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Helping You Make the
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Tip
of the Month
Always
wear protective gear when using a chainsaw or
log splitter, including eye and ear protection,
work gloves, and a helmet. For added protection,
you should wear boots and protective pants or
chaps.
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October
2011 Newsletter
Cutting
down a tree or cleaning up downed branches can be hard
work; however, a chainsaw and log splitter can make
these tedious jobs much easier. Properly maintaining
your tree-cutting equipment will ensure that it operates
correctly and efficiently when you need it. Follow these
simple maintenance tips to keep your equipment and
outdoor cleanup projects running smoothly.
Dirt
is the biggest enemy of a chainsaw, so avoid letting the
chainsaw bar or chain touch the ground. Dirt will dull
the chain very quickly. Cutting with a dull chain puts
stress on the engine, causes unnecessary wear on the
chain, sprocket, and guide bar, and can be extremely
dangerous. A dull chain can cause kickback, which
usually occurs when the dull teeth on the chain moving
around the nose of the guide bar touch another object
and kick the chainsaw up and back toward the operator.
Before each use, inspect the chain for bent links,
damage, or dullness. Sharpen or replace dull chains for
safe operation and best performance.
Hydraulic
oil is a major component in the function of a log
splitter. Low oil can reduce the ram pressure and cause
it to fail to split a log, produce strong vibrations
when the pressure plate advances, or slow down the
pressure plate. Before each use, check your log splitter
for leaking hydraulic oil and make sure that it has the
appropriate amount. To help keep the oil clean, change
the hydraulic oil filter once per season.
If
your log splitter is not self-cleaning, clean it
thoroughly after each use. Wipe it down to remove any
wood chips, dirt, moisture, oil, or grease. Remove sap
from the splitter rail and wedge with mineral spirits to
prevent the sap from eating through the paint and
rusting the metal.
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Chainsaw
Bar & Chain Oil (Item #1976753)
Extend the life of your
chainsaw by lubricating the chain with bar and chain oil. It
helps reduce friction between the chain and the bar and keeps
them cooler, preserving the life of the chain.
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Safety
Eyewear (Item #1915439)
Always wear protective eyewear when using your outdoor power
equipment. Protect your eyes from rocks, sticks, grass, and
other flying debris.
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