How do you run your saws

[beaglebriar]

I try to take care of my saws. Most have been used like a rented mule in a past life and I've seen where that gets them.

 

[michaelmj11]

I try to take care of my saws. Most have been used like a rented mule in a past life and I've seen where that gets them.

But what does "take care of them" mean to you?

It is great to reply to the question "what is your Bread recipe" with "I've got a great recipe" but that doesn't help those of us who are new to the OPE world (or at least the quality end of things)......................



P.S.

And you are not the only one doing this so I'm not making a person comment about you, just everyone.

 

[beaglebriar]

But what does "take care of them" mean to you?

It is great to reply to the question "what is your Bread recipe" with "I've got a great recipe" but that doesn't help those of us who are new to the OPE world (or at least the quality end of things)......................



P.S.

And you are not the only one doing this so I'm not making a person comment about you, just everyone.

If it helps you... I will warm them up and run them like most guys have described here. Keep the chain sharp,tip greased and filter clean. Dress the rails when needed. I'll also replace minor parts that break because stuff like broken kill switches and throttle catches drives me crazy. They ride in the tractor bucket a lot but it doesn't mean they have to be a POS.

 

[Locust Cutter]

Depending on the temp anywhere from 30 sec to 1-2 minutes and then I get after it. I do firewood though so I don't really get to WFO until I'm bucking a larger tree as when I'm dissecting a canopy I tend to run the saws fairly technically to get the cuts I want w/o nasty repercussions...

 

[jmssaws]

I let the cylinder warm to the touch then wfo,they are also very clean and very well maintained. I only use one kind of oil and gas and I believe that lends to durability.
Saws are made to run wfo so hold it wfo and cut something.

 

[angelo c]

My Stihls are run gently with much thought and consideration of their pedigree.
My husky's are run like the crabby a55 whining sonsAbitches they are. Run hard and kicked back to their pens when done. Filthy little red headed step children they are.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Saws are made to run wfo so hold it wfo and cut something.

Exactly!!! I couldn't agree more

 

[Marshy]

If a saw was ever going to cold seize that would'a done it.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Kinda a funny story for you guys.

A couple years ago me and a buddy were out cutting fire word. We probably cut about 4 cord of wood into blocks. I was running my 038 wfo and my buddy was running my 455 rancher. I think chainsaws make my buddy nervous...lol. He was running the rancher a little over half throttle the whole day. By the end of the day the rancher wouldn't stay running, every time he let of the trigger the saw would die. After the saw sat for a few minutes it would fire right back up and then repeat the stalling after a single cut. I figured the tank vent was messed up but I was wrong. Turns out the piston ring was stuck. A little seafoam and a couple good work outs later and the saw ran mint again.

Moral of my story is that there is a right and wrong way to run a saw. I'm not a professional, just a fire wood hack but even I know a saw is designed to be run wfo. Any thing less then wfo and your probably doing more damage then good

 

[jmssaws]

My Stihls are run gently with much thought and consideration of their pedigree.
My husky's are run like the crabby a55 whining sonsAbitches they are. Run hard and kicked back to their pens when done. Filthy little red headed step children they are.

Perfect,every word. Perfect

Larger member. Lol

 

[Pioneer Perry]

Yes let it warm up for a minute or two then it's a light switch ON/OFF...always works for me.

 

[michaelmj11]

How often do you guys cut the saw off? Say you have limbed 2 or 3 trees in a row and need to grab some water, or the opposite.... water the bushes. Do you leave your saw to idle or do you shut it off knowing it will be more than warm enough to start right up again?

 

[angelo c]

Perfect,every word. Perfect

Larger member. Lol

My sons name is Jason....you and me we gonna get along just fine !!!

(Check out Als "member" ..I think he is "huge" member or some such....)

 

[jmssaws]

I already commented on als member.

 

[Pioneer Perry]

I usually let it idle down for a few, if I'm taking a break I shut it off have some fluid and a smoke then fuel up the saw get back to work.

 

[Frank bierce]

Looks like I'm pretty well on par with most everyone else. Get it started up, let it idle for 10 seconds or so...blip the throttle half a dozen times...wfo for a few times for very short durations to clear out the smoke...then run the piss out of it until I think I've had enough..lol

 

[Brian Simonseth]

Damn; I need to run atleast one of my saw's this reading about running them SUCKS !

 

[michaelmj11]

Damn; I need to run atleast one of my saw's this reading about running them SUCKS !

Hey, at least you have more than one

 

[Brian Simonseth]

Hey, at least you have more than one

That I do and I'm still buying saw's in boxes the total now (including saw's in boxes) is 17

 

[michaelmj11]

That I do and I'm still buying saw's in boxes the total now (including saw's in boxes) is 17

Any specific "saws in boxes" or just any ole thing?