What causes the carbide-tipped cutters to chip or break off?
Chain speed and power are critical in the use of carbide tipped chain. The power head of the VentMaster Fire/Rescue Saw will supply plenty of torque to keep the speed of the chain at full speed providing it is tuned and operating properly. Air filters should be kept clean and fuel mixtures should be proper and fresh. It is essential when using a carbide-tipped chain to enter the cut with the power head at full throttle, keeping it at full throttle while making the cut and while exiting the cut. When cutting through materials with nails or metal, do not force or put added pressure on the chain. This can cause unwanted chipping or breakage of cutters. Let the speed of the chain do the work. Any slowing of the chain while cutting can cause the cutters to break off or chip.
