A Guide to Safety with Chainsaws
General chainsaw Maintenance
Finally, keep your chainsaw clean and well maintained. Not only will it be safer to use, but it will also prolong the chainsaw's life.
Regularly:
- Clean your chainsaw, particularly the air filter cooling inlets, sprocket cover and chain brake mechanism.
- Clean the guide bar groove and oil holes.
- Check the guide bar for straightness, burring and wear of the rails.
- Turn the guide bar regularly to ensure even wear.
- Check the sprocket and chain for wear.
- Check the chain for cracked rivets or side links.
- Check all nuts, bolts and screws for correct tension.
- Ensure that all components are in place.
