User manual
09
Understanding Saw Chain
There are 3 different sequences of saw chain:
Full Complement Chain: One tie strap between each cutter
Semi Skip: Chain pattern alternates one tie strap and two tie
straps between each cutter
Full Skip: Chain has two tie straps between each cutter
(half the cutting teeth of full complement chain)
SAW CHAIN SEQUENCES:
CUTTER STYLES:
Chipper Cutters have a larger radius then other leading edges
giving the chain a long lasting cutting life, but requiring more power
from your chain saw.
Semi-Chisel Cutters have a smaller radius than the Chipper
Cutter’s leading edge allowing it to stay sharper longer and cut
faster in dirty and gritty cutting conditions. Ideal for consumer use.
Full Chisel Cutters are designed for fast, smooth cutting at
high-speeds in clean conditions. The square cutter edge is specically
designed to reduce cutting friction for an extremely smooth, clean
cut and fast chip clearance. Preferred by professional users.
Leading
Edge
Leading
Edge
Leading
Edge