Craftsman makes good quality chainsaws that are suitable for most homeowners’ needs. It’s great to have on hand to clean up debris after a storm and to cut some small logs for a fall bonfire. It can get a little frustrating when the saw doesn’t start when you need it. A Craftsman chainsaw will not …
Chainsaws
If you’re like most homeowners with a chainsaw, you have one on hand for small cleanup jobs, to cut up some firewood for bonfires, or for cleanup after a storm. Because the chainsaw sits around most of the time, old gas is often the culprit of a starting problem, but there are many more items …
It’s frustrating when you have to engage the choke lever to half choke or more to keep the chainsaw running. This is not normal and the problem must be found and fixed to keep the chainsaw performing at its best. A chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much …
Outdoor equipment is designed to be used in some dirty conditions, including the chainsaw. Dirt and wood chips get tossed into the air when felling a tree. Even though it is designed to withstand some rugged conditions, without proper maintenance a chainsaw can begin to lose power or fail to start. A chainsaw won’t start …
You can’t just add any type of fuel to your chainsaw and expect it to run well and not do any damage. That’s why you must take extra care when choosing and caring for fuel in your chainsaw to keep it running at its best. With so many types of fuels offered at fuel stations …
A chain that gets hung up on the bar and moves slowly or not at all will need to be fixed to prevent additional damage to the bar and chain. The chain should be able to move freely and smoothly around the chainsaw bar. An ECHO chainsaw chain won’t move, rotate or spin when the …
You’re ready to go cut wood when you find your chainsaw won’t start. Without it, cleaning up downed trees after a big storm or preparing wood for heating is almost impossible. While it is still possible, it’s very labor intensive when you have to result to non-motorized hand tools. An ECHO chainsaw won’t start when …
A Stihl chainsaw is a good investment to help maintain your property or cut wood to use as a heating source. Regularly tuning up your chainsaw will help protect that investment and keep it in good condition for many years of use. Service and maintain a Stihl chainsaw by replacing the air filter, fuel filter …
A chainsaw that is bogging down and losing power will not run at full RPMs. When this happens, you won’t get a good cutting performance and your task will take a lot longer to complete. A STIHL chainsaw may lose power due to a dirty spark plug, plugged air filter, clogged spark arrestor, plugged fuel …
A chainsaw that starts and only runs with the choke on to restrict airflow is usually an issue that can be easily fixed. It’s best to find and fix the problem right away before it develops into a bigger more costly problem. A STIHL chainsaw only runs with the choke on when it is getting …