If the chainsaw chain gets stuck during cutting, does it mean that the chainsaw chain needs to be sharpened?

Yes, if the chainsaw chain gets stuck during cutting, it is likely to indicate that the chain has become dull and needs to be sharpened. The normal working state of a chainsaw chain relies on sharp cutting teeth to quickly and smoothly cut wood and discharge sawdust. Once the chain becomes dull, the cutting teeth cannot effectively cut into the wood fibers, resulting in greater frictional resistance during the cutting process and making it easy to catch the wood. Especially in harder or wetter wood, passivated chains are more difficult to penetrate wood fibers, thereby exacerbating the phenomenon of chain jamming.

When the chain is sharp, the operator only needs to slightly push the chain saw to complete the cutting, while a dull chain will force the operator to apply greater pressure, attempting to push the cutting through brute force. This method not only easily causes the chain to get stuck, but may also pose safety risks such as chain saw rebound. In addition, if the stuck chain is repeatedly forcefully used, it will accelerate the wear of the chain itself, guide plate, and sprocket, and even cause overheating and damage.

Chains may also affect cutting accuracy, making the surface of the wood uneven and prolonging working time. Especially during precise or high-altitude operations, the danger of chain jamming becomes more apparent. Therefore, when the chain saw frequently experiences chain jamming during use, the sharpness of the chain should be immediately checked, usually by visually inspecting whether the teeth are round and blunt or observing whether there are signs of wood chips turning into wood powder. If the chain is indeed dull, it should be sharpened or replaced in a timely manner to ensure that the chainsaw can complete the cutting task smoothly, safely, and efficiently.