Homelite
ArboristSite Member
Contrary to other posts on oiler issues, my oiler seems to put out plenty of oil, however, it doesn't seem to lubricate the rails on the bar and collects around the back of the bar, near the adjuster. I have checked to make sure the bar is clear of debris and the bar galley holes connecting the oiler output to the bar rail are clear. A properly oiled bar and chain should fling oil off of the tip of the chain; however, with the oil collecting at the back of the saw, it doesn't seem to be reaching the tip and overheating the bar and chain when cutting. I am running a 24 inch bar with milling chain for my Alaskan mill, and have been for 8 years and this is the first issue I've had with oiling.
I am going to try a shorter bar with ripping chain to see if it works to try and eliminate potential issues (chain or bar). I am also looking to try and use a thinner bar oil (like Stihl winter weight) to see if it will help. With most issues on the forum being related to no oil, I'm curious to what I can try. I have had the oiler rate maxed out since I bought the saw due to it being used for milling, but have never had an issue. The flow rate seems even and consistent. The only change I've made in the last couple of months is the bar oil, but I have used plenty of different brands over the years without issue, even during the winter.
I am going to try a shorter bar with ripping chain to see if it works to try and eliminate potential issues (chain or bar). I am also looking to try and use a thinner bar oil (like Stihl winter weight) to see if it will help. With most issues on the forum being related to no oil, I'm curious to what I can try. I have had the oiler rate maxed out since I bought the saw due to it being used for milling, but have never had an issue. The flow rate seems even and consistent. The only change I've made in the last couple of months is the bar oil, but I have used plenty of different brands over the years without issue, even during the winter.