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vgl58
Joined: Nov 25, 2009
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Chainsaw starting
Original Message Nov 25, 2009 12:13 pm |
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Ive been dealing with the issue on how to run a chainsaw after it has been started and am hoping someone on here has the answer, is it necessary to run a chainsaw at high idle after it is started? I have heard that it is not a good thing to do with the chainsaw due to it needs to be under a load to run at high idle. Can someone please clarify this, thanks.
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borat
 
Joined: Nov 10, 2007
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Re: Chainsaw starting
Reply #5 Nov 26, 2009 10:21 am |
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Well, I agree with Borat.... But also there is a saftey reason not to rev the motor.......I think if you are a firefighter you are using Carbide chains right? These chains even though they are good to cut with are brittle on the cutting teeth (just like a carbide drill bit)... Overspeeding is possible of the Chain , Clutch ,clutch bearings and bar tip sprocket. Any failure of these could result in a thrown chain.. Carbide teeth when they impact something they chip and shatter, not to mention what damage a slung chain can do... Friiy Actually Friiy, the safety aspect completely eluded me. I've read reports that when a chain breaks, the whiplash effect at the end of the chain can throw a link with such velocity that it can easily kill a person. That's probably the best reason for not revving the engine with no load.
This message was modified Nov 26, 2009 by borat
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