You should get into the habit to clean your saw after your done with any cuts you make for the day. The saw will run like its brand new if you do that. A suggestion that could help your saws performance over all.

Excellent work on this style of video, sir. These are all things that people put off and usually don't do until there are problems. Keep up the nice work. You are spot on with this channel, with folks' needs. Thank you.

what does a girl do when her flight to toronto is postponed a day? why she takes apart her chainsaws on the dining room table of course. and i found out a few interesting things - a) how easy it was to do, and b) my crappy craftsman and my crappy poulon are the EXACT SAME THING.. which makes keeping parts easy... but they were cheap and relatively light for me to handle, so maybe some day i'll get a 'real' chainsaw! thanks Cody, you inspire me to remember that 'doing it alone' isn't an excuse...

Very good tips, one thing I always do before I put the saw away for a longe time is to put stihl motomix or aspen in the fuel tank. You're saw will start right away!

hey cody you might know this but most Stihl filters split apart in to so you can blow them out from the inside out.. just take your saw wrench or a flatt head screwdriver and there should be slots in the corner and you just spin the screw driver and it will pop apart.... Also you can take your ignition switch and put it on full choke before you remove the filter and that closes the carb and keeps saw dust from going in.. Dont get me wrong the way you do things is fine im just giving you my input and also knowlege that i know from servicing our Stihl saws..

Thank you Cody, this video really helped me a lot with a ton of questions I had about Stihl chainsaws. So once Again thank you for teaching me about chainsaw best regards from Denmark

Thanks for the great idea of switching the bar around on the chainsaw.

Thanks Cody. I was given a saw by my neighbor last year, this is a good tutorial for a new saw user like myself. It's time to winterize all my engines this weekend, I'll be referencing this.

i have 2 260s,love them.the air filter has divits on the side to pop it open with your bar wrench,then you can clean inside the filter

I really enjoy your videos, but i believe there is a more correct way to clean the filter on the 260. I have a 026, which takes the same filter. I was told by a 40 year Stihl dealer and mechanic, that this type of filter should be split apart and blown out from the inside. If you look on the one side of the filter, there is a slot that a flat headed screwdriver fits into. This splits the filter and allows the two halves to be cleaned from the inside. This way you are not forcing ANY material into the filter. This concept really applies to all air filters, as they should always be blown from the inside of the filter, forcing all trapped material back out, rather then into the filter. Hope this helps

Thank you for making my choice easier for a good chainsaw. Best regards Freddy from Holland

I was just "gifted" a used Craftsman 358.35608 by my father-in-law. (That man always seems to know.) It definitely needs some work to get it running and your videos are a great help! Parts and tools are on order and I will be getting stuck in when they arrive. Thanks again for putting yourself and your info out there! (P.S. This is actually the wife having hijacked the hubbie's subscription log in.) CC

I recall watching this video pre 2014, and I always think of your advice when changing the chain on my MS 240 🙂

Great instructions! I'm saving these videos!

I naturally love the content because you have an excellent reputation as far as I'm concerned. What I wanted to especially mention was that even back in 2012 (it's 2018 today) your video editing looked like you took your time to do it right, as it still does today. I can't thank you enough for wanting to make sure your videos are always easy to watch and enjoyable. Just a few minutes ago I tried watching a video of some guy who builds rustic furniture. He was trying to show us how to clean a chainsaw. He was holding the camera with one hand while doing the whole thing. I kid you not, I had to stop the video because I was getting nauseous, and that's not just a figure of speech. In fact it's still wearing off. I watch yours and it's like "ahhhh, much better". The video itself doesn't distract from the content. In fact I think it enhances it.

Hey Cody, great video full of very useful information I liked the way you plugged the links between the air filter and caburator don't worry about people moaning, telling you have have done something wrong if it works for you then stick with it. Dan (U.K.)

Thank you for the videos. Still helping me out.

I've been operating chainsaws since I was a toddler and I still pick up jewels of wisdom watching your videos. thanks Cody

Love the content as always brother. Keep em comin. God bless!

I've watched this vid a couple of times recently, and wanted to say thanks. I was needing a new saw, as the old husky I was running was huge, and finally gave up. Was wanting a pro saw in the 50cc range. EVERYTHING is ruined by the EPA! Thankfully I was able to find a new MS260 Pro, even though they have been out of production for awhile. Watching your vid, and seeing how user friendly the stihl was, swung my vote. No "mill house" this time. Will stick with Husky hand tools though.

Wow, great tips. Would not have known to flip the bar / let alone get it reground. Thanks Cody.

yes I am aware of this. I have ordered a brand new camera however I will be using the humming camera until it arrives.

Outstanding and very informative vid! Thanks!

I'd advise cleaning the crap out of the bar grooves as well, working from the sprocket nose to the rear of the bar and greasing the sprocket nose if it has a set of holes for grease. One should also check one's bar for burrs and if present they should be filed down with a flat fine cut file. I use the flat file that came with my sharpening kit. Pulling out the choke before removing the top cover to clean the air filter and replace the spark plug is another way of keeping crap out of the carb.

Hi Cody I am soon going to be going in to a business in the UK which services chainsaws all the time and your videos are really helpful thanks

Thanks for another great vid!

Thank you Cody

Cody, I carry a 3/8 in hose in my chain saw tool box in the field; why it's easy after you loosen the spark plug pull it on to it and twist to remove it and when you place a spark plug in the chain saw slid the hose over the plug and twist it into the cylinder head then pull off the hose and tighten it with the socket

I like your vids learning a lot thanks good jod

i have to do some work on my saw it doesnt like to stay running, but its a polan and it was inexpensive and it cuts when i need it to, hopefully ill get to it during christmas shutdown. thanks for the info cody

Great video. This video possesses an unhurried relaxed ambience; somehow!!!!

I don't think I have changed the spark plug on any of my saws in years. I keep a couple spares when I am out working just in case one breaks or fouls, but a good plug should last a very long time. If the electrode gets rounded file it, re-gap and re-install and get a few more years on it. Once the electrode is worn down to the ceramic its time to retire it. When replacing parts I check every so often but only replace when the part begins fail.

Thank you.

Winterizing sounds strange for me, because where I live, the best season for felling is winter, as there is no moisture. Summers are too humid. If you cut just firewood, you can do it throughout the year, but quality construction and artisan wood is always cut in winter. Otherwise there will be molds, cracking and such

Humming cameras have their own niche in life and need love also. :)

I enjoy your videos. You need a "Varsol" cleaning tank bad. You can build one out of a 30gal. or 55gal. drum or buy one. I go to tractor supply and buy their 5 gal pale of mineral spirits by Crown. Building a tank is easy just cut it length ways,add hinges and legs. Use expanded metal for the "shelf". You can get fancy by adding a "Little Giant pump.

Cody, thank you for these videos they are really detailed and informative. I’m about to purchase my first saw pretty soon and already know what I plan to purchase, I’m just curious as to why you chose to go with a Stihl brand of saw over any of the other manufactures out there? I too am going with Stihl for my own reasons and just wondered what yours were, thank you and keep the videos coming.

1:24 The thing in his hand looks like an angry bird from that angry birds game.

I came from far in the future to ask how exactly should I leave my saw in a snowbank? Is upside down better? Maybe tip angled downward orientation? :)

"The both of you" Cody your funny.

Great informative videos! Whats your reasoning for using stihl over the other brands?

and I do want thank the both of you...LOL.

I am definitely bookmarking these two videos. Do you recommend a particular bar oil? Do you use Stihl bar oil or something cheaper? Is there a performance difference?

hey cody. i was just wondering what your thought on a 28 av wood boss.

I think it is a very good idea to replace what you can even if it is still working. One day you might not have the extra money to replace the part and you have spares. Also it sucks to be miles into the woods and your equipment fails.

I own a Stihl 362. the size between the two saws in your videos. when I blow it out with the compressor, I leave the air filter on, that way I do not have to plug the intake boot before blowing it out. do you sharpen the cutters on full skip chains vs full comp. chains any differently? I use both kinds, sharpening them the same way, but the full skip chains never cut as fast, although they cut faster when they were new. Thanks, BK

Thank the both of you😂🤣😂

thanks

I checked with the parent company (Steel) and they told me to use ONLY yak musk to clean the air filter. heh heh Love your vids Cody. I think I may be getting educated......?

In Missouri we get our chainsaws out in the Winter. After knocking mud daubers nests out of them.

Sir you make great informative videos. You got a new camera recently, and it seems all of them now produce a slight hum or low sounding buzz in the newest vids you've done. i will still watch them just saying!

I'm a very green Sawyer, I've been trying to learn as much as I can about all aspects of sawyering and I just came into a possession of a Stihl 044 from a former co-worker who was our Hazzard tree feller. The saw is not running and looks like it needs a full rebuild, as this will be my first time trying to fully rebuild a chainsaw (or any 2-stroke for that matter) do you have any suggestions on kits or things to look for as I go through this learning experience?

"The both of you." HA!

I have hoses to use when I replace the plugs in my vehicles too

Cody do you know what the part number is for the sprocket that your using on the 260?

HI Cody, Just wondering why you don't use the smaller end of the scrench when dealing with the spark plug? I am going to service my 291 after watching this video and didn't know if I need to purchase a spark plug socket or if the scrench will work.

Wondering if you can talk about what to look for in a used chainsaw?

put the chainsaws away for winter!?! its primetime for me!

Ive got a husqvarna L65 from 1981. Its new to me, have it less than a week. Are they good saws?

You don't have to change the spark plug every year ") however they do serve as good indicators as to what's going on in the engine

I didn't catch it if you said it, but what are those bars on those saws? That 026 pro looks like it has a big one!

what happens if you don't change drive gears. also when they go bad what is the signs

Can you do a video on the 441?

While you were putting on the sprocket it would have been a good idea to put some grease on the needle bearing on the clutch drum.

use a sand blater .. and glass beed the spark plug. it will make it like new

Cody, what do you think about buying a used Stihl chainsaw? I don't want to spend the money for a new one.

What is the reason to change the spark plug if it works?

What plugs do you buy that are pre gapped?

What brand of chain do you use?

Lol “the both of you “.

I have a MS 271 stihl it currently has an 18 in bar if I go to a 16in bar would I pick up very much more power is it worth the expense of new chain and a 16 bar

He is running a yellow 25" bar on his Stihl 260. The model number is 3003 000 8830. You will need the proper chain and 3/8 7 sprocket to go with it as well. The green bars have less chance of kickback than the yellow ones. This is a great setup and will cut better than the green bars and chains. But be careful and use proper safety equipment.

Hi Cody i see your usin a 260 stihl, have you ever had it start cuttin out after workin hard for awhile?, i run a 290 and its developed this trait from time to time

I’m guessing you recommend to have two chainsaws in case you are in the middle of cutting a tree and the chainsaw fails?

hahhaha that made me laugh 😅 both of you

I've never bought a full skip chain due to having less cutters and the saw chain dulling faster. I figured I would rather sharpen it less often and spend more time when i do break out the granberg sharpener than have it go duller faster. Why would a full skip chain be better except for having an underpowered saw or sharpening more often?

You should'nt use compressed air on the filter itself as it damages the filaments, also you can just pull the choke out to stop bits going into the carb. Thanks Jack

You recommend people have two saws. if you are starting a new home stead and you can only afford one chainsaw at first what size would you get, moving to Willow Alaska

where can I get these parts for a wood shark

You recommend 2 saws, Im looking to upgrade my MS290...what saw would you go with for "1 saw to rule them all?" I've been eyeing the 362 but your video has got me thinking a 261 or maybe even a 461. Too bad they don't sell the 441 anymore. Thoughts?

Instructions weren't clear enough. took off chain while engine was at 2 thousand rpm. ripped half my arm off. engine still needs oil.

I like how cody has to pre warn his people about the sunday diy'ers who try and make him look dull. He does this everyday guys. Let the professional work you sad sad people. Ben from uk

Great video Cody lots of help for me as I've just brought myself my first chainsaw, but can you tell me more adopt the stuff you put in the petroleum ?

I use my saw year round

Run a putty knife in the bar groove you will find oil soaked saw dust chain will lube better it cleaned out...

White ox gloves!!!!

can you do a how to service an electric cord chainsaw

why do you not use a chainsaw in the winter?

Hello mate how can i tell if my chainsaw is 2 stroke or 4 stroke i am totally confused

Did you scrape out the bar groove ?. I have a 260 and 046 both good saws I like the 260 good for light falling, running a 20 inch and full house chain the 260 has more than enough power to buck doug fir and hemlock. A funny story I was falling trees on a residential jobsite. Neighbour asked if I could look at his saw. He said it doesn't cut very well no wonder he had the chain on backwards. I pissed myself laughing, he didn't think it was so funny.

I dont hear any hum or low sounding buzz but thats just on my computer, IDK.

lol at the point you made about the air filter cleaning. Don’t you just LOVE the commentors who have likely never serviced a saw in their entire lives yet know it all and feel it necessary to criticize your every action regularly citing “knowledge” they’ve painstakingly acquired from “experience” read: Parroting what they read on an internet chat board!

eye of the tiger

Two things I noticed about this video. First, you should use fogging oil in the topend when storing your saw. Second, you should use anti-sieze on the sparkplug threads.

Why do you recommend me having two saws for cutting firewood? I'm sure my 1 husqvarna will be fine.

Same spark plug is not correct. They either take a BPMR7A or CMR6H. Husky can also be a little different.

Easy way to clean the air filter is ..i'm soaked it into petrol..

Pre gap , u are quite trusting

Winter is when I get mine out, not put it away.

What are my options for running a full skip chain on a Stihl MS261 with a 20" bar?