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Chainsaw Maintenance Tips For Cold Weather Cutting
Fall and winter are approaching, and given current climate conditions, frigid temperatures are as unpredictable as ever. With harsh weather projected for 2021 and early 2022, it’s crucial for chainsaw users to prepare themselves and their tools for seasonal shifts. Oregon Products, a global manufacturer of lawn and garden, forestry, and replacement part equipment, is sharing essential tips for chainsaw users to implement when operating equipment in cold weather – to keep their tools performing well and ensure operator safety. “When you’re cutting in the cold, it’s important to be prepared,” advises Glenn Lovell, a senior technical services technician at Oregon Products. “Proper preparation and maintenance keep you safe and your equipment sharp, and can save you time and money in the long run.” Here are seven tips from Lovell and the Oregon Products team that make it safe, simple, and easy to keep on cutting during the coldweather months. Use thinner oil. Bar-chain oil should either be lighter weight or diluted 25% with clean kerosene or diesel oil to prevent thickening caused by low temperatures. Users must also ensure their chain is receiving oil from the saw for adequate lubrication. Oregon’s bar-chain oil lessens the chance of throw-off and performs well under adverse conditions. Check depth gauges. The height of the leading portion of each cutter, also known as the depth gauge, should be inspected at every sharpening. When necessary, file down depth gauge, as cold and hardened winter wood makes cutters more prone to wear. Maintain sharpened cutters. ...
Chainsaw Maintenance Tips For Cold Weather Cutting
Fall and winter are approaching, and given current climate conditions, frigid temperatures are as unpredictable as ever. With harsh weather projected for 2021 and early 2022, it’s crucial for chainsaw users to prepare themselves and their tools for seasonal shifts. Oregon Products, a global manufacturer of lawn and garden, forestry, and replacement part equipment, is sharing essential tips for chainsaw users to implement when operating equipment in cold weather – to keep their tools performing well and ensure operator safety. “When you’re cutting in the cold, it’s important to be prepared,” advises Glenn Lovell, a senior technical services technician at Oregon Products. “Proper preparation and maintenance keep you safe and your equipment sharp, and can save you time and money in the long run.” Here are seven tips from Lovell and the Oregon Products team that make it safe, simple, and easy to keep on cutting during the coldweather months. Use thinner oil. Bar-chain oil should either be lighter weight or diluted 25% with clean kerosene or diesel oil to prevent thickening caused by low temperatures. Users must also ensure their chain is receiving oil from the saw for adequate lubrication. Oregon’s bar-chain oil lessens the chance of throw-off and performs well under adverse conditions. Check depth gauges. The height of the leading portion of each cutter, also known as the depth gauge, should be inspected at every sharpening. When necessary, file down depth gauge, as cold and hardened winter wood makes cutters more prone to wear. Maintain sharpened cutters. ...
ECHO Launches eFORCE 56V Battery System
This week, ECHO Incorporated introduced its new cordless platform to the industry — the ECHO eFORCE™ 56V Battery System. This new battery-powered product line provides a powerful option for professional landscapers seeking versatility across their fleet of outdoor power equipment. The product line features one battery platform for all ranges of ECHO 56V cordless units. The ECHO eFORCE™ 56V Battery System includes 10 units, two batteries, and two chargers. Each of ECHO’s key categories are included in the new lineup, including ECHO’s Pro Attachment Series™, with two powerheads that will run up to 15 or 16 attachments. “As battery-powered growth continues to soar, we wanted to give customers a superior option,” said John Powers, director product management for ECHO Inc. “With a full lineup of 10 new units spanning the range of users from high-end homeowners up to professional landscapers and arborists, the 56V e-Force platform delivers the performance that users have come to expect from the ECHO brand.” The ECHO eFORCE™ 56V cordless lineup includes: Chainsaws 12″ Top-Handle Chainsaw (shown below) 18″ Rear-Handle Chainsaw String Trimmers 16″ String Trimmer 17″ String Trimmer 21″ Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower (shown below) 550 CFM Handheld Blower 22” Hedge Clipper 17″ Brushcutter (shown below) Two Pro Attachment Series Trimmers 16” Pro Attachment Series Trimmer, compatible with 14 PAS attachments 17” Pro Attachment Series Trimmer, compatible with 15 PAS attachments Two Batteries 2.5Ah Battery 5.0Ah Battery Two Chargers Standard Charger Rapid Charger The announcement was made as a pre-cursor to GIE+EXPO, being held ...
ECHO Launches eFORCE 56V Battery System
This week, ECHO Incorporated introduced its new cordless platform to the industry — the ECHO eFORCE™ 56V Battery System. This new battery-powered product line provides a powerful option for professional landscapers seeking versatility across their fleet of outdoor power equipment. The product line features one battery platform for all ranges of ECHO 56V cordless units. The ECHO eFORCE™ 56V Battery System includes 10 units, two batteries, and two chargers. Each of ECHO’s key categories are included in the new lineup, including ECHO’s Pro Attachment Series™, with two powerheads that will run up to 15 or 16 attachments. “As battery-powered growth continues to soar, we wanted to give customers a superior option,” said John Powers, director product management for ECHO Inc. “With a full lineup of 10 new units spanning the range of users from high-end homeowners up to professional landscapers and arborists, the 56V e-Force platform delivers the performance that users have come to expect from the ECHO brand.” The ECHO eFORCE™ 56V cordless lineup includes: Chainsaws 12″ Top-Handle Chainsaw (shown below) 18″ Rear-Handle Chainsaw String Trimmers 16″ String Trimmer 17″ String Trimmer 21″ Self-Propelled 3-in-1 Lawn Mower (shown below) 550 CFM Handheld Blower 22” Hedge Clipper 17″ Brushcutter (shown below) Two Pro Attachment Series Trimmers 16” Pro Attachment Series Trimmer, compatible with 14 PAS attachments 17” Pro Attachment Series Trimmer, compatible with 15 PAS attachments Two Batteries 2.5Ah Battery 5.0Ah Battery Two Chargers Standard Charger Rapid Charger The announcement was made as a pre-cursor to GIE+EXPO, being held ...
