How to Clean a Chainsaw | Chainsaw Cleaning and Maintenance Care

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In this video I show you how I personally clean my chainsaw, using no petrol gasoline or soaking components for hours in containers of fluid. I don't clean my chainsaw after every usage, but after several usages depending on how dirty it has become.
The video consists of cleaning the area behind the chain cover (the Chain Drive Sprocket and Centrifugal Clutch etc). I show how I clean the dirt and debris from this area using either light oil or carburetor spray. I move on to the outside of the carburetor and air filter. Then inside the inlet area of the carburetor. I also remove the recoil and clean this inside and out. I then clean the flywheel and check it for 'up and down' movement that may suggest main bearing wear. The bar and chain then get a thorough clean before I place everything back together.
Thank you for watching my video and I hope it gives you some good ideas as to the way you clean your chainsaw.
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@jonny67h 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn't find anything wrong with this video but I soaked in some light oil anyway. Very thorough video on cleaning a chainsaw thank you! :)

@bernardgrice 12 күн бұрын

I've seen the rest but your the best. I needed a clear understanding on how to clean my chainsaw. Thank you. 10 out of 10 🙂

@garyclark1000 2 ай бұрын

Great videos, fast, no bull and right to the point. I have learned so much from you videos on chain saw maintenance and chain tensioning. will watch a lot more thanks

@billybowen3023 3 жыл бұрын

My saw is now alot cleaner! I personally real liked this video. Thank you very much 👍

@andrewjones2973 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Craig. Another great video.

@jeffvoermans8817 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I'm going to pick up some extra cleaner and re-winterize my chainsaws following your procedures.

@trebledog Жыл бұрын

A happy machine is a clean machine. I was distressed to see several of the other small engine channels post repair howtos and never took the trouble to clean the chainsaw, bushwacker, trimmer, etc. in the process. Glad to see someone showing a good cleaning. It drives me crazy to see grimey, soil caked small engines.

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@egregory2009 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful and thorough.

@brucem7390 2 жыл бұрын

More good work and info cobber. Keep it up and God bless the Queen.

@dsheaffer3660 Жыл бұрын

Great video! I haven’t tried cleaning mine yet but I’m now actually looking forward to doing it…and it definitely needs it!

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you for your feedback. Craig

@woozyinyahead27 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man!

@wiley0714 3 жыл бұрын

This is the first year I have owned a chainsaw. So I appreciate even the simplest of knowledge Ion taking care of it. While I might be able to research and find and answer. I honestly don’t know how the lubrication system works for the bar. I know I have a hole for the gas and a whole for bar oil, But I would find it interesting to understand how the bar receives that oil.

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 жыл бұрын

OK, that will be on my list of videos. Thank you for feedback

@seebarnes6588 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect all in one Thanks!

@billphelan2260 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thank you.

@dewarner12 2 ай бұрын

This video was really helpful - extremely thorough. Thanks -

@seshachary5580 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Very educative regards

@gcv432hertz Жыл бұрын

Great video and very , very helpful. 💫Thanks !!!

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thank you. Craig

@diegovd7215 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant, very thorough. I would also add: inspect/clean the plate that oils the bar/chain. Cheers ;)

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thank you

@loveshopkins645 Жыл бұрын

Nice, thank you so much

@deanmc178 3 жыл бұрын

great video, i have a new titan chainsaw , its brilliant , starts really easy,,but its due a clean ,,i use brake cleaner to remove dirt and grime then oil spray where required

@danielborth7753 3 ай бұрын

Very good job buddy

@gordonpolk8848 Ай бұрын

Very thorough!

@TheRepairSpecialist Ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@AN-jz3px Жыл бұрын

There’s chainsaw videos then there’s The Repair Specialists videos.

@je1279 Жыл бұрын

I've found that brake cleaner is a bit less harsh on rubber and plastic components than carburetor cleaner for cleaning items with those components. Well done on the video and keep up the excellent work!

@Rein_Ciarfella 2 жыл бұрын

Craig-The inlet of your carb is so dirty I suspect there is an air leak around the perimeter of the air filter letting debris in. With that much debris I’d be concerned about scoring of the cylinder and piston. Also possible is that filter not as efficient as it could be. I’ve taken apart much filthier and less cared for machines and the carbs were spotless so I really think there’s something amiss with yours. Can you have a look at your combustion chamber for us? Thanks! 👍🔧🧰

@CALVINLNIKONT 3 жыл бұрын

When you use high-pressure air to blow off the debris, aren't you afraid of pushing debris into the chain oiler? I always use tape to cover the chain oiler.

@tuberocker69 25 күн бұрын

What did you do/use to fix the cracked recoil cover?

@cornpop7805 Жыл бұрын

My honest opinion is: This video was perfect. Um, what's a "dash dandy"?

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

wow thank you for you nice feedback. Dash dandy is a brand here in the UK that just puts a silicon shine on upholstery and other such surfaces. A silicone based spray basically.

@aresmares8059 2 ай бұрын

Which product s do you use?

@WanderingSawMan 3 жыл бұрын

Which spray you use ? WD40 is costly.

@gunterbecker8528 Ай бұрын

What's wrong with cleaning the chain in diesel, it's cheap, cleanes the chain and leaves a coating of oil behind to protect it from rust ! An other thing cover the oiling hole with u pinky when using air pressure for obvious reasons 😊

@Billbobaker Ай бұрын

I just plunge mine while running into a tub of diesel while revved up and then rinse with gasoline.. it's like brand new after I drain it.

@TheRepairSpecialist Ай бұрын

Wow. Well if you’ve found it works for you then that’s all that matters 👍

@jjjjjjjjjj2526 4 ай бұрын

What are you spraying the bar with?

@TheRepairSpecialist 4 ай бұрын

It’s just light oil because it’s both lubricative and it cleans quite well. I know the it does also need greasing as well, but I usually do that before before using the saw rather than just a clean. 👍

@1quickdub 4 ай бұрын

All that carb cleaner and not regreasing anything? Looks like that bar tip has a grease hole, clutch bearings can take some once in a while as well

@TheRepairSpecialist 4 ай бұрын

Yes I know what you mean. I just wanted to stick more with the cleaning in this vid but indeed there is a grease hole at the end of the bar, which I normally do grease prior to using the saw. Never the less, I should have mentioned that. Thanks. Craig

@TheLolacat1 Жыл бұрын

so...what do you recommend if you have no air blower?

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

If you have no air blower then it's really a case of wiping clean with a cloth. Thanks. Craig

@mattseymour8637 3 жыл бұрын

What spray cleaner are you using here?

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what brand this particular spray was. I used it up a few weeks ago and disposed of the can. Sorry.

@mattseymour8637 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRepairSpecialist no worries, was it a carb cleaner spray of some kind?

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattseymour8637 yes it was a spray. Not the most expensive either. I think it was a mid range product but it worked great 👍

@mattseymour8637 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRepairSpecialist carb spray?

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 жыл бұрын

@@mattseymour8637 yes

@Psy6o 2 жыл бұрын

That little bar cleaning tool is really heavy at a 5 pounds lmao

@jordanblack2250 Жыл бұрын

Carbaretta

@TheRepairSpecialist Жыл бұрын

?????

@rockethound69 Ай бұрын

Why did i know this guy was British before I heard him speak?

@TheRepairSpecialist Ай бұрын

Yes, an Englishman to be precise!

@leeboss373 3 жыл бұрын

I normally take mine in the shower with me

@TheRepairSpecialist 3 жыл бұрын

Please make sure you adhere to the manufactures safety leaflet provided with your chainsaw when taking your chainsaw for a shower with you. Please also ensure you use a separate towel!

@leeboss373 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheRepairSpecialist 🤣🤣🤣 respect👍🏻

@fakereality5204 2 жыл бұрын

😆😆