Chainsaw articles
These chainsaw articles and how-to videos from Sears PartsDirect can help you use your chainsaw effectively and safely. From how to sharpen your chainsaw to how to lubricate and store it for the winter, we have the advice and tips to help you keep your equipment running for years. For more DIY advice, check out chainsaw repair help section for troubleshooting guidance and step-by-step repair instructions.
Effective articles & videos to help repair your gas chainsaws
Find out what type of chainsaw you need to keep trees trimmed in your yard.…
Learn about the top 10 must-have electric lawn & garden tools for 2023…
Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…
Learn about the most common replacement parts for chainsaws and how they can help you fix chainsaw problems.…
Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…
Learn the basics of taking care of your chainsaw and solving common problems.…
Find out how to sharpen a chainsaw.…
Don't be one of the 30,000 people a year who end up in emergency rooms with chainsaw injuries. Find out how to protect y…
Learn tips for using a chainsaw to cut down trees, cut up fallen tree limbs and prune small branches.…
These tips may help you get your hard-to-start chainsaw running.…
Oil leaking from your chainsaw often means the oil pump has failed. This video shows how to install a new chainsaw oil p…
Put away your chainsaw the right way so it's ready the next time you need firewood.…
These common questions about chainsaws can help you solve typical problems.…
Symptoms for gas chainsaws
Choose a symptom to see related chainsaw repairs.
Main causes: stale gasoline, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor, damaged spark plug, worn piston rings…
Main causes: bad gas, engine needs tune up, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor…
Main causes: cracked fuel lines, leaky carburetor seals, damaged fuel tank cap, cracked fuel tank…
Repair guides for gas chainsaws
These step-by-step repair guides will help you safely fix what’s broken on your chainsaw.
How to rebuild a chainsaw carburetor
If your chainsaw isn't running well, a dirty carburetor could be the problem. You can take it apart, clean it and rebuil…
How to replace chainsaw fuel lines
The fuel line on a chainsaw becomes brittle over time and can crack. Replacing it doesn't require a lot of DYI experienc…
How to replace a chainsaw carburetor
If the engine won't start even though there's fuel in the chainsaw, the carburetor could be the problem. Sometimes, it's…