Operator`s manual

Saw Chain

OREGON

CHAIN TERMS

CHAIN PITCH

Chain pitch is the distance between any three

consecutive rivets, divided by two.

Oregon

chain pitches are:

1/4," .325", 3/8," .404," and 3/4."

CHAIN GAUGE

Chain gauge is the drive link’s thickness where it fits

into the guide-bar groove. The industry standard for

gauges is: .043," .050," .058" and .063." Oregon

chain gauges of .063," .080" and .122" are used for

Harvester applications.

THE PARTS OF A CUTTER

CHAIN CUTTER-SEQUENCE TERMS

Standard

Semi-Skip

Skip

(Full Skip)

Cutting Corner

Side Plate

Depth

Gauge

Toe

Gullet

Heel

Rivet Hole

Top Plate

Filing Angle

Witness Mark

(Not on all Cutters)

÷ 2

Wide-track depth gauge

with Filing Witness Mark

Vanguard Cutter

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