No matter whether you buy an electric chainsaw or a gas chainsaw, there are a few things you'll need to do to keep it running smoothly. One of the most important things is to make sure that your ...

When a chainsaw is running on point, it will effortlessly buzz through a piece of timber while the operator gently guides it in the desired direction. This is very pleasing indeed. But get a little ...

Stock your chainsaw kit with (from left to right) a flat file, a round file, a file guide, a scrench (combination screwdriver and socket wrench), a spare spark plug, chain, and bar, and bar oil. Stock ...

After a few hours of use, a chainsaw's chain can loosen and begin to sag away from the bar. This can lead to the chain jumping off the bar and possibly injuring the user. You must check the chain ...

A chain saw can be an intimidating power tool, and to be safe you have to learn how to handle one. Maintaining a gas-powered handheld chain saw takes some expertise—you need to keep the chain ...

Corded-electric chain saws are fine for minor storm cleanup and other small jobs and many homeowners prefer them to gas-powered models that need fueling, pull-starting, and maintaining. But you can't ...

Chain length varies according to the size of the bar and there are usually a number of bar options for each model of saw. All of these measurements should be stamped on the side of the bar. The Stihl ...