Carb Cleaner.
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Runtothehills
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Carb cleaner is pretty strong, and can discolor plastics. Probably not good for rubber. After I clean out the clutch cover gunk with a brush or tool, I use a bit of brake clean spray to flush the oily bits out of corners. Even it is a bit strong.
I just used some yesterday to clean spark plugs with a wire brush and air.
butane torch for sparkplugs
scrench for cleaning with occasional air. It's a waste of time to get all of the wee bits out. Besides, a coating of oils and dirts is a protectant
wash it just before you put it up for sale...
scrench for cleaning with occasional air. It's a waste of time to get all of the wee bits out. Besides, a coating of oils and dirts is a protectant
wash it just before you put it up for sale...
Well, WD 40 is good to spray on the saw before cutting pine.
My pine is beetle-killed and generally has very little stickiness.
good tip tho!
good tip tho!
It even cuts it when you spray on after a cut, but don't let the sap dry.
Stihl Sharp
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That`s what i`ve used for many years. It helps alot. When i`m done cuttin, i spray the bar again just as soon as i`m done cuttin. By the time i get back to my shop with all my gear, the tree sap wipes right off.
Stihl Sharp
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Typical automotive bug & tar remover works pretty good too at removing tree sap.
Stihl Sharp
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I use WD40 to clean my chains before sharpening them as well. I soak them, then hit them with compressed air.
Dang, your shop floor must be interesting
Bill G
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Brake clean is very hard on metal and plastic
Bill G
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So is tape according to @MontanaResident
Stihl Sharp
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I have an old sand blasting cabinet that i put them in, then hit them with the air hose i`ve got rigged up inside of it. You could eat off the floor in my shop, my floors are very clean, and i keep them cleaned.Dang, your shop floor must be interesting
Shrink wrap would probably be better than tape
Compressed air is my "go to" for most saw / chain / bar cleaning.
CRC green can (non chlorinated) brake clean works great. Haven’t had any issues with it harming anything on a saw, although I don’t clean any plastic covers with it just to be safe. And it doesn’t have that harsh chemical smell.
Bill G
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Wait til the Chinese start selling saw condoms.Shrink wrap would probably be better than tape
Bill G
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There is no doubt the non-chlorinated is better
Full strength Simple Green cuts most oily crud very well. Wipe and blow it out when its good and drippy. I do use brake kleen on bar grooves and clutch assemblies. I also spritz some light clean oil on all the metal bits and bearing grease when done. Keeps the mag rot at bay.
There is no substitute for brake and carb cleaner for cleaning out the carburetor. I tried many different solutions. Especially when cleaning varnish out of the passageways inside the carb.
There is no substitute for brake and carb cleaner for cleaning out the carburetor. I tried many different solutions. Especially when cleaning varnish out of the passageways inside the carb.
