Stihl 025C 0: Oaks 1/2

   / Stihl 025C 0: Oaks 1/2 #11  
A lot of good advice already given. The only thing I will add is the penalty for not sharpening your chain the minute it gets dull. A dull chain when pushed to cut generates a lot of heat which can temper the hardness of a chain. When you go to sharpen it you have to remove more of the cutting length of the chain, and because of the heat effect the chain will not hold a sharp edge as long as it used to.

There are several good hand-held file guides available, use the one you feel most comfortable with.

A tank of oil to a tank of fuel is normal.

Randy
 
   / Stihl 025C 0: Oaks 1/2 #12  
Another tip: If sharpening yourself, invest in a bulk supply of round files. A file seems like it is only good for a limited amount of sharpening and a new one will make the job much easier.
 
   / Stihl 025C 0: Oaks 1/2
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#13  
Jag,

Thanks. That was it. A new chain solved the problem. I probably dulled it while bucking a few trees up.

Dan,
I did in fact get both a helmet and chaps. I often work out in the sticks, so the though of chopping my leg off and having to wait an hour for help is motivating as far as safety goes.


Guys,

Thanks for all the tips and info.

Fred
 
   / Stihl 025C 0: Oaks 1/2 #14  
Ditto on the files. I just used a file today that didn't seem to be doing much. Went to the
tool box & pulled out another file & what a difference. Also as I saw mentioned by someone
else, make sure you have the correct size file for your chain.
 

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