A dull chainsaw is considered when chainsaw blade cutting angle is varied between 25\u00b0 and 35\u00b0. A dull chainsaw has disadvantages such as increased wood cutting time, lower efficiency of the chainsaw, increased unnecessary strain on the engine, increased fuel consumption, uneven cuts, kickback, injuries, increased wear and tear, and higher physical exertion, potential damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can detect a dull chainsaw by turning chainsaw chips into powder, having a slower cutting speed, needing to apply too much pressure on the chainsaw, smoke rising from the chainsaw, consuming a higher amount of fuel, round cutting edges on the chain, burn marks on the wood piece, heating up the chainsaw bar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can prevent the chainsaw from dulling by sharpening the chainsaw regularly, using a proper type of fuel, avoiding cutting dirty or sandy wood, storing it in a proper place, using the tension of the right chain, avoiding applying too much pressure, checking and replacing the chain regularly, and using a protective cover when not in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n