DeWalt Electric Chain Saw

[Steve51]

I also have a DeWalt battery chain saw that does exactly the same as yours and others that have them. I keep mine on the garage floor on top of some granular oil dry and put it in the bed of the side by side when heading to the woods. My Stihl gas powered chain saws also leak bar oil but not as bad as my battery powered saw, but the battery powered saw is a handy rascal.

[daytime dave]

I happened to bump (literally) into my DeWalt saw yesterday. I have it in a kitchen trash bag in my man cave. I must have placed it there when limbs and trees could come down a few months ago. With no fuel to leak out, I find putting it on it's side the best alternative.

[Mags]

This from google search...

Chainsaws often leak bar oil while sitting unused due to gravity draining leftover oil from the bar/chain, and temperature changes causing the oil tank to breathe (expand/contract), forcing oil out. It is generally considered normal...

Minimization Measures:

Empty the Tank: Drain the bar oil before storing for long periods.
Store Properly: Place a sheet of cardboard or a mat under the saw.
Relieve Pressure: Slightly loosen the oil cap after use to allow the tank to "breathe" without forcing oil out, and store it on its side [oil cap up].
Clean the Saw: Regularly clean the oiler hole and surrounding areas

[Hatchdog]

This from google search...

Chainsaws often leak bar oil while sitting unused due to gravity draining leftover oil from the bar/chain, and temperature changes causing the oil tank to breathe (expand/contract), forcing oil out. It is generally considered normal...

Minimization Measures:

Empty the Tank: Drain the bar oil before storing for long periods.
Store Properly: Place a sheet of cardboard or a mat under the saw.
Relieve Pressure: Slightly loosen the oil cap after use to allow the tank to "breathe" without forcing oil out, and store it on its side [oil cap up].
Clean the Saw: Regularly clean the oiler hole and surrounding areas

Good info, thanks

[Headhog]

My Stihl 029 Farm Boss (28 years old) is used regularly and the sits on a shelf in my out building. It has never leaked any chain bar oil. I would not be a happy camper if it did.

Paul

[Hatchdog]

My Stihl 029 Farm Boss (28 years old) is used regularly and the sits on a shelf in my out building. It has never leaked any chain bar oil. I would not be a happy camper if it did.

Paul

I have that same saw, not sure how old it is but I got it from my wife’s uncle in 2008. Love how powerful it is, cuts thru a 20’ pine or fir tree like a hot knife thru butter. 24’ bar on it.