What Oil to Lubricate Chainsaw ?

TopTen


Joined: 15/04/2009
Posts: 1246

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 14:23

The subject line says it all, if anyone can help and tell me what oil it is and were I can get it, would much apreciated.



Thank You

sharpknife


Joined: 11/01/2012
Posts: 30

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 14:27

It's a special oil, mine is labeled "Makita...Saw Chain oil"

Bought it where I bought the chain saw, in the South at Superhome.

Ocam.

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 14:28

A daft answer Top Ten. But Chainsaw Oil , I take it you mean for the chain there is a chamber for it, and you should always top it up at the same time you top your two stroke mix up. (unless it's electric.)



Most of the Yapi Markets normally have it. I normally get mine from the one near Bektash in Lapta.

TopTen


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Message Posted:
08/02/2012 15:36

Its not a daft question Lee it is a electric one and yes there is a chamber for oil but what oil,I know its not standard lubrication oil, is it Hydrolic ? I would of course have loved a petrol one BUT you need a PERMIT for these, presumedly Lee if you own a petrol one you have said permit

JohhnyLee


Joined: 25/04/2009
Posts: 2495

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 16:45

It's normally called Chain Oil. It is very thick and sticky.



I have an electric one and use that the normally on our land. I do have a brand new petrol one also never used yet because of the permit situation.



I was told recently that there are two permits ? one if you just want to use it on your own land, but also a special one if you take out . Supposedly quite hard to get.



Quite understandable (there would be on trees left).



But this year the locals near us seem to cutting everything down, alive or dead.



It really is chainsaws at dawn.



Funny story a couple of years back I'd got a local "Tree Sugeon" doing some work on our land, and he kept telling me Lee if your going to use your chain saw you must get the licence.



Later on that morning a guy turns up in a blue jumper and starts talking with the "Tree Surgeon" and want's to see our land Kocan.



Next thing I know he's walking off with the guys chainsaw, Yes you've guessed he did not have a licence.

islandgirl


Joined: 12/09/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 17:34

The licence is easy, certainly the own use one. Ormani Diresi near the Akcicek hospital in Girne 20tl

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 17:43

Use only chain oil, it is anti throw, if you cannot get it then use vegetable oil

Ed1957


Joined: 03/09/2011
Posts: 377

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 18:36

You can also use motor oil

yorgozlu



Joined: 16/06/2009
Posts: 4437

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 19:42

IF YOU HAVE A GOOD SIV TO MAKE SURE OIL IS CLEAN,BEST ONE IS USED VEGETABLE OIL.





BRINGS AN APPETITE WHILST WORKING.

booitsme


Joined: 04/02/2009
Posts: 667

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 19:43

Chainsaw oil from the Canadian tool rental/sale shop between Malpas turn off and Economic supermarket only cost us 12tl for 1 litre yesterday!

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
08/02/2012 19:53

I will be damned. First time I hear about the licence or permit to use a petrol one. Well I do have a petrol one and the shop selling it never warned me about it.

As for the oil for the chain, I simply use the normal 20-50, the same for my car. As long as it lubricates the chain and cuts the wood without burning the wood its fine. I never knew that they sell special oil for the purpose.



Last year a chap from the forestry department came and sharpened my chain and also showed me how to do it but he never mentioned the permit. Perhaps we do not need a permit in the Republica Famagusta

ismet

Hippo


Joined: 02/02/2007
Posts: 2070

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 09:11

Do not, do not, use motor oil, particularly used motor oil.



Chain oil is designed to be anti throw in that it sticks to the chain, motor oil is designed to be thrown on the cylinder walls (simple explanation)



Used motor oil is the worst thing you can use apart from being reputably cacogenic it is harmfull to the environment. It also has lost some of its lubrication properties.



Good quality chain oil will extend the life of your chain. You should also adjust the oil feed depending on type of wood you are cutting.

Power saws work at their best cutting fresh wood. If you cut dry wood the oil feed needs turning up.



Rough estimate is one fill of oil to two petrol.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 10:03

Try this.. http://www.earthenexposure.com/permaculture/chainsaws/vegioils.htm

rigsby


Joined: 21/09/2007
Posts: 912

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 10:34

Well when i could not get the proper chain oil,i used new Ep90 gear oil and never burnt a guide bar out.

elko2



Joined: 24/07/2007
Posts: 4400

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 10:35

Thanks everybody for this piece of useful information. We live and learn. C44 community is great even if we have some misfits from time to time.

ismet

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 13:31

dont need a lice got electric chainsaw just as good

TopTen


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Message Posted:
09/02/2012 14:41

Thank you Booitsme been over today and got some



Thank you to those, who also tried to help

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 15:40

Make your own if cost effective. 1/3 part STP to 2/3 part motor oil (sae 30). This will give the 'stickiness', the same as chain-lube.



Richard

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
09/02/2012 15:57

The object/advantage of Veg oil is that it is fully Biodegradable and is far less of an environmental problem..don't forget that chain saws operate on a "total loss" lube system,unlike your motor car..