Why does my chainsaw smoke so much?

It isn’t normal for a chainsaw to smoke, but if it does happen it can be the result of the chainsaw overheating, the fuel mix containing too much oil, or the chain either not being sharp enough or not getting enough lubrication. In short, a smoking chainsaw is a sure sign that something isn’t right.Click to see full answer. Subsequently, one may also ask, why does my chainsaw chain dull so quickly?You may be putting to steep of an angle on the cutters, which will dull quickly. You’re rakers may be too far down, which will contribute to a quick dulling chain. You may be cutting dirty wood. You may be slightly touching the ground with the tip of the bar.Secondly, what would cause a chainsaw to cut crooked? Uneven top plates can cause a chain to cut crooked. It’s important to keep all top plates equal length. Dull cutters damaged by rocks can cause a chain to cut crooked. It’s important to remove all damage from cutters prior to cutting. People also ask, what causes a chainsaw to overheat? Chainsaw engines run at high temperatures, usually in the summer, so they can quickly overheat. If dust, wood chips or other material blocks these systems, the engine will start to overheat. The engine also needs to expel hot air, so the muffler must also be kept clean to keep the engine from overheating.What chainsaw chain cuts the fastest?Fastest cutting is Square ground chisel chain such as the Oregon CJ & CK. This chain is sharpened with a square, not round file and is not something most, non professional folks mess with.