Another reason I found out the hard way was when cutting multiple small branches like on a cedar tree to get a clear path to the trunk, if you go to fast these small branches can knock the chain around and dislodge it.
What I see in this video as a new Stihl chainsaw owner is that the old chainsaws were way better because they lasted a lot longer and the parts were more adjustable.
I have slipped a few chains cutting off heavy stumps. I was cutting a five foot diameter hickory stump a few years ago. It did not come off the bar to the point it hit the chain catcher, but it did slip off. I caught it in time and reinstalled it, correctly, and tensioned it properly. It was on my MS 660 with a 36 inch bar. I finished cutting through the stump with the 660 and finished up the stump with my MS 360 with a 20 inch bar. It took two of us to push the cut stump off its base. It must have weighed 500#. Just be careful cutting off big heavy stumps with long bars because the can cause the chain to come off a bar. I think the weight and heat generated in the chain are the cause. It was so hot that day that gas boiled in the tanks of my chainsaws when I refilled them with gas.
Oh absolutely, this is a great point. Longer bars would be more susceptible to this problem. That should have made the list or at least gotten a mention.
@@HipaParts bow saws are the worst. I used to slip the chain from my Poulan 3700 CV all the time. It also had no chain tensioner, so I had to loosen the nuts, tighten the bow with a screwdriver for a lever and then tighten the nuts. It had lockwashers but these would loosen over time. If you were diligent, you could tell when it was about to come off the bow. Same with a bar, but you have to be diligent and not in a hurry.
What does a worn druve spoket look like. My old second hand stihl 009 has a groove in the center if the drive sproket. I cannot use the tenioner to remove the slack. Its fully forward and I could probably remove 1 link to get it to fit regular-like
After yiu tension the chain using the tensioner dont you torque down the nuts locking the bar in place? How could the tensioner cause it to loosen at this point?
Yes I have a question I have a narrow kerf husqvarna 20 inch 450 rancher .325 is it possible to change to a regular kerf 3/8 bar and chain ? Great video by the way...
I have the same thing. It's my first chain saw and I have a hard time keeping the tension just right. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question though.
I've run my brand new $500+ Stihl chainsaw for ~30 minutes and the chain flies off the bar and it's just not useable anymore. I look at what's in this video and see bars and chainsaws that have run a thousand hours or more and still work.
Another reason I found out the hard way was when cutting multiple small branches like on a cedar tree to get a clear path to the trunk, if you go to fast these small branches can knock the chain around and dislodge it.
I have bought drive gears ,carburetors, and fuel line from hipa very happy with your products
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What I see in this video as a new Stihl chainsaw owner is that the old chainsaws were way better because they lasted a lot longer and the parts were more adjustable.
Suggestion from guy who sells bars and chains. Good to replace your chain and bar. Hipa parts sells them.
I have slipped a few chains cutting off heavy stumps. I was cutting a five foot diameter hickory stump a few years ago. It did not come off the bar to the point it hit the chain catcher, but it did slip off. I caught it in time and reinstalled it, correctly, and tensioned it properly. It was on my MS 660 with a 36 inch bar. I finished cutting through the stump with the 660 and finished up the stump with my MS 360 with a 20 inch bar. It took two of us to push the cut stump off its base. It must have weighed 500#. Just be careful cutting off big heavy stumps with long bars because the can cause the chain to come off a bar. I think the weight and heat generated in the chain are the cause. It was so hot that day that gas boiled in the tanks of my chainsaws when I refilled them with gas.
Oh absolutely, this is a great point. Longer bars would be more susceptible to this problem. That should have made the list or at least gotten a mention.
@@HipaParts bow saws are the worst. I used to slip the chain from my Poulan 3700 CV all the time. It also had no chain tensioner, so I had to loosen the nuts, tighten the bow with a screwdriver for a lever and then tighten the nuts. It had lockwashers but these would loosen over time. If you were diligent, you could tell when it was about to come off the bow. Same with a bar, but you have to be diligent and not in a hurry.
really useful - thank you - on the safety message, is chainsawing topless recommended as per the video ? 🙂
Love the micrometer comment while using calipers. Makes me question the rest of the content.
What does a worn druve spoket look like. My old second hand stihl 009 has a groove in the center if the drive sproket. I cannot use the tenioner to remove the slack. Its fully forward and I could probably remove 1 link to get it to fit regular-like
Great well-produced and informative video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
After yiu tension the chain using the tensioner dont you torque down the nuts locking the bar in place? How could the tensioner cause it to loosen at this point?
All makes sense but none of them are the issue for a brand new saw my neighbour bought that keeps coming loose when used
Yes I have a question I have a narrow kerf husqvarna 20 inch 450 rancher .325 is it possible to change to a regular kerf 3/8 bar and chain ? Great video by the way...
I have the same thing. It's my first chain saw and I have a hard time keeping the tension just right. Sorry I don't know the answer to your question though.
My chainsaw is new and I have only used it three times but the chain seems loose no matter how tight I fasten it. What should I do
@2:58 a huge user error is no PPE, as well as operating the saw incorrectly. everyone wants to be a tough guy until the blood starts to flow.
Always gotta be a mommy out there trying to tell people what to. 2:58 is stressing user error dumbnuts
I’m wondering if cutting through rotten down falls collect sawdust may cause the chain to come off.
I have not seen it myself but I suppose it could be possible.
I've run my brand new $500+ Stihl chainsaw for ~30 minutes and the chain flies off the bar and it's just not useable anymore. I look at what's in this video and see bars and chainsaws that have run a thousand hours or more and still work.
Hate when the drives get messed up when the saw spits the chain 😞
Brand new echo saw. Used the chain and bar that came with it. Seems loose to me. It’s tightened all the way.
Thanks for the video. Safety is #1
thank you for your comment
Does loose chain sling bar oil?
Great video bud
Thanks 👍
I'm out here using my shitty old poulan with a sprocket worn to shit, tensioner busted and leaks every fuild it has
Wish was done on a regular clutch cover not that crap. Thanks