I have a couple of questions. I am a novice saw user and have a sorta new (to me) saw.
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/180119.htm
the saw runs fine and I have a stihl sharpener that I run through the teeth every other tank and it really seemed to help the saw run through the willow tree i was taking down.
on to the questions:
1. how do I set the max RPM's? I know I can adjust the "H" screw on the carb and crank it open until it eats itself I just want to make sure I am in a good balance of power and more importantly longevity. the manual states 1 1/4 turn for both and i found that 1 1/2 turns actually works better on the "L". for the top end, do you just listen to the saw and call it good? at one point I was a bit nervous because it was screaming in my hand so I dialed it back a bit. its at the 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 ish setting and it runs fine.
2. when do I need to bring the saw in for a pro to sharpen it? the chips were pretty decent sized and not saw dust so I think the chain is in good shape, but I also dont want to get too aggressive with the angles and wear the chain down faster than it should. I throw the file on it with the 30 degree guide every second tank and call it good. I read somewhere that I need a flat file for something and dont really understand the point of that as long as the sawdust isnt too small or too big.
3. when the tank is almost empty (to the point it has about 20 seconds left to run before it dies) it seems like the saw really wakes up and runs like a madman. the rpm's dont increase too much but the power is increased noticeably. am I missing something on the carb setup?
4. when you rip with the saw you get the silly string debris and sometimes it bogs down inside the sprocket cover. what can you do to avoid the log jam inside the cover, or is that just normal? I just shut it down and jam some twigs through the chute and get rid of the excess until the saw can clear itself
Like I said Im a rookie, and just learning how to use a saw, and have enough mechanical knowledge to be dangerous.
thanks
http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/180119.htm
the saw runs fine and I have a stihl sharpener that I run through the teeth every other tank and it really seemed to help the saw run through the willow tree i was taking down.
on to the questions:
1. how do I set the max RPM's? I know I can adjust the "H" screw on the carb and crank it open until it eats itself I just want to make sure I am in a good balance of power and more importantly longevity. the manual states 1 1/4 turn for both and i found that 1 1/2 turns actually works better on the "L". for the top end, do you just listen to the saw and call it good? at one point I was a bit nervous because it was screaming in my hand so I dialed it back a bit. its at the 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 ish setting and it runs fine.
2. when do I need to bring the saw in for a pro to sharpen it? the chips were pretty decent sized and not saw dust so I think the chain is in good shape, but I also dont want to get too aggressive with the angles and wear the chain down faster than it should. I throw the file on it with the 30 degree guide every second tank and call it good. I read somewhere that I need a flat file for something and dont really understand the point of that as long as the sawdust isnt too small or too big.
3. when the tank is almost empty (to the point it has about 20 seconds left to run before it dies) it seems like the saw really wakes up and runs like a madman. the rpm's dont increase too much but the power is increased noticeably. am I missing something on the carb setup?
4. when you rip with the saw you get the silly string debris and sometimes it bogs down inside the sprocket cover. what can you do to avoid the log jam inside the cover, or is that just normal? I just shut it down and jam some twigs through the chute and get rid of the excess until the saw can clear itself
Like I said Im a rookie, and just learning how to use a saw, and have enough mechanical knowledge to be dangerous.
thanks
