You are one of the best teachers I have seen on the Internet! Very clear and concise information with no clutter. I have interviewed countless technical SMEs in my career. I wish they had been all as organized in their thinking and communication as you are. I hope you teach or train in your professional life. You have a real gift.
I’m new to using power tools and this was spoken in a manner I understood. I was about to return it until I saw this video. Thank you so very much- it’s perfect now 😊
Loved this video. One more thing to check (which I learned from watching). Make sure you do not put the blade back on backwards. (which i did). The saw won;t cut. lol. Thank you again. Great video
This was perfect! So helpful, and I didn't have to bother anyone else to help me with it. 💯 I was also today years old when I learned it needed oil. Done!
Yooo... Your directions... Literally explained it better compared to the manual guide got sunjoes chainsaw... They don't mention the other wrench. Thank you so much I can't wait to with on my yard now
On a serious note, Good video. I bought one at a garage sale for &7. The chain was backward, and dull, and I thought I was missing a screw. Now I know it's the oiler.
Thank you for the great video. I bought a used and older version of this saw, but regardless the information transferred fine. I appreciate the time you took, thank you.
This was helpful. I'm almost 64, and trying to get my new electric oregon saw going. So far unsuccessful after priming the motor, I don't seem to be able to get the chain re-installed correctly. I will try your tips. Thanks !
Thanks so much for this clear, easy to follow, instructional video. My chain came off my new chain saw the first time I used it and NOW I know how to put it back on and adjust it.
Thank you for a great video! It's not the same electric saw as mine however everything is similar. I was stumped with some problems I was having and you have solved them for me!
Thank you bought a Portland chain saw and I was adjusting the chain too tight. I did get dirt in it cutting t close to the stump. Thank You for a good video.
Excellent video! I liked it very much and actually started adopting your technique. Thank you very much for explaining with clarity and excellent videography. I used to install the chain a bit loose for years and finally messed up my chain. I replaced the chain and adjusted the chain tension. The tension adjusting screw is a bit wobbly; I am not sure how long it will retain the tension. In addition I need to replace the oil seal rubber gasket since a portion (on top side) of it is torn and oil leaks out. Thank you for your time to create this wonderful video and sharing it. Keep it up. Hats off to you, Sir!
I have an Earthworks pole saw and I imagine the chainsaw works the same as the HF demonstrated here. Your video was a huge help adjusting the chain and I wanted to stop by to saw thank you.
Thanks, I learned quite a bit. I have an older Poulan pl1416 but it appears to be similar to the one you used. I would like to have seen something on the actual oiler pump and how it works. I will however check out some of the things you showed on the oiler outlet on the bar. I think it is plugged & oil is pumping but leaking all over the saw.
Hi, around the 830 mark when you were adjusting the tension and it wasn't right and you adjusted it again I didn't notice the difference if you could maybe show it thanks
This really helped me understand how my pole saw works and figure out my exact problem. I can’t get enough tension on my chain. It just won’t tighten the slack. What do I do in this case?
This is great, man. I was worried about that little bolt cap, on the outside of the housing. It won’t go back, but looks like you didn’t have it/don’t need it.
The part that grabs the trunk seems to be of a wide plastic which doesn't allow the saw to bear down on the wood as much a thin metal-toothed part would. I wish you'd demonstrate this saw.
I have a Poulan electric chainsaw model ES300 and need to replace the drive gear since motor runs but chain doesn't. do you have a video or instructions on how to do this? this model doesn't have a brake and looks like you'd have to disassemble the motor side (my guess). thanks for any guidance.
Hello thank you for your video. My chainsaw was misused in last fall to cut hedge so it was blocked by some small twigs and leaves, I had cleaned those before storing it in winter. But I find it cannot start when I take it out yesterday. It is an electrical type. Could you please suggest what the problem would be? Thanks a lot.
Nice demo. I always have difficulty putting the chain the right way. Putting it backward does not cut anything at all with my chainsaw. I have another issue, which is very bothersome, and that is the chain comes off every so often.
I bougth a 14amp Bauer from the same place and after adjusting the chain it jumped off after the second cut on a tiny branch. So I reseated the chain and I don't understand this spring thing at all... I can't clamp down the blade at all, it slops around. Did they include the right Allen wrench with this or do I have to hunt one up? I'm blind so I can forget reading the manual or looking at those pictures.
adjusting the center nut is the issue I have . Then the adjust for the hex part too. I tried both ways but eventually, after a while the chain comes off and its not as easy as it looks to replace . Also the small hex adj gets all clogged up after cutting and is kinda hard to clean the space to put the hex bar in to adjust! How long does the chain last when you use it without it popping off? How straight does the bar need to be and should it have a little play ? Great video though. ! Also does the adjusting nut need to be in a certain distance to start when you put the cover on ? My cover doesnt get flush with the chain its a little elevated .
Humongous...Chose to work with parameters myself. So tightened till too much drag on chain before backing off in increments, till tuning freely. Also chose to ignore the sound advice about using a paper or cloth barrier between chain and hand. So when became too tight was validated by a neat triangular section of skin being removed from my thumb, with subsequent mild bleeding. My pole saw chain not being able to distinguish the difference between a tree branch and a thumb or finger. So play safe peoples.
Always make sure the chain is running before you start cutting. Also never hit a nail because it will destroy the plastic sprocket. They are made to shear so it doesn't burn up the motor. Good luck trying to find a replacement sprocket!
I loved all the information about the inner workings operate but do you really have to remove the cover to tighten the chainsaw? Can't you just back off on the bolt a bit and then use hex to adjust chainsaw tension?
Any advice for when the gear stops turning? I have a WEN 40V (only about a year old) and after a bigger job, the gear suddenly has stopped turning. It will stutter for a few seconds, then stop - never completely turning over.
Hello and Thank You for your comment. It's not normal for a chain to "smoke" while cutting, unless it's really dull. Usually chains get dull VERY fast if they hit dirt (even for a second or two) or if trying to cut through a "dirty" piece of wood. If the chain is otherwise in good condition, it can be sharpened, most hardware stores and home centers have the files for around $7, but if they're old a new chain and/or bar may be a better fix. Anyway, hope this helps, and Good Luck with your chainsaw!
Do you know why a portland would get stuck in the on position? Like the safety button and trigger don't work, I put my foot in the handle like a gas one and plug it in. Then just step on the extention when ready to turn off. Seems fine but it would be nice if it worked as intended.
There was a recall on the older Portland chainsaws because the switch was sticking in the on position. My understanding is if you return it back to Harbor Freight they will exchange it for a new updated model. Even without a recent, no questions asked.
Does it matter which way you put it on ? Like which way the words face ? You have it facing in the video so you can't read the words from the right. It looks like it can go either way. Maybe that's a silly question, but I'd figure I'd ask. The picture on the box has it going the other way.
