Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist

Use this Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist to inspect, clean, and maintain your chainsaw daily, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance.

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Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist

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Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist

Use this Chainsaw Maintenance Checklist to inspect, clean, and maintain your chainsaw daily, ensuring safety, reliability, and optimal performance.

1. Is the stop switch checked for proper operation?

2. Is the oil flow checked prior to the first cut?

3. Is the chain sharpness and tension constantly monitored?

4. Is the chain sharpened and tensioned as needed?

1. Is the machine cleaned and inspected?

2. Is the guide bar and chain removed, and is the area around the clutch drum cleaned?

3. Is the bar and chain refitted and correctly tensioned?

4. Is the work area cleaned and are any faults reported?

5. Is the saw stored in a clean, dry environment?

1. Is the outside of the machine cleaned?

2. Are the nuts and screws tight?

3. Is the air filter checked and cleaned if necessary?

4. Does the chain brake operate? Is the chain catcher undamaged?

5. Is the bar removed?

6. Is the bar groove and oil hole in the bar checked and cleaned?

7. If applicable, is the sprocket tip greased?

8. Is the drive sprocket checked for excessive wear and reported if necessary?

9. Is the saw chain checked for damage or wear?

10. Is the bar refitted upside down?

11. Is the chain refitted and tensioned?

12. Is the chain sharpened or replaced as required?

13. Are the fuel and oil tanks filled, ensuring no leaks are evident?