older saw gunk trick ?

anyone found the trick for getting off what seems to be baked on saw dust powder off the covers and case ?

I guess its oil soaked wood dust that has kind of baked itself on to the saw front and starter cover grills

also anyone thoughts on if its ok to run a 262xp with out the switch in place ? Don't know it it would disturb the air flow to much ? Plan on getting one later .
thanks rt

I find that it is best to gently scrape of the majority of it (various size screwdrivers and putty knives work well) and then spray it with a good cleaner such as Purple Power. Just be sure the cleaner you use is not so strong that it takes off paint or decals.

re

thanks for the input ... was going to try to scrape off too but did,nt want to scatch it . Its not very thick
but tough as nails ...maybe soak with something ? that would penatrate the oil mixed in ?

Anyway ,,, anyone on the air flow ? thanks rt

Slather it good with waterless hand soap and let it sit a while, rinse it off with some water and it will take a lot off each application.If the product has grit in it like some types do don`t rub the around just let it sit, it will soften up thar gunk really well.
If you are concerned over the hole where the switch sits tape it over with Golilla duct tape. No need to but it won`t hurt, only a very small amount of the cooling air would be lost out that hole.

The missing switch should not be an issue. If anything, cover the switch opening with duct tape, etc.

Just recently, I cleaned up a 262xp that had a lot of baked on pine pitch. I had good success soaking the bad areas with PB Blaster. WD40 works well also. Just allow enough time for it to soak (overnight if possible). Just don't get in a big hurry and keep at it. Hope this helps.

pioneerguy600 said:

Slather it good with waterless hand soap and let it sit a while, rinse it off with some water and it will take a lot off each application.If the product has grit in it like some types do don`t rub the around just let it sit, it will soften up thar gunk really well.
If you are concerned over the hole where the switch sits tape it over with Golilla duct tape. No need to but it won`t hurt, only a very small amount of the cooling air would be lost out that hole.

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Go Jo original waterless hand soap works great for loosening up baked on sap and it doesn't harm decals, paint, or plastics. I get it from my Carquest dealer.

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I buy the carquest stuff, its the same as go-jo original, it has no pumice in it and has a petroleum smell to it. Don't buy the orange stuff as it wont work at all.


ATT: Pioneerguy, The saw in your avatar is a model 600, yes? I just got a minty model 600, I found it at a swap meet and I just had to have it. Sure is one beautiful saw. I'm gonna start a new thread and post some pics later on...
BTW, your pm box is full!

re

thanks guys ...will try soaking in hand cleaner tonight !If that don,t do it I'll go with pb blaster that I have on hand ..

rt .. I'll cover the switch hole as a precaution ... and luckly I have a temp guage ,,so when were givin it a work out I'll check ..Buddy and I cut 4 to 5 cords each . Need to get started on next year !!

rt

Fluid Film. Never tired it for this but it works on everything else and it's all natural and wont hurt paint.

Schaeffer's Specialized Lubricants Citrol but let it sook in and hose with water, then air.

Schaeffer Oil | Citrol Citrus Cleaner & Industrial Degreaser

A scotch brite pad and simple green spray cleaner works every time.

i have an electric pressure washer that i use on nasty saws,, works great for me but you would have to just be careful

leadarrows said:

Fluid Film. Never tired it for this but it works on everything else and it's all natural and wont hurt paint.

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I have a spray can of Fluid Film on all of my work benches.
I also keep a small plastic cup full of it.

Thanks for sharing this to us.

re

Ended up useing plain ol' rubbing alcohol .Did a great job on some of the smaller spots ...

I tried hand cleaner ,miniral sprits, lighter fluid ,fluid film,,, OH .and soap water,

What ended up worked best for the resin sawdust gunk that I had, was plain alcohol ,,,,

Maybe try bud light next ,,,NO,NO that would be beer abuse !



rt

Purple Power is Great on anything Metallic that is painted (i.e. Cases). I will NEVER use it on Plastics again. I did that to a 181 I had, and it made the saw look like it had been left on the back of a truck for 10 years in the desert. Faded that bad and gives it sort of a white "tint".

Mean Grean, and 409 work quite well I have found.

Plastic parts

So, what is the best way to put some life back in the orange plastic that is faded so bad?
I have a nice Husqvarna 49 but it is awful dark. I haven't found the right stuff to do the plastic.

re

Try some armorall , after a good cleaning ,,If plastic is badly hazed try chrome polish by turtle wax , test it on a spot on inside of cover first ,,, and use lightly ,rinse with water..Ive used this on a old car that was hazed and it works ,,,but will come back over time .
rt