Cutting chain can cause injury if incorrectly fitted to a chainsaw or if the saw is used improperly. Install, adjust and maintain the chain as recommended. Beware of kickback, particularly when cutting with the bar nose. Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chainsaw and result in serious injury to the saw operator or bystanders. Before using any chainsaw, thoroughly read the manufacturer's operating and safety instructions.

What is Chain Pitch?

 
Chain pitch is the distance between any three consecutive rivets divided by two.

Pitch defines the size of the chain.Chain is made in several pitches - 1/4" is the smallest, 3/8" is the most popular. Other parts of the cutting elements are pitch-related.

The Drive Sprocket must be the same pitch as the chain, and so must the nose sprocket in sprocket-nose bars.

What is Chain Gauge?

Chain Gauge is the Drive Link's thickness where it fits into the guide-bar groove. The gauge of the chain and the gauge of the guide bar must match. Saw Chain has several gauges - such as .050", .058 .063", etc

How do I measure the length of my chain?

The length of your chain is determined by counting the number of drive links.

How Do I Know What Size Bar I Have?

Your bar's cutting length (or "called length") is different from its overall length.

The cutting length is the distance from the front of the saw to the tip of the farthest cutter rounded to the nearest inch.

How Often and What Type of Lubrication Should I Use in My Saw?

Keep your saw's chain-oiling system filled with clean bar-and-chain oil. Never put used oil, or old motor oil, in your saw or on your chain. Be sure your chain, bar, and sprocket are always receiving oil from the saw during operation. Fill your oil reservoir each time you fill your gas tank.

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