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2011-09

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  • Page 1 STIH) Chain and Bar Manual 2011-09...
  • Page 2 Duro R 3.18.6 Checking Angles selling a new saw (RDR) 3.18.7 Sharpening Errors 1.8.3 Additional recommendations when selling a used saw 1.8.4 Additional recommendations when renting a saw © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 Chain and Bar Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 3.19 Repairing Saw Chain 3.19.1 STIHL Rivet Spinners and Chain Breakers 3.19.2 Replacing Chain Links 36 Ematic Guide Bars Criteria for Selection 4.1.1 Bar Tail Basic Types and Versions 4.2.1 Duromatic E 4.2.2 Duromatic C 4.2.3 Rollomatic Guide Bars 4.2.4...
  • Page 4 2011 standard establishes certain STIHL’s Color Code System performance and design criteria The STIHL color code system STIHL has developed a color code related to chain saw kickback. includes powerheads, replacement system to help make it easy for you chains and guide bars.
  • Page 5 3.8 cubic inch kickback injury when used with displacement. STIHL green labeled low kickback STIHL offers a variety of bars and chains. They are marked with a chains. STIHL low kickback chains green color code. All other STIHL are designed to reduce the risk of bars are coded yellow.
  • Page 6 3.8 cubic inches color marking on the bar and the catalog and in the "STIHL Bar and label on the bar packaging. STIHL chain saw powerheads Chain Information" leaflet.
  • Page 7 Make sure that the powerhead standard (see part 1.1), sell (and has the proper original label (see : the same number of "STIHL Bar rent) only green labeled reduced part 1.5.1) or replacement label and Chain Information" leaflets, kickback bars and low kickback (see part 1.9) and that the person...
  • Page 8 3. Give the customer a STIHL chain 1. Properly assemble and adjust the IMPORTANT INFORMATION saw safety manual (available at saw. The standard recognizes that no charge).
  • Page 9 STIHL chain saw safety manual renting a saw any saw and mention that many The STIHL rental dealers serve a When you repair a saw of any instruction manuals are available specific market for which STIHL brand, you should do the following at www.stihlusa.com.
  • Page 10 Kickback occurs when kickback injury A chain saw should never be the moving saw chain STIHL recommends the use of the operated without a front hand near the upper STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the guard. In a kickback situation this...
  • Page 11 4. Don’t overreach. reduce the risk of kickback injury. 5. Don’t cut above shoulder height. They are available from STIHL dealers. A low kickback chain will 6. Begin cutting and continue at full not significantly reduce the risk of throttle.
  • Page 12 Cutting Attachment The cutting results obtained with a This handbook is intended as a guide to selecting the correct cutting chainsaw basically depend on three attachment for a specific application factors: as well as to its proper use and maintenance. –...
  • Page 13 STIHL offers the right saw chain for direction. every species of wood and for The forward edge of the drive link chainsaws of all brands and engine tang is a rounded hook which acts size.
  • Page 14 Chain Types 3.3.2 Versions Standard chain with rounded cutter: The STIHL line of saw chains The different chain versions are Original shape of chipper-tooth comprises two basic types in up to defined according to the shape of chain. Robust saw chain with...
  • Page 15 Criteria for Selection Drive Link Gauge The following characteristics define The drive link gauge is the a saw chain: measurement which allocates the saw chain to particular guide bars – Chain pitch (groove width). It must match the groove width of the guide bar so that –...
  • Page 16 6.35 mm designations has been introduced in – Special version: Humped drive addition to the part number for easy link identification of STIHL saw chains Drive Link Gauge and their technical data. In this alphanumeric system each letter or 1.1 mm .043"...
  • Page 17 (RD) o suitable + recommended - less suitable ++ highly recommended * The STIHL 1/4" RAPID Micro Spezial (RMS) chain may be used on tree service saws only in combination with the STIHL Duromatic C bar Chain and Bar Manual...
  • Page 18 RAPID Chain 3.9.2 RAPID Micro 3.9.3 RAPID Micro (RM) (RM3) 3.9.1 RAPID Micro (RM) Low vibration semi-chisel chain Reduced kickback, low vibration semi-chisel chain Semi-chisel chain Cutter as RAPID Micro Cutter Cutter as RAPID Micro Straight-sided cutter – Depth gauge further development of as RAPID Micro...
  • Page 19 – very low Exclusively for use in combination Maintenance vibrations and high cutting capacity. with STIHL Duromatic C bars for Resharpening is accomplished with cutting work where frequent use is a round file with file holder, a filing Applications made of the bar nose.
  • Page 20 3.9.7 RAPID Super 3 3.9.8 RAPID Super LK 3.9.9 Full-Skip and Semi-Skip (RS3) (RSLK) Chains Reduced kickback, low vibration full Full chisel square-ground chain for Full-Skip chains (1) chisel chain special applications (special Distance between cutters is double versions) that of standard chain. Cutter as RAPID Super...
  • Page 21 .058" carbide tips requires a special carbide tips requires a special .063" 3646 diamond grinding wheel and the diamond grinding wheel and the STIHL USG electric sharpener. STIHL USG electric sharpener. Color code Color code green yellow Chain type Chain type .325"...
  • Page 22 .050" 3636 carbide tips requires a special diamond grinding wheel and the Maintenance STIHL USG electric sharpener. Resharpening is accomplished with a round file with file holder, a filing Color code tool or electric chain grinder. yellow...
  • Page 23 Color code Chain type Resharpening of the extremely hard green carbide tips requires a special Chain type diamond grinding wheel and the .325" 3/8" 3/8"P .404" STIHL USG electric sharpener. .043" 3610 .325" 3/8" 3/8"P .404" Color code .050" 3616...
  • Page 24 3 in their designation, e.g. 36 RS3, 26 RM3, 63 PM3, 63 PS3. 1/4" P .325" 3/8" 3/8"P ® 3.12 How the OILOMATIC .043" 3670 Chain Operates The method of operation of every ® OILOMATIC...
  • Page 25 Construction 3.14 Geometry of the Cutter 3.14.2 Clearance Angle of the Side Plate The bottoms of the cutters and tie The cutter consists of straps slope upwards to the rear – The top plate is tapered to the rear this clearance between the cutters –...
  • Page 26 3.14.4 Top Plate Cutting Angle The filing angle differs on some 3.14.6 Depth Gauge Setting types of chain: RAPID Micro 30° RAPID Super 30° RAPID Duro 25° PICCO Micro 30° PICCO Super 30° PICCO Duro 30° RCX, RMX, PMX (ripping 10°...
  • Page 27 3.15 Service Markings 3.16 Chip Removal The following description of the chip removing process refers to the action of a single random cutter. The guide bar is parallel to the bottom of the kerf. The feed force is transmitted via the guide bar and toe and heel of the cutter to push the top plate cutting edge into the bottom of the kerf.
  • Page 28 Installation of the chain is similar on and eventually sag on the underside great importance to the service life all STIHL chainsaws and is of the bar. of the chain, guide bar and chain described in the instruction manual If the saw is being used at extremely sprocket.
  • Page 29 Almost all STIHL saw chains are the chain rotates around the bar. In whole length of the guide bar "prestretched" at the factory. This addition, lubricating oil is wiped off groove.
  • Page 30 Unlike conventional chains, each ® against this background. The oil drive link of STIHL OILOMATIC flow rate is adequate if the sides of saw chain incorporates an oil the saw chain are always coated channel (1) which slopes upwards with an unbroken oil film.
  • Page 31 OILOMATIC chain, cancer, and also pollutes the – Wear protection to ensure that a STIHL Ematic guide bar and a environment. the wear on the chain and guide variable-flow or reduced-flow oil bar is reduced to an absolute pump.
  • Page 32 Thoroughly clean the chain, e.g. The determining factor is the feed thoroughly. Remove filings or with STIHL resin solvent. This effort. grinding dust and then lubricate the ensures an optimum material A properly sharpened chain pulls chain thoroughly.
  • Page 33 Clamp the guide bar in position, e.g. unsuitable for sharpening saw use a bench vise or the STIHL bar chain. vise. The following file diameters and file Lock the chain – engage the chain holders are recommended for each brake.
  • Page 34 The risk of incorrect angles and different cutter lengths cannot be excluded when a chain is sharpened with a file and file holder. Less experienced users are therefore advised to have the chain resharpened accurately on an electric sharpener after it has been filed about five times.
  • Page 35 10°, 30° and 35°. filing tool. The HOS will sharpen all STIHL The side of the filing gauge has chains except for square ground windows or edges marked with the and carbide-tipped chains.
  • Page 36 Incorrectly dressed grinding wheels The check is performed by positioning the filing gauge on the have a similar effect on the side chain so that one side locates plate and top plate cutting angles. against the chain. The filing gauge If the file is held incorrectly or the is then moved along the chain until filing tool or sharpener are not...

  • Page 37: Repairing Saw Chain

    STIHL NG 5 rivet spinner and cutter and depth gauge must be STIHL NG 7 chain breaker and rivet filed back to the size of the spinner can be used for mobile master cutter and the bottom...

  • Page 38: Ematic Guide Bars

    STIHL Ematic system Bar tail (see 4.4) are marked with the letter "E". STIHL guide bars are available in a wide range of lengths with groove widths of .043" (1.1 mm) (Rollomatic Mini), .050" (1.3 mm), .058" (1.5 mm) and .063" (1.6 mm).

  • Page 39: Bar Tail

    Service data Basic Types and 4.2.2 Duromatic C Versions STIHL guide bars are available in two basic types: – Duromatic – Rollomatic 4.2.1 Duromatic E The technical data and part number Special version with a very narrow are etched by laser in the tail end of profile and a very small nose radius.

  • Page 40: Rollomatic Guide Bars

    4.2.3 Rollomatic Guide Bars These benefits and the narrow contour make Rollomatic bars the ideal choice for limbing applications. Rollomatic guide bars are available in several versions to suit the different chainsaw power categories and operating requirements. 4.2.4 Rollomatic E On the 1/4"...

  • Page 41: Rollomatic E Light

    4.2.5 Rollomatic E Light 4.2.6 Rollomatic E Mini Made rmany Made in Germany Narrow radius bar nose (up to 10 teeth): The body of the "Light" consists of Special version of Rollomatic E with – Reduced kickback three hollowed-out steel plates very slim profile and groove width of –...

  • Page 42: Rollomatic E Mini Light

    4.2.7 Rollomatic E Mini Light 4.2.8 Rollomatic ES 4.2.9 Rollomatic ES Light Made in Germany Special version of Rollomatic E Mini Like the Duromatic, the blade of the Like the Duromatic bar, the blade of consisting of three hollowed-out Rollomatic ES is made of tough, the Rollomatic ES Light is made of steel plates which are welded wear-resistant steel in a special...

  • Page 43: Guide Bar Applications

    Guide Bar Applications Basic Version Description Applications type Duromatic E – made from special tough and wear-resistant Heavy-duty tool steel professional – single piece felling and bucking – laser cut operations – resilient (resistant to flexing and warping) – stellite-tipped bar nose Duromatic C –...

  • Page 44: Stihl Ematic Principle

    STIHL Ematic Principle STIHL Ematic system The distinguishing features on the STIHL Ematic is a system designed Adjustable oil pump set to Ematic guide bars are the oil inlet hole (1) to better utilize and help reduce the drilled through one side of the bar...

  • Page 45: Repairing

    Groove depth Repairing Use a hammer to knock the groove As the rails wear the bar groove drift through the pinched portion of 4.7.1 Bar Rails, Removing becomes shallower. A minimum the groove. Burrs depth must be maintained in order Repeat this process several times to ensure that the drive link tangs do until a chain with the correct drive...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Bar Nose

    Removing Removing Drill away the heads of the rivets Remove the clip and carefully push Drill away the heads of the rivets (use a twist drill with a diameter the nose sprocket into the bar nose (use a twist drill with a diameter about 0.5 mm Iarger than the rivet –...

  • Page 47: Chain Sprockets

    Chain Sprockets Spur Sprocket Rim Sprocket The chain sprocket transmits the This chain sprocket is made from a This rim sprocket (1) is made from engine's torque to the saw chain. highly wear resistant star-section sintered steel and is ring-shaped. The teeth of the chain sprocket bar.

  • Page 48: Checking The Chain Sprocket

    Checking the Chain Checking sprocket wear A chain sprocket will normally last Sprocket the equivalent of two chains. Spur sprocket The sprocket and saw chains The drive link tangs dig into the should be broken in together and flanks of the teeth and cause the wear at the same rate.

  • Page 49: Faults - Causes, Remedies

    Faults – Causes, Remedies Saw Chain 6.1.1 Drive Links Condition Condition Battered and chipped tangs on The backs of all drive link tangs are Condition several drive links in a row. rounded. The fronts and backs of alI drive links are peened. Cause Cause Loose chain has jumped off the bar...
  • Page 50 Condition Condition Condition Nicks in both sides of several drive All drive link tangs worn unevenly at All drive link tangs worn to link tangs (not always in one side. "hourglass" shape. consecutive tangs). Cause Cause Cause Cutters on one side of the chain Chain wobble in bar groove Insufficient chain tension.

  • Page 51: Cutters And Tie Straps

    6.1.2 Cutters and Tie Straps Condition Condition Condition Points of all drive link tangs Excessive wear on all cutters and Uniform wear on all cutters as far as battered. opposing tie straps under the rear wear marks and opposing tie straps. rivets (usually accompanied by Cause frequent breaking of drive links)
  • Page 52 Condition Condition Condition Bottoms worn at an angle (from Excessive wear on bottoms of all Concave wear on bottom of all front to rear) on all cutters and cutters and tie straps although cutters and tie straps. opposing tie straps. cutting edges are only slightly worn.
  • Page 53 Condition Condition Condition Cracks only under the rear rivet hole Cracks only under the front rivet Cracks under both rivet holes of a of a few or all cutters and opposing hole of a few or all cutters and few or all cutters and tie straps. tie straps.
  • Page 54 Condition Condition Condition Peened or chipped front corners on Notch peened on all cutters and tie Cracks in center of several tie all cutters and tie straps. straps, also accompanied by straps opposite cutters. excessive burrs on bottoms of these Cause chain links, and on bar rails.

  • Page 55: Depth Gauges

    6.1.3 Depth Gauges Only the primary effects are listed under "Condition". Secondary effects (damage) are found under "Cutters and Tie Straps". Appearance Only front area of depth gauge is shiny or worn. Condition Chain runs roughly and snags. Appearance Noticeable loss of power. Whole depth gauge has shiny surface.

  • Page 56: Incorrect Sharpening Angles

    6.1.4 Incorrect Sharpening Angles There are a number of reasons for incorrect sharpening angles: – wrong file diameter – wrong file holder – incorrect filing – incorrect adjustment of sharpener or filing tool – incorrectly dressed grinding wheels Appearance Appearance Depth gauge is too steep (pointed).
  • Page 57 Appearance Appearance Appearance Backslope on side plate cutting Blunt top plate cutting angle. Top plate filing angle less than 25°, edge (side plate angle too wide). produces blunt side plate cutting Condition edge. Condition This chain produces very poor Chain must be forced to cut by cutting results –...

  • Page 58: Guide Bars

    Guide Bars Appearance Appearance Appearance A) Evenly worn bar rails – minimum Splayed bar rails (groove spread). Pinched bar groove. depth has been reached. B) Unevenly worn bar rails. Condition Condition Chain wobbles in the bar groove Chain jams. Condition and does not cut straight.

  • Page 59: Chain Sprockets

    Chain Sprockets Appearance Appearance Appearance Bar rails battered at top in entry Bar groove worn funnel-shaped. Excessive wear on teeth or area and at bottom behind nose; circumference. underside of bar rippled. Condition Chain wobbles in the bar groove Cause and does not cut straight.
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