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Brian J. Ruth. Chainsaw Manual for Homeowners
TABLE OF CONTENTS
What This Book Will Teach You:
CHAPTER 1. READ THIS CHAPTER!
The Risks
LEARNING SAFETY
Danger Points
THE RULES
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Controlling the Chainsaw
Reading the Tree
FREE LIMB
TRAPPED LIMB
Kickback
Three (staged) photos show how kickback happens:
Pull-In
Push-Back
Pinch
FINAL THOUGHTS
CHAPTER 2. BUYING A CHAINSAW
Electric vs. Gas-Power
Engine and Guide Bar
ENGINE SIZE
BAR LENGTH
Recommended Features
FRONT HAND GUARD. Why is it important?
CHAIN BRAKE. Why is it important?
IGNITION “ON/OFF” SWITCH. Why is it important?
SAFETY THROTTLE. Why is it important?
CHAIN CATCHER. Why is it important?
REAR HANDLE GUARD. Why is it important?
CHOKE. What does it do?
ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM. Why is an AV system important?
MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTOR. Why is it important?
CORRECT CHAIN/BAR COMBINATIONS. Why is it important?
BAR AND CHAIN SCABBARD. Why is it important?
Specialty Features
HEATED HANDLES. What do they do?
BUMPER SPIKES/LOG CLAW/DOGS. What do they do?
DECOMPRESSION BUTTON. What does it do?
SPRING-LOADED STARTER HANDLE AND STARTER REELS. What does it do?
QUICK RELEASE GAS AND OIL FILLER CAPS. What do they do?
TOOL-LESS COVER PLATE/CHAIN TENSION. What do they do?
TOOL-LESS AIR FILTER/ SPARK PLUG COVER PLATE. What does it do?
HEATED CARBURETOR. What does it do?
ADJUSTABLE OIL PUMP. What does it do?
STRATIFIED SCAVENGING ENGINE. What does it do?
CLEAN AIR SYSTEM. What does it do?
COMPUTER CARBURETOR CONTROL. What does it do?
Questions? Answers
The Bottom Line
CHAPTER 3. AT THE STORE
CHAPTER 4. GETTING STARTED
Battery-Operated Chainsaws
Electric Chainsaws
STARTING AN ELECTRIC SAW
Gas Chainsaws
Assemble Bar to Engine
Tension Chain
Fuel, Oil, and Lubricants
FUEL
TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL
MIXING GAS AND OIL
STABILIZERS
PRE-MIXED FUELS
BAR AND CHAIN OIL
Fill Oil Reservoir
Fill Fuel Tank
Starting the Chainsaw
Stand Up and Deactivate the Chain Brake
CHAPTER 5. PROJECTS
Cutting Firewood (Bucking)
Making and Using a Sawbuck
Splitting and Stacking Firewood
Trimming Overhead Branches
Trimming a Hedge
Felling Plan
Felling a Small Tree
Felling a Large Tree with Wedges
Limbing a Downed Tree
Bucking a Downed Tree
Cutting Down a Stump
Milling Lumber from Logs
When to Bring in a Professional
CHAPTER 6. MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, AND SHARPENING
Maintenance Tools
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance How-To Guide. CHAIN BRAKE
GUIDE BAR
AIR FILTER
SPARK ARRESTOR
DRIVE SPROCKETS
GUIDE BAR
SPARK PLUG
RECOIL STARTER
FUEL FILTER
OIL FILTER
Sharpening the Chain
POWERED SHARPENING
Bench Sharpeners/Grinders
MANUAL SHARPENING
Manual Sharpening: Step-by-Step
Additional Manual Sharpening Systems and Guides
BAR MOUNT SAW CHAIN SHARPENERS
APPENDIX A: How a Chainsaw Works
ENGINES AND MOTORS
CLUTCH AND DRIVE SPROCKET
CHAIN
GUIDE BAR
OIL PUMP
CHAIN BRAKES
APPENDIX B: Glossary
APPENDIX C: Resources
