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Gas? No. Bar and chain oil? Yes, it sure seems that way with the chainsaws I've owned. A repairman said it was "normal" with my old Shindaiwa, no seals needed to be replaced. He said to just drain the oil out between uses. The damn thing leaks like a sieve.
^^^ Bada bing! Yep. I learned early on that chainsaws have a lot in common with babies. Put 'em on diapers if you don't want a mess. Feed them properly for best results, tune out the noise they make unless it sounds weird.
That's why I use ethonol-free gas in all my equipment, both 2-stroke and 4-stroke. Sites like this one can help you find gas in your area. https://www.pure-gas.org
That's cool, my outboard motor thanks you and the gas dock doesn't!
Bought a small battery powered Stihl chainsaw about a year ago, probably used it about 3 times, great little saw. Noticed a few days ago that it's leaking bar oil... good grief!
Before you laugh, the electric ones are awesome for smaller diameter jobs and even the batter powered ones are impressive.
The ethanol fuel eats all the seals.
I've got a little 6-inch chainsaw that I just love! Wonderful for pruning this and that, up to a couple of inches.
Came with 2 batteries. Nah... it doesn't leak. Doesn't even require bar oil.
Bought a small battery powered Stihl chainsaw about a year ago, probably used it about 3 times, great little saw. Noticed a few days ago that it's leaking bar oil... good grief!
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I've got a little 6-inch chainsaw that I just love! Wonderful for pruning this and that, up to a couple of inches.
Came with 2 batteries. Nah... it doesn't leak. Doesn't even require bar oil.
No bar oil? Doesn't sound like it is meant for much. I got a Dewalt battery chainsaw and leaks bar oil all over the place if you set it down upright. I store it hanging from the handle, bar down, and it doesn't leak at all like that.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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No bar oil? Doesn't sound like it is meant for much. I got a Dewalt battery chainsaw and leaks bar oil all over the place if you set it down upright. I store it hanging from the handle, bar down, and it doesn't leak at all like that.
I have an electric too, a Ryobi pole mounted one, and it does require bar oil. No bar and chain are going to last very long without oil. I would check again to make sure.
No bar oil? Doesn't sound like it is meant for much. I got a Dewalt battery chainsaw and leaks bar oil all over the place if you set it down upright. I store it hanging from the handle, bar down, and it doesn't leak at all like that.
It's not. Check out the link. It's a small one-handed 6 inch trimming saw, nothing more.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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It's not. Check out the link. It's a small one-handed 6 inch trimming saw, nothing more.
I read the link and watched the video, there is no chain oiler but you are expected to oil it manually. The video shows the guy oiling it with a squirt bottle.
I read the link and watched the video, there is no chain oiler but you are expected to oil it manually. The video shows the guy oiling it with a squirt bottle.
Yeah. It ain't much of a chain saw, as far as chain saws go, but it sure is handy! Just take it down, pop a battery in and take care of that pesky limb or bush.
And seasonal trimming of crepe myrtles?......... Perfect!
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