| Why
Buy A STIHL Saw Chain
Reduce kickback, improve performance with Swiss-made
STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain.
STIHL state-of-the-art technology has made it possible
to reduce the kickback tendency of saw chain and at
the same time boost cutting performance. STIHL has the
right saw chain for every application, for every performance
class and for every make of chain saw.
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Stringent controls and special technical processes
ensure that every STIHL saw chain is produced
to very high quality.
The service and wear limit marks (1) on
the cutters are extremely useful guides for sharpening
the chain and checking the extent to which it
has worn. |
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Friction and wear is reduced by carefully precision-finishing
(reaming) the rivet holes in the chain links (2). |
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At the end of the production sequence, every
STIHL saw chain is subjected to a defined tensile
stress stretching (3). This reduces the
extent to which the chain is stretched when it
is used for the first time and ensures that the
chain stays adjusted longer. |
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Cutters of highly alloyed special steel make
the chain more durable, while an additional hard
chromium layer (4) reduces wear and keeps
the chain sharp for a long time. |
ANSI B175.1 Chain Saw Kickback Standard
| STIHL's green and yellow color code system serves
to identify STIHL bars and chains with different
kickback reduction characteristics. Green (go) marks
those products which are designed to reduce the
risk of kickback injury and comply with ANSI B175.1
kickback standard. STIHL's low kickback chain features
a green triple-hump tie strap that identifies each
loop as "low kickback" chain that meets the ANSI
standard. Recommended for both the experienced and
inexperienced chain saw user. Yellow (caution) marks
products with increased risk of kickback injury.
They are for use only by persons with extraordinary
cutting needs and experience and specialized training
in dealing with kickback conditions. |
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