Can I use my chainsaw when it's raining?

[bwalker]

Not in idaho heck I cut fire wood inbthe snow

Snow is worse on a saw than rain.

 

[Evan]

Saws run fine in the rain and snow.
Its my snowbike I worry slightly about.
This was a blöwer powder day.


If a saw was running in blower powder 4ft deep like this bike does is exspect it to maybe have issues to.

Chances are most saw operators here go inside being weak frail and cold far before theres ever any saw issues.

 

[chipper1]

Not in idaho heck I cut fire wood inbthe snow

Otherwise you'd only have a few months to cut there lol.

 

[coffeebrk]

1. Make sure to choose one of your saws that has the waterproof animae stickers.
2. You are off your concussion protocol,
and It's been 24 hours since you got out of the blue tent.
4. Carry a big umbrella to use while cutting.
5. Lastly, your cat or dog should accompany you and stand by ready to call for help.

 

[psc1947]

Guys, can I use my chainsaw to wet wood or when it's raining?

If YES, then what are the things that I should keep in mind. Hit me with your tips.

Thanks

 

[psc1947]

Guys, can I use my chainsaw to wet wood or when it's raining?

If YES, then what are the things that I should keep in mind. Hit me with your tips.

Thanks

Yes you can. Simple as that. I've used my Farm Boss underwater (bar and chain only of course) to clear a creek.

 

[HumBurner]

Do Not use Echo pole saws in the rain unless you like getting zapped. They are also know to zap you in the dry from bad ignition grounding wires.

Fun times

I was given one for free that does that. Runs good. Went to adjust the carb and got zapped. Dry weather!



We used to work in some pretty decent rains. Half inch plus for the work day. That's what fire is for.

That being said, I limit my rain work days, unless I gotta be out there.

 

[MacAttack]

I will take rain or snow any day over dust / sand when it comes to wear and tear on a saw, or any other mechanical thing for that matter.

 

[spiercev]

Guys, can I use my chainsaw to wet wood or when it's raining?

If YES, then what are the things that I should keep in mind. Hit me with your tips.

Thanks

My 194T has seen days worth of rain in trees I was removing can’t say for sure if it affected it much as it does sometimes run a bit funky recently, but I think it was someone else’s gas I used haha. But if it’s running and warm, it will keep it mostly dry from the heat. And as long as it’s not torrential, it shouldn’t be a problem getting in the intake. I definitely wouldn’t store your saw where rain can get to it…

 

[Trailsawyer]

If you are worried about running a saw in the rain, don't come looking for a job in the Pacific Northwest!
Just a couple days without rain, and we get shut down for high fire danger!

 

[chipper1]

If you are worried about running a saw in the rain, don't come looking for a job in the Pacific Northwest!
Just a couple days without rain, and we get shut down for high fire danger!

Yeah, but the OP is a computer , pretty sure "he's" not really looking for work .

 

[link]

Yeah, but the OP is a computer , pretty sure "he's" not really looking for work .

My favorite mentor, how is he doing these days I wonder.
Don't get cockey byddy...

 

[chipper1]

My favorite mentor, how is he doing these days I wonder.
Don't get cockey byddy...

The computer lol.
I don't think you're too open to mentoring, otherwise you'd have heeded the advice you've been given, or have you?

 

[link]

The computer lol.
I don't think you're too open to mentoring,...

I never intended too... just look at my face buttercup, I'm an honest guy.

 

[OM617YOTA]

Battery electric, take reasonable precautions. Sprinkle ok, rain probably not. Although I'd expect the Stihl and Husky pro battery electrics to handle rain just fine.

Gas, you'll be bothered by the weather before the saw is.

 

[bwalker]

Saws run fine in the rain and snow.
Its my snowbike I worry slightly about.
This was a blöwer powder day.
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If a saw was running in blower powder 4ft deep like this bike does is exspect it to maybe have issues to.

Chances are most saw operators here go inside being weak frail and cold far before theres ever any saw issues.

When logging in Upper MI in the snow it can be challenging to keep the saw operating at peak. The humidity can ice carbs up, filters freeze over, triggers freeze, and all sorts of other weird stuff. A winter shroud kit and a Arctic or XPG saw really eliminated these issues. Just cutting firewood you really won't have any issues.

 

[JMCK]

If you have to ask. Better off not running a saw..... ever. Just saying

 

[KASH]

Cutting ice blocks for the ice house on the frozen lake the saw is sprayed with water and turns to ice all day long.No problems if you keep it running and if you stop put it where it is warm while you have coffee or what ever.
Kash
Hipa here is a tip if it is raining wear your rain coat if you do not have a rain coat do not worry.Skin deoesnt leak

 

[Captain Bruce]

I think OP should quantify what degree of rain he's talking about. Lots of times I have kept cutting if some light drizzle or rain set in and I wanted to finish.

But purposefully going out in a steady rain = stupid. Unless of course, you are part of an emergency crew getting peoples lights back on!

These rabbit holes of pure BS are a delight to us! Keep them comments coming. Nobody, in construction, building America, works, in the rain. Why any person would go out and get their chainsaw, out of their garage, and wander the woods.....in the rain....is beyond funny.

Whats scary is, they asked me.

 

[chipper1]

I never intended too... just look at my face buttercup, I'm an honest guy.

Are you drunk right now, I know exactly who you are "buttercup". Although I know not why you changed your username or if it was changed for you because of poor behavior. No, you're not an honest guy, you continue to lying to yourself saying you'll be fine having another drink .