Chain stopping in cut

[Canal Navvy]

In my experience that only ever happens after I've cut a big ring and then have to half/quarter it to handle, so cutting with the grain and bunging up with noodles 🙂

[Haironyourchest]

1 hour ago, mehmkl said:

I thought the same thing. It's worth trying. hi everyone by the way. I just joined here.

Hi there!

 

To clarify, when you say the chain stops in the cut, are you saying the chain has literally stopped moving, or just that it has stopped cutting? There is such a thing as a running chain that doesn't cut. Sometimes a serious burr on the bar guide rails can snag the side of the cut. If the chain has really stopped, check the clutch, and please don't use the saw anymore until the problem is fixed - trust me, I blew up my 461 like this!

[The Pigeon Man]

1 hour ago, manco said:

am i right in guessing your saw cuts nicely but suddenly bites hard into the log and then jams once you try to roll the cut using the spikes?

if so i think its the depth gauges filed too harshly with the 2 in 1.

the teeth bite in hard and stops the chain

happened to mine - use less pressure on the cut, let the chain pull itself through

 

This describes well what's happening. The chain is really biting into the cut and then once the spikes go in it bites hard and jams.

 

I inspected the chain. The filing angle was off on some teeth. 45 degrees instead of 30 degrees in places. Also there's a good chance I was putting too much downward pressure on the 2 in 1 file and taking too much off the depth gauges.

[trigger_andy]

I hated that 2 in 1 Stihl file. Sat in the drawer after the first flat file dulled.

[mehmkl]

21 hours ago, Haironyourchest said:

Hi there!

 

To clarify, when you say the chain stops in the cut, are you saying the chain has literally stopped moving, or just that it has stopped cutting? There is such a thing as a running chain that doesn't cut. Sometimes a serious burr on the bar guide rails can snag the side of the cut. If the chain has really stopped, check the clutch, and please don't use the saw anymore until the problem is fixed - trust me, I blew up my 461 like this!

Sorry, I just noticed it now. I think last night's alcohol may have had an effect. 🙂 Believe me, you did the best with answering. Thank you for your contributions. I have a lot to learn in this forum. Yours truly...

[Rough Hewn]

Buy a depth gauger device.
Cost about £5.
I’m getting deja vu…
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[Sviatoslav Tulin]

I'm just want to ask something, how can some one use ms500, with no basic knowledge in chainsaws, so my advice is; bring it to a dealer, get chainsaw courses ar buy a good book, or i am in bad mud today 🤔

[adw]

How do you suggest we police this? we have tried with top handle saws, but we see them on ebay and internet sites being sold to anybody every day, we can walk into B&Q today and purchase a chainsaw more than capable of causing serious injury, I completely take your point, but it not easy to control this.

[trigger_andy]

15 minutes ago, adw said:

How do you suggest we police this? we have tried with top handle saws, but we see them on ebay and internet sites being sold to anybody every day, we can walk into B&Q today and purchase a chainsaw more than capable of causing serious injury, I completely take your point, but it not easy to control this.

Let nature take its course. We need more candidates for the annual Darwin Awards.  

[The Pigeon Man]

2 hours ago, Sviatoslav Tulin said:

I'm just want to ask something, how can some one use ms500, with no basic knowledge in chainsaws, so my advice is; bring it to a dealer, get chainsaw courses ar buy a good book, or i am in bad mud today 🤔

I had trees that had fallen during the pandemic. A smaller saw wouldn't do the job and I couldn't get a pro to come out to do the job. I bought all the safety gear available and had to get the job done. Unfortunately chainsaw safety courses were very hard to find or not taking place due to government restrictions.

 

I recognise that it is a powerful tool that demands respect. I'm also booking in on a safety course.

 

Thanks for the help so far.