New chain/saw performance

[bradstr]

I just got a new 385XP husky this weekend. I put the new chain and bar (24") but I noticed when using it the chips weren't flying? What is your experience with raker heights for these larger saws? Should I take the rakers down a bit on the new chains? I'm currently cutting softwood. I'm curious of other peoples's experiences.

 

[04ultra]

I just got a new 385XP husky this weekend. I put the new chain and bar (24") but I noticed when using it the chips weren't flying? What is your experience with raker heights for these larger saws? Should I take the rakers down a bit on the new chains? I'm currently cutting softwood. I'm curious of other peoples's experiences.

Thats because it's a 385xp.......Just kidding.....

What do the chips look like that are coming out ??? Chips or Dust??


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[stihl 440]

I am pretty sure that thje rakers on new chains are set in between for softwood or hardwood, cut best in both. Probably .28 thosandths or .275 thosandths. I wouldn't lower them. But I would check the chain for sharpness.

 

[jack-the-ripper]

That saw should be making lots of chips especially in softwood. Is the chain on backwards? Just a thought.

 

[TooTall999]

That saw should be making lots of chips especially in softwood. Is the chain on backwards? Just a thought.

Backwards chain was my first thought too

 

[ciscoguy01]

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I just got a new 385XP husky this weekend. I put the new chain and bar (24") but I noticed when using it the chips weren't flying? What is your experience with raker heights for these larger saws? Should I take the rakers down a bit on the new chains? I'm currently cutting softwood. I'm curious of other peoples's experiences.

Not sure where you are in NY, but if your around me, I'm near Saranac Lake, the wood is frozen now buddy. That's gonna make a big diff guy. What type of chain eh???