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October 2011 Newsletter

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.

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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Ear Protection Muffs (Item #1915442)

Ear Protection Muffs (Item #1915442)
Protect your hearing with these lightweight adjustable earmuffs. Chain saw noise can permanently damage hearing in unprotected ears.

Chainsaw Bar & Chain Oil (Item #1976753)

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.

Safety Eyewear (Item #1915439)

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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