Leave Major Chain Saw Repair To Experts
Every once in a while you may need to perform chain saw repair, and have some mechanical aptitude allows you to perform certain repairs yourself. However, if you do not know what you are doing, it is best to leave it to a professional repairperson.
You are looking at a piece of equipment with a steel cutting blade traveling at blinding speed that, if it malfunctions, can remove an arm or leg, or cause other serious injury in a matter of seconds. To perform a chain saw repair yourself, you must have confidence in your abilities.
Chainsaw engines, typically the two-cycle variety are usually very reliable and with simple maintenance will last for years. Changing the spark plug at least once a year and using the right gas-oil mixture should keep your saw running right for years. When the occasional need for a chain saw repair creeps up, it will usually be covered in the owner's manual if it is a repair the owner is capable to perform.
The owner's manual will also make recommendations on the frequency of changing the chainsaw blade and inform you about knowing when to change the bar. More complicated chain saw repairs are not usually included as there is a large degree of expertise, as well as specialty tools needed for motor repairs.
Small Engine Repair Costly To Begin
If you are the type of person who insists on performing repairs to your equipment yourself, be prepared to spend some money on special tools required for chain saw repair. Most are small, and not relatively cheap, and can only be used on the chainsaw engine. It may be worth the expense if you plan to open your own chain saw repair business, but once you pay for parts, tools and the time it will take to make the repair, it may be cheaper to buy a new one.
How often you may need chain saw repair will be determined by numerous factors such as how often it is used, the intensity with which it is used, how well you maintain the saw and how many times you drop it from a tree. Remember an important safety tip here, if you drop a running chain saw from the tree, do not try to catch it.
With the proper care, cleaning and maintenance, several years should pass before a chain saw repair becomes a concern. When it does weigh the cost of repair to the price of a new one, and make an informed choice.
