It has been a while since I have attempted to use the chainsaws in the shop, but last I knew the larger one was out of commission. Does anyone know if it is up and running again?
…are you talking about the bandsaws?
No sir. The electric chainsaws…I believe one was a Makita, possibly.
I didn’t realize there were two. Sorry, can’t help with the status on those.
I used the Makita a few weeks ago to cut off a bit of the cedar trunk that was up there. The bar and chain were loose (re-tightened). It took some effort, but eventually made it’s way through the log.
I figured the chain was dull, but now that I am thinking about it the bar seemed dry as well, so that may have impacted the cut.
At the time I didn’t see a second one, but I didn’t dig through the various cases either.
I am pretty sure we just have the Makita. Smallish, electric, somewhat under-powered, and yes, the auto-oiling feature does not appear to me to be working correctly so keep it well oiled manually while cutting.
Most auto oilers are very generous. So rather than use the saw as an oil spray gun in the woodshop, user training covers manually oiling the chain when starting to use it. The auto oiler is empty by design.
Your chain will last a lot longer if you fill the auto oiler and have user take said bit of wood outside to saw it. Manually oiling a chainsaw blade is ineffective and (if tried while actually cutting using a helper to dribble oil on the chain) can be dangerous.
Certainly not denying it would last longer, but if the oiler is filled, and the next person uses it indoors, what do we tell people who get oil flung on their work?
Sorry, I’m sure you won’t see the blemishes in your finish?
They are only instructing to pre oil. With the saw on the side, put some light oil on the side of the bar. Start the saw and tip the bar so that the oil rolls into the chain. No other oil recommended from the training I was given.
How about a simple Label Tag: DO NOT USE INDOORS DUE TO OIL SPRAY FROM SAW
I only use it on self-oiling wood. And Sweet Potatoes.