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How To Reinstall A Thrown Chain Without Removing Your Clutch Cover.
There's a wealth of knowledge in the forestry community. We're here to share it!
We're connecting with the best in the industry and sharing their tips and tricks. This week we're featuring Garrett Austin, a production cutter out of Oregon. Garrett shows us a tried and true method for reinstalling a thrown chain without removing the clutch cover.
This technique takes practice but with time you can master it.
Video Highlights | Steps to Follow
:32 Untangle the chain. Make sure it's on the bar nut side
1:36 Feed the chain into the top of the bar
1:47 Take care of any burred drivers
2:25 Put pressure on the middle of the bar
3:03 Roll the chain up and over the tip of the bar
4:01 Turn the saw on and hit go
Meet Garrett
Years of Chainsaw Experience? 16 years
Favorite Type of Timber to Cut? Doug Fir 32" or larger
Favorite Mix Oil? Amsoil Saber
Favorite chainsaw bar? Stihl Light .063 gauge, 36" length
Favorite Non-Westcoast Saw product? Grizzly Peak Axe Scabbard
Favorite Westcoast Saw Product? 3-Point Westcoast Saw Felling Dogs
Garrett's Favorite Piece of Advice:
You might think you're tough. But just remember, you're the softest thing out there.
