Operation Manual

59MS 880
English / USA
In order to comply with the kickback
performance requirements of § 5.11
of ANSI Standard B 175.1-2000,
do not use replacement saw chain
unless it has been designated as
meeting the ANSI § 5.11 requirements
on this specific powerhead, or has been
designated as "low kickback" saw
chain
1)
in accordance with the
ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard.
Since new bar/chain combinations may
be developed after publication of this
Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the
latest STIHL recommendations.
Other bars and chains available for this
powerhead are:
STIHL yellow-labeled bars
for 0.404" pitch:
Rollomatic "S" with sprocket nose
17, 21, 25, 30, 33, 36 or 41 in
(43, 53, 63, 75, 84, 90 or 105 cm)
Duromatic with stellite tipped nose
17, 21, 25, 30, 36 and 41in)
43, 53, 63, 75, 90 and 105 cm
1)
See definition of "low kickback
chain" on page 17
STIHL yellow -labeled chains
for 3/8" pitch:
Rapid Micro (33/36 RM, 33 RMF)
Rapid Super (33/36 RSC 33/36 RSLK,
33 RSF, 33/36 RSLFK, 33/36 RSLHK,
33/36 RSK)
for 0.404" pitch:
Rapid-Micro (46 RM, 46 RMF),
Rapid-Super (46 RS, 46 RSLF
Chain sprocket:
8-tooth 3/8" rim sprocket
7-tooth spur and 7-tooth rim sprocket for
0.404" pitch
Contact your STIHL dealer for
information regarding special
accessories that may be available for
your product.
Special Accessories