Are there problems oiling the chain?
48675
No problem at all.You should have gotten a little cone top oiler bottle in your package.On your Gator,just before the blade is a black cover about two inches long.Flip it up.Put the cone in the hole,give it two or three squirts,and you are done,until the next time.Works fine.
48676
Very easy to oil. There is a little well you put a drop of oil in. Instructions are clear in the instruction book that comes with the alligator
48677
I have not had trouble oiling the chain. I just put oil in the reservoir and on occasions squirt some directly on the chain. This is a great piece of equipment.
48678
None whatsoever. It's super easy to do and you just need to put a little oil on each time you use the saw. We ordered the oil with the saw.
48679
There is a problem with the small bottle that came with the saw for the oil. It is very stiff plastic, so squeezing it to get a drop of oil or so was hard. I had my 20-year-old son squeeze it (he was helping me with the wood anyway) and told him when I saw a drop at the end for him to put in the port. Then I bought a small, squeezable bottle for the next cutting session. Too much oil is not really a problem, but too little could ruin the saw, so I chose to be cautious.
48680
No, it's very simple. You just frequently add oil in a slot as indicated by the directions.
48681
No. I don't use the squeeze bottle they provide, however. I find it hard to squeeze. After taking the cover off, I drip a bit of oil onto the chain and rub it along the chain with my finger on both sides. There is also an oil compartment. I use the tiny plastic cups that one gets at restaurants for one's "sides" - like salad dressing. They can easily bend for pouring.
48682
No, Anyone. It's easy when you have the original oil. I'ts very simple and clean. i'm really satisfied with the "Alligator". Thanks!
785337
Saw worked good, oil leaked everywhere, I took mine back, never sharpened the chain, sorry.
888045
No problem with the plastic. Are you using pure oil? A lot of the cheap oils are cut with chemicals.
81724
I haven't had a problem with the pull chain breaking. It has occasionally been sticky, but is currently working fine.
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.
1619667
The owners manual states that the sprocket in the bar needs lubrication, but I don't recall it mentioning the drive sprocket. Everything is pretty well oiled by the chain lube.
463321
Yes you can, I've had it a few months now and love it, use it almost everyday , it makes chain oiling , adjustments and cleaning a breeze
308163
This chainsaw has an automatic oiler meaning it oils the chain all the time the chain is moving. People confuse the oil dripping off of the chain for an oil leak because the find oil on the bottom of the case. If one doesn't like this mess a good wiping of the chain after use will solve this.
1139709
Did you try oiling the blade. But besides that I think it's a norm. If you have any problems email me thanks
1815105
I oiled mine right from the box and take it slow. I've not had any problems, but it could also depend on the type of hair you have.
556961
Dianne, chain oil and a blade scabbard are included in the package. The container of oil is rather small and does not completely fill the oil reservoir. It would be a good idea to get at least a quart of good chain oil from Home Depot, Lowes, or your local hardware store. I usually buy chain oil by the gallon (more cost effective). NEVER let the saw run out of chain oil! Make sure you have a good hefty 50' extension cord - with AWG #14 wire, or rated for at least 15 amperes, or 1600 to 1800 Watts. A good pair of snug fitting leather gloves are advisable. Steve Gardner, gpg9883@redshift.com. Dianne, chain oil and a blade scabbard are included in the package. The container of oil is rather small and does not completely fill the oil reservoir. It would be a good idea to get at least a quart of good chain oil from Home Depot, Lowes, or your local hardware store. I usually buy chain oil by the gallon (more cost effective). NEVER let the saw run out of chain oil! Make sure you have a good hefty 50' extension cord - with AWG #14 wire, or rated for at least 15 amperes, or 1600 to 1800 Watts. A good pair of snug fitting leather gloves are advisable. Steve Gardner, gpg9883@redshift.com.
99582
Keep an eye on the chain, the oiler is not the greatest. I keep some chain oil handy in plastic bottle with a squirt top to solve the problem. Pole is still pretty strong when fully extended, so I am happy with mine, it has been very helpful in keeping both tree branches and hard to reach shrubs thinned out, glad I have it! Clean and oil it after every use and you are good to go the next time you need it.
1037779
I have no idea. The paperwork with it did not mention oiling and I can not find a spot to do so.
880118
No chain oil in the box. Buy a quart yourself and it will last for many hours of wood cutting. If you want to keep the chain sharp I also recommend you purchase a 5/32" round file (and a file holder) from a mower/saw/hardware shop and follow the simple directions.
1905913
Pretty much the usual case. You should run the chain around while using the oiler to help it disburse.
1832431
No, the chain oiler does not work properly. I have checked to be certain the pathway for the lubricant is open. I removed the chain and bar oil that I originally put in the saw and replaced it with vegetable oil as Makita suggested and still the chain runs dry. Perhaps the cap on the oil chamber needs to be a breather cap. I might try drilling a hole in the cap to see if that helps. If not, I am just going to discard the saw. Needless to say I am very disappointed with this product.
2037042
Chain oil is special. It is thicker than motor oil and sulfured. It is more like cutting fluid than lubricating oil.That said, using anything is what's important. Keep your chain oiled. The oiler in this saw sucks. You squeeze a rubber bulb that should dispense oil onto the chain, but it doesn't seem to do anything. Manually oil the chain every few cuts. At the minimum after installing a fresh battery.