what type chain oil do you use for this saw ?
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ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the... » Read More ive been using husqvarna . i bought a husqvarna 240 gas saw and i used that because of the guarante. ( by the way dont buy the 240 or 235 models i found out there realy poulans and have carb problems and the oil runs out before the gas does. if your not paying attention the bar and chain will get damaged. there very hard to start husqv bought poulan out. } chainsaw oil has an addative to make it hold to the bar and chain better. a cheap offbrand oil may not have as much so could damage your bar and chain. poulan seems to be good but irealy think husq v is the best. but it is double the price.. good luck...jj « Show Less
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I use Pro-Select Premium Bar & Chain Oil (for use with all chainsaws) from Lowe's.
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Dennis, first you take off the two nuts on the black chain cover and remove it. Then you spread the handles out so that you have access to the chain gear and the space between the guards and the chain and chain bar. I use a flat head screwdriver to clean all the debris out of the inside of the saw. Be sure you unplug your saw before you start working on it and be sure to add oil in the tiny oil holder. I also put some oil on the chain and chain bar too. It is a great little saw. frank B.
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Scabbard included. Chain oil can be bought at Home Depot for about $11 for a gallon. A gallon lasts a long time.Good saw, but be sure to always keep the chain drive area clear of wood debris as it clogs easily due to the case being so close to the blade.
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I did that and also bought the Husqvarna extra chain and chain bar oil and a 6 pack of oil also and have been fighting Husqvarna and Amazon for 8 months or so... I would tell you that I LOVE repeat LOVE my Husqvarna Chair Saw but as to customer assistance from them or Amazon SUCKS.....................
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I do not know, but Oregon customer service is very bad. I asked them which chain model number to use with my Wen chains saw. When I got it I noticed it was too loose and kept on throwing the chain. Would not recommend Oregon chains. I think it would be much better to use the one from the chainsaw manufacturer. I have had very good results from the Worx 16-inch electric chainsaw and its replacement cutting chain.
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I finally got around to pulling out the manual on the jack hammer. They send a bottle of oil and applicator with the unit. I don't know what type is in it. The manual says to use Shell Oil, ROTELLA #40, engine oil.
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I use Castrol ATV or Castrol 4 stroke oil, any 4 stroke or atv oil should work fine though
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the oil that is designed for lubricating the chain and bar (the thing the chain rides in/on) of a chainsaw is commonly called "bar oil" and any bar oil is fine. it has a special additive in it that makes it stick to stuff, so that it doesn't "fling off" as much as a regular oil would. however, a lot of guys who frequently use chainsaws do use things like used engine oil because it's free (bar oil is expensive!), and works nearly as well, especially on a low chain speed shortbar saw such as this. it's not as good as bar oil, but it's unlikely most people will use this saw enough to see things actually wear out on it anyhow, so in practical use there wouldn't be much difference. the oil that is designed for lubricating the chain and bar (the thing the chain rides in/on) of a chainsaw is commonly called "bar oil" and any bar oil is fine. it has a special additive in it that makes it stick to stuff, so that it doesn't "fling off" as much as a regular oil would. however, a lot of guys who frequently use chainsaws do use things like used engine oil because it's free (bar oil is expensive!), and works nearly as well, especially on a low chain speed shortbar saw such as this. it's not as good as bar oil, but it's unlikely most people will use this saw... » Read More the oil that is designed for lubricating the chain and bar (the thing the chain rides in/on) of a chainsaw is commonly called "bar oil" and any bar oil is fine. it has a special additive in it that makes it stick to stuff, so that it doesn't "fling off" as much as a regular oil would. however, a lot of guys who frequently use chainsaws do use things like used engine oil because it's free (bar oil is expensive!), and works nearly as well, especially on a low chain speed shortbar saw such as this. it's not as good as bar oil, but it's unlikely most people will use this saw enough to see things actually wear out on it anyhow, so in practical use there wouldn't be much difference. « Show Less
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I use an Oregon D70 chain which is a general purpose chain. Works good for cutting logs. There are probably many more brands that have Poulan chains but just be sure that the package includes "Poulan" as a fit. Most Menards, Home Depot, Lowes stores carry chains. Just look for 20" and Poulan.
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No chain oil in the box. Buy a quart yourself and it will last for many hours of wood cutting. If you want to keep the chain sharp I also recommend you purchase a 5/32" round file (and a file holder) from a mower/saw/hardware shop and follow the simple directions.
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I use chain wax personally. You could use the wash first but make sure to use a lubricating agent on the chain afterward
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I just checked my WORX chain saw. Much to my surprise it leaked over the last 6 months a significant amount of oil . I had it sitting in a big pan with handle up where any oil leaked would accumulate. This was the case with a 20 year old Craftsman electric saw also. So I guess this is normal. We have to live with it. I had not used the saw for at least 6 months.
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90 weight gear oil. This is very similar to chainsaw bar oil. Fluid enough to move around but not so thin that it immediately runs/flies away.
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I use AMSOIL bar and chain oil. It does tend to leak out a little if stored with the oil in the saw. It is a great little saw!
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I use standard generic chain saw oil with no problem and I have never drained it out. I have never had any oil dripping as a result. Love my Makita!
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Chain oil is special. It is thicker than motor oil and sulfured. It is more like cutting fluid than lubricating oil.That said, using anything is what's important. Keep your chain oiled. The oiler in this saw sucks. You squeeze a rubber bulb that should dispense oil onto the chain, but it doesn't seem to do anything. Manually oil the chain every few cuts. At the minimum after installing a fresh battery.
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I use Rotella 40 weight oil found at most Napa stores it's used for Diesel engines mostly also. It recommends that kind of oil in the literature the hammer came with.