Chainsaw Step By Step

Starting a Stihl Chainsaw Step By Step

Step 1- The chain break must be applied before starting your chainsaw. Puch the chain brake forward for this purpose.

Step 2- Always remove the scabbard before starting your saw.

Step3- If your chainsaw has a decompression valve, it must now be pressed.

Step 4- If you chainsaw has a fuel pump, it must be actuated several times. This makes it easier to start.

Step 5- Set the slide control to Choke / Cold start. Press the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger, then puch the slide control fully down.

Step 6- The chainsaw needs to be placed on a level surface. The bar & chain must not touch the ground.

Step 7- Hold the chainsaw on the ground with both hands, your left on the front handle, your right on the starter rope. Put the tip of your right foot through the rear handle to stabilize the machine.

Step 8- Slowly pull the starter rope with your right hand until you encounter a resistance. Then pull the starter rope several times until the engine briefly starts.

Step 9- The engine briefly starts, but immediately stops again. Open the choke by moving the slide control to the next position.

Step 10- Pull the starter rope again until the engine starts.

Step 11- As soon as the engine has started and it is running, flip the throttle trigger with your index finger. The slide control moves into the normal idle position.

Step 12- Slowly lift the chainsaw off the ground, make sure not to hit the throttle trigger.

Step 13- Now release the chain brake by pulling the handle of the chain brake towards yourself with your left hand. Do not let go of the front handle with your left hand. When you hear a "click", the chain is free & can move on the guide bar.

Step 14- Before starting, check the chain lube. Hold the chainsaw against a light background and sqeeze the throttle fully. If a little oil appears against the background, the chain lube is alright.

Step 15- Your chainsaw is now ready to start working.

Source: Stihl, Inc.