Great video, had trouble with the initial assembly of the bar and chain, and your video was way more informative than the instruction manual was. Badass saw, runs like a beast.
Great help. Did in 15 minutes using slight modifcation to technique.....this was after spending 3 hours wrestling with the spring....Thanks for the video...
That way works but it is easier to press the cover against the side of the saw and use the pawl in the chainbrake handle to turn the mechnism. I can do one in about 10 seconds.
If you are replacing the band and have disassembled the mechanism,you can take an old socket, grind it and leave three long teeth to fit around the start part, and use a ratchet to turn the mechanism with the factory cover in place.
Thanks for the response,I'm sure I can fix it and you video gave me a jump start,but my concern is being
in the bush and having the brake stuck is unexeptable .what about drilling a hole from the outside so a custom made tool could reset it? Let me know if u find a permenent fix,or how to keep the chain oil hole from plugging.
My brake is stuck ...question,whats the permanent fix? someone said the spring is to strong,could I cut it down? I know the answer to this next question but I'll ask anyway ... can I get rid of the chain brake altogether?
@davetileguy Hello Dave, I would not shorten the spring. If your brake is stuck I would take off the two bolts that hold the assembly together, clean the assembly out and watch my video if you have to take it apart. If the assembly is still on the saw and the chain brake handle won't reset it then you probably have a broken part. If the brake handle resets the brake but the saw won't move my guess would be she needs a cleaning. Good luck. P.S., yah, I would keep the brake operational.
Thanks, I counldn't belive what i had done when i took the cover off with the brake on, needless to say it was dark and i wanted a sharp chain ready to go for morning. Well without your video I would have been up a creek. thanks again
Thanks, this was a helpful video to show how the chain brake mechanism works. I tried this but was afraid I might damage the plastic, so I put the cover back on the saw, applied pressure on the top part to engage the chain brake gear (with the brake on), and then pulled the handle back to release the brake. The cover then slipped on easily.
thanks this was very helpful. My chain popped off and I put the brake on to stop it and forgot to release it before I took the cover off. I will not do that again!
Thank-you. This was very helpful. I too, struggled for a few hours with the same problem and, with a slight modification, was able to set the trigger in a matter of minutes. I don't have the strength to twist the pliers as you did so I locked a vice grip to the needle nose pliers at a 90 degree angle as to make a lever. That did the trick for me.
Very helpful - even though my problem was a little different. I somehow took the cover off when the chainbrake was engaged(no, it wasn't easy; yes, it was a bone-headed thing to do). If you've done this, take the cover and get it back on as far as you can and line up the brake lock inside the cover with the locked position set by the chain brake handle. If you can get a bite on it, move the handle back into the unlocked position. Voila! That's much easier than using pliers.
This video saved me an expensive repair! I didn't realize the amount of pressure on that spring and that it wont go on the saw untill released. I messed with it for several hours, then went to the computer for help. I found some text based infomation that was worthless then found this video, and followed it exactly. I used the bottom of the door jamb to push against, instead of a vice. Thanks for sharing this thoughtfulace!
I just screwed around a few hours trying to pop the spring in and retract the dowel and link to the disengaged position because the saw I just bought new had a chain brake that wouldn't disengage and I had to take off the clutch cover to install the bar and chain. I need this saw in the morning and don't have time to take it back to the dealer. Pretty shitty for a saw just out of the box. I fixed it and thought "Hey, I bet there's a video about the ridiculous set-up of the chain brake". YUP!
Thankyou. I took apart my father's locked-up Husq. 141 to see about fixing it. After fussing with it for two hours, I still didn't have a clue. I watched your video. I used a C-clamp and scrap wood to hold the spring - and on this 141 model, I could use the bench vise to force that pivoted thing back over-center to compress the spring. Now it works.
Whoever he is, he's one of the good guys. I couldn't do it holding the side-plate with one hand and working the pliers with the other. I build a temporary jig for it by driving two nails through the bar bolt holes, plus an additional nail at the edge of the frame. This held the side-plate so I could use both hands on the pliers. I also did not make a plate to hold the spring, I just used the plastic cover that I removed from the side-plate. Regardless, thanks to thoughtulace!
Whoever he is, he's one of the good guys. I couldn't do it holding the side-plate with one hand and working the pliers with the other. I build a temporary jig for it by driving two nails through the bar bolt holes, plus an additional nail at the edge of the frame. This held the side-plate so I could use both hands on the pliers. I also did not make a plate to hold the spring, I just used the plastic cover that I removed from the side-plate. Regardless, thanks to thoughtulace!
My father really liked this video, but since he doesn't have a youtube account I have to comment it. He had a problem with the chain brake cover. Now the problem is fixed. Thank you very much for this video!
Great video, had trouble with the initial assembly of the bar and chain, and your video was way more informative than the instruction manual was. Badass saw, runs like a beast.
MortalTreasons 3 days ago
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MortalTreasons 3 days ago
Thanks! I had this problem yesterday when I changed the bar and chain. You solved my problem. Thanks for the upload.
navajopa31 6 days ago
Great help. Did in 15 minutes using slight modifcation to technique.....this was after spending 3 hours wrestling with the spring....Thanks for the video...
emccabe1964 1 month ago
I even found a vid here to show you how to do it without disassembling the mechanism. Search for-
this way works much better is you are only needing to release a chainbrake that was removed with the brake engaged-
"How to Install a Locked Sprocket Plate on a Chainsaw" on YouTube.
nmurph111 1 month ago
That way works but it is easier to press the cover against the side of the saw and use the pawl in the chainbrake handle to turn the mechnism. I can do one in about 10 seconds.
If you are replacing the band and have disassembled the mechanism,you can take an old socket, grind it and leave three long teeth to fit around the start part, and use a ratchet to turn the mechanism with the factory cover in place.
nmurph111 1 month ago
thank you for your help. it takes a young man to teach a senior
marysantarosaca 2 months ago
Thanks for the response,I'm sure I can fix it and you video gave me a jump start,but my concern is being
in the bush and having the brake stuck is unexeptable .what about drilling a hole from the outside so a custom made tool could reset it? Let me know if u find a permenent fix,or how to keep the chain oil hole from plugging.
davetileguy 2 months ago
My brake is stuck ...question,whats the permanent fix? someone said the spring is to strong,could I cut it down? I know the answer to this next question but I'll ask anyway ... can I get rid of the chain brake altogether?
davetileguy 2 months ago
@davetileguy Hello Dave, I would not shorten the spring. If your brake is stuck I would take off the two bolts that hold the assembly together, clean the assembly out and watch my video if you have to take it apart. If the assembly is still on the saw and the chain brake handle won't reset it then you probably have a broken part. If the brake handle resets the brake but the saw won't move my guess would be she needs a cleaning. Good luck. P.S., yah, I would keep the brake operational.
thoughtfulace 2 months ago
You, sir, are The Man. Thank you very much. I modified your method a little but your explanation laid the groundwork for my success.
MrCjf351 3 months ago
Thanks, I counldn't belive what i had done when i took the cover off with the brake on, needless to say it was dark and i wanted a sharp chain ready to go for morning. Well without your video I would have been up a creek. thanks again
jwuebker1 3 months ago
Thanks, this was a helpful video to show how the chain brake mechanism works. I tried this but was afraid I might damage the plastic, so I put the cover back on the saw, applied pressure on the top part to engage the chain brake gear (with the brake on), and then pulled the handle back to release the brake. The cover then slipped on easily.
Gary06035 3 months ago
thanks this was very helpful. My chain popped off and I put the brake on to stop it and forgot to release it before I took the cover off. I will not do that again!
Zer0orDye 3 months ago
Great helpful video!!
tanyamaeb 4 months ago
I'll join the crowd here, Thanks! Saved me much searching and head-scratching, I hit the wall on this re-set of the brake until I found your video.
nillerclaw11 5 months ago
Thank-you. This was very helpful. I too, struggled for a few hours with the same problem and, with a slight modification, was able to set the trigger in a matter of minutes. I don't have the strength to twist the pliers as you did so I locked a vice grip to the needle nose pliers at a 90 degree angle as to make a lever. That did the trick for me.
smtycz 5 months ago
Very helpful - even though my problem was a little different. I somehow took the cover off when the chainbrake was engaged(no, it wasn't easy; yes, it was a bone-headed thing to do). If you've done this, take the cover and get it back on as far as you can and line up the brake lock inside the cover with the locked position set by the chain brake handle. If you can get a bite on it, move the handle back into the unlocked position. Voila! That's much easier than using pliers.
bondjames91 6 months ago
Thank you so much!!!!!!! I was so frustrated after trying for hours to fix this problem. I really appreciate your help!
71shambom 6 months ago
This video saved me an expensive repair! I didn't realize the amount of pressure on that spring and that it wont go on the saw untill released. I messed with it for several hours, then went to the computer for help. I found some text based infomation that was worthless then found this video, and followed it exactly. I used the bottom of the door jamb to push against, instead of a vice. Thanks for sharing this thoughtfulace!
carpenterd919 6 months ago
I just screwed around a few hours trying to pop the spring in and retract the dowel and link to the disengaged position because the saw I just bought new had a chain brake that wouldn't disengage and I had to take off the clutch cover to install the bar and chain. I need this saw in the morning and don't have time to take it back to the dealer. Pretty shitty for a saw just out of the box. I fixed it and thought "Hey, I bet there's a video about the ridiculous set-up of the chain brake". YUP!
mattsp77 6 months ago
Thankyou. I took apart my father's locked-up Husq. 141 to see about fixing it. After fussing with it for two hours, I still didn't have a clue. I watched your video. I used a C-clamp and scrap wood to hold the spring - and on this 141 model, I could use the bench vise to force that pivoted thing back over-center to compress the spring. Now it works.
gvpokerface 8 months ago
Whoever he is, he's one of the good guys. I couldn't do it holding the side-plate with one hand and working the pliers with the other. I build a temporary jig for it by driving two nails through the bar bolt holes, plus an additional nail at the edge of the frame. This held the side-plate so I could use both hands on the pliers. I also did not make a plate to hold the spring, I just used the plastic cover that I removed from the side-plate. Regardless, thanks to thoughtulace!
FranticsRoyal 9 months ago
Whoever he is, he's one of the good guys. I couldn't do it holding the side-plate with one hand and working the pliers with the other. I build a temporary jig for it by driving two nails through the bar bolt holes, plus an additional nail at the edge of the frame. This held the side-plate so I could use both hands on the pliers. I also did not make a plate to hold the spring, I just used the plastic cover that I removed from the side-plate. Regardless, thanks to thoughtulace!
FranticsRoyal 9 months ago
This video saved me!! Thank you kind sir
johnny34flood 10 months ago
My father really liked this video, but since he doesn't have a youtube account I have to comment it. He had a problem with the chain brake cover. Now the problem is fixed. Thank you very much for this video!
Greetings from Finland.
Sabinaaaish 1 year ago