Practical guides

Practical guides to choosing and maintaining chainsaw chains, guide bars, files and accessories, based on relevant technical specifications.

Bundle with Kyoso chains, Tsumura bar, files and replacement nose

Bundle or separate products: how to compare consumable costs

A straightforward way to compare bundle price with separate product value while accounting for compatibility and actual consumption.

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Bundle or separate products: how to compare consumable costs

A straightforward way to compare bundle price with separate product value while accounting for compatibility and actual consumption.

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Packaged Kyoso chain reel prepared for correct storage and identification

How to store chains, guide bars and files between seasons

Cleaning, protection and labelling methods that reduce corrosion, damage and confusion between consumables with similar specifications.

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How to store chains, guide bars and files between seasons

Cleaning, protection and labelling methods that reduce corrosion, damage and confusion between consumables with similar specifications.

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Kyoso chain shown close up for checking the oil film across its joints

How to check whether the chain and guide bar receive enough oil

Signs of insufficient lubrication, checks that can be performed safely and causes to rule out before replacing the chain or guide bar.

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How to check whether the chain and guide bar receive enough oil

Signs of insufficient lubrication, checks that can be performed safely and causes to rule out before replacing the chain or guide bar.

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Kyoso guide bar used to check tension, lubrication and maintenance

Cutting-system maintenance: chain tension, lubrication and bar rotation

A practical routine for checking the chain, guide bar and lubrication system before, during and after work.

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Cutting-system maintenance: chain tension, lubrication and bar rotation

A practical routine for checking the chain, guide bar and lubrication system before, during and after work.

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Carbide-tipped chain for abrasive conditions and specialist work

Chainsaw chains for dirty wood, abrasive materials and specialist work

When a standard chain dulls quickly, where carbide may help, and which limitations must be understood before choosing.

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Chainsaw chains for dirty wood, abrasive materials and specialist work

When a standard chain dulls quickly, where carbide may help, and which limitations must be understood before choosing.

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Tsumura guide bar showing mount and chain specifications

How to choose a guide bar that is compatible with your chainsaw

The steps for checking mount, pitch, gauge, length and required chain before ordering a replacement guide bar.

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How to choose a guide bar that is compatible with your chainsaw

The steps for checking mount, pitch, gauge, length and required chain before ordering a replacement guide bar.

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Complete Tsumura Light guide bar shown for comparing guide-bar constructions

Tsumura laminated, solid or Light guide bars: key differences

The construction differences between the main Tsumura guide-bar families and practical criteria for choosing a compatible setup.

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Tsumura laminated, solid or Light guide bars: key differences

The construction differences between the main Tsumura guide-bar families and practical criteria for choosing a compatible setup.

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Replacement Tsumura bar nose relevant to inspecting wear around the guide-bar tip

When to replace a chainsaw guide bar: signs of wear

How to inspect the groove, rails, nose and straightness of a guide bar to decide whether it can be maintained or must be replaced.

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When to replace a chainsaw guide bar: signs of wear

How to inspect the groove, rails, nose and straightness of a guide bar to decide whether it can be maintained or must be replaced.

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Complete Kyoso Expert chain laid out for inspecting cutters, rivets and drive links

When should a chainsaw chain be replaced

The signs that distinguish a chain that can be sharpened from one that must be removed because of damage or wear.

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When should a chainsaw chain be replaced

The signs that distinguish a chain that can be sharpened from one that must be removed because of damage or wear.

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Set of 4.8 mm round files for sharpening chainsaw chains

Which file diameter should be used for each chainsaw chain pitch

How to choose a round file for the exact chain family, and why pitch alone is not always enough for an accurate recommendation.

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Which file diameter should be used for each chainsaw chain pitch

How to choose a round file for the exact chain family, and why pitch alone is not always enough for an accurate recommendation.

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.325-pitch chain photographed from the side for comparing chain geometry

.325 or 3/8 chainsaw chain: differences and the correct choice

What .325 and 3/8 pitch mean, why they are not interchangeable and what to verify before changing a chainsaw cutting configuration.

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.325 or 3/8 chainsaw chain: differences and the correct choice

What .325 and 3/8 pitch mean, why they are not interchangeable and what to verify before changing a chainsaw cutting configuration.

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Kyoso chainsaw chain box used to identify chain specifications

How to identify chainsaw chain pitch, gauge and drive-link count

A practical guide to reading and checking the three dimensions that determine whether a chain fits the guide bar and chainsaw.

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How to identify chainsaw chain pitch, gauge and drive-link count

A practical guide to reading and checking the three dimensions that determine whether a chain fits the guide bar and chainsaw.

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