Lawn Tools

Like any machine, your Poulan chain saw needs to be serviced regularly to keep it in top condition. A complete service should be performed every year before you begin using the saw. Maintenance is...

Stihl sets the carburetor and idle of every chain saw before it leaves the factory. But, the factory is at 1,000 feet above sea level. This can cause problems with the idle at higher and lower...

You're faced with two choices when the clutch goes out on your Husqvarna chain saw: do it yourself or take it to a professional repairman. Doing it yourself is the money-saving option and a fairly...

It's easy to tell when a chainsaw needs to be sharpened: It doesn't cut as easily as it should and produces dust rather than chips of wood. Cutting wood with a dull chain not only is inefficient,...

Craftsman chainsaws have long been a choice for homeowner's and woodsmen alike because of their durability and the ease of performing maintenance on them. Periodically, you will need to replace...

Changing the chain on your Husqvarna chain saw is easy and a necessary part of owning a saw.

Remington Pole Saws are easy to use with a long reach and quiet motor. With only one press of a button, you can get the chain to run. Chances are, though, you will still run into issues with your...

Starting your Poulan chain saw is the first requirement to getting your own firewood. Following this process will lead to a successful start every time.

The most efficient way to install a chainsaw chain is to understand how to remove the cover plate and the chain itself. This task is simple and allows you to then check the blade for damage and/or...

If your chainsaw chain broke or you've sharpened it until the chain can't be sharpened any more, you are in the market for a new one. Choosing the right replacement chain for your chainsaw depends...

The best way to repair your chainsaw blade or bar is to remove the chain to get a complete and accurate view of the blade. This task is simple and allows you to then check the blade for damage...

Changing the bar on your chainsaw is probably the simplest part of the maintenance, but it only needs to be done once in a while. When it gets pinched by a tree, for example, and ends up bent or...

A chain saw is a powerful wood cutting tool that can significantly cut down the time required to handle a number of tasks around homes and land--from cutting firewood for the winter to clearing...

Chain saws are used in a rough manner. They will need maintenance or repairs from time to time.

In 1930, a German mechanical engineer named Andreas Stihl invented a device he called the "tree felling machine." And since then, the device we now know as the chain saw has been an indispensable...

Chain-link fencing needs to be tight to be effective. When the chain-link fabric is loose, children and animals can escape and intruders can penetrate the confines. Tightening a chain-link fence...

Your chainsaw should be regularly sharpened for optimal functioning and safety. For best results, every sixth sharpening should be done by a professional. Always exercise caution when using and...

When most people think of chainsaws they think gasoline powered. But for many weekend gardeners, that just isn't practical. Enter the electric chainsaw factor. An electric is an excellent idea...

I use wood to feed my outdoor wood-fired furnace, as well as a fireplace in the house. When I'm working-up a wood pile, I like to cut once for the end use. Most log splitters, fireplaces and wood...

Keeping your chainsaw in good working order will make it easier to use and increase the life of the saw. Always wear safety glasses and work gloves while working with the saw, even for...

Once used almost exclusively by professional lumberjacks, the chain saw has become a favorite power tool for a wide variety of folks from homeowners needing to tidy up their landscaping to guys...

A chain saw is an amazingly efficient, high-speed wood cutting device. When properly maintained and properly operated, a chain saw can make short work of some very big jobs. If you notice your...

Internal combustion engines complete four processes in their operation: air intake, compression, combustion, and exhaust. A two-stroke engine works by combining four processes into two. The...

The bar and chain on a chainsaw need to be oiled because of the considerable friction involved in operating a chain saw. If you look at the chain and bar, you can easily see there is a lot of...

There will be times when that old tree leans precariously towards your home or you need to remove a wood object that is an obstruction or nuisance. You may heat with wood during the winter and...

Although chainsaws are built to handle rugged treatment, they still require a little basic maintenance to keep them in top running order. One task that should be done regularly is the inspection...

Chainsaws have three basic components: the body, or engine component; the bar and a chain. It may also come with a protective chain cover. The primary thing to keep in mind when assembling your...

It is important to keep your Husqvarna chainsaw or any chainsaw sharp. If you have uneven teeth on your chain and the chain does not feel sharp to touch, it is time for some maintenance....

When using a chainsaw you must know each and every safety precaution. One of the main reasons people have accidents with chainsaws is because of a serious kickback. Chainsaw kickbacks can be...

The Poulan Wild Thing Chain Saw is a lightweight, easy-to-start high-speed wood-cutting tool. It boasts a powerful 40cc engine and comes fully assembled with an 18” bar and automatic chain...

A chain saw is an useful tool for clearing brush, dead fall, cutting a load of fire wood for the winter or just keeping your property in top shape. Modern chain saws are designed to give years of...

The guide bar is an integral part of a Poulan chain saw, and it must be properly maintained for the chain saw to operate at peak efficiency. If the saw begins to cut at an angle or to one side, or...

The Poulan Wild Thing Chain Saw is a high speed woodcutting tool. It boasts a powerful 40cc engine and comes fully assembled with an 18” bar and automatic chain oiler. The Wild Thing Chain...

Poulan chain saws can help you cut through underbrush, clean up dead fall and create a stack of fire wood for the winter. But, the best chain saw in the world won’t do you much good unless...

The Poulan Wild Thing Chain Saw boasts a powerful 40cc engine with an 18” bar and automatic chain oiler. It is light weight, easy to start and arrives fully assembled. But before you can...

A chain saw is a powerful and useful tool that can make short work of big jobs around your property. Most of the time chain saws come fully assembled and ready to use. On occasion, you may need to...

A chainsaw is a powerful and useful tool when used properly. This high-speed wood cutting tool requires the operator to take extra safety precautions to help reduce the risk of accidents and...

In order for a Poulan Wild Thing chain saw to operate at peak efficiency the chain tension must be adjusted properly. If the tension is too tight the chain will bind up and not flow easily around...

String trimmers, chain saws and some lawn mowers are just a few of the home gardeners' machines that use centrifugal clutches. They are an inexpensive way of controlling the motion of the garden...

If you're concerned with kickback when using your chain saw, then consider installing a tip stabilizer to your saw. A chain saw tip stabilizer is a little piece of engineering that greatly...

After giving the chain saw a workout during the summer, your tool probably needs sharpening. For a smooth-cutting tool, it's important to sharpen chain saw depth gauges as well as the teeth....

Nothing says it's summertime like the sound of chain saws in action. With the workout a chain saw receives, the homeowner should sharpen chain saw teeth after about four hours of use, rather than...