Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread John Sherrer
Some tips I have are: 1. Keep your blade sharp, since a dull blade may kick back. 2.I have found that if I lock my right elbow, which holds the handle of the chain saw, a kick back will not come near me, but will tend to go up. 3. Keep any helpers or other on lookers at least 10 feet away

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread john schwery
How fast is the chain moving when a saw is idling? earlier, John Sherrer, wrote: Some tips I have are: 1. Keep your blade sharp, since a dull blade may kick back. 2.I have found that if I lock my right elbow, which holds the handle of the chain saw, a kick back will not come near me, but will

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread John Sherrer
My saw moves very little or not alt all. It depends on how tight the chain is. Chain saws use a centrifusal cluch to engage the chain. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: john schwery

RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Jim King
The chain should not be moving when the engine is idling. Do not try to touch the bar or chain when the saw is at idle. There is much more to learn than just how to operate the saw. I did plenty of logging in my college days. The first thing to remember is not to be afraid of the saw. You

RE: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Jim King
The chain should not be moving when the engine is idling. Do not try to touch the bar or chain when the saw is at idle. There is much more to learn than just how to operate the saw. I did plenty of logging in my college days. The first thing to remember is not to be afraid of the saw. You

Re: [BlindHandyMan] Crashing Burning!

2010-04-07 Thread Phil Parr
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RE: [BlindHandyMan] air conditioner

2010-04-07 Thread Dave Andrus
Hi, Other than the things mentioned, I would also suggest that you run a garden hose over the outside unit. Actually, if you can get it under, spraying up will free the fins of all the pollen and other outside stuff. This is how you clean the outsideunit. Dave A. Working together, sharing

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread John Sherrer
The only time I got hurt with the chain saw is tripping of a log that I had cut. I kept the saw away from me wwhen I fell. John http://WhiteCane.org http://BlindWoodWorker.com http://HolyTeaClub.comcom\whitecane http://anellos.ws - Original Message - From: Jim King To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Scott Howell
Thanks everyone for all the tips. I don't know if or when I'll have the chance to use a saw, but this old electric bugger I got for a dollar is probably not worth using. It has no chain break and well hey, I got it thinking I might want to use it for a job, but I'm not sure it really works all

[BlindHandyMan] David, you are correct.

2010-04-07 Thread Phil Parr
Of course I didn't mean to send either of those messages to the list, ignore my ignorance, Phil. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Dale Leavens
If the saw is correctly set up the chain should not be moving at all when the motor is idling. Don't count on it though. If I was Han Solo I'd probably pet my wookie - Original Message - From: john schwery To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Re: [BlindHandyMan] David, you are correct.

2010-04-07 Thread David Ferrin
Thanks but I don't know what you're talking about. I figured those messages weren't meant for the list if that's what you mean. David Ferrin www.jaws-users.com Life is what happens after you have already made other plans. - Original Message - From: Phil Parr philp...@consolidated.net To:

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

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Re: [BlindHandyMan] air conditioner

2010-04-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
Not if it works. You would add freon if it seems to run forever and not cool, or believe it or not, if the unit freezes up and stops running. Dirty filters can also cause a bunch of trouble so that's the easy fix. Adding freon is not something just anyone can do. You have to know the type

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
The only time I got hurt, someone else was running the saw. And he could see. - Original Message - From: John Sherrer To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 4:10 PM Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw The only time I got hurt with the chain saw is

Re: [BlindHandyMan] chain saw

2010-04-07 Thread Bob Kennedy
The idle on the engine should be set to a quarter to a half turn slower once the chain stops moving. If you have to touch the chain to see if it's moving, use a small piece of wood. If it's moving fast enough to hurt you, you will be able to hear it. - Original Message - From: