Wash chain after sharpening?

[nhawlman]

I read somewhere that chains should be brushed in Kerosene or equivalent after sharpening to remove abrasive particles of steel and grinding wheels, which may find their way in places where they are not wanted.

I'm curious- does anyone actually do this on the job?

Nevin

 

[skwerl]

If you're sharpening a chain on a bench grinder, yes. But not if you're filing a chain on the saw.

 

[pinus]

Not wery critical. If chain is strongly contaminated with filings, run it at full throtle not cutting, for a little time. Heavier and more critical for the cutters filings will fly out.