Winter settings for chainsaws

As the minus temperatures arrive for Christmas, I thought it time to explain the winter setting for some chainsaws. By understanding some very simple adjustments it is possible to get a cold chainsaw running perfectly in winter weather conditions and limit the frustration of a spluttering machine.
The diagram and explanation below is taken from the user manual of a STIHL 026 and describes the simple alteration that can be made to improve performance in cold weather. It is important to note that a similar operation can be performed for most chainsaws but will not be exactly the same for each model.
If you have a different make or model of chainsaw simply look for the removable or adjustable piece of plastic or metal that will allow the warm air from the cylinder head to circulate back through the carburettor. It will usually have a tiny diagram of a sun and a snowflake to indicate how to set it. Some must be removed entirely and some are just moved into a different position.



IMPORTANT WARNING: The setting must be put back to summer setting in warmer weather as leaving it in the winter setting will cause over-heating and possible damage to the machine.

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"Why are we running Free Chainsaw Workshops?"

A number of people have asked us recently about our motivation to run free Chainsaw workshops. We have been hearing comments such as, "You'll never get rich giving your services away" and "you need to get every penny you can in a recession". However,(and I know this might come as a bit of a shock) we aren't doing it for the money!
All of our instructors at Tree Care Ireland pride themselves in their ability to impart knowledge and chainsaw skills and enjoy sharing knowledge.



We have realised that of all the chainsaw users in Ireland , only a fraction of them are professional or will have the time, access or desire for structured training. But....all chainsaw users should have some basic,ACCURATE knowledge of maintenance and safe use.

For many years I have been talking to chainsaw operators from farming backgrounds, small woodland owners, landscapers, builders and of course arborists and foresters and there are still many aspects of chainsaw use that are grey areas or have changed in recent years. It is these key areas that we would like to focus on and hopefully stimulate all chainsaw users into applying and updating the knowledge they have.

We can't offer certs with our free workshops, but we believe that the ball should start rolling somewhere and why not with some safe,solid, time saving skills like guide bar maintenace and chain sharpening.

So there you have it.... our reasons.
We give you three hours, once a month. You give us the pleasure of sharing some of our skills. Win, Win!

Here's what to do next:

1: Check our other posts for the next workshop date

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3: Keep an eye on our blog and website and wait for the next workshop date
4: Dig out any old chainsaws you have, throw them in the boot of the car and drive to Carlow!





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