What is the preferred chain oil and do you have to drain it after each use to stop it from leaking out when stored?
1353146
Generic oil works fine. As with most chainsaws, store it level to prevent leaking. (I'm not sure it would leak, but better safe than sorry.)
1353147
I use AMSOIL bar and chain oil. It does tend to leak out a little if stored with the oil in the saw. It is a great little saw!
1353148
I use standard generic chain saw oil with no problem and I have never drained it out. I have never had any oil dripping as a result. Love my Makita!
1353149
I don't know about preferred oil. I use the same chainsaw bar oil that I use in others. I have found the oil to continue to feed, or at least drain slowly, even when the unit is stopped. I don't know if it continues to feed at the same rate. I usually just put a small amount in and if there is any left, it drains in the storage tray where the small amount won't be an issue. I have found my new Makita 36v 12" chainsaw to only pump oil when it is being run, just like proper professional grade gas saws.
1353150
I don't know about preferred oil. I use the same chainsaw bar oil that I use in others.I have found the oil to continue to feed, or at least drain slowly, even when the unit is stopped. I don't know if it continues to feed at the same rate. I usually just put a small amount in and if there is any left, it drains in the storage tray where the small amount won't be an issue. I have found my new Makita 36v 12" chainsaw to only pump oil when it is being run, just like proper professional grade gas saws.
1353151
I use light vegetable oil. works perfect. I have not had it leak out sitting, but I have only owned it for about 6 months.
1353152
I just use Husqvarna Bar oil and that seemed to work fine. I would recommend draining the extra oil before storing it.
2040599
My preference is to us regular 30 WT non detergent oil. Any inexpensive brand will do.
1545892
I learned a long time ago that it is best to use manufactures oil. I would stay with Robinair oil. This takes guessing out of the equation. Hope this helps.
2205300
Its not an oil problem its a design flaw. there is a review that tells how to repair it above. IF you dump it right after ever use there shouldn't be to much of a problem.
1905912
I'm not sure where your talking about, but the general idea is to put oil on one part of the chain and as it turns it distributes the oil. I would be more concerned if it doesn't look like the whole chain is getting oiled. At least the inside surface of the chain should be getting oiled.
440083
it's really a great design - it drains into a plastic bin right in the bottom of the unit. You just drain it and leave it in there - the booklet says "not" to refrigerate the oil - so I don't. Used this just last night for potatoes.....yummy.
1160857
It doesn't have a drain hose like others I've had. You have to pour the oil out.
1865388
dRIP use 30w oil, chain oil runs right through a good machine for the money
862589
I have no experience with the product you identified. However, chain oil is designed to hang on to the bar and chain at the temperatures they operate at and provide cooling and cleaning to the clain. Also the issue is will the "wonder product" flow properly thru the saw pump at the right viscosity. The oil cleans the bar of saw dust as well a lubricating. I see no advantage in trying to "improve" on the process with a "wonder lubricant". I use chain saw bar oil, Husquavarna, and have had no problems. Remember in a chainsaw, oil is a consumable and disposable. Best Wishes
489564
I just checked my WORX chain saw. Much to my surprise it leaked over the last 6 months a significant amount of oil . I had it sitting in a big pan with handle up where any oil leaked would accumulate. This was the case with a 20 year old Craftsman electric saw also. So I guess this is normal. We have to live with it. I had not used the saw for at least 6 months.
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I wipe it down well and let it dry. Sometimes I even use an air compressor blow gun to dry iot off and more effective cleaning. There are lots of different chain lubes out there. I use Dumonde Lube. It's greasy, not dry but not a problem for me as I clean my chain every week. (I ride 100 miles a week)
623883
Any oil for chain saw is fine. I got mine from amazon when I ordered the chain saw.
1905913
Pretty much the usual case. You should run the chain around while using the oiler to help it disburse.
1450063
The only part that need to be oil is the chain, it will self oil. Use regular chain oil
308161
Bob, I read the same reviews although I found several that we're very positive. I purchased the saw with great hopes. I can only tell you that after using the saw for several hours at a time on several occasions I have not had any issues nor has the saw leaked any chain oil.
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There is no filter on the drain. What I do is drain the oil into a clean jug and use a filter such as a coffee filter in the basket and that will filter out anything you wouldn't want in your oil for the next use.
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Breville recommends that the fryer oil should be drained after each use. Likely to avoid a build up of burnt food particles on the element and the inside of the oil reservoir.I only drain mine when the oil begins to break down. Then I give the oil reservoir and the element a thorough cleaning.