If he doesn't know that he probably wudnt be the safest using it either 😮

My 8th grade biology teacher used to say “if all else fails, read the directions.” It has always puzzled me why some people take a point of pride in tossing the manual. Sure, you can skim over what you already know, but there are almost always a few pearls in there!

Had a cutomer complain that his chainsaw was faulty because oil was leaking from it. Smiled, had a look at it, had to explain it was chainoil off the bar he still thinks i was bullshitting him 😂 little did he realise when it stops dripping he needs to be worried

@foetusdeletus6313

Жыл бұрын

Some Dewalt and Makita cordless chainsaws have leaks though, it's a known issue.

@HaggisMuncher-69-420

5 ай бұрын

He probably thought you were pulling his leg like blinker fluid.

Before you bin the chain, it may still be reusable, check the inner side teeth for spurs, these can usually be carefully filed flat and it will fit again. This happens when the chain comes off and the chain hits the drive cog.

@roland985

15 күн бұрын

There is no sense in using a chain that has never seen oil. There will be damage between the links and on the rivets holding the chain. Even if you filed it flat you're risking metal that's been heated beyond tolerance. There will be little stretch and a very good chance it will snap.

I understand your frustration. Saw a similar chainsaw from makita on facebook market place, he was selling it because they chain was "worn". Didnt look like it had ever been sharpened.

And that's why when I get a new tool, I *always* RTFM.

wow, unbelievable.

Ive seen petrol in the oil tank of an electric chainsaw 😂

@BB-tx8ty

2 ай бұрын

😂

It is also essential to grease the cutter bar's tip bearing with the correct grease usually red in colour.

@alexbaxter9512

5 ай бұрын

That depends on the saw, it's not necessary on this Makita.

@stevejagger8602

5 ай бұрын

@@alexbaxter9512 maybe not on electrically powered chainsaws? Lower maximum rotational speed? Definitely needed on petrol engine chainsaws.

It's a good idea to turn the bar over on a regular basis to ensure even wear.

Chainsaws 9 inch grinders Nail guns It is so easy to get complacent and in half a second even professionals can get caught out My grandad used sump oil but really it doesnt cost much to use proper stuff it pays off in the long run Thanks for the video Dean Check out" the ultimate recycler " another legend

I just use break cleaner and slacken of captive nuts and adjuster for storage tension is done on top

At least the person had the smarts to buy a Makita Chainsaw. Next great invention, oil-less chainsaws.

Bet the owner felt like a right git when he got it back

From my own experience if after a year of not using it lights blink and it won't run spray the chain with a little wd40 to clean it, stiffened oil and sawdust create enough resistance to trigger the electronic safety, always keep it clean

Some people shouldn’t be allowed to vote.

No oil

I wonder what he thought the tank was for lol.

@baldyslapnut.

6 ай бұрын

Dust collection...

@catabaticanabatic3800

6 ай бұрын

He didn't. He didn't think anything because he is clueless. Instruction manual thrown straight in bin.

@marcmckenzie5110

3 ай бұрын

His favorite beverage?

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you would think the store owner would have giving him a bottle of chain oil when he purchased the saw . people buying these tools with no knowledge of them .

@Bob.Jenkins

6 ай бұрын

It's the 'Somebody Else's Problem' factor.

I use sunflower oil in my chainsaws works well and environmentally friendly

@bladeoflucatiel

6 ай бұрын

If you're in a pinch okay but why would you use it daily?

@andrewchadwick6400

6 ай бұрын

@@bladeoflucatiel It’s less than half the price

@willtricks9432

6 ай бұрын

Used old veg oil in my old skateboard bearings for years. Cheap

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Not everybody has had the opportunity to grow up with tools or people working with tools, particularly as we become a more urban society.

@petrokemikal

6 ай бұрын

This is true.. Quick to show people where they went wrong, but slow to take the same advice from sombody else..

@LydiaOfTheNorth

6 ай бұрын

Right. I didn't either. But I'm aware of this, so at least I read the damn manual because I actually like my tools.

@Bob.Jenkins

6 ай бұрын

Not only is the Manual good for Tool Maintenance but it's usually got Safety tips that aren't there for just 'idiots'. Why it's become a point of Masculine Pride to immediately throw away a Manual is beyond me. @@LydiaOfTheNorth

@LydiaOfTheNorth

6 ай бұрын

@@Bob.Jenkins exactly. It's almost like it's written specifically for those people without experience in tool handling 😄

@willtricks9432

6 ай бұрын

RTFM, if you can't read get one who can.

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You shouldn't use any Oil not specially formulated for Chainsaws - the oil isn't just a 'grease', it contains many different additives to help it reduce wear, increase heat dissipation and adhere to the Chain and Bar. Only a fool would skimp on possible life and tool saving requirements. As a Chainsaw user for many decades I'd strongly advise against using anything other then Chainsaw Oil for Chainsaws - shops like Toolstation and Screwfix offer 'own brand' alternatives which are much cheaper (between £6-10) then Manufacturers and work just as well.

@smashyrashy

6 ай бұрын

Oil is oil buddy

@marcinkazberuk4923

6 ай бұрын

Old oil from car engine - cheap and good 👍👍👍

@greentjmtl

6 ай бұрын

Funny you said this, project farm just tested a bunch of chain oil and motor oil. The motor oil had more anti-wear addictive than any of the chain oil and it shows in wear test. of course the failing is it's not tacky like chain oil.

@_JamesBrown

5 ай бұрын

DGB or DeWalt biodegradable oil I found are best

@_JamesBrown

5 ай бұрын

@marcinkazberuk4923 maybe in a pinch... I'm not touching your dirty chainsaw

With these electric saws any eejit with a battery is usin them. Will be some injuries becasue of it. I hope i'm wrong

@petrokemikal

6 ай бұрын

You have to use a tool to understand it.. Some people have no guidance its not there fault.. Tool fanatics love to press the hardman vibes on newcomers.. As if owning a few tools makes you the bollox...

@willtricks9432

6 ай бұрын

@@petrokemikal There is so much information on so many platforms, guidance is out there and Instruction manuals come with the saw and I bought a Makita chainsaw a while back comes with a bottle of oil.

@whitacrebespoke

6 ай бұрын

@@willtricks9432neither of my two Makita saws have come with oil. Wonder if they pack them different for different areas of the globe? In U.K. I’d recommend that everyone does at least the basic maintenance element of a chainsaw training program so much info that’s missed from a lot of KZread videos.

@willtricks9432

6 ай бұрын

@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of "Homeowner killed by Chainsaw". Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet. Maybe I should set up a series of courses.

@willtricks9432

6 ай бұрын

@@whitacrebespoke Over the years I have been asked by people who have bought a saw, often with a mains cable, how to maintain and where to source the consumables. A quick inspection and safety advice is better than headlines in the local news of "Homeowner killed by Chainsaw". Battery tools pose an extra level of danger but a haven't had many questions about these yet. Maybe I should set up a series of courses.

Funny!! There's a comment on a channel saying if you need to make video showing people how to split a log then they shouldn't be wielding an axe or log splitting mail. To say the least he didn't like the comment 😂. Good video and title👍

@repairs524

Жыл бұрын

Well everyone has to learn somewhere not everyone grew up around this kind of stuff

@stillasgoodasnew

Жыл бұрын

@@repairs524 I agree you do have to learn somewhere, but some people just don't have any common sense and never get it.

@davidworsley7969

6 ай бұрын

That makes no sense@@stillasgoodasnew

"Civilians" operating chainsaws or other sharp objects with a motor connecting to it is never good. Seen and heard all the excuses for dumb things they do 😂 Cheers.

@Mikkel-Hansen

7 ай бұрын

"Civilian", i.e. the guy that only watched 2 youtube videos, compared to me, the "pro warrior", who was taught by a self-taught uncle and subsequently watched 3 youtube videos!

@cornishcat11

6 ай бұрын

@@Mikkel-Hansen ok that made me laugh