Does cutting frozen wood dull a chainsaw?

It’s not impossible to cut frozen wood with a chainsaw, but it is extremely difficult. Cutting wood requires a sharp chain and frozen wood will dull your chain.

Is it OK to use a chainsaw in the winter?

The first thing to do to prepare your chainsaw for use in temperatures under 40° F is to switch the winter/summer shutter on your saw to “winter” to activate the carburetor pre-heater system, if your chainsaw has this feature.

Is Echo better than STIHL?

Echo’s machine is powerful, but in the end, the Stihl chainsaw is more durable with regards to the quality of the parts used (bar and chain). Regarding price, Stihl is a little more expensive than Echo, but it’s down to the quality of the overall machine.

Can you cut frozen trees with a chainsaw?

Careful Cutting – Working in a Winter Wonderland With a little extra care, your chainsaw can offer peak performance even in the face of extreme cold temperatures.

Is it OK to chainsaw wet wood?

No, it is not bad to cut the wet wood with your chainsaw. Dewdrops, raindrops, or the snow on the wood will not cause any harm to your chainsaw. It is, in fact, much easier to cut through the wet wood than dry wood because the extra moisture on the wood will act as a natural lubricant.

What is an MS 261 chainsaw?

This chainsaw offers an optimized power-to-weight ratio, great fuel efficiency and convenience features. The MS 261 chainsaw delivers low emissions, high fuel efficiency and, of course, professional-grade performance.

What is Stihl M-Tronic?

The engine management STIHL M-Tronic (M) system ensures optimum engine performance, constant maximum speed and excellent acceleration. Manual carburetor adjustments are not necessary. By changing the chain saw from summer to winter operation, the intake air is pre-heated over the engine fins.

How many CC’s are in MS 261?

MS 261 Specifications – Professional Use DISPLACEMENT 50.2 cc (3.06 cu. in.) OILOMATIC® CHAIN .325 RM3 GUIDE BAR LENGTHS (Recommended ranges) 40 to 50 cm (16″ to 20″) STIHL ROLLOMATI POWER SOURCE Gas