Stihl Saw Chain
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Franklin County area police log
DUI: Matthew R. Gaugler, 33, Chambersburg, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol on New Year's Day after he allegedly crashed the work truck he was driving into a parked vehicle, then drove up over a sidewalk and into a yard in the 500 block of South Second Street.
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 STIHL 025 CHAIN SAW NO BAR OR CHAIN US $121.88 
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 STIHL 048 AV SUPER CHAIN SAW WITH 20 BAR AND CHAIN USED US $163.28
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 STIHL 021 CHAIN SAW US $54.01
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 STIHL 026 PROFESSIONAL CHAIN SAW US $132.50
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 Stihl 030 AV Chain Saw Runs Good Condition No Reserve US $41.00
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 Stihl Oilmatic Saw Chain 16 2 Brand New In Box US $29.99
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 NEW Electric Electronic Chain Saw Sharpener Chainsaw HUSQVARNA STIHL ECHO US $55.99
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 STIHL CHAIN SAW O11AVT US $150.00
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 CHAIN SAW SAFETY CHAPS FORESTER STIHL HUSQVARNA USERS US $45.95
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 Stihl 041 Farm Boss Chain Saw 20 Bar US $157.50
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 Stihl 192 TC chain saw top handle tree saw US $127.59
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 STIHL CHAIN SAW BLADE 16 US $19.99
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 STIHL CHAIN SAW CHAINS FOR 20 INCH BAR US $5.50
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 2 NEW 18 Stihl Chain Saw Chains 325 063 74 drive link US $32.00
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 STIHL MS250 CHAIN SAW ROLLOMATIC E US $91.00
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 chain saw toolssaw sharpening guides Stihl handle and fileSabre guide US $11.50
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 Oregon Micro lite 12 Chain Saw Guide Bar fits Stihl saws US $7.00
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 Stihl MS170 ChainSaw MS 170 Chain Saw US $56.00
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 STIHL Oilomatic 16 Saw Chain 63PM 4 Available US $15.99
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 Stihl ms 192 chain saw recoil cover and spring US $12.00
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 Stihl ms 192 chain saw fuel line and filter US $4.00
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 2 NEW 18 Stihl Chain Saw Chains 3 8 050 RSC 66 DL US $35.00
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 3 New 18 STIHL Chain Saw CHAINS 3 8 050 RSC 66 DL US $47.00
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Can a chain on a chain saw "stretch"?
I have a Stihl "farm boss" chain saw with about 40 hours on it. I keep it sharpened, replaced the plug once, and especially like the auto lube feature so I don't have to think about oiling the chain. The last few times I have cut with it, I've needed to tighten the chain after 10 - 15 minutes of use. The last time I took it apart and saw that there was no more room for adjustment. Is it possible to take out a link to shorten it, or do I just need to break down and get a new chain. Money is tight, and I am cheap, but I do need to get this running again.
Chain saw chains do stretch, however not as far that it is out of the adjustment area of the chain saw. It is either the wrong chain or we are talking about a chain that should have been chucked "years ago". 40 hours is nothing. So there is something you are not understanding in the chain tightening department.
Stop by a chainsaw shop and ask them the correct procedure on tightening a chain and how tight it is suppose to be. Too tight is no good either.
You cannot remove links.
The proper tightness is when you grab the chain after sharpening (in the middle of the bar) and lift it upward so that the weight of the chainsaw pulls down on it. The bottom of the chain should "just about clear the chain groove track"when looking at it from the side. No looser, no tighter. That allows for the tightening of the chain (when it gets into a heated cut) and still being loose enough to allow the chain to rotate around to do cutting. Heating mainly happens due to lack of lubricant on the bar or/and a dull chain.
I have seen people tighten the chain up so there was nearly no clearance, so when it did heat up, the chain seized on the bar.
Maintaining your chainsaw parts in good working order means performing regular maintenance on your saw.
Too many chainsaws run their race too early because of lack of maintenance when some simple checks following regular use could have well helped to extend the life of a machine. Badly maintained parts can compromise a person's safety.
Major manufacturers do their best to promote maintenance of chainsaw parts to their customers as it not only saves them unnecessary expense but also plays a big part in keeping the user from getting into trouble from a safety angle.
Husqvarna and Stihl for example provide a ton of information on chainsaw maintenance and safety but they can do very little once the customer buys a saw and heads home with it.
Let's take a look at some of the important areas of a saw which require regular checks following use.
The Chain
The chain is obviously one of the most worked parts of a chainsaw. Maintaining it in good order means longer use of your machine and limits safety issues.
Sharpening the chain is an important part of good chain maintenance. Experienced users will know the drill but inexperienced owners are well advised to seek the help of a professional. Chain sharpening requires the sharpening the cutting teeth as well as the depth guages between them.
Watch the length of the cutting teeth as once they are below at least 4mm, the chain will need to be replaced. When placing the new chain on the saw, you'll need to set the right tension because a loose fitting chain can easily slide of while a tight fitting chain can have ramifications on the bar.
Other Chainsaw Parts
While a good working chain is paramount to any saw delivering top performance other parts of the chainsaw such as the clutch, brake, air filter, bar and flywheels all need regular checking.
Lubrication is another issue. Again this concerns the chain and a non-lubricated chain can have a serious domino effect on the well being of other chainsaw parts which in turn will lead to safety issues.
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