How to remove burnt on oil and sawdust?

[Peter 1955]

43 minutes ago, Paddy1000111 said:

I've always liked Stihl synthplus. Never had a chain welded to a bar with dried on goop, also never had any blockages or "burn" marks on my bars. If sawdust sets and dries it usually all cleans off with some soapy water. I know a few farmers who run it in their 260's and they often leave their saws dirty for months unused and again, no issues. I heard the Stihl Bioplus oil can become resin or "go off" if left to interact with sap but I haven't seen it myself as I don't use it. 

A long time ago I was warned not to use the Bio oil if saws were left unused for any length of time. Another happy Synth plus user here, my son too. 

Edited November 30, 2020 by Peter 1955

[Moose McAlpine]

What's the verdict on Oregon's normal red chain oil? ?

[AndrewS]

1 hour ago, Moose McAlpine said:

What's the verdict on Oregon's normal red chain oil? ?

I’ve just bought some as a trial, price being the only reason to venture away from Stihl Synthplus - bought from my local Stihl dealer on account of their crews preferring it, albeit the salesman said it was more viscous, which made me twitch a bit... Planning to run it in my MS260 firewood saw and see what happens.

[Moose McAlpine]

3 minutes ago, AndrewS said:

I’ve just bought some as a trial, price being the only reason to venture away from Stihl Synthplus - bought from my local Stihl dealer on account of their crews preferring it, albeit the salesman said it was more viscous, which made me twitch a bit... Planning to run it in my MS260 firewood saw and see what happens.

I've used it before and had no issues at all, just bought another bottle. Seems thinner than some other oils but fairly tacky. Last i used was some Husqvarna stuff which looked like honey and is quite thick, doesn't flow out the combi can very quickly.

 

I think 25L of Oregon red is about 45 quid, so a little cheaper than Stihl Synthplus.

 

Might give this stuff a try next time:

 

25 Litres 25L Gator CHAINSAW OIL Chain Oil Guide Bar Pump for all Saws 100cst

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[youngsbury]

Been using rye oil for a while no problems at all