Is this chainsaw self-lubricating, or not? Automatic gear-driven oiler could mean just about anything.
457218
Of course it is, and is ADJUSTABLE for quantity also. (One of VERY few)! This is my favorite saw of all time as well. Powerfull cuts like a heavyweight buy is lightest saw I own. Like a little piece of titanium diamond built jewelry!
457219
The chainsaw has a gear driven oilier that lubricates the chain and the bar to prevent wear and a possible seizure. If you have bought this saw follow the user manual for your information about the saw, how to start, how to adjust the chain, the safety notes are helpful. I have been cutting wood for close to fifty years and this saw it one of the best little saws I have ever owned and operated! Cuts like a hungry piranha and is lite and well balanced. The older I get the liter I like my equipment. Again, great saw!
954936
Yes I checked. I have used chainsaws all my life and have made a living with them a few years. It was faulty in length and now I have a nice oily paper weight.
1551163
It has an Allen wrench that goes with it to tighten the chain. The one I have has not required chain tightening. It's important to keep oil in the chamber.
2066975
It will if you don't stop frequently to clean any debris out of the cover, and I also keep the tool to tighten it in my pocket, so when I clean it out, I also test the tightness of the chain, and tighten it up after cutting a few trees down. Also make sure to keep the oiler filled, it does go through a lot of oil, but once I caught on to checking every fifteen minutes or so, I didn't have too much problem.
1832431
No, the chain oiler does not work properly. I have checked to be certain the pathway for the lubricant is open. I removed the chain and bar oil that I originally put in the saw and replaced it with vegetable oil as Makita suggested and still the chain runs dry. Perhaps the cap on the oil chamber needs to be a breather cap. I might try drilling a hole in the cap to see if that helps. If not, I am just going to discard the saw. Needless to say I am very disappointed with this product.
14441
Mine doesn't do that, and I'm not a mechanic. Lubrication sounds reasonable, but I don't know. Sorry.
2010804
It's manually oiled. I put a drop in mine each day before use and haven't had any problems.
2037044
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
1807403
Honestly, I don't know the answer. Personally, I wouldn't. It's red transmission lubricant that is about as thick as a strawberry malt. It's definitely not oil.
308161
Bob, I read the same reviews although I found several that we're very positive. I purchased the saw with great hopes. I can only tell you that after using the saw for several hours at a time on several occasions I have not had any issues nor has the saw leaked any chain oil.
1832433
I personally would not buy this chainsaw again. The oiler hole is so small that it doesn't come out and the saw runs dry a lot of time. Even when I soaked the chain overnight, it still doesn't seem to help much. Hope that helps
337258
I don't recognize the reference to "oil can", and, as far as I can tell, it doesn't need oil. Any O ring has to stay flexible to function fully, and so that may need some level of grease, but I think that if it's used regularly it's unlikely to need attention in normal lifetime.
119379
I don't know what the right oil to use is but I used heavy duty gear oil. Mine leaks too but I don't use it enough to worry about. For the price, I'm quite happy with it.
667113
I have had it more than a year brilliant machine. Pulley needs lubrication occasionally. I use at least twice a week and have lubricated only once.
1250835
mine uses a fair amount of chain oil, it does drip a little bit after use I think that is normal. if it doesn't put a lot of oil on the chain the chain will wear out faster.
1959712
Comparing it to other shredders I've owned, it doesn't appear to have a self-lubricating mechanism. Since shredder oil is pretty cheap, I'd probably run a bead of oil every time the basket is emptied.
1321337
It's not intended for motorcycle chains. It goes on wet & sets up, but does it fling? Likely. Does it eat chain link seals? Maybe. Best buy dedicated chain lube.