I have three Echo chainsaws; two are fairly new (CS-490) and one I bought off a friend that's probably 10 yrs old. All three work fine.
However, I 'm wondering how often you should replace chains?
I use a Stihl chain sharpener after each use of the chainsaw. Two of the saws weren't cutting that great (after I sharpened them) and the chains were about a year old. I do hit dirt on occasion since I'm felling trees and try to get the stump down low.
I had two new chains so replaced the two that weren't cutting well.
I'm wondering if I my sharpening skills need improving or chains just need replacing?
Doesn't the Stihl chain sharpener automatically file the rake while sharpening the cutter?I run them till there isnt anymore cutter left almost.
Also as cutter is moved backwards from sharpening you need to be lowering your raker down too.
Doesn't the Stihl chain sharpener automatically file the rake while sharpening the cutter?
Stihl chain sharpener