Hi,
I have a Stihl MS 170 that I'm having problems with.
The problem is most probably the one who is holding the saw.
It doesn't cut (a plastic knife would be better). When it does, it cuts inwards.
I had it tuned last time 2 years ago, changed the blade and chain this year and it's not much better.
The guy at the pro shop told me that I probably cut wood that has sand on it (i cut drift wood) so it ruins my chain.
So, what is your advice about maintenance? Beside having the chain sharpened (I tried to do it on my own after my father's friend taught me but I guess I'm not that good at it), the tuning 2 years ago, change the spark, what could I do to make sure it runs well? Can I rinse the air filter in warm water or buy another one?
Maybe my chain is too tight? How do I know if it's tight enough? I had my chain fall off the guard a couple of times so maybe I overtighthen it but if you can post a picture showing what is the appropriate chain adjustement that would be of great help.
I don't cut a lot of wood (maybe one cord each autumn) or big trees (most of them are less than 10 inches wide) but apart from soft wood my chainsaw is having a very hard time cutting anything bigger than 3 inches...you get the picture!
Thanks
PS: My chain is a "low vibration, 3/8, .05"
The guard is "double guard, 0.05, 3\8
The guard is 14 inches
Pascale
I have a Stihl MS 170 that I'm having problems with.
The problem is most probably the one who is holding the saw.
It doesn't cut (a plastic knife would be better). When it does, it cuts inwards.
I had it tuned last time 2 years ago, changed the blade and chain this year and it's not much better.
The guy at the pro shop told me that I probably cut wood that has sand on it (i cut drift wood) so it ruins my chain.
So, what is your advice about maintenance? Beside having the chain sharpened (I tried to do it on my own after my father's friend taught me but I guess I'm not that good at it), the tuning 2 years ago, change the spark, what could I do to make sure it runs well? Can I rinse the air filter in warm water or buy another one?
Maybe my chain is too tight? How do I know if it's tight enough? I had my chain fall off the guard a couple of times so maybe I overtighthen it but if you can post a picture showing what is the appropriate chain adjustement that would be of great help.
I don't cut a lot of wood (maybe one cord each autumn) or big trees (most of them are less than 10 inches wide) but apart from soft wood my chainsaw is having a very hard time cutting anything bigger than 3 inches...you get the picture!
Thanks
PS: My chain is a "low vibration, 3/8, .05"
The guard is "double guard, 0.05, 3\8
The guard is 14 inches
Pascale