My electric chainsaw smokes, what should I do?

You can't keep your garden clean and well pruned without an electric chainsaw. However, there are times when some inconvenience gets in the way of your plans when you plan to cut branches. You notice with astonishment that your electric chainsaw smokes which indicates a problem of heating. Unfortunately this disadvantage can be seen on any brand like Bosh, Makita, Einhell, Hyundai, McCulloch or even Greenworks Tools. Rather than giving in to panic, on the contrary, we must consider concrete solutions to understand why the electric chainsaw smokes.

Why does the electric chainsaw smoke because of the chain?

When an electric chainsaw smokes, the concern can come directly from the chain. In particular if you have carried out operations on it by removing it for example to clean it and then to reassemble it. If unfortunately during this operation you have reassembled the chain upside down, the teeth are unfortunately not in the right direction which can explain premature heating and therefore smoke which emerges at the level of the cut. If you can locate the smoke at the level of the chain and if you have carried out operations on it beforehand, it would be wise to check that it has not been mounted upside down. The chain could jump In that case. If, on the other hand, your equipment is new, it is not impossible that the seller has committed improper handling by directly mounting the chain in the wrong direction. To do this, refer directly to the instructions to check that the teeth are in the right direction.

An electric chainsaw that smokes due to improper sharpening.

The chain can once again be responsible for the smoke that emerges from your equipment. However, it is not mounted upside down but is sorely lacking in sharpening. As a result, the electric chainsaw smokes because it needs a lot more power to perform a simple torque. Heating occurs and smoke is released from your equipment. Rest assured, if you find yourself in this kind of scenario, you will simply have to remove the chain from your device to proceed with its sharpening. Use a metal file for this to sharpen the teeth by moving from the inside to the outside and not by a back and forth movement. Then reassemble the chain on your equipment and check if your electric chainsaw is still smoking.

The electric chainsaw smokes from the lubricating oil.

If after the previous checks you still notice the same problem of smoke emanating from your equipment, it is possible that the problem comes directly from lubricating oil. If this is insufficient, blue smoke may emerge from your tool. After having checked that the dipstick is at the correct level, it is necessary to rule out the possibility that the oil is not the right one because it is sometimes too thick. Do not hesitate to remove the oil from your tank by trying another oil with increased lubricity. If the problem is with the oil, the electric chainsaw gives off a blue smoke, very characteristic of an oil problem. Be careful, not all chainsaw models use the same oil, you should refer to the manufacturer's user guide to check the correct oil.

Pay attention to your engine

The last probable cause for the chainsaw to smoke is a problem directly with the engine. It could be the brushes that are worn prematurely or another mechanical part that does not deliver the desired power. Result, the engine is in permanent resistance which causes a phenomenon of friction. The greater the resistance, the more the engine will suffer and therefore smoke will emerge from your equipment. If after the previous checks the problem persists, unfortunately the possibility that the engine is responsible for the situation cannot be ruled out. In this case, it will have to be taken to an authorized repairer so that he can make a more precise diagnosis of your equipment. However, if it is an inexpensive electric chainsaw, the cost of repair may be higher than the purchase price of your equipment.