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Bar Maintenance How to Maintain Your Chainsaw Bar Bar maintenance is vital for increased bar and chain life. This how-to video runs through the fundamental steps of how to keep your Prokut bar in top condition for maximum life-span and ease of use. Chainsaw Bars Bars are what hold your chainsaw chain in place. It has channels along the length of it that oil is pumped into to keep it lubricated and working smoothly. Keeping your bar in good condition is important to ensure you get a clean cut each time.   Ho read more

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Tuning A Chainsaw User safety is fundamental when using outdoor power equipment. This video will give an overview of the pre-start check and safest starting methods. It will also explain which PPE protection is needed when using a chainsaw. Tuning a chainsaw can be a complicated process since you will need some knowledge of engines to do it successfully. If you are not familiar with the process, it is best to take your chainsaw to your local dealer if it is not running properly to get it fixed.  Troubleshooting read more
Tightening A Chain Chainsaw tension is extremely important for safe and effective use of a chainsaw. This how-to will describe exactly how to tighten the tension of a Prokut chain and list which tools are needed to perform this task. In order to have a chainsaw operating well and safely, chainsaw tension is very important. If your chain is hanging low and is sitting away from the bar, you are due for a tightening. How to Tighten the Saw Bar  Before adjusting the tension of the chain, we need to make sure that t read more
Sharpening A Chain Sharpening a chain is important for the safe use of your chainsaw and ease of use during jobs. You don't want to force the saw through timber, the saw should cut at its own speed, with minimum pressure and guidance. This video explains how to safely and efficiently sharpen your Prokut chainsaw chain and which tools you need for this. How to sharpen your saw chain  Secure the chainsaw  Grab a stump vice and place it on your stump. Using a hammer, nail the vice into the wood to secure it. Then, read more
Safe Starting Methods For Chainsaws Ensuring you know how to start up your chainsaw safely is key. There are a few different techniques for starting up your unit, so pick one that best suits you and get cutting!  Safe Chainsaw Starting Techniques  Before you start up any chainsaw, it is important to have the right PPE. You should wear a helmet, eye protection, ear protection, chainsaw chaps, and steel-cap boots.  You should also complete a pre-start check. Ensure you are wearing the correct PPE, the bar nuts are tight, the chai read more
Replacing A Chainsaw Bar How & When to Replace a Chainsaw Bar Over time bar and chain on a chainsaw will wear and need to be replaced. Replacing the bar is essential to ensure safe and efficient use. We're here to help you learn the process of disassembling and reassembling one of our chainsaw bars.  Disassembling The Chainsaw Firstly, start by taking the bar nuts off. Once both are removed and you have ensured the chain brake is off, you can remove the side cover. After this, it can be helpful to tip the saw on read more
Refuelling a Chainsaw Refuelling A Chainsaw It is important to provide adequate and constant lubrication to your chainsaw to avoid damage to its key components. We're here to help you refuel your chainsaw using Bushranger's two-stroke oil with fuel stabiliser and the ProKut Bar and Chain Oil. Follow the steps outlined below and in the video to avoid premature wear and damage to the bar and chain.  Preparing your mix The mix you need will depend on the size of your container and how much work you intend to do. It i read more
Pre-Checks for a Chainsaw Pre-Checks for a chainsaw As with any equipment, it is important to conduct routine checks on your chainsaw before starting a job.  Chainsaw break First, check if your chainsaw break actually works. The best way to do this is by pressing the break forward, then picking up your combo tool and trying to move the chain forward. It should not move forward when the break is engaged. However, if you pull the chain break back, you should be able to move the chain forward with your combo tool.  Fuel read more

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