Semi-skip tooth chain on a CS2245?

[Bushman Tahou]

Hey all,

Recently picked up a new saw - Jonsered CS2245 (Picture in my avatar) for fairly lightweight work around the house and up at camp. After taking it out for the first real day of work, I found (not unexpectedly) that the iddy biddy engine just doesn't have the power to come even close to burring the 18" bar in any kind of hardwood. I would really like to keep the 18" bar on board, but was wondering if moving to a semi-skip or skip tooth chain would help me out when cutting without being too hard on the engine for limbing work and firewood. I kind of suspect the answer might be to keep it as is and get a bigger saw for the bigger work, but if the chain won't hurt me I figure it might be worth picking one up with my next order from Bailey's. Thanks!

 

[cuinrearview]

How many tanks of fuel have you burned?

 

[Bushman Tahou]

Only about 1.5 at this point, saw is still pretty much brand new.

 

[cuinrearview]

Semi-skip would help, but I don't think .325 72DL is all that common. It should improve after it breaks in, ten tanks or so.

 

[Bushman Tahou]

Semi-skip would help, but I don't think .325 72DL is all that common. It should improve after it breaks in, ten tanks or so.

Alright, I'll hold off on ordering anything until I get there! I think you might be right about the semi - I found a full skip, but that might be a bit overkill for my needs

 

[rd35]

I would think, based on what you are doing with it, that full skip chain would be just fine on that saw. However, as cuinrearview said, If I were you, I'd give it a little time for the rings, piston, and bearings to all get run-in, seated, and such. I think you will see a marked improvement after a few tanks of fuel.

 

[farmer steve]

i picked up a 2240 that has the .325 chain on it. i think it may run better with 3/8 LP on it.