Thomas Venditto
ArboristSite Operative
Hey Gents,
So I have a MS361 which runs like a champ and I never had a prob with it. I have a new bar chain and sprocket installed. It's the correct parts. Obtained all from Oregon. I have always run Semi-chisel chains. This time I bought a full chisel chain. I really like the performance, BUT here's the rub! The saw (seems to) cuts so quickly that the chain binds up, presumably with chips? I never had this issue with the semi-chisel chains.
For example, I'm currently working on a load of fresh cut red oak. The timbers range from 12" to 24" in dia.
I start my cut as usual. The saw does it's thing, cutting like crazy. Mind you, I'm not pushing it. Somewhere into the cut I feel the load increasing. I withdraw the bar and back off on the throttle and the chain comes to a abrupt halt.
I squeeze the throttle a bit and the chain begins to move under load. In about 10 seconds or so, it seems to free up and spin free again.
My dad bought bought the same chain for his Homelite 360 and has the same issue. We just finished a nice size maple blowdown and some of the timbers were 24" or more. The saw performed exceptional, but the chain kept binding.
The chains look wet(with oil).
When the saw is on the bench, the chain spins freely by hand.
Any thoughts appreciated,
TomJV
So I have a MS361 which runs like a champ and I never had a prob with it. I have a new bar chain and sprocket installed. It's the correct parts. Obtained all from Oregon. I have always run Semi-chisel chains. This time I bought a full chisel chain. I really like the performance, BUT here's the rub! The saw (seems to) cuts so quickly that the chain binds up, presumably with chips? I never had this issue with the semi-chisel chains.
For example, I'm currently working on a load of fresh cut red oak. The timbers range from 12" to 24" in dia.
I start my cut as usual. The saw does it's thing, cutting like crazy. Mind you, I'm not pushing it. Somewhere into the cut I feel the load increasing. I withdraw the bar and back off on the throttle and the chain comes to a abrupt halt.
I squeeze the throttle a bit and the chain begins to move under load. In about 10 seconds or so, it seems to free up and spin free again.
My dad bought bought the same chain for his Homelite 360 and has the same issue. We just finished a nice size maple blowdown and some of the timbers were 24" or more. The saw performed exceptional, but the chain kept binding.
The chains look wet(with oil).
When the saw is on the bench, the chain spins freely by hand.
Any thoughts appreciated,
TomJV