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Chains for electric saws: how to select, sharpen and install back

Advantages of a table for chainsaws

A table for chainsaw chains is the best way to visually select a headset. With its help, any novice gardener or feller will not have to spend hours looking for a product whose characteristics would correspond to the dimensions of the factory kit.

When creating it, the following factors were taken into account:

  • the length of the bar indicated in centimeters - as a rule, it is calculated in the range of 30–45 cm. Sometimes there are exceptions when you need to find an element for high-power saws;
  • chain pitch is a parameter that is equal to the distance between three adjacent rivets;
  • the total number of links is one of the most important characteristics. It depends on it whether the new part will fit on the standard saw bar;
  • shank thickness indicated in millimeters - this parameter is measured

caliper. In most cases it is in the range from 1.1 to 2 mm.

Thanks to the totality and accessible presentation of this data, everyone can understand this information.

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How to sharpen an electric saw chain with your own hands?

Many craftsmen sharpen the chain of an electric saw at the first signs of wear on its cutting teeth. However, it is not possible to use any specific tool for this procedure. To work, you need to stock up on a whole set of special equipment. To do this you will need:

  • Flat file – it is needed to adjust the depth stop;
  • A round file having reference lines;
  • Caliber;
  • Mandrel – it will help in determining the angle.

To sharpen the chain of an electric saw, the saw element should be left on the bar.
In this case, the tire must be securely fixed in a vice. The diameter of the file used must correspond to the diameter of the chain teeth. When using a round file, be sure to ensure that it extends no more than 1/5 of its length above the chain teeth. The first tooth of the chain to be sharpened must be marked with a marker so as not to go around the second round.

Sharpening an electric saw chain with your own hands should be done with precise and rhythmic movements and only in one direction. After making several sharpenings, proceed to processing the limiter - over time it wears out and loses its shape. When working, place the end side of the gauge against the edge of the stop. If the limiter extends far beyond the caliber, it will have to be trimmed using a flat file. In this case, the gauge must be positioned strictly perpendicular to the saw bar.

It is impossible to determine the result of chain sharpening visually. You can only find out whether you did everything correctly when sawing the wood.

Terms of use

The left column contains a list of the most popular chainsaw models. All other columns indicate tire sizes and other operating parameters of the saw set. Thanks to this arrangement of data, any novice feller can find an element that is suitable for his tool in a few minutes.

CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
HUSQVARNA
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
317/321 Electric, 325P5x, 334T, 335XPT, 338XPT25 cm / 10 inches3/8”1.3 mm45 pcs.
336, 137(e), 142(e), 240e, 235e, 339XP, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455(e) Rancher33 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.3 mm56 pcs.
317, 321 Electric, 334T, 335XPT, 338XPT35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
336, 137(e), 142(e), 240e, 235e, 339XP, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455(e) Rancher38 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.3 mm64 pcs.
336, 339XP, 340(e), 440(e), 345(e), 444, 445(e), 350, 450(e), 351, 353, 346XP, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455(e ) Rancher40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.3 mm66 pcs.
317, 321 Electric, 334T, 335XPT, 338XPT40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
339XP, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455(e) Rancher45 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.3 mm72 pcs.
353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455(e) Rancher50 cm / 20 inches0,325”1.3 mm80 pcs.
137(e), 142(e), 357, 240e, 235e, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455( e) Rancher33 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
137(e), 142(e), 357, 240e, 235e, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455( e) Rancher38 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.5 mm64 pcs.
357, 55, 365, 372XP, 460, 357XP, 359, 455(e) Rancher, 570, 575XP38 cm / 15 inches3/8”1.5 mm56 pcs.
137(e), 142(e), 357, 240e, 235e, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455( e) Rancher40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.5 mm66 pcs.
357, 55, 365, 372XP, 460, 357XP, 359, 455(e) Rancher, 570, 575XP40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.5 mm60 pcs.
137(e), 142(e), 357, 240e, 235e, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455( e) Rancher45 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
357, 55, 365, 372XP, 460, 357XP, 359, 455(e) Rancher, 570, 575XP45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm68 pcs.
137(e), 142(e), 357, 240e, 235e, 340(e), 345(e), 445(e), 350, 450(e), 353, 460, 357XP, 359, 55, 455( e) Rancher50 cm / 20 inches0,325”1.5 mm80 pcs.
357, 55, 365, 372XP, 460, 357XP, 359, 455(e) Rancher, 570, 575XP50 cm / 20 inches3/8”1.5 mm72 pcs.
3120XP, 390XP, 395XP75 cm / 30 inches0,404”1.6 mm92 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
MAKITA
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
DCS34,UC3010A35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.1 mm52 pcs.
UC4010A40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.1 mm56 pcs.
DCS230(T)25 cm / 10 inches3/8”1.3 mm40 pcs.
UC3001A, UC3003A, DCS330TH, DCS3400TH, UC3020A, UC3030A, DCS3500, DCS3410TH30 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm46 pcs.
DCS420, DCS4300, DCS4301, DCS33, DCS34, DCS330TH, DCS340, DCS341, UC3501A, UC3503A, UC3520A, UC3530A33 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.3 mm56 pcs.
DCS3500, DCS3410TH35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
DCS420, DCS4300, DCS430138 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.3 mm64 pcs.
DCS400, DCS401, UC4001A, UC4003A, UC4020A, UC4030A, DCS350040 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
DCS420, DCS4300, DCS430145 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.3 mm72 pcs.
UC4503A, UC4530A, DCS520, DCS4600S, DCS5000, DCS5200I45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm62 pcs.
DCS6000, DCS6800I38 cm / 15 inches3/8”1.5 mm56 pcs.
DCS430, DCS431, DCS520, DCS4600S, DCS5000, DCS5200I, DCS600I, DCS6800I45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm64 pcs.
DCS6400, DCS640145 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm68 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
OLEO-MAC
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
GS940, 17E, 19E, 932C, 936, 937, 94035 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
938, 94138 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.3 mm64 pcs.
938, 940 C, 941 C, 941 CX40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.3 mm66 pcs.
GS940, 17E, 19E, 932C, 936, 937, 940, 1800E, 2000E40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm57 pcs.
952, 95633 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
942, 946, 947, 951, 952, 956, 96240 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.5 mm66 pcs.
956, 962, 965 HD40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.5 mm60 pcs.
942, 946, 947, 951, 952, 956, 96245 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
956, 962, 965 HD45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm68 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
PARTNER
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
350, 351, 352, 371, 401, 421, 422, Formula 60, 84230 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm45 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520033 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.3 mm56 pcs.
350, 351, 352, 371, 401, 421, 422, Formula 60, 842, 1535 (1535 – 50 links)35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520038 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.3 mm64 pcs.
350, 351, 352, 371, 401, 421, 422, Formula 60, 842, 1640, ES2200, 2116(1640, ES2200, 2116 – 54 links)40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520045 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.3 mm72 pcs.
350, 351, 352, 371, 401, 421, 422, Formula 60, 84245 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm62 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520033 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520038 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.5 mm64 pcs.
462, 4200, 4600, 4900, 520045 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
STIHL
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MSE140, HT75, HT101, HT131, HT-KM30 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.1 mm44 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MSE14035 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.1 mm50 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MS200(T), MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE160, MSE18025 cm / 10 inches1/4”1.3 mm56 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MS200(T), MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE140, MSE160, MSE18030 cm / 12 inches1/4”1.3 mm64 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MS200(T), MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE140, MSE160, MSE18030 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm44 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS26132 cm / 13 inches3/8”1.3 mm50 pcs.
MS200, MS210, MS211, MS230, MS25035 cm / 14 inches1/4”1.3 mm72 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MS200(T), MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE140, MSE160, MSE18035 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm50 pcs.
MS180, MS181, MS192(T), MS200(T), MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE140, MSE160, MSE18040 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm55 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS26140 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm60 pcs.
MS210, MS211, MS230, MS250, MSE140, MSE160, MSE180, MS200(T), MSE140, MSE160, MSE180 (MS200(T), MSE140, MSE160, MSE180 – 61 links)45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm62 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS26145 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm66 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS39032 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
MS210, MS211, MS230, MS25035 cm / 14 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS36237 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.5 mm62 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS39032 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.6 mm56 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS36232 cm / 13 inches3/8”1.6 mm50 pcs.
MS210, MS211, MS230, MS25035 cm / 14 inches0,325”1.6 mm56 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441, MS460, MSE220 (MS440, MS441, MS460 – 64 links, MSE220 – 63 links)37 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.6 mm62 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441, MS460, MSE220 (MSE220– 57 links)37 cm / 15 inches3/8”1.6 mm56 pcs.
MS210, MS211, MS230, MS25040 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.6 mm62 pcs.
MS240, 026, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MSE220, MS341, MS361,MS362, MS440, MS441, MS460 (MS341, MS361,MS362, MS440, MS441,MS460 – 68 links)40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.6 mm67 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441,MS460, MS650, MS660, MSE22040 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.6 mm60 pcs.
MS650, MS66040 cm / 16 inches0,404”1.6 mm55 pcs.
MS25045 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.6 mm68 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MSE220, MS341, MS361,MS362, MS440, MS441, MS460 (MS341, MS361,MS362, MS440, MS441,MS460 – 75 links)45 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.6 mm74 pcs.
MS240, MS260, MS261, MS270, MS280, MS290, MS390, MS341, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441,MS460, MS650, MS660, MSE22045 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.6 mm66 pcs.
MS650, MS66045 cm / 18 inches0,404”1.6 mm60 pcs.
MS341, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441, MS460, MS290, MS390, MSE220 (MS290, MS390, MSE220 – 81 links)50 cm / 20 inches0,325”1.6 mm82 pcs.
MS290, MS390, MS341, MS360, MS361, MS362, MS440, MS441,MS460, MS460R, MS650, MS660, MSE22050 cm / 20 inches3/8”1.6 mm72 pcs.
MS650, MS66050 cm / 20 inches0,404”1.6 mm66 pcs.
MS290, MS390, MS440, MS441, MS460, MS650, MS660, MS780, MS88063 cm / 25 inches3/8”1.6 mm84 pcs.
MS440, MS441, MS460, MS650, MS66075 cm / 30 inches3/8”1.6 mm98 pcs.
MS780, MS880150 cm / 60 inches0,404”1.6 mm173 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
CHAMPION
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
116, 138, 216, 220N, 242, 320N, 335, 42040 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
138, 242, 255, 341, 34545 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm61 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
HITACHI
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
CS 350A, CS35EG(S), CS35EH(S), CS35EJ35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
CS38EB, CS38EK, CS38EL38 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.3 mm64 pcs.
CS40EK, CS40EL40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.3 mm66 pcs.
CS45EK, CS45EL45 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.3 mm72 pcs.
CS40EM40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.5 mm66 pcs.
CS45EM45 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
EFCO
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
125, MT260025 cm / 10 inches1/4”1.3 mm60 pcs.
132S, 15E30 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm44 pcs.
132S, 17E35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm50 pcs.
140S, 141S40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
136, 137, 140, 19E, EF2000E40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm57 pcs.
146, 147, 151, 152, 156, 16240 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.5 mm66 pcs.
146, 147, 151, 152, 156, 162, 171, 18145 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
165HD45 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm68 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
MCCULLOCH
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
MacCat43830 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm45 pcs.
MacCat43835 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm50 pcs.
InLine 1650, InLine 1800T, Mac 738, Elektramac235, E ProMac 190035 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm52 pcs.
MacCat43840 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm55 pcs.
Mac325, Mac335, MacCat438, MacCat440, MacCat441, Mac740, Mac842, Elektramac316, Elektramac34040 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm56 pcs.
MacCat43845 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.3 mm60 pcs.
CHAINSAW SIZE CHART AND CHAINSAW BAR SIZE CHART
ECHO
Chainsaw modelTire lengthChain pitchTire grooveNumber of links
CS-2600(ES), CS-260T(TES), CS-2700(ES), CS-270WES25 cm / 10 inches3/8”1.3 mm40 pcs.
CS-2700(ES), CS-270WES, CS-3500, CS-350WES30 cm / 12 inches3/8”1.3 mm47 pcs.
CS-3050, CS-3500, CS-350WES, CS-370ES35 cm / 14 inches3/8”1.3 mm53 pcs.
CS-3700ES, CS-4200ES40 cm / 16 inches0,325”1.3 mm66 pcs.
CS-3500, CS-350WES, CS-370ES40 cm / 16 inches3/8”1.3 mm58 pcs.
CS-3700ES, CS-370ES, CS-4200ES33 cm / 13 inches0,325”1.5 mm56 pcs.
CS-3700ES, CS-370ES, CS-4200ES, CS-420ES, CS-450, CS-510038 cm / 15 inches0,325”1.5 mm64 pcs.
CS-4200ES, CS-420ES43 cm / 17 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
CS-450, CS-510045 cm / 18 inches0,325”1.5 mm72 pcs.
CS-600, CS-680, CS-800245 cm / 18 inches3/8”1.5 mm64 pcs.
CS-450, CS-510050 cm / 20 inches0,325”1.5 mm80 pcs.
CS-600, CS-680, CS-800250 cm / 20 inches3/8”1.5 mm72 pcs.

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If the saw cuts crookedly - reasons and what to do

Often sawers are faced with the fact that at one point the saw begins to cut crookedly. This not only causes inconvenience, but also complicates the sawing procedure. The sawyer has to make efforts not only to hold the tool, but also to level it. Few people know that using a tool with such deformation is prohibited. Let's find out what causes uneven cuts with a chainsaw, and why this is dangerous for the sawyer.

If the saw begins to cut crookedly, this indicates the presence of subtle deformation of the tire. The deformation is associated with the tire bead, which has uneven wear. As a result, the chain is not positioned evenly, but with a slight misalignment. The amount of distortion may not be visible to the eye.

Why does the saw cut crookedly?

This is interesting!
The cause of an uneven cut with a chainsaw may be uneven wear on the chain links or improper sharpening.
Before replacing a tire, make sure that the chain is in good condition. The problem of uneven tire wear can be eliminated by replacing it. It is almost impossible to uniformly grind the sides of the guide, so it is recommended to replace it along with the chain. The danger of using a deformed chainsaw guide is that the chain shank may jump out of the groove, which will entail not the most favorable consequences.

The chainsaw bar, like the chain, experiences heavy loads, so it wears out. When wear occurs, it is important to replace the part in a timely manner without waiting for adverse consequences. How to choose and what to consider when buying a tire for a chainsaw is described in detail in the material.

Electric chain saw Makita UC 3520A Review

In this video

I'm reviewing my electric chain saw.

Makita

UC 3520A. IN

video

I partially disassemble the saw guard,

The flap-shaped lever in front of the handle is a chain brake. The man throws a punch, he leans his hand on the flap, the engine stops. This is anti-reverse protection.

The Makita electric chain saw has a motor overheating lock and a switch-on lock. A smooth increase in starting current allows you to gradually gain momentum, extending the service life of all components.

Experts advise not to buy a saw if it is not locked. This is the first sign that the model is fake.

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