Saw can't clear chips quick enuff

[2strokenut]

What mods have you done to fix this problem photos would be grate

thanks :msp_biggrin:

 

[rdtreewalker]

What kind of saw is it? Baileys sells wide clutch covers for husqvarna's that are supposed to let the chips clear out easier

 

[Freakingstang]

That's why they make skip tooth chain.... For big saws and big bars, or underpowered saws that can't pull the bar they are running...

 

[synness4]

well I sort of second

skip tooth does clear chips better have you tried skip tooth?

 

[7sleeper]

I keep about a inch of space between the trunk and the dawgs when sawing if the problem arises. That usually solves the problem for me. Enough room for chip clearance.

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[XSKIER]

Ahh yes, another strong case for the large felling dogs and roller chain catcher. Also I've found that RS chain with rakers at -.040" while noodling wet cottonwood is enough to plug a MS441RCM right solid.

 

[rms61moparman]

I've seen guys take the clutch cover off and run a few flat washers in its place for a temporary "make do" if it is a once in a lifetime thing.
I've also seen some cut away part of the clutch cover along the rear bottom to let them clear.


Mike

 

[blsnelling]

Most importantly, get rid of the factory style chain catcher and use the roller one. This means you'll need dual dawgs.

 

[XSKIER]

I've also seen some cut away part of the clutch cover along the rear bottom to let them clear.


Mike

Ohh yeah!

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[Mad Professor]

Setting up your rakers to the best height for the saw/bar/wood is the first thing to do. Try that first. While you are at it clean the debris out of the clutch housing, clean the bar groove , and dress the rails.

As mentioned dawgs that hold the saw away from the wood help, but I think the monster ones/doubles on a saw < 70cc is a mismatch. You also loose an extra inch of effective bar length that the saw still has to pull.

Next on the list, if it's a saw with an oversized bar, would to try semi skip. Most 70+ cc saws won't need to do this with bars up to 25" if the chain is set up properly.

Last resort would be full skip chain.

That IMHO

 

[2strokenut]

thank you for all the good advice :msp_smile: Im not running an over size bar and I do keep it out
an inch from wood my chain is set up right but I will give a skip tooth a try next time I'm
in town ill pick up a loop o and my saw in ? is my little 009L now laugh if you like :hmm3grin2orange:
I think it is kinda funny and getting to be a pain.

 

[old-cat]

If you can't find skip chain for that little saw, I'd grind some teeth off. Two teeth together then leave two teeth, etc. Just don't touch the links.

 

[Mad Professor]

Me thinks the little 009 is bitting off more than he can chew.:taped:

How long a bar are you running and what type of chain?

Stihl picco B/C works good on those saws.

 

[Anthony_Va.]

When I was cutting alot of big wood up for firewood, I used to run my saws without the clutch cover when I was noodling big rounds. You just need a few washers in there like Moperman said. It's awesome to see the noodles fly with the clutch cover removed.

 

[2strokenut]

Me thinks the little 009 is bitting off more than he can chew.:taped:

How long a bar are you running and what type of chain?

Stihl picco B/C works good on those saws.

the saw is not is not struggling and I'm running a 16" bar chain round ground 3/8

 

[Anthony_Va.]

the saw is not is not struggling and I'm running a 16" bar chain round ground 3/8

Wow man that does sound like a big B/C combo for an 009. 3/8 LP?

 

[2strokenut]

just 3/8
its the biggest bar Id run on a 42cc saw it has no problem pulling the chain with the
full bar in the wood it just cant clear all the chips quick enuff.

 

[Mad Professor]

the saw is not is not struggling and I'm running a 16" bar chain round ground 3/8

That saw will be much happier running 3/8 picco/lo pro chain. Much smaller kerf so much smaller chips to clear.

 

[2strokenut]

thanks i will have a look at the lp chain to