I cut down a really sappy tree and now the chain is all gunked up. Anybody have a good method to remove all the dried sap?
2007-01-01 05:36:14 · 12 answers · asked by Farmer John 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
No need to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Clean any build up from under the chain bar cover and around the clutch and sprocket. If it needs a touch up sharpening, give each cutting edge a few strokes, put in a light weight bar and chain oil for the next couple of uses, and go cut some wood. You will find after the first few cuts you make it will start to wear off on its own. No need for fancy cleaning solutions or time consuming scrubbing, I’m sure your time is more valuable than that.
2007-01-01 07:14:00 · answer #1 · answered by lpgnh3 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The very best cleaner to remove the sap from a chain saw chain is a dip tank for cleaning out carburetors. Most people do not have such chemical around the house so an alternate method is to use a strong oven cleaner such as Easy Off. Remember to use in a well ventilated area. A shallow container or similar device constructed with a trash bag will increase the effectiveness of the cleaner. Let the chain and bar soak for several hours. Rinse well with water dry and re-lubricate immediately.
Work Safely wear goggles when spraying the cleaner on and rinsing it off!
2007-01-01 05:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I sold firewood for a living. The best cleaner for the chain after cutting soft wood was to cut through a piece of cured hardwood. You will need to have the chain sharpened if it burns the hardwood. Do not use any solvents, kerosene, gasoline or brake parts cleaner like the previous idiots recommended. Those solvents will remove the oil that lubricates the chain before they will remove any pine tar. I always have a spare chain for each of my saws, and keep them well-oiled. Any hardware store that wants your business as a repeat customer will show you how to change and adjust the blade.
2007-01-01 05:47:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you want it cleaned of resin, go to Home Depot and find the spray used to clean tablesaw blades. Remember to reoil the saw when you are done. Be careful; resin remover is very caustic. Don't get it on your skin or breathe it in.
Otherwise, just cut some oak with it and leave it at that,
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2007-01-04 14:22:43 · answer #4 · answered by Bill G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would remove the chain and bar and soak both in solvent to dissolve the sap. Also remover the outer cover from your chainsaw and see if you need to clean any sap from any of the inner workings. In the future dont cut any green trees. You cant burn them until they have dried and as you found out it makes a mess of your saw.
2007-01-01 05:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by fat_albert_999 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2016-08-23 14:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Paint thinner, or Brush cleaner. It should clean the sap off.
2007-01-01 06:31:05 · answer #7 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Cut some really dry wood with it. It will wear off.
2007-01-01 05:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by Biker 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
thinner, paint remover,and treat bar after re-assembly with a dry lube and oil well
2007-01-01 06:09:09 · answer #9 · answered by mystk1111 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
u can take it off and soak in gasoline, diesel or other solvent to lossen it up then blow it off with a air hose of use wire brush.
2007-01-01 05:39:55 · answer #10 · answered by john t 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋