IN winter period In many gardening tools(for example, a chainsaw, a brush cutter) is not necessary, so they should be properly prepared for long-term storage so that the performance of the tool is not reduced. If necessary, it is recommended to contact specialists and carry out full maintenance. However, in most cases it will be sufficient self-study for wintering.

The first thing you need to do is immediately after completing the work, drain the fuel from the tank at the chainsaw or lawn mower into specially designed containers. Afterwards, the tools should be allowed to idle to remove any remaining fluid from the carburetor. If this is not done, the fuel that remains in the system will stratify over time, resulting in the formation of tarry deposits. In the future, they will interfere with the normal functioning of the chainsaw or lawn mower. When the engine stops, the tank must be left open for a while to dry completely.

The next step is washing the tools. Use warm water (you can add powder or detergent) and a brush or rag to wipe the steering wheel, bars and protection. You should also partially disassemble the engine, wash some of its parts, and clean the air filter.

It is imperative to lubricate the moving parts. The lawn mower blade should also be removed and the horseshoe chuck should be cleaned. Lubricant is added to the gearbox, and the carburetor is finely adjusted. The brush cutter is completely inspected for abrasions, distortions, and cracks. If necessary, parts are replaced.

As for the chainsaw, it should be removed and cleaned cutting tool. Wipe the instrument with a damp cloth to remove dirt. The chainsaw is also checked for any damage. Anti-corrosion agent is applied to metal parts.

To lubricate the cylinder-piston parts of the brush cutter, you need to unscrew the spark plug, move the piston to the top point, and pour a small amount of engine oil into the spark plug hole. After this, you need to crank the crankshaft several times with the starter. The spark plug of the lawn mower is put in place, but not tightened too much. It is advisable to renew the lubrication in the cylinder at least once a month in winter. It is enough to remove the spark plug and make several turns of the crankshaft.

How to store chainsaws or brush cutters.

The motor of the brush cutter/chainsaw should be wrapped in thick cloth to prevent condensation from getting inside during temperature changes. Tools should be stored in a dry and warm room. It is better to hang the brush cutter, and the chainsaw can be stored in a horizontal position, but be sure to wear a protective cover (if you have one) or put it in a box.

How to properly store your trimmer?

You need to be able to not only handle the trimmer correctly, but also store it correctly. Often owners gardening tools, without thinking about the properties of a gas or electric scythe, they simply throw the tool into the pantry and lock it. Under such conditions, there is a chance that the trimmer will break. Let's figure out how to store the trimmer correctly.

Preparing the trimmer for storage.

If you put the trimmer in the closet at the dacha for a week, that’s one thing, but preparing the tool for “wintering” in the garden house is completely different. Before long-term storage, all wires of the electric trimmer are checked, and all gasoline and oil are drained of the gas trimmer. However, some, on the contrary, do not advise doing this, in order to avoid drying out the gaskets in the mechanism. In our opinion, gasoline should still be drained - both from the engine and from the carburetor, because after 2-3 weeks a sediment may form in the liquid, and this will lead to damage to the lawn mower mechanism.

Where to store?

The best place for storage would be a dry above-ground storage room or a plastic-glazed loggia. But any place away from open fire, isolated from large temperature changes, and with normal humidity will do. If there are no options, and the humidity in the room is high, it is worth covering the trimmer with moisture absorbers. This will save the device from freezing and icing. If you notice that the trimmer is frozen, you should move it to another place, for example, to a closet in a heated room. However, not every gas trimer will fit in a wardrobe; this is more likely to apply to small portable and folding electric trimmers. Therefore, you can easily move the gas trimmer to the garage.

What happens if storage conditions are violated?

Typically, all storage conditions for the device are indicated in its instructions. Therefore, you need to read it carefully and not throw it straight into the trash. If, for example, an electric trimmer is stored in the cold, it may freeze up, and when defrosting, the contacts will short out due to accumulated moisture. Such a breakdown is difficult to fix even in service center. The metal parts of any trimmer can rust due to humidity, they will have to be replaced, or even buy a new trimmer.

If the gas trimmer is stored close to a stove that is often heated, residual gasoline vapors may explode when hit by a spark, or ignite. Here, not only the trimmer, but the entire garden house or cottage. After all options for storage locations have been considered and the most suitable one has been selected, a logical question arises.

What packaging should I store my trimmer in?

Better, of course, in the factory. If there is foam inside, then you are very lucky, it absorbs water. IN plastic film You should not store the trimmer, it causes condensation to accumulate. If the original packaging is irretrievably lost, you can store the trimmer in a suitable sized box made of cardboard, plywood or boards. You can wrap the instrument in a breathable fabric, such as one made from natural fibers. The trimmer must also be transported in packaging.

How to transport a trimmer correctly?

We have already mentioned packaging. If the trimmer is foldable, it should be folded. Gasoline and oil must be drained from the carburetor and trimmer motor before transporting it in the trunk. Check the electric trimmer for the presence of a static charge of electricity; if you feel a slight electric shock when touched, you should not put the electric trimmer on the first seat of the car.

And finally, useful advice : if you have already purchased an expensive device and do not want to waste money buying a new trimmer every year, please follow all storage and safety rules.

Preparing the trimmer and preparing the chainsaw for winter storage:

Mow/finish everything that needs to be mowed/finished (at the same time, use the fuel so that it is not left for winter storage in the trimmer or for storage in the chainsaw).
Remove the tank cap, turn the trimmer (chainsaw) over and drain all the fuel from the tank into a container for technical use (a canister or bottle with a funnel for washing engine parts during maintenance). This is the main thing in preparing the trimmer and preparing the chainsaw for winter storage.
Start the trimmer/chainsaw and use up the remaining fuel from the carburetor until it stalls (if you leave fuel in the system, after a while the fuel will separate and oxides and tar deposits will form in the carburetor channels, which will interfere normal operation engine after winter storage).
Be sure to wash warm water and brush everything on the steering wheel, everything on the rod and both trimmer guards, and do a complete care of the trimmer - add lubricant to the gearbox, remove the blade, clean the driver cartridge inside, inspect everything on the trimmer for cracks, bends, abrasions, distortions, breaks ( you need to take care of your chainsaw in the same way). Then, for storing the trimmer and storing the chainsaw, do this. air filter, partial disassembly of the engine, washing and blowing it, lubricating moving parts, inspect the condition of the clutch and fine-tune the trimmer carburetor.
Preparing the trimmer and preparing the chainsaw for winter storage - unscrew the spark plug, move the piston to top dead center (starter), pour 20 grams into the spark plug hole. engine oil and slowly turn the crankshaft several times with the starter to lubricate the cylinder-piston group. Reinstall the spark plug (no need to tighten it).
Caring for the trimmer and caring for the chainsaw during winter storage - once a month it is advisable to remove the spark plug and make several revolutions of the crankshaft to renew the lubrication in the cylinder.
Wrap the trimmer and chainsaw engine in a rag or bag so that in winter, when temperature changes when condensation forms, moisture does not get inside the engine of the trimmer.
It is better to store the trimmer and chainsaw in winter in a suspended state (to save space), preferably in a warm and dry room or in a room with a constant temperature.
Take out your accounting notebook as part of preparing the trimmer and preparing the chainsaw for winter storage, analyze and add up your income and expenses for the season, and draw conclusions for the next season (maybe you should increase the cost of your services or buy some specialized tool).

How to prepare your trimmer for spring use

You've taken good care of your lawn - aerated, seeded, fertilized... Now you're waiting. Are you waiting? warm days and blue sky, and you know for sure that the grass will soon turn green. You've checked the list of things to do for your lawn. Is your trimmer ready? Do you know how to prepare your trimmer? Is your tool in the shed tuned up and ready for the new mowing season? Let's look at the list of things a regular trimmer needs to do to ensure it's ready to do its job (mow) well.

The trimmer motor will work better and will better prepared to mowing, if you add a fuel stabilizer (additive) to the fuel mixture. Before long-term storage, be sure to drain all fuel. Then start the engine and run it until it stalls so that there is no fuel left in the fuel system. When it comes time to refuel for the new season, it is very important to use a properly prepared mixture of oil and gasoline. This will ensure proper performance of the 2-stroke trimmer engine. Pre-mixed fuel eliminates the hassle and error of mixing fuel just before mowing. You need to mix enough fuel to use it within a month, no longer, since when stored for more than 1 month, the oil precipitates and the fuel ages.

Before the start of the season, you need to replace the trimmer spark plug, fuel filter, clean the air filter and adjust the carburetor. This will reduce fuel consumption and increase power. For a trimmer with a 4-stroke engine, you need to check the engine oil level and freshness, and also replace the oil filter.

Fishing line, when stored for a long time (for example, after winter storage), can become dry and brittle. To prevent this and increase the life of your fishing line, you just need to store it in a sealed bag with a small amount water. And before you start using it (before loading the fishing line into the trimmer head), it is advisable to soak the fishing line in water for several days. Then it (the fishing line) will become more elastic and durable.

A trimmer with attachments provides not only the convenience of performing all necessary work around the yard, but also saves a lot of money, since you don’t have to buy a separate machine for each type of work - just use a specific trimmer attachment. This could be garden shears for trimming hedges, a cultivator for digging up a flower bed, a pole-cutter for pruning trees, a blower for sweeping leaves, etc.

Briefly about preparing the trimmer and chainsaw for the summer season

Spring! It's time to prepare the trimmer for work and prepare the chainsaw for work after winter storage. After you have taken your tool out of the place where the trimmer was stored and the chainsaw was stored, you need to make sure that the gas tool is ready for the start of the season. These few tips will cover trimmer care and chainsaw care to help get your chainsaw or trimmer ready to start after winter storage:

Check the condition of the spark plug, replace if necessary.
Check the air and fuel filters, clean or replace if necessary.
Check your trimmer/chainsaw and, if there are any problems, fix them.
Tighten the fasteners (check that all fasteners are tight). Do routine trimmer maintenance and chainsaw maintenance.
It is better to immediately (now) sharpen the chainsaw chain, the brush cutter blade, or replace the trimmer line.
Add lubricant to the trimmer/chainsaw gearbox, lubricate the cables and friction points of the moving parts.
Mix the fuel, for this use fresh gasoline (stored no more than 2 months) and fresh 2-stroke oil.
Once trimmer preparation and chainsaw preparation are complete, start and be sure to let the trimmer/chainsaw warm up for a few minutes before starting work.

Note: for a complete Maintenance and repairs after winter storage of a trimmer or after winter storage of a chainsaw - see the instructions for your gas-powered tool.

Warnings:

The weather is getting warmer and mowing/sawing season is just around the corner. We remind you that clients, children, spectators, helpers, animals, etc. For safety reasons, they must be at least 15 m away from a working trimmer or chainsaw! (maintenance of the trimmer and maintenance of the chainsaw should be carried out in in full).

Read the warnings from the manufacturer of your trimmer, which states that children (and adults) can be injured by crushed stone, glass, debris, etc. flying out from under the blade, as well as by the brush cutter suddenly turning around due to recoil when colliding with a stationary obstacle.

How to properly hang a trimmer

An example of attaching a trimmer to a store window: a perforated stand (a wall with holes) into which special wire brackets are inserted, onto which trimmers/mowers are hung.

Significant seasonal changes in temperature and humidity determine one of the main tasks for owners of any diesel or carburetor household equipment, including chainsaws. It consists in providing normal conditions for storing tools and equipment equipped with engines internal combustion, or using it for its intended purpose during the cold season. The procedure for setting up and removing from preservation is regulated by the manufacturer and is almost always described in detail in the operating instructions. However, it is better to know in advance about some features of storing and operating a chainsaw in winter. This will ensure high performance and help extend the life of the tool.

What is useful for every chainsaw owner to know?

Modern chainsaws are equipped with a single-cylinder, two-stroke, carburetor-type engine.

4-stroke and diesel units are not used in the design of chainsaws due to their large weight - it would be very physically difficult to operate such a tool manually.

The operating principle of a mono-cylinder 2-stroke chainsaw engine:

during the compression stroke fuel mixture, prepared in the carburetor, enters the crankcase;
in the lowest position, the exhaust channels of the cylinder open - exhaust gases and part of the air-fuel mixture exit through them;
the mixture from the crankcase under the influence of piston pressure is fed into the cylinder in which it burns;
emerging overpressure moves the piston to its original position, which drives the main shaft of the engine.

2-stroke engines are not very economical. Therefore, in order to reduce fuel consumption and increasing efficiency Many engine manufacturers use additional ventilation: the intake valve opens to supply fuel to the cylinder after exhaust gases have been released.

The difficulty of operating a chainsaw in winter lies in the reaction to low temperatures the materials from which its components and components are made, and working fluids - fuel mixture and lubricant, as well as the formation of condensation on the components and mechanisms of the tool due to temperature changes. If your model is not designed for operation in severe frosts, i.e. doesn't have structural insulation and systems air heating, it can only be used indoors. And even then only with proper maintenance and preparation of the engine and the proper condition of the material - it must have a normal temperature and humidity for cutting.

Operating chainsaws in the cold season: main points

IN household There is always a task for a chainsaw, so sending it on a “winter vacation” is not always rational. In such cases, the preservation of the instrument is not carried out in full, i.e. without complete disassembly.

Cold makes starting difficult gasoline engines: fuel evaporates poorly, so if you open the air damper immediately after the first strokes, the chainsaw will either not start at all or stall immediately. As a result, it will have to be warmed up and started on choke, as a result of which there is a risk of filling the spark plug with gasoline. All this takes too much time and leads to clogging and reduced service life of individual tool components.

If you plan to use a chainsaw in winter season, it should be stored, and, in particular, the fuel mixture, in a well-ventilated, dry and warm, or, in extreme cases, unheated room, protected from external atmospheric influences.

Before starting work, you should make sure that the fuel is at a temperature sufficient to ignite and that the oil in the tool’s lubrication system is of normal viscosity. Selected models chainsaws are equipped with a system for supplying hot air to the carburetor from the cylinder cooling fins, which reduces the risk of freezing of the air filter and prevents the formation of condensation on the carburetor itself.

You need to start the saw in the cold with the throttle valve closed, after checking the quality of the lubrication and the tension of the chain. After completing the work, you cannot immediately bring the tool into the room. This is guaranteed to lead to condensation, which is why you will have to remove it, disassemble it and clean it.

To prevent the oil from thickening in the cold, it needs to be diluted a little with gasoline. This will ensure uniform lubrication and stable chain tension.

Conservation

Most owners of chainsaws prefer not to work with gas-powered tools in winter, but put them in storage without waiting for extreme cold.

To prepare a chainsaw for winter storage you need to:

Before packaging, the saw bar and chain should be coated with a protective lubricant and stored in cloth or paper soaked in oil. The tool and its main components must be protected from exposure to direct sun rays which may cause some parts to break.

Reactivation of chainsaws: main points

With the onset of spring, there is much more work in the household than in the winter season. This means that the time has come for the chainsaw - it needs to be re-opened and prepared to start working. The procedure will be as follows:

During long-term storage, the fuel mixture loses its quality, so it should not be used. This can lead to various troubles, from loss of engine power to contamination of the carburetor channels and fuel supply system.

Sharpening a saw chain in the photo

As is the case with the commissioning of new chainsaws, it is important to correctly adjust the saw set of a removed tool. The chain should not bite the material or move jerkily. If it is overtightened, turning will be difficult; if it is loose, significant vibrations and beating will occur when cutting. You can determine the degree of tension by grasping the chain by a tooth near the end of the bar and pulling it back. With proper adjustment, about a third of the shank will remain in the groove of the guide bar, and the chain itself will move freely.

Some chainsaw models are equipped with an automatic chain tension adjustment system. However, even in this case, the quality of installation of the chain set must always be checked, as they say, visually and manually.

Only the correct attitude towards the tool can ensure its normal operation and long service life. Don’t forget to put your chainsaw into winter storage and do all the necessary steps to put it back into operation when spring comes - and it will serve you for as long as possible without causing any trouble.