A chainsaw is no good to you when the chain around the guide bar stops moving. A damaged guide bar can impact how the chain performs on the bar, but there are other items that can affect the chain’s rotation. A STIHL chainsaw chain will not move or turn on the bar when the chain …
Chainsaws
You’re in the middle of a big project when your chainsaw beings to run sluggishly, stalls, and stops running. Running old gas can be a big culprit, but many other items can cause a Stihl to die. A Stihl chainsaw will start and then die when it no longer gets the air, fuel and spark …
A STIHL chainsaw won’t start when it isn’t getting sufficient air, fuel, or spark This may be due to a plugged air filter, plugged spark arrestor, clogged fuel line, plugged fuel tank vent, plugged fuel filter, dirty carburetor, bad spark plug, faulty ignition coil, or old fuel. Remove the spark plug wire before performing repairs. …
Stihl chainsaws are the best-selling chainsaws in the United States for good reason. They not only are reliable, but they also provide superior performance. Their line of chainsaws is used by both homeowners and professionals. Using the right type of fuel in your Stihl chainsaw will help you protect the fuel system and engine for …
Servicing and tuning up a chainsaw is necessary to keep your Husqvarna in good condition. With the busyness of life, this important task often gets pushed off to another day. Sometimes servicing the chainsaw gets skipped altogether. Not maintaining your chainsaw will shorten its lifespan. You may miss small problems that can quickly develop into …
It’s frustrating when a chainsaw just stops running. How are you going to cut down a tree or remove debris from the last big storm? Start by ensuring your saw has a good fuel filter, air filter, and spark plug, and then continue to check the other components that can cause a chainsaw to die. …
A chainsaw isn’t any good when the chain on the saw won’t move. Check the condition of the bar and chain to ensure they are in good condition for both performance and safety. A Husqvarna chainsaw chain won’t move, rotate or spin when the chain brake is activated, the chain tension is too tight, the …
You’re able to start and run your chainsaw, but now you have to keep the choke on to keep it running. Locating the problem and fixing it will prevent larger problems from developing in your Husqvarna chainsaw. A Husqvarna chainsaw only runs with the choke on when the engine is getting too much air or …
When your chainsaw loses power, it will not be able to perform at its best. It won’t run at full RPMs and will have difficulty cutting through wood. Your cutting task will become increasingly frustrating when you don’t find and fix the problem. A Husqvarna chainsaw loses power when the engine receives intermittent spark, reduced …
A chainsaw is a productive tool to cut wood for your next bonfire or to heat your home. It’s also a good tool to clean up after the latest storm. Running old gas through a chainsaw is a big culprit to a chainsaw not running or starting. There are also many other items that can …