Chainsaw chain keeps coming loose


Darling , Tuesday, 10th of August 2010 02:49:35 AM

After a few cuts the chain on an echo cs-306 model keeps coming loose.
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/>l accidentally ran it into the ground a bit when l was cutting a small 
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stump with it and got some dirt on the chain, would this mess up the 
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chain? l cleaned it as much as possible, however after about 2 minutes of 
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cutting l have to tighten it again, or the chain will come off. Is this 
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normal? (l know echo does not make the best chainsaws)
 
 
 
 
 

Last Word Larry , Wednesday, 11th of August 2010 09:06:00 PM

Make sure you keep the chain well oiled. Also make sure when  
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you begin to saw that the saw is started before trying to cut with it.  
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With an electric chair saw you start it on the limb itself. They loosen  
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normally but after only a couple of minutes I don't know. If you have the  
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owners manual look up in the trouble shooting guide.  
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Echo CS-306 Instruction Manual/ if not you can print it off from the link  
below..there are about 25 pages & you will have to enlarge the print.  
http://echo-usa.com/pdf/documentation/CS306es02_112706.pdf  
 
 
 
 
 

Love Butt , Thursday, 12th of August 2010 11:58:06 AM

One more thing, make sure you have bar oil in it.  
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Keeping the chain sharp is the most important. Try not to cut too close to  
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the ground. It doesn't take much to dull it. When cutting laying timber,  
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try to always lift it off the ground before cutting.  
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Pumkin Butt , Friday, 13th of August 2010 06:26:33 AM

Cheaper chainsaws have this problem. Your best bet is a Stihl  
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or Husquavarna.  
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Bubbles , Saturday, 14th of August 2010 04:41:23 PM

They loosen often, esp if new, hot or if the chain gets into a  
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bind. Dirt will dull a blade, then it might get loose more often due to  
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heat. Keep tightening, but if it doesn't cut well, get a new chain.  
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