Maybe a dumb question, but are you able to sharpen the chain while it is still on the chainsaw or do you have to remove each time?
1260711
Yes.....you sharpen the chain while it remains on the saw....makes it quick and easy
1642310
I have no idea. If there's a Home Depot or Lowe's near you, though, they'll have a selection of chains. They can help you, or the packages may have a profile of the chain, showing the teeth and the cogs or whatever they're called that engage the drive gear on the saw. Take the old chain with you...Chains also aren't that difficult to sharpen, and you don't need expensive tools.
1328466
It is possible, but very difficult. The tool is not made for it. You'll destroy some of the metal of the tool when doing it. Best thing is to use a wooden board, put the chain on top, and use a hammer.
1943292
It's not as easy as a regular chainsaw - mine has been beat up so much (only because I use it like crazy) I now just stick a screwdriver in the chain to maintain tension, as I tighten the cover screw. I've had a couple different pole saws, this one has been the best thus far. If you keep it oiled and dont try to cut down a 50 year old oak tree... the tension stays pretty well for a couple hours without needing any attention. Hope this helps, Carl
2242328
Besides the already mentioned advice the only time I've had the chain slip off was when I twisted it while cutting. Sometimes the angles can get a little awkward or you get a little rushed and you just need to be patient and keep the saw perpendicular to the cut until it's complete. It's only slipped off very few times for me and each time I knew it was my fault and not the saw's. Fortunately it only takes about 5 minutes to reset the chain even if it does slip loose.
584392
I spoke with our technician and the electric chainsaw sharpener can turn 10 degrees to the right or left. I do not have any information on the length of time it would take to sharpen the blade but the technician did say that the sharpening stone is up against the steel blade. Let us know if you have any other questions.
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The blades are small, sharp bits of steel attached at intervals along the chain. They do not come off. The chain is pulled along the bar by the motor. It is dangerous to operate the chainsaw if the chain is not properly tightened. And it is normal for it to become loose if you are using it for fifteen minutes or more. If the chain gets loose during a cutting project, tighten it with the combo flat head screwdriver/hex wrench that came with the owner's manual, or find the right size crescent wrench and any flat head screwdriver. The two-part adjustment is on the bar. One nut adjusts tension, the other deals with slack, like a cassette player. Turn one, then the other, until your chain is snug against your bar. Then tighten both adjustments with the wrench. And remember that the links of the chain have ball bearings that need to be oiled frequently by pressing the bar oil button while the motor pulls the chain about, but not while sawing logs. Hope this helps. Merry Christmas.
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The grinder takes different sized grinding stones to sharpen your chainsaw blade (e.i. 3/8", 17/32, and etc.). The grinder is intended to be used in the field and has been designed to clamp onto a 12 volt vehicle battery. The grinder has an angle guide for a reference for sharpening. Line up the angle guide with the chainsaw bar and move the grinding stone back and forth 3 to 4 times per chain tooth. The sharper the angle the more aggressive the chainsaw will cut. Do not discolor the metal by pushing to hard as you sharpen as it may remove the chain's temper. Do not over sharpen your chain. After sharpening the chainsaw 5 times slightly grind down the chain depth guide The grinder takes different sized grinding stones to sharpen your chainsaw blade (e.i. 3/8", 17/32, and etc.). The grinder is intended to be used in the field and has been designed to clamp onto a 12 volt vehicle battery. The grinder has an angle guide for a reference for sharpening. Line up the angle guide with the chainsaw bar and move the grinding stone back and forth 3 to 4 times per chain tooth. The sharper the angle the more aggressive the chainsaw will cut. Do not discolor the metal by pushing to hard as you sharpen as it may remove the chain's temper. Do not over sharpen your... » Read More The grinder takes different sized grinding stones to sharpen your chainsaw blade (e.i. 3/8", 17/32, and etc.). The grinder is intended to be used in the field and has been designed to clamp onto a 12 volt vehicle battery. The grinder has an angle guide for a reference for sharpening. Line up the angle guide with the chainsaw bar and move the grinding stone back and forth 3 to 4 times per chain tooth. The sharper the angle the more aggressive the chainsaw will cut. Do not discolor the metal by pushing to hard as you sharpen as it may remove the chain's temper. Do not over sharpen your chain. After sharpening the chainsaw 5 times slightly grind down the chain depth guide « Show Less
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I have used tool a lot. blade still nice and sharp. I would think blades can be sharpened. I love this tool.
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HiWe have only used the saw twice which is why we went electric. Both times to cut up fairly big trees. So far the chain shows no sign of wear.
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They sell replacement chains that come with a new sharpening stone as well. You just replace the chain on this bar like normal, and replace the sharpening stone in the sharpener.
30121
Yes, I have used them interchangeably. I have 4 chains and 3x18 volts saws (one pole saw). I keep 2 sharpen all the time.
435176
I believe you are correct. I will have to check my sharpener to be sure, but I recall that I slide the chain into the proper position for sharpening, and then rotate the handle to "pinch" the chain secure in the track so it will not move when the grinding wheel comes down. Then of course, rotate the handle in the opposite direction to loosen the chain and slide to the next appropriate tooth.
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No. In fact, I hired a man to cut down some overgrown shrubs. His chain saw did not work. I gave him the WORX to use. He looked at me like I was insane. The WORX did the job!! Other than that, I have used it mostly for very small jobs. I really like it and feel safe using the chain saw.
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No, pretty straight-forward. I normally take the blades off for sharpening in the spring. I pull the mower deck to do it because it only takes a few minutes and it's a good time to clean and lube anyway. I damaged a blade last weekend, the right side one, and was able to change the blade without removing the deck. I'm not sure you could do the left one that way because it's harder to reach. If you are having trouble, some idiot probably used an impact wrench at 300 ft-pounds. You should just be able to hold the blade and turn the nut with a big wrench.
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I have used mine Several Times and only had the chain come off once, you need to open the plastic cover, place the chain in the groove, and then tighten the chain,
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You shouldn't have to sharpen it actually the materials your passing it through should do it for you. However for the rare instance where it does all you need to do is take a metal file to the edges of the tool. I would file a little bit off then test it out until you have the edge you want