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Saw Chain Features
Parts of Saw Chain
Parts of a Cutter
Parts of a Rivet
Cutting Corner Depth Gauge
Flange
Le-Hand Cutter
Drive Link
Gullet
Toe
Bumper Drive Link
Top Plate
Hub
Side Plate
Right-Hand Cutter
Rivet Hole
Tie Strap
Heel
Chain Cutter Sequence Terminology
Standard
Semi-skip
Skip
Why Choose “Semi-Skip” or “Skip” Sequence Chain?
Consumer users of chainsaws will probably never need to use a semi-skip or skip sequence chain. However, professional or commercial chainsaw operators who use their saws frequently and who use longer bars may prefer a semi-skip or skip chain for these reasons: • Fewer cutters to sharpen makes sharpening faster • Greater clearance for better chip flow – the larger the wood being cut and the longer the bar used, the more important good chip flow becomes
• The type of wood being cut and other factors will affect the choice of the chain type and chain sequence, but with the full-size 3/8" pitch and .404" pitch chains, preferred by professional and commercial operators who use longer bars, the following general guidelines will be useful Bar Length considerations for semi-skip and skip chain:
Chain Sequence
Recommended Bar Lengths
Standard
Up to 24" (60 cm)
Semi-Skip (Square Ground only)
24" to 32" (60 – 80 cm) 32" and longer (80 cm+)
Skip
Kickback Reducing Features – Icon Key
Bumper Tie Strap
Ramped Depth Gauge
Wide-Track Depth Gauge
Bumper Drive Link
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