Has anyone exploded their chainsaw?

[Fried Chicken]

Some of the stuff I put my chainsaw through (MS210C) makes me really wonder if the chainsaw can handle it... I've gone on a log nonstop of over a minute riding the edge of bogging/stalling, exhaust right up against the log, throttle firmly wide open.

Never has the chainsaw shown any hiccup or sign of problems, but it does make me wonder if maybe I should use some measure of delicacy when doing chainsaw work. After such a torture I usually let it idle a bit and give it some revs to calm down before shutting it down or proceeding onto the next log.

 

[Dennisthemenace]

Some of the stuff I put my chainsaw through (MS210C) makes me really wonder if the chainsaw can handle it... I've gone on a log nonstop of over a minute riding the edge of bogging/stalling, exhaust right up against the log, throttle firmly wide open.

Never has the chainsaw shown any hiccup or sign of problems, but it does make me wonder if maybe I should use some measure of delicacy when doing chainsaw work. After such a torture I usually let it idle a bit and give it some revs to calm down before shutting it down or proceeding onto the next log.

All saws like to work,so just use good fuel and mix oil and keep on doing what you are doing. And keep the chain sharp, filters clean and that little saw will serve you well for a decade or more I reckon

 

[Matt81]

If it is tuned right you should be fine. Making it work hard should not cause damage to the saw.

Give it good fuel with correct mix, keep air filter clean and make sure your chains are sharp. Any saw but especially with smaller saws, never force your saw with a dull chain for a prolonged period of time.

It all comes with experience. Know when something is not the way it should be. Once you know how it should cut use that as a gauge for when it is not cutting right. Give it a sharpen or change the chain when it is dull.

As to your question, no i have not exploded a chainsaw, but i have seen one explode right next to me. Was a Husky 3120 that was only days after being "expertly" rebuilt.