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Smoke from chainsaw

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  • 21-06-2016 11:11pm
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    JD115m
    Registered Users Posts: 29 ✭


    Just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of advice.
    Started chainsaw for the first time in about 6 weeks and was cutting with it
    When I went to get more branches to cut I put the brake on to stop the chain from spinning as there was stones nearby.
    When I came back and turned off the brake a plume of white smoke came from it
    Any suggestions


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    Calahonda52
    Registered Users Posts: 12,410 ✭✭✭✭Calahonda52


    you shouldn't need the brake to stop it spinning when trigger not pulled.
    My understanding of the brake is that it engages if the chain sticks and the saw kicks up and back.

    You start the saw in one position vis a vis the choke and then once it starts you change the setting vis a vis the choke

    Brian has explained it better below.

    “I can’t pay my staff or mortgage with instagram likes”.



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    _Brian
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    It Sounds like the chain spins even when idling ?? This is wrong and sounds like the clutch isn't quite right.

    You then set the brake on the chain but your clutch seems constantly engaged, and would have been put under considerable pressure, this could be the problem.

    Might be best have it checked out.


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    fox0512
    Registered Users Posts: 268 ✭✭fox0512


    JD115m wrote: »
    Just wondering if anyone can give me a bit of advice.
    Started chainsaw for the first time in about 6 weeks and was cutting with it
    When I went to get more branches to cut I put the brake on to stop the chain from spinning as there was stones nearby.
    When I came back and turned off the brake a plume of white smoke came from it
    Any suggestions

    First off your chain should not be turning when saw sitting on idle...it will move if idle RPM is to high....the brake is only designed to stop the saw in emergency and shouldnt be applied to stop blade in this case...if smoke came from brake housing i would imagine the brake which is a steel band that grips the side of clutch drum just got very hot and burnt oil and saw dust around it...if blade moves at correct idle rpm your clutch is worn and if blade moves with good clutch rpm is to high..


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