Chainsaw question
Posted: 03 Jun 2023, 19:11
My Stihl MS250 is a great little saw and has seen a heck of a lot of use over the past couple of years. I keep the chain sharp and have had it professionally cleaned once, after felling a few palm trees because of the acid. The last time I had her out was after a windstorm downed a huge tree which engulfed a neighbor's house and garage. Some of the springy limbs even pinched the bar a couple of times, but I was able to push up the offending limbs and continue the job.
Of course the chain needed sharpening afterwards and I noticed that the teeth looked pretty hammered this time, but I was still able to sharpen them.
My question is, when should I consider putting on a new chain and how will I know if the bar needs replacing? I've already flipped the bar a few times and the paint is worn off so I don't know is the bar is upside down or not.
I don't want to spoil her, I just want to be safe.
Of course the chain needed sharpening afterwards and I noticed that the teeth looked pretty hammered this time, but I was still able to sharpen them.
My question is, when should I consider putting on a new chain and how will I know if the bar needs replacing? I've already flipped the bar a few times and the paint is worn off so I don't know is the bar is upside down or not.
I don't want to spoil her, I just want to be safe.