thompson1600
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The photos from the 066 Saw Brake thread were great. What method do you find best to keep the innerds of your saw that clean? Do you clean it often or just when replacing a part? Thanks
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Sethro
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Super clean saw
It's could have been a new 066
It's could have been a new 066
I have tried tire shine (silicone ) in a spray bottle, It works better
if you CAN wipe it on. I' ve also seen advertized in 4x4 magazines
mud reppelant spray ,supposedly you spray it on your truck ,
then go muddin' ( 'corse) then hose pressure will remove caked on and dry mud. sounds good enough . havent any other info yet
I wonder the temeratures it can withstand the cleaner the cooler
silicone sometimes attracts DUST especially to plastic. not a big problem with charp chainsaws. its the plastik parts that prevent
runoff with a garden hose
p.s. silycone is slypry
if you CAN wipe it on. I' ve also seen advertized in 4x4 magazines
mud reppelant spray ,supposedly you spray it on your truck ,
then go muddin' ( 'corse) then hose pressure will remove caked on and dry mud. sounds good enough . havent any other info yet
I wonder the temeratures it can withstand the cleaner the cooler
silicone sometimes attracts DUST especially to plastic. not a big problem with charp chainsaws. its the plastik parts that prevent
runoff with a garden hose
p.s. silycone is slypry
cleaning
I blow off a saw if it isn't oo bad. I Gunk it down and hose it off if very dirty. Just keep water out of carb inlet and muffler outlet, plug them up wit a paper towel, just be sure to get it all back out.
If the saw has points , you may have to clean them afterwards.
I blow off a saw if it isn't oo bad. I Gunk it down and hose it off if very dirty. Just keep water out of carb inlet and muffler outlet, plug them up wit a paper towel, just be sure to get it all back out.
If the saw has points , you may have to clean them afterwards.
John in MA
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I used the compressor to blow the junk out of a saw when I've used it. If it's a new one (meaning fresh from the dump), I strip it down and use engine degreaser. Brush and hose down.
Greasy paper towels held in with wooden strips and screws keep the water out. I had a hard time doing that with a 011, so I just washed the inside of the crankcase out (jug removed) with alcohol.
Greasy paper towels held in with wooden strips and screws keep the water out. I had a hard time doing that with a 011, so I just washed the inside of the crankcase out (jug removed) with alcohol.
formersawrep
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Just an interesting side note about cleaning. Several years back I had the pleasure to visit the Husqvarna factory in Sweden. (back when they still made them all in Sweden
) To say the least the Swedes are MUCH more meticulous with their maintenance than we are here in the U.S. The dealers there have a "chainsaw washer". It is a dishwasher that has been customized to accepts chainsaws and deal with the gunk that comes off of them. They plugged the intake and exhaust, put it in, closed the door and ran it! When it came out it was as clean as new. I should add that they partially disassembled it first by removing the topcover, starter, chainbrake, etc. so the dirt was accessible.
) To say the least the Swedes are MUCH more meticulous with their maintenance than we are here in the U.S. The dealers there have a "chainsaw washer". It is a dishwasher that has been customized to accepts chainsaws and deal with the gunk that comes off of them. They plugged the intake and exhaust, put it in, closed the door and ran it! When it came out it was as clean as new. I should add that they partially disassembled it first by removing the topcover, starter, chainbrake, etc. so the dirt was accessible.
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I saw that saw washer as well, and have always wanted one...what year were you over there?? I went in 1997 during the Elmia Wood Expo....
dbabcock
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I know my wife has been lurking on this site lately. I hope when I get home tonight that the 266 isn't in the dishwasher.
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formersawrep
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Dennis-
I was there in 1986, I believe, it has been a while. I worked for Husky then and won a sales incentive trip. It was fantastic. We did the whole factory tour, used prototype saws in the woods, demo'd the lawnmowers, etc.
I was there in 1986, I believe, it has been a while. I worked for Husky then and won a sales incentive trip. It was fantastic. We did the whole factory tour, used prototype saws in the woods, demo'd the lawnmowers, etc.
cleaning
I have always wanted a sandblst cabinet (minus the sand) with a drain to to blow off and wash saws. I think it would keep a lot of dirt out of the shop.
I have always wanted a sandblst cabinet (minus the sand) with a drain to to blow off and wash saws. I think it would keep a lot of dirt out of the shop.
Methoss084
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I know they make a aquaeous degreaser setup similar to a bead blaster cabinet that is used for washing parts, that would be awesome for cleaning out saws that haven't seen any servicing for years.
Sethro
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cleaning saws
Josh
Are you talking about soda blasting? Seth
Josh
Are you talking about soda blasting? Seth
Methoss084
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Seth: I'm not sure what they are using as a cleaner, some kind of water soluble degreaser. I saw it at a metal stamping plant. It looked white sorta like water soluble cutting oil. When you say " soda blasting" are you talking about soda ash?
Josh
Josh
Sethro
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soda blasting
Josh
No I am talking about a rough grit baking soda through a sand blaster with a small nozzel and a air dryer at a lower presure.Seth
Josh
No I am talking about a rough grit baking soda through a sand blaster with a small nozzel and a air dryer at a lower presure.Seth
DDM
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Josh What you Described sounds like a Water Soluble Drawing Dope It can be purchased from an Oil company.
Methoss084
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I'm not sure DDM, Seth does the Soda work better than glass bead?
jokers
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I`ve been using Castrol purple degreaser since it was suggested here by someone, Treeclimber165 I think. It works very well but I usually take the dollar store scrub brushes and compressed air to the saws to get the nooks and crannies. I spray it on full strength with my dollar store spray bottle. It does have a caution about use on aluminum and magnesium but I haven`t seen any damage yet(past eight months). Russ
