How to Maintain and Service Your Chainsaw | Husqvarna

[@MANGASIAME]

*Coming up on having had this saw for a year....am a casual user and bought it to cut up sections for bowl blanks. Easy to start, **Bestfor.Garden** also recommend even after storage for a couple of months. Simple chain tension adjustment. Just cut up some 20" Osage Orange, including ripping bolts in half (at an angle). Like butter!*

[@rhondaburrell3267]

I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle kzbin.infoUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.

[@bill154cub]

I been cutting firewood as a business since 1979. I started out running Husqvarna 2100(99cc) and the 266xp. Never had a problem. One must understand the Husqvarna xp saws are a very high rpm. The chain must be razor sharp to get the best performance out of the saw, time is money. I make one pass with a file on every gas up. I like the cutting speed to be the fastest when felling trees. At the end of the day the air filter gets cleaned, the bar nose gets a shot of grease, once a week the clutch bearing gets greased, the bar gets checked squareness.

[@welshwizard822]

Good old saws Bill, my 266 is still going as strong now as when I got it way back. Your spot on with your maintenance, you only get out what you put in. Happy cutting

[@fennis26]

This guy knows his saws; amazing inservice with no notes or teleprompters. I wish he worked at our dealership!

[@mac243877]

This was not 27 mins out of my life this IS 27 mins that has probably saved my life, I learned so much have saved it to watch again, great tutorial from someone who knows his stuff Many thanks

[@adamconnolly7478]

dude you know your shit. give this man a raise.

[@15thBattalion]

Thank you for taking the time to explain in depth on how to properly maintain a chainsaw

[@thethinblueline2444]

Absolutely a mountain of information! I'll have to watch this several times to grasp it all. This guy is super knowledgeable. Thank you for the video!

[@julianlr2211]

This is the best chainsaw maintenance video I have ever seen so far, I don't have a Husqvarna chainsaw but I do have a chainsaw and sharpening the blade is a nightmare I hate it, the guy in this video has explained it so well, that now I think it gonna be a lot easier from now on :)

[@TheTrock121]

I love my 450 Husky, but Stihl makes the best chain sharpener.

[@armymatters8042]

OMG, rewatched it to check out the 5ft saw on the floor. Amazed.

[@DougHinVA]

file guide is for anyone who wants the angle right and the teeth filed correctly. All amateurs need this!

[@gorgon9786]

The pro's are also in need for this...

[@kena658]

Basics, but people do not care enough to do these things in this video. Filing is all bout practise and sure u need to understand how a chain works

[@Krateez]

Incredible! The best overall explanation of chainsaw maintenance that I have seen. Thank you!

[@observersnt]

Thank you. Excellent detail about the accuracy and reasons for tooth profiles, shame that these are not explained so well in the manuals. Clear and straightforward, very helpful.

[@Jeff82556]

Fantastic! I would have been satisfied paying $39 or more for this excellent instructional video. A very comprehensive detailed easy to understand tutorial. THANKS HUSQVARNA!

[@jim_deterra]

I've never seen anyone so knowledgeable about chainsaws - nice job! (I watched the whole video!)

[@galyien]

Holy crap, I grabbed my father in laws chainsaw and just went to town on cutting things down. I realize how arrogant and naive I was. Thank God for videos like this and so many others. I've been really lucky. Now I am well informed and more cautious. I've watched 60 hours of training video and I've learned that even guys with 30 years experience still make mistakes.

[@MrGillespieable]

this is the best chainsaw video I've seen. The most informative. Clear. And the man is very knowledgeable

[@salmaya9274]

Came here to watch a simple video. After watching I learned a new language! Great video.

[@christroiano4691]

Just got a 16”. This is required viewing. Thank you for sharing this information. Incredibly helpful

[@jerrysmith9780]

How can anyone dislike this? This fella is a fountain of knowledge and he gets right to the point. Thanks man!

[@austenj4539]

Good tip given in the video - engage the choke lever to block the carb before removing the air filter to prevent accidental blockage from debris.

[@pacman010]

Man, Bruce Willis really knows a lot about chainsaws! Great video, thanks.

[@HeyNylo]

How about some tips for untangling the blankety-blank chain after you pull it out of the box and it's got all of the loops in it! Arrrghhh lol.

[@frankhiggins9850]

😂😂

[@peterderby8099]

just came across this video after having some issues with my saw and wanting to get a bit better at using it. This is a very thorough, well done instructional video. I learned a few tips that I was unaware of. Thank you.

[@jimstools3937]

NOW THIS IS WHAT IS NEEDED WHEN IT COMES TO SAFETY. YOU ARE AWESOME IN EXPLAINING THE CHAINSAWS. THANK YOU.

[@daveh777]

Great video! I've been cutting my own firewood and cutting trees for others for five years now. I really enjoyed the video and learned a few great new tips that I can't wait to put into practice. Thanks for helping me up my tree killin' skills.

[@kevinwright7617]

A pleasure to watch and learn. Thankyou.

[@Dogwoods]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge, super helpful 9 years later!

[@carlosjoelgarcia3200]

Great Video, well explained and professionally delivered... Cuddos!! Keep them coming. Thanks

[@cinemashow]

Thank You !!! The dime trick and petpals card worked great in the grove. I used a ski edge sharpening file which has a square. Also, I put the chain on backwards first...then remembered....Thanks much for the video from a non-mechanic. Very clear and helpful !

[@humanityfirstnow]

Thankyou very much for a very compact and informative video. This is very helpful for me I cut 20 m3 of wood each year and its important to know how to maintain the saw properly.

[@s1914]

Superb vid, this guy really knows his stuff !

[@thomasmcdermott319]

best chain saw video yet...

[@mobile-1lawnservicellc875]

Thank you for the video, it's very well explained. The detail in this video I will surly use to keep my chain saws on good working order. Thanks .

[@unclefrankonap1953]

just the best video on chain swa maintence, you realy know your stuff thank you. Irealy leaned a lot.

[@pathdoc60]

Thank you. That is a very thorough review of chainsaw maintenance and I learned some new items. Michael

[@JohnnyButtercuts]

what a thorough video! Thank you

[@SimonCoates]

Nice video, however you missed lubrication of the drive sprocket bearing and, if fitted, the bar sprocket grease hole.

[@king4916]

I just bought a Husqvarna 450 Rancher. This video is very helpful..... Thank you.

[@mailstr2958]

Superb video by a TOP Husqvarna Professional. Many thanks indeed.

[@maxwood192]

I use my saw often to do many different jobs, its a old husqvarna, Sometimes I use it a lot, sometimes it sits in the shed for a long time, I think I know it all, I enjoyed your video and l did learn a few things, like which nut to tighten up on the bar first etc, so from an , "old know it all" thanks.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

In my 50+ yrs experience of running & maintaining chainsaws, learning by doing, a file guide like Granberg's gets me the best results, by setting file ht and angle precisely. (To KISS I just file flat across.) No way otherwise, IME, can I do that. Without that guide, I need a stump vise to hold the bar so I can use two hands on the file. Granberg guide can be controlled with one hand. It can also be used to precisely set "joint"- depth gauge setting. Then you round leading edge of depth gauge with flat file. Generally, couple strokes per tooth every other fillup keeps chain sharp and consistent. Some have difficulty mastering that guide- the instructions suck- a friend to answer questions is a good idea a/r for comprehension probs. No way can I get such results with a grinder- they're for rocked chains. Also, chains and files seem to last a long time with Granberg guide. Rule 1: relax & engage brain. Good luck & fat chips.

[@suleshangodoyin]

It's very interesting to learn more about techniques of Husqvarna chainsaws shows! It's me, Sule Shangodoyin.

[@magnuslindvall]

Outstanding. What an instructor!

[@tonysmith5465]

Outstanding video friend. Great job. Thanks a lot. SC Navy vet. Keep up the great work.

[@Damfarm1]

Thank you for the incredible detail and theory. Very helpful.

[@buck3409]

Exceptional video. Thanks. I'm certainly not a chainsaw expert but one thing I have been taught to do is to also lay the bar on a flat surface to check for bends or twists.

[@martinroy9922]

Well somebody knows his stuff. Learned a lot. Thanks for a great video

[@johnclarke6647]

Chain sharpening. Mi look at the same things you do but I also look at the gullet. I feel the top edge, look at the gullett and scan the rakers to make sure they are below the top plate by about the gap on the spark plug. I usually put three strokes on the gullett and three strokes on the top plate. I have file guide sure but I usually file free hand with just a file unless the cutters have been really dulled off and I need to reset the angle of the cutters.

[@paulojorgemachado5116]

Thank you for the extremely good explanation.

[@holodek4446]

Cheers man!! Best video I’ve seen regarding maintenance 🔥

[@MrBucidart]

This is the best video on saw, chain, bar information and maintenance. I use a very old McCulloch joint-n-file for sharpening, it takes more time to set up, but save a lot of time in the field.

[@TheTrock121]

I like cleaning the kerf w/ a Bobby Pin. Just the right size. Yes, I have 3 daughters and used to braid hair! lol

[@georgedavall9449]

Awesome video! Well done Sir! This should help a lot of users out there, and should be ‘required’ viewing! 👍👍👍✌🏻😃

[@MrSpiderpeg]

Thanks for the info. It was very well presented.

[@philipneil2898]

This guy knows his stuff 👍🏻

[@Daniel-em2sq]

Hi can you show the correct position of the cooling plate behind the muffler on a Husqvarna 365 Special when I took the muffler off the tab on the cooling plate was facing out but in the workshop manual it shows the tab facing inward, will this make any difference the way the tab faces.

[@surface4985]

Great video. On my Husqvarna there's a small port to grease the sprocket on the bar - I had to buy a special grease gun (very small) for the job.

[@jameslee2105]

oil gets in there too .

[@captainG0729]

Thanks for this excellent video. Great presentation.

[@StanWilhite]

Great video, very informative. I couldn't help but notice that, when looking at the gullet and stating what to look for (to see if it's 90 degrees from the rise of the gullet to the tip of the tooth), the angle on the chain wasn't 90 deg. Just wondering how important that is. (I'm guessing it's just a rough guide (maybe?) since you didn't mention that the angle wasn't 90 deg). Thank you again for a very informative video! Stan in N AL

[@jeffcoulter7181]

That was a very good maintenance rundown. To sharpen the chain I use a 13/64 or 5.2mm file. Not the 13/64 or 5.5mm you recommend.

[@dkat1108]

Question: Can I use a regular/standard 3/8 kerf on a narrow kerf chainsaw if I change the bar and chain to a 3/8 instead of a .325 ?

[@douglaswpopeyefrederick4126]

Eric, thanks, bro. 37 ASEs, don't know f-all about small engines. Quick, simple, big help.

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

This is a great series, if you will! Very helpful, if you will. Thanks for sharing!

[@444gtb]

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

Jestas! Uusia Huskuja. Kyllähän se pitäisi joka miehellä olla muutama Husku ainakin.

[@unknownpresident]

Looking at an old video , with the husky logo , the look of the bar is nicer than the ones today

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Excellent educational video!!!! Great and thank you!!!!

[@TheOShow35]

Brilliant video very comprehensive..

[@01mustang05]

Please explain comment at 25:34 to 25:44 about low RPM being hard on the equipment and takes away a lot of life.

[@PatrickWagz]

+D eez Not sure if you are still concerned, cuz this comment is pretty old. But he was referring to not filing the depth gauges too low. If the depth gauge is filed too low, the tooth will try to cut deeper in the wood. It will "bog down" and the saw will be working too hard. Consequently, the saw isn't able to develop its full RPM (12,000 or so) because it is trying to cut to deeply, and only develop around 6,000 RPM as he stated. Which is really hard on the saw. Be like running your car in 2nd gear at highway speed.

[@01mustang05]

Patrick Wagz Old comment yes, but it's all good. And sorry but still do not understand why low RPM is hard on the saw. I guess also...Why is it "dangerous for you" or me in this case? But really though, How is low RPM "hard on the equipment in the long term"? I was just looking for the reasons to backup those statements. There are saws out there that have stronger internal parts that handle higher torque so ya, How does a saw that bogs down, hard on it exactly?

[@dennisramey1830]

At low rpms saws can build up carbon inside the cylinder and cause problems. That’s why it is hard on the engines.

[@jameslee2105]

saws are meant to work at full power , for efficiency and cooling . certainly to go slow on a hard cutting job is just going to be harder on the engine .

[@justme-in2jb]

This is very informative, thank you.

[@robertjay1179]

That was so informative. Thank you.

[@frankfrancisco305]

Not mentioned in the maintenance is the inspection of the bar rail gap. The gap may widen, as has happened with me which may cause a crooked kerf. A bar gap closer is used to tighten the rail back to proper width.

[@billbliss2500]

Enjoyed the work shop.

[@reazmohammed9686]

thanks for the information, i learned a lot

[@danielgriffiths1]

I love husky chainsaws the best of the best that money can buy in my mind

[@MrUbiquitousTech]

+daniel griffiths I've had outstanding success with McCulloch and Echo myself. But my saws are so old I have no idea how their current products compare.

[@jameslee2105]

stihl and dolmar and echo are good too

[@jeffcoulter7181]

Great tutorial, thanks

[@michaeltaylors2456]

I think I could be an authorized dealer now . Great information

[@alexmatthews2332]

He almost could've skipped the air filter lesson, air injection works so good if the chain is kept sharp on a husky its pretty much a non issue.

[@Befuddledshark]

0:46 where can I get one of those massive chainsaws that's in the bottom right corner of the screen?

[@os4708]

sebby sharkey I think Husqvarna might do them bud...

[@uncleandy9927]

This guy definitely has Husqvarna underwear on.

[@888FOAD]

American made chainsaws are all dead & buried now

[@jmack20007]

At least he has underwear on.

[@nauidiver4649]

I bet on Husqvarna tattoos over the heart.

[@Jerrymc1975]

@@jmack20007I don’t

[@Kojak1217]

Good and informative video. You definitely know what you're talking about. You could slow it down in parts to make things more clear. Bring the video out to 45 minutes to really demonstrate what you're trying to explain. Other than that, A OK!

[@Jessewren1968]

Great tips!

[@mrmotocross6819]

What type of saw is that huge one? What model number?

[@martinjamieson1413]

I have a blocked chain oil feed on my 445 and cannot seem to clear it. The holes on the bar are clear. Any tips on how to sort the problem?

[@kena658]

Have you cleaned everything else also such as bar-rail and the chainbrake-area is clean? If, Then your oilpump on gone

[@TsykunovVitaliy]

Здравствуйте?Подскажите какую пилу купить для распиловки дров 25-45 см диаметр 14 кубометров , живу в деревне в Карелия.

[@BlackieMiles1]

Excellent video.

[@alejandro1924]

Thank you. You are Kevin Costner brother right. All I have to do is hear your voice. I do not know this from anywhere, but you sound identical and you look very similar. I could not see your name anywhere. Thanks for the instructions. I intend to look at hundreds of videos before I even touch my new chainsaw

[@earthorbiter5290]

I bought the 440 and have been able to start it once. It will not start again. What is the deal?

[@fredgeitner7160]

This man is effective!

[@lonniemuller7614]

how many turnes on the carberater adjustment fuel mixture screws do you go from them turned in

[@elaineparsons8933]

Muller will screw up a wet dream. Freak

[@austindenotter19]

Turn out 1.5 turns both screws. Then fine tune from there.

[@simontrangmar4537]

Wow... really helpful... thanks

[@gladheateher4now]

Great vid,i ran huskies for 23 years and wished i had that tool to take the bures off my bars. lol who sells them ? thanks

[@jameslee2105]

a flat file works just fine .

[@dmbara2080]

What if you are doing mixed wood? As far as the depth gauge goes?

[@jameslee2105]

i dont worry about the depth gauge until it seems like the chain is not biting , then i get my flat file out .

[@timschunk]

How do you tune it?

[@matthewcohen9000]

Great information (thank you). Slow down a bit (breath and let the viewer fully understand/take notes/makes adjustments).

[@Wolly735]

I guess I got a bad one. I’ve owned 3 chainsaws in my life, 45 years old. This chainsaw is the most delicate and maintenance heavy pieces of equipment I’ve ever had. I didn’t do anything crazy with it, didn’t hit any rocks or metal. Just a heavy day of personal lawn maintenance work. Constant maintenance since. I’ve done nothing but try to fix this damn thing. It’s the chain, it’s the guide bar, it’s the tensioner… I paid way too much money to have to baby this thing and waste so much time on it. I can’t even sell it in good faith because it’s always breaking.

[@benjaminharvell7837]

What manufacturer. Husq?

[@benjaminharvell7837]

Which model if it is a husq

[@terrygreen2243]

where can you find the blue file guide you use to fix the bar in your video ?

[@Mjelsik]

Can be found at lowes usually. That's where I picked mine up anyways.

[@t.m.larson]

my only comment is, higher resolution video like 720 P or 1080p. Good and informative video.

[@thomasgronek6469]

most of the old saws cannot use bar oil, the viscosity is too high, which causes the saw to leak. If one's saw leaks, start by switching to a lower weight oil to see if that helps..