Operation Manual
45Rescue Saw
English / USA
If groove depth is less than specified:
: Replace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise 
scrape along the bottom of the groove – 
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on 
the bar rails.
The air filter system can be adapted to 
suit different operating conditions by 
simply installing a choice of filters.
Standard wire mesh filter (1) (green) for 
normal operating conditions and winter 
operation.
HD filter (2) (black) for dry and very 
dusty work areas.
: For Rescue Saw operations use 
HD-Filter
STIHL filters (standard and HD) have a 
long service life when kept in a dry 
condition.
: Always use STIHL filters in 
dry condition. 
Dirty air filters reduce engine power, 
increase fuel consumption and make 
starting more difficult.
Chain 
type
Pitch Minimum 
groove 
depth
Picco 3/8“ P 0.20"
(5.0 mm)
Rapid 1/4“ 0.16"
(4.0 mm)
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 0.24"
(6.0 mm)
Rapid 0.404“ 0.28"
(7.0 mm)
Air Filter System
1
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