2019 Fall Home & Garden

Page 38 2019 Fall Home & Garden Video Magazine Lincoln Daily News Sept. 26, 2019 be sharpened by sharpening professionals for a nominal fee. New replacement chains can also be purchased, and it is advisable to have a spare chain on hand. Don’t try to cut with a dull chain. The tension of the chain on the bar should be watched closely. A chain that is too tight can bind, a chain that is too loose can skip off the bar or be ineffective to the cutting process. Read the user’s manual to become familiar with chain tensioning and a wide variety of other important instructions and maintenance tips. Knowing more can keep you from damaging the chain saw or causing yourself injury. Properly Adjust The Chain Tension On Your Chainsaw Pruning and cleanup often present less danger than felling standing trees with a chainsaw. There are specific methods and measures necessary for successfully felling trees to prevent property or bodily damage, and it is recommended to receive the proper training to successfully fell trees, or leave this activity to professionals. A quality chainsaw is an awe inspiring tool, and in the hands of a trained and cautious operator, can quickly transform an overgrown landscape into a well groomed homestead.