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How Do You Use Chainsaw Lubricating Oil?

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How Do You Use Chainsaw Lubricating Oil?

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Chainsaw engines operate on a two-cycle system which is where the oil is mixed with the gas, as opposed to most engines that have separate gas and oil tanks. Chainsaws also have a chain oil reservoir to hold lubricating oil for the chain. The chain runs at such a high speed that it needs to be continuously oiled or it will seize up and break. Chainsaws of 40 years ago needed to have the chain oil manually pumped to the chain by way of a thumb operated injector. Today’s saws have automatic oilers. Unscrew the chainsaw’s oil reservoir cap and let it hang by the chain attached to it. Pour chainsaw bar oil into the reservoir. Use only bar oil designed for this purpose. Screw the cap back on the reservoir. Don’t cross thread the cap or the oil will leak out. Start the chainsaw and rev the engine to make the bar oil flow to the chain. Conduct a test to make sure the oil is reaching the chain by pointing the tip of the bar at a light colored object and revving the engine. If the oil is circul

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