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Chainsaws ; Chain keeps slackening
mad4x4 - 29/1/12 at 02:44 PM

Any advice

have a "mcculloch chainsaw" with "tool-less" chain tensioner, I have to stop and re-tighten it about 1/3 & 2/3 ways through the tank of fuel

Chain oiler is working and uses chain oil

Mark Allanson - 29/1/12 at 03:03 PM

Use a toothbrush to get the bits of sinue and bone out of the links, wash out the remaining dried blood, re oil - should run like a dream.

clairetoo - 29/1/12 at 03:14 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
Use a toothbrush to get the bits of sinue and bone out of the links, wash out the remaining dried blood, re oil - should run like a dream.

mookaloid - 29/1/12 at 03:16 PM

I had that once - the chain had worn the drive sprocket so much that it split in half