April 20, 2023

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.

Gas Chainsaws

Effective articles & videos to help repair your gas chainsaws

What’s the best type of chainsaw for homeowners in 2023 – gas, corded or cordless?

What’s the best type of chainsaw for homeowners in 2023 – gas, corded or cordless?

Find out what type of chainsaw you need to keep trees trimmed in your yard.…

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Top 10 electric lawn and garden tools for 2023

Learn about the top 10 must-have electric lawn & garden tools for 2023…

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

How to enjoy all the online benefits we offer on our Sears PartsDirect website

Learn about all the convenient features on our Sears PartsDirect website that make your parts purchases easier.…

What are the most common replacement parts for chainsaws?

What are the most common replacement parts for chainsaws?

Learn about the most common replacement parts for chainsaws and how they can help you fix chainsaw problems.…

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Top questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect

Get answers to frequently asked questions about Sears and Sears PartsDirect.…

Chainsaw care and troubleshooting tips

Chainsaw care and troubleshooting tips

Learn the basics of taking care of your chainsaw and solving common problems.…

How to sharpen a chainsaw

How to sharpen a chainsaw

Find out how to sharpen a chainsaw.…

How to prevent chainsaw injuries

How to prevent chainsaw injuries

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…

How to cut trees, limbs and branches with a chainsaw

How to cut trees, limbs and branches with a chainsaw

Learn tips for using a chainsaw to cut down trees, cut up fallen tree limbs and prune small branches.…

5 tips for a hard-to-start chainsaw

5 tips for a hard-to-start chainsaw

These tips may help you get your hard-to-start chainsaw running.…

Chainsaw common questions

Chainsaw common questions

These common questions about chainsaws can help you solve typical problems.…

How to replace a chainsaw oil pump video

How to replace a chainsaw oil pump video

Oil leaking from your chainsaw often means the oil pump has failed. This video shows how to install a new chainsaw oil p…

How to store a chainsaw between seasons

How to store a chainsaw between seasons

Put away your chainsaw the right way so it's ready the next time you need firewood.…

Symptoms for gas chainsaws

Choose a symptom to see related chainsaw repairs.

Main causes: cracked fuel lines, leaky carburetor seals, damaged fuel tank cap, cracked fuel tank…

Main causes: bad gas, engine needs tune up, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor…

Main causes: stale gasoline, cracked fuel lines, dirty carburetor, damaged spark plug, worn piston rings…

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

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace a chainsaw carburetor

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less
How to replace chainsaw fuel lines

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…

Repair difficulty
Time required
 15 minutes or less