Robertesq1
ArboristSite Operative
Can someone please explain what exactly a "chain Catcher" does??
Oh, I tried searching w/no success.
Thanks, Robert.
Oh, I tried searching w/no success.
Thanks, Robert.
It "catches" the chain if you have the misfortune of throwing one. It is a safety feature for both you and the saw. A flying chain has an amazing amount of destructive force.
i understand they have a close relationship to chain pitchers.
serioiusly, my double dawg/roller chain catcher came today for my ms361.
i left the original catcher in place and installed the kit. looks awesome!!! any advantages or disadvantages to having both?
i understand what they are supposed to do i guess, but i can see the point of his question. looks like a flailing chain would just hit those things (especially my roller type) and just keep flailing... at least causing the rest of the chain to whip around at you.
Volks, finally got mine today even though the dealer added on the shipping charge...msrp + shipping on a part that was back ordered for a month burns my ass. Anyway, I left both on as well.
this is what happens when you snap a chain on a wide open 066...chain catchers help to stop more devastation. and it keeps them out of your thigh when you throw a chain....even tho i've had that happen also
Not sure what you are showing me... the cracked cover????
Probably that and a scratch or two, check the ding on the handle.
Ouch!
Serge
$33.65 for the dawgs/catcher, out the door. bought a couple wedges too. wedges must be really high quality cuz the were stihl!!!!
i thought i read somewhere on AS that you should take the old catcher off (don't remember why) but the bolt held somthing else in place too........i'm too lazy, er, i mean busy to search for that thread.
Oh, my bad.ahh....that is just a couple 100,000 bdft of use....that ain't no ding!!!
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