It doesn’t leak out of the cap. It leaks out the bottom.The leaking oil is such an easy fix. Go buy an O-ring for the “almost like it was designed for it” groove in the oil cap. Boom, no oil leaks and happy saw user.
It doesn’t leak out of the cap. It leaks out the bottom.The leaking oil is such an easy fix. Go buy an O-ring for the “almost like it was designed for it” groove in the oil cap. Boom, no oil leaks and happy saw user.
Mine leaked like crazy before I put the oring on as shown. I thought it was useless and that I would have to drain the oil after every use like is being discussed above. After installing the oring, I haven’t had any problems with oil leaking from mine.It doesn’t leak out of the cap. It leaks out the bottom.
Wonder if it just creates a vacuum and holds the fluid in from leaking. Perhaps that's why the manufacturers don't put an oring up top, might slow down the oiling of the chain as it runs?Mine leaked like crazy before I put the oring on as shown. I thought it was useless and that I would have to drain the oil after every use like is being discussed above. After installing the oring, I haven’t had any problems with oil leaking from mine.
That does make sense initially after running it, but mine will leak continuously for days, as long as there is oil in the reservoir.I think some of the oil leaking is because as the motor runs (gas or electric) it operates an oil pump. This pump runs the entire time the motor turns. When you shut the motor off there is oil pressure between the oil pump and the bar. This pressurized oil leaks out of the oil hole in the bar.
I have the pole saw also and the leak drives me crazy. Have to empty it when transporting the saw anywhere and somehow wrap it when transporting between cutting areas on the property.I did the "anti-leak" modification like in the video today. It went smoothly and after taking it apart you see first hand the little places where seepage could happen. I don't need to use it soon so won't be able to give a report until then. I probably wouldn't have gone through the work but I have the Dewalt pole saw and the leaking is so bad I just plan on emptying it after each use.
I have the leak problem with my Dewalt 12” and polesaw. The o ring did not solve the problem. I keep them on their side in the garage and have had no leaks. When I transport them upright I place them on a piece of thick cardboard.
For the Dewalt 12” what replacement chain have you found to be the best.
I'm looking at one. Thanks.Got a 20V 12" bar Dealt chainsaw, before I got it to elk camp this year I wanted to give it a hard trial run. Brought a full truck load of wood home today. One 5amh battery cut roughly 60 cuts, with juice left on the battery.
I'd say it works extremely well!
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Good to know. I'm looking at one.Got a 20V 12" bar Dealt chainsaw, before I got it to elk camp this year I wanted to give it a hard trial run. Brought a full truck load of wood home today. One 5amh battery cut roughly 60 cuts, with juice left on the battery.
I'd say it works extremely well!
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Not all heros wear capes.I haven't done this yet to mine but it seems like fixing the oil leak is relatively easy to fix, minus having to take the saw apart.
Not all heros wear capes.
I have had this saw for years, have always just accepted it would leak all over the fing place, until is was about 1/4 tank.
Going to tear it apart today and seal up the actual tank joints per video
Is mine the only one that quits working in damp weather?