Is there a specific oil I should use for an electric chainsaw?

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8 Responses to “Is there a specific oil I should use for an electric chainsaw?”
  1. Up your Maslow says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Yes

  2. MR BIG (not) says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    yes

  3. happydude1942 says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Use "Chain Saw Lube".

  4. BajaRick says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    its called bar oil

  5. Czech Chick says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Chainsaws usually require two sources of lubrication. Like most two-stroke engines, the engine is lubricated by its fuel, which contains about 2 ~ 5% (depending on model) oil dissolved in the fuel. Since this mixture is highly flammable, a completely separate oil reservoir is used for the external lubrication of the blade and chain. This latter oil is depleted quickly because it tends to be thrown off the chain by centrifugal force. Failing to keep this reservoir topped up, or using an oil of incorrect viscosity, is a common source of damage to saws and tends to lead to the chain coming off of the bar. With some types of wood, the operator will need to occasionally stop and unplug the holes where the oil is dispensed to the chain and guide bar.

    http://lawn-and-garden.hardwarestore.com/78-487-chainsaw-bar-oil.aspx

  6. puzzledinphx. says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Years ago, we used to use up our oil from the oil change in the vehicles, usually 30 weight oil, to use on the blade. I don't think chainsaws have changed that much, that you still couldn't so that. And being that your saw is electric, this is the only oil that you need to worry about.

  7. ny21tb says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    I use Poulan Chain and Bar oil.

  8. gerdie65 says:
    June 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Bar oil.


 
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