| Chainsaw parts can often present problems in | | | | occurs. |
| respect to finding the right parts when they need to | | | | - Muffler... noise has always been associated with |
| be replaced and many times, woodcutters can incur | | | | chainsaw use and the muffler assists in alleviating part |
| unnecessary espense by simply going out and buying | | | | of this problem by absorbing a good part of the |
| a new chainsaw. | | | | noise thus having less impact on a users hearing. |
| Preserving chainsaw parts comes down to good | | | | Flywheel... this part has a two-pronged benefit as it |
| maintenance practices; maintaining and looking after | | | | not only controls the speed of the engine but also |
| your saw on a regular basis will ensure the vital | | | | has coolant qualities. While powerful, chainsaws are |
| components are preserved longer and will give you | | | | not excessively big machines but produce enormous |
| greater service. Ignore general maintenance and it | | | | amounts of power. Heating could be a problem |
| not only becomes expensive and frustrating but | | | | however, flywheels reduce a lot of the heat stress. |
| safety issues can come into play. | | | | Other chainsaw parts include the clutch, |
| When purchasing a chainsaw, it's good practice to | | | | decompression valves and throttle valves which all |
| buy from a dealer which provides back up service | | | | have an important part in the performance of the |
| and parts. For example, buying a Stihl saw from a | | | | machine. |
| Stihl dealer means specialist parts shouldn't be a | | | | Maintenance of chainsaw parts should be done on a |
| problem when they're needed and the same goes for | | | | regular basis. Sharpening of a dull chain, checking the |
| Husqvarna, Echo, Poulan and so on. | | | | fuel system and making sure it's clear of unwanted |
| Dissecting a chainsaw's parts means concentrating on | | | | contaminants, checking the chain system for correct |
| a dozen or so aspects of a machine which combine | | | | tension, air filters, spark plugs and making sure the |
| to produce the overall work output. These are some | | | | muffler is clean and undamaged on a regular basis will |
| of the parts which you need to pay special attention | | | | all help to preserve the vital parts of a chainsaw. |
| to during a chainsaw's life. | | | | Don't forget, maintenance of chainsaw parts is not |
| - Chain catcher...this is a safety part which protects | | | | just about checking them regularly. When your |
| the user from being injured by a renegade saw chain. | | | | machine is not in use, storage is also an important |
| - Anti-vibration... vibration can cause undue stress to a | | | | factor. If your machine is in limbo for any length of |
| user's arms and joints. Anti-vibration systems absorb | | | | time, you'll need to perform tasks such as draining |
| much of the vibration output ensuring smoother | | | | the fuel tank as well as from the carby line and |
| handling. | | | | draining the machine's oil. There are other areas you |
| - Chain brake... kickback is a common concern with | | | | need to pay attention to which should be listed in |
| chainsaw use and causes many accidents. The chain | | | | your chainsaw service guide. The saw itself you be |
| brake was introduced during the mid 90's as a way | | | | stored away from the elements. |
| of putting an effective stop to the chain if kickback | | | | |