Maintenance & Safety Manual: Advanced Cutting Technology

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Maintenance &
Safety Manual
Advanced Cutting Technology
Introduction
Introduction
Your chainsaw is only as good as your chain, guide bar, and sprocket.
They function as a team while doing the actual work of cutting wood and,
therefore, must be maintained as a team.
A properly maintained chain, bar, and sprocket will provide excellent
cutting performance. An improperly maintained chain will cause
damage to the bar and sprocket, will cut poorly, and will create potential
safety hazards.
This manual addresses the maintenance of only OREGON manufactured
chains, bars, and sprockets. For information on maintenance and
operation of your saw, refer to your saws operators manual or contact
your local chainsaw dealer.
2.
Introduction
IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE

SAFETY SYMBOL
This safety symbol is used to highlight safety messages. When you see
this symbol, read and follow the safety message to avoid severe personal
injury.
WARNING
All cutting chain can kick back, which can lead to dangerous loss of
control of the chainsaw and result in serious injury to the saw operator or
by standers. Follow all instructions in your chainsaw operators manual
and in this booklet for proper use and maintenance of your saws cutting
chain, guide bar, and sprocket.
GUARD AGAINST CHAINSAW KICKBACK
Know your personal level of chainsaw experience.
Know your cutting chain.
If you do not have experience and specialized training for dealing with
chainsaw kickback, then OREGON urges you to use only low-kickback
saw chains.
WHAT IS KICKBACK?
Kickback is the violent backward and/or upward motion of the chainsaw
guide bar occurring when the chain near the nose or tip of the guide bar
contacts any object, such as another log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
TO HELP AVOID INJURY
Kickback Awareness
Be alert at all times to guard against a possible kickback reaction. Always
be aware of the position of your

bars nose.
Different models of cutting
chain are available for most
cutting tasks.
Use the
chain, suitable for your
type of cutting, with the
Potential Kickback Situation
lowest kickback potential.
Narrow-nose bars such as OREGON Double Guard bars are
recommended for maximum kickback safety.
3.
Introduction
CHAINSAW SAFETY
Introduction
Introduction
CHAINSAW SAFETY
CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Wear protective gloves to
prevent slippage and to
protect hands.
Wear chainsaw protective
boots or safety boots and
gaiters to protect feet.
Wear hard hat to protect

head.
Wear ear protection to
protect ears.
Wear safety goggles or
face shield to protect eyes.
Wear protective trousers

or leggings to protect legs
NOTE: Dress properly - do not wear clothing that is too tight or too loose.
MAKE PROPER WORK PRACTICES A HABIT
Use only a right-hand grip to hold your saw (right hand on the trigger,
left hand on the front handle).
Keep your left arm straight for better control.
Hold saw firmly with both hands. Keep thumb firmly locked around
front handle.
Stand to the side of the chainsaw, never behind it.
Run engine at full throttle.
Use low-kickback saw chain and a reduced-kickback guide bar.
Keep the chainsaw, cutting chain, guide bar and sprocket properly
maintained.
Stand with feet well braced and your body balanced.
Cut only wood with your chainsaw. Do not cut any other material.
CAUTION
Keep yourself clear of the work. Before cutting :
Calculate how the object being cut will fall.
Determine if the saw may be thrown unexpectedly by the movement
of the cut material.
Position yourself to avoid injury.
Never cut above shoulder level.
Never cut while in a tree, or while on a ladder.
Keep others away from the cutting area.
Do not allow others to hold wood during cutting.
4.
Contents
CHAIN
Chain Terms .......................... 2
Chain Pitch ........................... 2
Chain Gauge ........................ 2
Parts of a Cutter..................... 2
Cutter Sequence .................... 2
Parts of a Saw Chain ............. 3
Maintenance Terms ................ 3
Chain maintenance tools ........ 4
Chain identification chart ..... 5-7
GUIDE BARS
Guide bar terms ...................55
Guide bar maintenance
tools ....................................55
Guide bar maintenance ... 56-57
How to replace
Power Match noses ....... 58-59
Pro-Lite noses
sprockets........................ 60-61
Guide bar
troubleshooting ............... 62-64
Chain drive-link number

identification ......................... 8
DRIVE SPROCKETS
Sprocket terms, tools,
and installation .....................65
Chain letter identification ........ 9
Sprocket maintenance ..... 66-67
Four basic rules .............. 10-11
Sprocket
troubleshooting ............... 68-69
How to maintain the chain .....12

How to tension chain ...... 13-15
How to lubricate chain ..........15
How to set depth
gauges .......................... 16-17
USEFUL INFORMATION
Useful information ........... 70-71
How to sharpen cutters .... 18-19

How to install chain parts 20-21
How to break out rivets ... 22-23
How to run-in a new chain .....24
End-user symbols...................25
Filing specifications ........ 26-47
Chain troubleshooting ..... 48-54
CONTENTS
1.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
Introduction .............................
Chainsaw safety ......................
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
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 links thickness where it fits into the guide-bar
groove. The industry standard for chain gauges are:
.043" (1.1mm), .050" (1.3mm), .058" (1.5mm), .063" (1.6mm)
OREGON chain gauges of .080" (2mm) and .122" (3.1mm) are used
for Harvester applications.
THE PARTS OF A CUTTER

Top
plate
Cutting corner
Rivet
Hole
Heel
Side Plate
Gullet
Depth
Gauge
Toe
CHAIN CUTTER-SEQUENCE TERMS

Standard
Introduction
Semi-Skip
Skip
2.
2.
Saw Chains
OREGON CHAIN TERMS

NOTE: Highlighted parts below indicate kickback-reducing bumper
link" features: bumper tie strap, bumper drive link, and ramped depth
gauge.
Drive Link
Preset Tie Strap
Preset Bumper Tie Strap

Left-hand Cutter
Bumper Tie Strap
Ramped
Depth
Gauge
Right-hand Cutter
Ramped Depth Gauge
Tie Strap
Left-hand Cutter
Bumper Drive Link
Depth Gauge
Right-hand Cutter
Tie Strap
Depth Gauge
CUTTER MAINTENANCE TERMS

Depth-gauge Setting
Top-plate Filing Angle
Top-plate Cutting Angle
File-guide Angle
3.
Saw Chains
THE PARTS OF A SAW CHAIN
Saw Chains
OREGON CHAIN-MAINTENANCE TOOLS
Saw Chains
FILING TOOLS
ASSEMBLED FILE GUIDE
ROUND FILE
BAR-MOUNTED
FILING GUIDE
FLAT FILE
SHARPENING KIT
DEPTH-GAUGE TOOL
FILING VISE
FILE HANDLE
GRINDERS
SURE SHARP
12-VOLT GRINDER
BENCH-MODEL
CHAIN GRINDER
MINI GRINDER
GRINDING WHEELS
CHAIN-REPAIR TOOLS
Introduction
4.
4.
CHAIN BREAKER
RIVET SPINNER
POCKET-CHAIN
BREAKER
Saw Chains
OREGON
CHAIN
PART
FILING
SPECS
OREGON
CHAIN
TYPE
CHAIN GAUGE
IN.
MM
CUTTER TYPE
END
SIDE
VIEW
VIEW
CUTTER
SEQUENCE
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD
KICKBACK
REDUCING
FEATURES
(IF ANY)*
1/4" PITCH CHAIN

25AP
Page
26
MICRO
CHISEL
050"
1.3
.325" PITCH CHAINS

20BPX
21BPX
22BPX
Page
MICRO
CHISEL
050"
058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD
20LPX
21LPX
22LPX
Page
SUPER
20
050"
058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
CHISEL
STANDARD
M21LPX Page MULTICUT 058"

063"
M22LPX
1.5
1.6
CHISEL
STANDARD
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD
27
28
31
95VPX
95R
Page
MICROLITE
050"
1.3
Page
RIPPING
CHAIN
050"
1.3
30
43
KICKBACK REDUCING FEATURES
BUMPER
DRIVE LINK
BUMPER
TIE STRAP
RAMPED
DEPTH GAUGE
LOW-PROFILE
RAMPED
DEPTH GAUGE
5.
Saw Chains
CHAIN IDENTIFICATION
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
OREGON
CHAIN
PART
FILING
SPECS
OREGON
CHAIN
TYPE
CHAIN GAUGE
IN.
MM
CUTTER TYPE
END
SIDE
VIEW
VIEW
CUTTER
SEQUENCE
3/8" PITCH CHAINS

050"
058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
SEMI-CHISEL
STANDARD
050"
SUPER
GUARD 058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
CHISEL
(LG)
STANDARD
050"
058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
CHISEL
(LP)
STANDARD
M73LPX Page MULTICUT 058"

063"
M75LPX
1.5
1.6
CHISEL
STANDARD
72RD
73RD
75RD
SEMI-CHISEL
STANDARD
CHAMFER-CHISEL
(SG)
STANDARD
72DX/DPX
73DX/DPX
75DX/DPX
Page
72LGX
73LGX
75LGX
Page
72LPX
73LPX
75LPX
Page SUPER 70
Low
vibration
33
34
S-70
35
32
90SG
91VX
91VG
Page
36
Page
38
Page
39
RIPPING
CHAIN
050"
058"
063"
1.3
1.5
1.6
MICROLITE
Low
vibration
043"
1.1
Low
vibration
Low
profile
050"
1.3
CHAMFER-CHISEL STANDARD
40
Low
vibration
XTRA
GUARD
050"
1.3
POWER
SHARP
050"
1.3
Page
RIPPING
CHAIN
050"
1.3
MULTICUT 050"
1.3
Page
SPECIALIZED
91LX
91R
Introduction
M91VX
91VXL
6.
6.
37
Page
39
Page
29
SEMICHISEL
050"
1.3
STANDARD
SEMI-CHISEL
STANDARD
KICKBACK
REDUCING
FEATURES
(IF ANY)*
Saw Chains
OREGON
CHAIN
PART
FILING
SPECS
OREGON
CHAIN
TYPE
CHAIN GAUGE
IN.
MM
CUTTER TYPE
END
SIDE
VIEW
VIEW
CUTTER
SEQUENCE
KICKBACK
REDUCING
FEATURES
(IF ANY)*
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD
MICRO CHISEL
STANDARD P ONLY
MICRO CHISEL
(R)
STANDARD
.404" PITCH CHAINS

16H
18HX
Page
26
27, 27P
27R
59AC
58L
59L
47
HARVESTER
063"
080"
1.6
2.0
Page
MICROCHISEL
058"
063"
1.5
1.6
Page
RIPPING
CHAIN
063"
1.6
MICROBIT
063"
1.6
SUPER
058"
GUARD 063"
1.5
1.6
41
42
Page
44
Page
45
CHIPPER
STANDARD CP ONLY
CHISEL
STANDARD
SEMI-CHISEL
STANDARD
3/4" PITCH CHAINS

11H
Page
46
SEMICHISEL
122"
3.1
KICKBACK REDUCING FEATURES
BUMPER
DRIVE LINK
BUMPER
TIE STRAP
RAMPED
DEPTH GAUGE
LOW-PROFILE
RAMPED
DEPTH GAUGE
7.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
CHAIN DRIVE-LINK NUMBER IDENTIFICATION
Introduction
Saw Chains
Nearly all OREGON chains are named by a part number made up of a

number (see below), followed by one or two letters (see page 9).
OREGON Part-number Examples: 18 HX, 72LPX, 91VG
The Numbers: 18 HX, 72 LPX, 91 VG
The numbers are stamped on the chains drive links and indicate the
physical size of the chain (pitch and gauge).
8.
8.
CHAIN
NUMBER
PITCH
11
16
18
20
21
22
25
26
27
58
59
72
73
75
90
91
95
3/4"
.404"
.404"
.325"
.325"
.325"
1/4"
.404"
.404"
.404"
.404"
3/8"
3/8"
3/8"
3/8"
3/8"
.325"
IN
.122"
.063"
.080"
.050"
.058"
.063"
.050"
.058"
.063"
.058"
.063"
.050"
.058"
.063"
.043"
.050"
.050"
GAUGE
MM
3.1
1.6
2.0
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.5
1.6
1.3
1.5
1.6
1.1
1.3
1.3
Saw Chains
The letters: 18 HX , 72 LPX , 91 VG

The letters represent cutter type and sequence, safety features, or other
physical traits of the chain.
M
Specially built chain with

round-ground chisel cutters
(M73, 75LPX, M21,22LPX)
and Bumper Drive Link or
chamfer-chisel cutter (M91VX)
and ramped depth gauge for
effective cutting in extremely
dirty or abrasive conditions
Ripping Chain, Chamfer-chisel

(91R) or Micro-chisel
(95R,27R) Cutter,
Standard Sequence
RA
Ripping Chain, Micro-chisel

Cutter, Skip Sequence
RD
Modified for Harvester

applications, Micro Chisel
or Semi-chisel cutters
with Standard Sequence
Ripping chain with semichisel cutters and standard

sequence
SG
Round-ground chisel cutters

with standard sequence (.404"
58L & 59L)
Low vibration chamfer-chisel

cutters, ramped depth gauge,
bumper tie strap, standard
sequence, narrow kerf design.
VG
Low-vibration Chamfer-chisel
cutter, ramped depth gauge,
bumper tie strap, standard
sequence
VPX
Low-vibration Micro Chisel

cutter, ramped depth gauge,
bumper drive link, narrow-kerf
design (95VPX only)
VX
Low-vibration Chamfer-chisel
cutters, ramped depth gauge,
standard sequence
VXL
Low-vibration Semi-chisel
cutters with long top plate,
ramped depth gauge,
standard sequence
AC
Chipper Cutter,
Standard Sequence
AP
Micro Chisel Cutter,

Bumper Drive Link,
Standard Sequence
BC
Chipper cutter with standard

sequence (11BC only)
BPX
Low vibration Micro Chisel

Cutter, Bumper Drive Link,
Standard Sequence
DX
Semi-chisel Cutter, Standard

Sequence
DPX Semi-chisel Cutter, Bumper

Drive Link, Standard
Sequence
H
LGX Round-ground Chisel

Cutter, Ramped Depth
Gauge, Standard
Sequence.
LPX
Low vibration Round-ground

Chisel Cutter, Bumper Drive
Link, Standard Sequence
LX
Power Sharp Chain,

Ramped Depth Gauge,
Bumper Drive Link,
Standard Sequence
(no hand maintenance
required)
9.
Saw Chains
CHAIN LETTER IDENTIFICATION
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
THE FOUR BASIC SAW-CHAIN RULES

ATTENTION CHAINSAW USERS:
OREGON urges you to become familiar with the four basic saw-chain
rules. Users who know and follow these rules can count on superior
performance from their chain, bar, and sprocket, - and reduce safety
hazards at the same time.
RULE NUMBER 1
Your chain must be correctly tensioned.
More chain and bar problems are caused by incorrect chain tension
than by any other single factor. See pages13 and 14 on how to tension
your chain.
Introduction
RULE NUMBER 2
Your chain must be well lubricated
A constant supply of oil to your saws bar, chain and sprocket is vital.
Without it, excessive friction, wear, and damage will occur.
See page 15 for instructions on how to lubricate your chain.
10.
10.
Saw Chains
THE FOUR BASIC SAW-CHAIN RULES

Saw Chains
RULE NUMBER 3
Your chains depth gauges must be set correctly
Depth-gauge setting and depth-gauge shape are critical to performance

and safety. See pages 16-17 for instructions on how to set your chains
depth gauges.
RULE NUMBER 4
Your chain must be sharp
When your chain is sharp, it does the work. When its not, you do the work
- and your cutting attachments will wear more rapidly. See pages 18 and 19
for instructions on how to sharpen your chain. See pages 26 to 47 to find
maintenance specifications for each OREGON chain type.
11.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO MAINTAIN CHAIN

ATTENTION: DEALERS, CHAINSAW USERS, AND ANYONE WHO
SERVICES SAW CHAIN - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
OREGON urges you to become familiar with proper chain-maintenance
techniques, and the possible dangers which can result if chain is not
properly maintained.
WARNING
Failure to follow the instructions below can result in severe

injury to the saw operator, bystanders, or the person
performing maintenance.
Always turn off your saws engine before handling the chain,
guide bar or sprocket.
Any one of the following conditions can increase a chains
potential kickback energy, increase the risk of a chain throwing
itself off the bar, or increase the risk of other hazards associated
with chainsaw use.
1. Incorrect sharpening of chain angles.
2. Dull chain.
3. Alteration of kickback-reducing chain features.
4. Excessive chain depth-gauge settings.
5. Incorrect chain depth-gauge shapes.
6. Loose chain tension.
7. Incorrectly installed chain parts.
8. Loose rivets, or cracks or breaks in any chain component.
Introduction
When performing maintenance on saw chain, follow all instructions

on pages 12 through 54. Doing so can minimize the risk of injury.
12.
12.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO TENSION YOUR CHAIN WITHOUT INTENZ

Read the warnings on page 12.
NOTE: Always wear protective gloves.
Turn the engine off.
NOTE: Never tension your chain right after cutting. Chain tensioned
while hot can cool and contract, causing tension to be much too tight.
Let chain cool first.
Loosen bar-mounting nuts on the side of your saw.
Pull the bar nose up, and keep it up as you adjust
tension.
Adjust tension as follows:

If you have a solid-nose bar
Turn your saws tension-adjustment screw until the bottoms of the
lowest tie straps and cutters come up and just touch the bottom of
the bar rail.
13.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO TENSION YOUR CHAIN WITHOUT INTENZ

If you have a sprocket-nose bar
Tension must be tighter than on a solid-nose bar.
Turn your saws

tension-adjustment screw until the bottoms of the lowest tie straps
and cutters come up and solidly contact the bottom of the bar rail.
With either type of bar, hold the nose up and tighten your saws rear
bar-mounting nut first, then tighten the front nut.
Pull
the chain by hand along the top of the bar several times,
from the engine to the bars tip. Chain should feel snug but still pull
freely.
NOTE: If you have a sprocket-nose bar you should now perform the snap
test. Grasp the chain along the bottom of the bar, pull down, and let go.
Chain should snap back to its original position, solidly contacting the
bottom of the bar.
Check
Introduction
tension often during operation, especially during the first

half-hour. If chain loosens: stop, let chain cool, and readjust tension.
14.
14.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO TENSION YOUR CHAIN WITH INTENZ
Turn the engine off.

Loosen the bar mounting
nuts on the side of the saw.
Insert a combination tool blade in the Intenz slot of the guide bar.
Turn the combination tool to move the guide bar forwards, away
from the saw as far as possible.
Tighten the back bar mounting nut, then tighten the front nut
HOW TO LUBRICATE YOUR CHAIN
Keep your saws chain-oiling system filled with clean bar-and-chain

oil.
Never put used oil, or old motor oil in your saw or on your chain.
Be sure your chain, bar, and sprocket are always receiving oil from
the saw during operation.
Fill your oil reservoir each time you fill your gas tank.
15.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO SET DEPTH GAUGES

NOTE:
On saw depth-gauge setting requires proper chain tension, as shown
on pages 13-14,prior to filing.
Pages 26 through 47 show the correct depth-gauge setting and the
part number of the correct depth-gauge tool for each of the different
OREGON chain types.
Find the page (26-47), which gives the correct filing specifications
for your OREGON chain type. To do so, use the Chain identification
chart on pages 5, 6 and 7.
If unsure of your OREGON chains type, or part number, ask your
OREGON saw chain dealer.
Most OREGON chains have a number stamped on each depth
gauge indicating the correct depth-gauge setting.
EXAMPLE:
.025" (0.64mm)
.025" (0.64mm) Depth-gauge Setting

Use a depth-gauge tool with the correct built-in setting for your
chain and check your depth gauges every 3 or 4 sharpenings.
Place the tool on top of your chain so one depth gauge protrudes
through the slot in the tool.
If the depth gauge extends above the slot, file the depth gauge
down level with the top of the tool using a flat file.
Never file the depth gauge down enough to exceed the depth-gauge
setting specified in this manual for your OREGON chain.
Introduction
16.
16.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO SET DEPTH GAUGES
NOTE: Do not file or alter the tops of kickback-reducing bumper tie

straps or bumper drive links.
File from the inside of the cutter to the outside
outside
inside
After lowering, always file off the front corner of each depth gauge
parallel to its original rounded or ramped shape.
NOTE: On many chains, it may be helpful to tip the depth gauge tool on
end and place it in front of the working corner in order to protect
the cutting surfaces when re-shaping depth gauges.
17.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO SHARPEN CUTTERS
NOTE:
On-saw sharpening requires proper chain tension.
Pages 26 through 47 show the correct maintenance specifications
and the correct maintenance-tool part numbers for each of the
OREGON chain types.
Find the correct filing specifications for your OREGON chain type.
If unsure of your OREGON chains type, part number or filing
specification, ask your OREGON saw chain dealer.
Check and adjust depth gauges.
ROUND-FILE CUTTER SHARPENING
Be sure 1/5th, or 20%, of the files diameter is always held above

the cutters top plate. Using the correct file guide is the easiest way
to hold the file in this position.
=1/5th or 20%
above top plate
Keep the correct Top-plate Filing Angle line on your file guide
parallel with your chain.
Introduction
Direction
of stroke
File holder
18.
18.
Saw Chains
Sharpen cutters on one side of the chain first. File from the inside of
each cutter to the outside. Then turn your saw around and repeat
the process for cutters on the other side of the chain.
outside
inside
If damage is present on the chrome surface of top plates or side

plates, file back until such damage is removed.
Keep all cutter lengths equal.
A=B
Re-check depth gauges. If re-setting of the depth gauges is necessary,

follow instructions on pages 16 and 17.
NOTE: Do not file or alter the tops of kickback-reducing bumper

tie straps or bumper drive links.
19.
Saw Chains
HOW TO SHARPEN CUTTERS
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO INSTALL NEW CHAIN PARTS

NOTE:
Use only OREGON parts to repair OREGON chain. And only use
parts which are the correct size and type for your chain.
Remove rivets, and parts to be replaced, as shown under How to
Break Out Rivets," pages 22 to 23. Never reassemble a chain with
old preset tie straps - always use new preset tie straps.
If needed, file off bottom of new parts to match existing worn parts.
File new cutters back to match worn cutters. Do not file the tops of
kickback-reducing bumper tie straps or bumper drive links.
Place the preset tie strap on a flat outer

surface of a chain-breaker anvil. Be
sure the rivets are pointing up.
Introduction
20.
Saw Chains
HOW TO INSTALL NEW CHAIN PARTS

Assemble chain to the preset tie strap.
Assemble tie strap with brandmark or

Lubrilink contour face up, and the notch
toward the drive-link tangs. Assemble bumper tie strap in the correct direction, with the
notch toward the drive-link tangs.
Be sure parts are assembled in the correct location, sequence and

direction. Check the illustrations on pages 2 and 3. If unsure, ask your
OREGON dealer.
To form rivet heads, use an OREGON rivet spinner. Follow the instructions packaged with the rivet spinner.
Saw Chains
CAUTION:
Rivet heads must be snug and secure while still allowing all joined
parts to move freely. Rapid wear leading to possible chain breakage
and personal injury can be caused by rivet heads that are either too
tight, or too loose.
NOTE: New rivet heads may be smaller and shaped differently than
factory-spun heads.
21.
Saw Chains
HOW TO BREAK OUT RIVETS

Saw Chains
NOTE: Always wear approved safety accessories for hands and

face when breaking out rivets.
Select proper anvil slot number on chainbreaker anvil which matches the drive-link
number on the chain to be broken (see
Chain Drive-link-number Chart on the next
page).
Insert chain portion for breaking into the

proper slot of the chain anvil and push
chain forward until bottom tie strap is flush
with the far side of slot. (Drive link is then
supported on both sides of slot.)
Position rivet head directly under punch.

Pull handle down if using a bench chain
breaker, or hammer out rivet if using a
handheld punch. Do not use excessive
force.
Introduction
NOTE: Important-when breaking chain at cutter, make sure cutter is in

up position.
22.
22.
Saw Chains
REMOVING RIVETS FROM BROKEN DRIVE LINKS
When removing rivets from broken drive links, hold the two broken
segments together in their original (unbroken) positions as you
tighten the chain link in the adjustable anvil.
See steps 1-3 from How to break out rivets" on the previous page.
CHAIN DRIVE-LINK-NUMBER CHART

ANVIL SLOT
NUMBER
1/4
DRIVE-LINK
25
NUMBER
.325 90/91 3/8
.404
3/4
18H
11
18
95
90
72
16
20
21
22
91
73
75
26
27
58
59
23.
Saw Chains
HOW TO BREAK OUT RIVETS
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
HOW TO RUN-IN A NEW CHAIN

The life of your new chain can be extended by taking these few simple steps
before using it.
Soak the chain overnight to allow oil to
penetrate all chain components.
Never run any chain on a worn drive sprocket, especially a new

chain. Replace drive sprocket systems after every two chains, or
sooner.
Run new chain at half throttle for several minutes before doing any
cutting in order to allow oil to reach all parts of the bar and chain. Let
sprocket, bar, and chain warm up fully.
Stop, check chain tension, let chain cool, and adjust tension often
during operation, as shown on pages 13 and 15.
Keep the first several cuts light.

Keep extra oil on the bar and chain during these first cuts,
and do not apply heavy pressure.
Introduction
24.
24.
Saw Chains
CHAINSAW SAFETY
Each of these four symbols represents a large category of saw-chain
users. OREGON chains are listed under one or more of these symbols,
generally indicating the type of user for whom the chain is
intended.
PROFESSIONAL CHAINSAW USERS

Big-timber loggers
Pulpwood loggers
Forest firefighters
COMMERCIAL CHAINSAW USERS
Arborists
Orchardists
Utility and construction workers
Tree surgeons
Farmers
Commercial thinners
Commercial firewood cutters
Landscapers
CASUAL CHAINSAW USERS

Homeowners
Occasional firewood cutters
Campers
Hunters
MECHANICAL HARVESTER USERS
For use on mechanical timber- harvesting equipment
Do not use harvester attachments on hand-held saws.
NOTE: Harvester chains are listed in this manual for reference. For more
information on other harvester products, see the OREGON Harvester
catalogue and technical data.
25.
Saw Chains
THE FOUR OREGON END-USER SYMBOLS
MICRO CHISEL 1/4"
OREGON MICRO CHISEL

Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
25AP
.050"
Use
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE CUTTING ANGLE:
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70504
16265
27530
12211
90405
Toe
DESCRIPTION
5/32" (4.0mm) Round File
5/32" (4.0mm) Assembled File Guide
.025" (0.64mm) Depth-gauge Tool
Depth-gauge File (flat)
Sharpening kit
Chain on this page is intended for use with saws up to 2.3 cu. in.
displacement (38cc), and bars up to 16 in. length (41 cm).
26.
26.
MICRO CHISEL 325''
OREGON MICRO CHISEL

End View
CHAIN TYPE
20BPX
21BPX
22BPX
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
.050"
.058"
.063"
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70503
18228
27530
12211
90407
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
27.
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27.
SUPER 20 .325"
OREGON CHISEL
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
20LPX
21LPX
22LPX
.050"
.058"
.063"
Use
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70503
18228
27530
12211
90407
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
28.
28.
LOW PROFILE 3/8"
OREGON SEMI CHISEL

End View
CHAIN TYPE
91VXL
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
.050"
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70504
16265
27530
12211
90405
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
29.
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29.
MICRO-LITETM .325"
OREGON MICRO CHISEL

Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
95VPX
.050"
Use
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70503
18228
27530
12211
90407
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
30.
30.
MULTICUT .325"
OREGON CHISEL
End View
CHAIN TYPE
M21LPX
M22LPX
.058"
.063"
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
GAUGE
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70503
18228
27530
12211
90407
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
31.
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31.
MULTICUT 3/8"
OREGON CHISEL
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
M73LPX
M75LPX
.058"
.063"
Use
GAUGE
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
Up to three times the stay sharp of conventional chain. For use with
saws up to 6.0 cu in displacement (98cc) and bars up to 36 in length
(91 cm).
32.
32.
S-70 3/8"
OREGON SEMI CHISEL

End View
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
Only for DPX
CHAIN TYPE
72DX, DPX
73DX, DPX
75DX, DPX
.050"
.058"
.063"
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
33.
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33.
SUPER GUARD 3/8"
OREGON CHISEL
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
72LGX
73LGX
75LGX
.050"
.058"
.063"
Use
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
34.
34.
SUPER 70 3/8"
OREGON CHISEL
End View
CHAIN TYPE
72LPX
73LPX
75LPX
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
.050"
.058"
.063"
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
35.
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35.
RIPPING CHAIN 3/8"
OREGON SEMI CHISEL

Use
Saw Chains
End View
CHAIN TYPE
72RD
73RD
75RD
.050"
.058"
.063"
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
Ripping chain feature a special grind for use in ripping cuts only. Do not
use these chains for any type of cutting other than ripping.
36.
36.
RIPPING LOW PROFILE 3/8"
OREGON CHAMFER CHISEL
CHAIN TYPE
91R
.050"
Use
Saw Chains
End View
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70504
16265
27530
12211
90405
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
37.
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Ripping chain feature a special grind for use in ripping cuts only. Do not
use these chains for any type of cutting other than ripping.
37.
MICRO-LITETM 90
OREGON MICRO-LITE
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
90SG
.043"
Use
GAUGE
(1.1mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70511
29192
27530
12211
90403
Toe
DESCRIPTION
4.5mm Round File
4.5mm Assembled File Guide
Sharpening kit
displacement (40cc), bars for electric saws up to 16 in. (41 cm) and
gasoline saws up to 14 in. (35cm).
38.
38.
LOW PROFILE 3/8"

End View
CHAIN TYPE
91VX
.050"
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70504
16265
27530
12211
90405
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
39.
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39.
XTRA GUARD 3/8"

Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
91VG
.050"
Use
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
Reduced kickback chain
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70504
16265
27530
12211
90405
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
40.
40.
MICRO-CHISEL .404"
OREGON MICRO CHISEL
CHAIN TYPE
26
27, 27P
.058"
.063"
Use
Saw Chains
End View
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
(1.5mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70502
13252
107488
12211
90406
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
41.
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Chain on this page are intended for use with saws 4.0 cu. in. displacement
(65cc) and larger, and with bars 20 in. (50 cm) and longer.
41.
RIPPING CHAIN .404"
OREGON MICRO CHISEL

Saw Chains
End View
CHAIN TYPE
27R
.063"
Use
GAUGE
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70502
13252
107488
12211
90406
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
Ripping chains feature a special grind for use in ripping cuts only.
Do not use these chains for any type of cutting other than ripping.
42.
42.
RIPPING CHAIN .325"
OREGON MICRO CHISEL
CHAIN TYPE
95R (Micro-Lite)
.050"
Use
Saw Chains
End View
GAUGE
(1.3mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70503
18228
107488
12211
90408
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
43.
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Ripping chains feature a special grind for use in ripping cuts only.
Do not use these chains for any type of cutting other than ripping.
43.
MICRO-BIT .404"
CHIPPER
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
End View
CHAIN TYPE
59AC
.063"
Use
GAUGE
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
70502
13252
107488
12211
90406
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
Chains on this page are intended for use with saws 4.0 cu. in.
displacement (65cc) and larger, and with bars 20 in. (50cm) and
longer.
44.
44.
SUPER GUARD .404"
OREGON CHISEL
End View
CHAIN TYPE
58L
59L
.058"
.063"
Use
Saw Chains
Kickback
Reducing
Features
GAUGE
(1.5mm)
(1.6mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70502
13252
27530
12211
90404
Toe
DESCRIPTION
Sharpening kit
45.
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Chains on this page are intended for use with saws 4.0 cu. in.
displacement (65cc) and larger, and with bars 20 in. (50cm) and
longer.
45.
SEMI-CHISEL 3/4"
OREGON SEMI CHISEL

Saw Chains
End View
CHAIN TYPE
11H
.122"
Use
GAUGE
(3.1mm)
HARVESTER, NO HAND-HELD APPLICATIONS
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
SETTING:
.070
TOP-PLATE FILING
ANGLE:
FILE-GUIDE
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING
Introduction
PART N.
90410
107617
107529
12211
DESCRIPTION
5/16" file guide
11H chain is used only on mechanical timber harvesters, processors and

pond-and-deck applications.
46.
HARVESTER CHAIN
OREGON MICRO CHISEL

Use
Saw Chains
End View
HARVESTER, NO HANDHELD APPLICATIONS
CHAIN TYPE
16H
18HX
.063"
.080"
GAUGE
(1.6mm)
(2.0mm)
FILING
DEPTH-GAUGE
TOP-PLATE FILING
FILE-GUIDE
SETTING:
ANGLE:
ANGLE
TOOLS FOR FILING

PART N.
70502
13252
39275
12211
Toe
DESCRIPTION
47.
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WARNING: For use on mechanized harvesting equipment only.

Depth gauges are set lower for harvester machinery; can cause high
kickback on hand-held saws.
Do not use in hand-held cutting applications as severe injury to operator
or bystanders may result.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
SAW-CHAIN TROUBLESHOOTING
Most chain problems are caused by four things:
incorrect chain tension, incorrect filing, lack of lubrication, cutting any
material other than wood. Here are the things you should look for, and
the corrective actions you should take:
PROBLEM
Chain cuts slow, cuts rough, or wont hold an edge.

Look closely at your chains cutters, and compare them to the 12
illustrations below.
1
Light abrasive damage

on side plates.
Remedy: See A.
Severe abrasive damage on side plates.

Remedy: See A.
Introduction
50
20
Too much top-plate filing

angle.
Remedy: See B.
Too little top-plate filing

angle.
Remedy: See B.
Too little top-plate-cutting

angle.
Remedy: See D.
Too much hook in side

plate.
Remedy: See C.
48.
48.
Abrasive or impact
damage to the top plate
or working corner.
Remedy: See A.
Too much top-plate-cutting angle.

Remedy: See C.
Backslope on side plate.

Remedy: See D.
Saw Chains
SAW-CHAIN TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

11
Low depth gauges.

Remedy: See E.
High depth gauges.

Remedy: See F.
12
Saw Chains
10
Square or blunt depth

gauges.
Remedy: See G.
REMEDIES:
A. File cutters back until all damage is removed. (pictures 1, 2, and
3)
B.
Resharpen cutters while holding your file at the correct top-plate

filing angle for your chain. Be sure your file guide is stamped with
your chains correct top-plate angle.
(pictures 4 and 5)
C.
Either your file was too small or it was held too low. Resharpen
cutters with a file of the correct size, held in the correct position.
Use the correct file guide.
(picture 6 and 8)
D. Either your file was too large or it was held too high. Resharpen
cutters with a file of the correct size, held in the correct position.
Use the correct file guide.
(pictures 7 and 9)
E.
In most cases, cutters cannot be filed back enough to correct for

depth gauges that are too low. Replace the chain.
(picture 10)
F.
File depth gauges down to their correct height. (picture 11)
G. File the front corners of depth gauges parallel to their original

rounded or ramped shape. (picture 12)
NOTE:
See pages 18 through 21 for the proper filing techniques to

use when performing the remedies above.
49.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
PROBLEM
Cutters and tie straps wear heavily or break.

13
14
15
Excessive heel wear on

cutters and opposite tie
straps.
Remedy: See H.
Cracks under rear rivet

holes on cutters and
opposite tie straps.
Remedy: See H.
Tie straps between cutters, broken in the center.

Remedy: See I.
16
Bottoms of tie straps and cutters worn out of square. Remedy: See J.
Introduction
REMEDIES:
H. Replace worn or cracked cutters and/or tie straps.
NOTE: One or more of the following may be required to prevent
future wear and/or cracks: (1) Refile cutters using the correct
angles. (2) Keep more lubrication on the chain and bar. (3)
Reduce the amount of depth-gauge setting (may require replacement
of the chain). (4) Do not force dull chain to cut. (5) Do not force
chain through frozen wood. (6) Keep cutters sharp. (7)
Always maintain proper tension. (pictures 13 and 14)
I.
NOTE: Such breakage is usually caused by incorrect field assembly

of preset tie straps. Breakage usually occurs on the tie strap
opposite the factory preset tie strap. See number 7, page 21 for
correctly shaped rivets. (picture 15)
J.
Dress the tops of the guide bars rails square. If wear is minor, file
the bottoms of tie straps and cutters square. If wear is extensive,
replace the chain. (picture16)
50.
50.
Saw Chains

PROBLEM
17
18
Straight bottoms.
Remedy: See K.
20
19
Concave bottoms.
Remedy: See K.
21
Peening in front or back.

Remedy: See M.
Saw Chains
Drive links wear heavily or break.
Battered and broken bottoms. Remedy: See L.
22
Drive-link tang is turned

up. Remedy: See N.
Worn fronts.
Remedy: See O.
23
Sides worn round or
thin at bottoms.
Remedy: See P.
REMEDIES:
K. Check your guide bar (grooves in bars body or nose have worn
too
shallow), and check your rim or spur drive sprocket (excessive wear
is allowing drive links to bottom out).
Replace bar, sprocket, or both. Sharpen drive-ling tangs, as shown
in the illustration on page 45, if possible. If not, replace the
chain.
(pictures 17 and 18)
L.
Maintain proper tension to prevent chain from climbing out of spur

drive sprocket. Replace drive links or replace entire chain if many
drive links are damaged. (picture 19)
51.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains

REMEDIES: (continued)
M. Sprocket has worn out of pitch, replace it. Replace chain. Do not
attempt to run a new chain on an old sprocket, or an old chain on
a new sprocket. (picture 20, previous page)
N. Drive sprocket has worn down until drive link tangs hit bottom.
Replace drive sprocket. Sharpen drive-link tangs as shown in the
illustration below, if possible. If not, replace the chain. (picture 21,
previous page )
O. Remove damage from sides of drive links with a flat file. Sharpen
drive-link tangs as shown in the illustration below. Use a thin file to
open the groove lead-in at the guide-bars tail. (picture 22,
previous page)
P.
Bar rails have spread, or one rail has worn low, allowing chain to
lean over. Have bar rails serviced by a dealer, otherwise replace
bar. Replace chain if wear is extensive or if problem persists.
(picture 23, previous page)
NOTE: Also check bottoms of tie straps (see picture 16, page 50),
and tops of bar rails (see picture 33, page 62).
Introduction
SHARPENING DRIVE-LINK TANGS
Pointed drive-link tangs help remove chips and debris from your bar groove.
Sharpen damaged tangs back to original shape with a round file.
52.
52.
Saw Chains
PROBLEM
Chain has tight joints

Tight joints are caused by either: loose tension, or a worn out drive
sprocket. Look closely at your chains chassis.
24
Peening on bottoms of cutters and tie straps. Remedy: See Q.
25
Peening on front corners of cutters and tie straps. Remedy: See Q.
26
Peening in notches of cutters an tie straps. Remedy: See R.
REMEDIES:
Q. Chain with tight joints cannot be repaired. Replace the chain and
maintain proper tension. Replace rim sprocket if worn. (pictures 24
and 25)
R.
Replace the spur drive sprocket. Replace the chain. Always

maintain proper tension and do not run chain on a worn drive
sprocket. (picture 26)
53.
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
Saw Chains
PROBLEM
Chain cuts crooked

27
Damage to cutters on one side of the chain. Remedy: See S.
28
Inconsistent sharpening. Remedy: See S.
REMEDY:
Introduction
S.
54.
54.
File cutters back enought to remove all damage and incorrect

angles. Keep cutter lengths and depth-gauge settings equal
(pictures 27 and 28).
Guide Bars
GROOVE
CHAIN LEAD-INS
RAILS
MOTOR
MOUNT
TAIL
BAR BODY
NOSE-ATTACHMENT RIVET
HOLES
NOSE-SPROCKET
GREASE HOLE
BAR-CHAIN
OIL HOLE
REPLACEABLE
SPROCKET NOSE
Guide Bars
OREGON GUIDE-BAR TERMS
NOSE SPROCKET
NOSE RIVETS
SOLID NOSE
ARMOR TIP
OREGON GUIDE-BAR MAINTENANCE TOOLS
FLAT FILE WITH HANDLE
GREASE GUN
BARGROOVE CLEANER
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SPANNER WRENCH
55.
55.
Guide Bars
Guide Bars
OREGON GUIDE-BAR MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION:
DEALERS, CHAINSAW USERS, AND ANYONE WHO SERVICES GUIDE
BARS-IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING
Always turn off your saws engine before handling the guide bar.
Failure to do so can result in severe injury.
For proper mounting of your guide bar, refer to the operators manual
for your chainsaw.
NOTE: Never use guide bar as a lever to lift, twist, or pry.
A guide bar requires constant supply of oil during operation.
BASIC GUIDE-BAR-MAINTENANCE TASKS

Before each use.
Daily.
Often (Hourly, or at
Weekly, periodically.
refueling).
1.
2.
Introduction
4. Clean bar greasehole

5. Turn nose sprocket while
pumping grease until whole
sprocket has new grease. Do not
push dirt into the hole.
56.
56.
3.
Guide Bars
6.
Guide Bars
OREGON GUIDE-BAR MAINTENANCE
Oil Hole
7.
90
8.
9.
10. With chain on the bar, hold a straightedge against the bar body
and against a cutter side plate. A good groove will hold the chain
straight, leaving a small gap between the straightedge and bar body.
A worn grove will let the chain lean until straightedge is flush with bar
body. Replace bar if groove is worn.
STRAIGHT EDGE
STRAIGHT EDGE
CLEARANCE
GOOD
BAR RAILS
CHAIN LEANS
NO CLEARANCE
WORN
BAR RAILS
11. On sprocket-nose bars, check for clearance around the bars tip
between the tops of rails and the bottoms of cutters or tie straps. Replace
nose sprockets before cutters or tie straps contact the bar rails.
1/32"( 0,8 mm )
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57.
57.
Guide Bars
Guide Bars
HOW TO REPLACE OREGON POWER MATCH

BAR NOSES
NOTE: Select a new Power Match nose with the correct pitch for your
bar and chain. Reduced-kickback Double Guard replacement noses
can be installed on any Power Match bar and can be used with the
same drive-link-count loop of chain.
1. Note that your OREGON Power Match bar nose is marked, on one
side only, with an X." Always strike on the X"-stamped side of Power
Match bar noses. Striking on the wrong side will damage the nose and
bar body. Use the Power Match nose-rivet punch (part n.35518) to
drive ou the single attaching rivet.
X" Side Up
2. Remove the old nose. Clean the bars attachment area.

3. Insert the new nose into the bar body. Insert the Power Match rivet
(part n.34726) through the underside of the nose, opposite the X"
mark.
Introduction
X" Side Up
X" Side Up
NOTE: The rivet will not fit, and cannot be secured, if inserted through
the X" side.
58.
58.
Guide Bars
4. With the bar body, nose, and rivet solidly supported on a strong flat
metal surface, peen the Power Match rivets head down with the flat
end of a hammer. Do not hit the bar body, hit only the rivet head. Strike
only on the X" side; To ckeck installation, grip the bar body in one
hand, and twist. Nose and body should feel like a single, solid piece.
If not (if any movement in the nose-bar joint area is felt-or if any clicking
sound from the same area is heard), tighten the rivet with a few more
hammer strokes.
Guide Bars
POWER MATCH BAR NOSES (CONTINUED)
X" Side Up
5. File down the rails of new noses to align with the rails of old bar
bodies.
6. Grease the new nose sprocket. Clean out guide-bar grease hole
before using lubricant. Pump grease into hole until excess grease
appears around the nose-sprocket teeth of the guide bar.
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59.
59.
Guide Bars
Guide Bars
HOW TO REPLACE OREGON PRO-LITE NOSE

SPROCKETS
NOTE: Select a new nose sprocket with the correct pitch for your bar
and chain.
Drill or punch out heads from each of the nosesprocket rivets. Punch out the remainder of the
rivets. Use a punch narrow enough to keep
from damaging rivet holes in the bars nose.
Use a small screwdriver to spread the barnose rails just enough to remove the old nose
sprocket. Clean out debris from the sprocket
area.
Inside the nose-sprocket package youll

find the new sprocket wrappped in a tissue.
Be careful to keep the sprocket inside the tissue
as you remove it from the package - bearings are
easily lost. Slide the tissue and the new sprocket,
together, into the bars nose.
Once fully inside the nose, hold the sprocket in

place, then remove the tissue.
Introduction
60.
60.
Guide Bars
Guide Bars
PRO-LITE NOSE SPROCKETS (CONTINUED)
Align the sprockets innerrace holes with the

holes in the bar nose. Insert rivets into each
hole through the bar. On used bars the nose
rails may tend to spread apart. Use a small
clamp to hold the nose rails together when
inserting and securing the rivets.
With the bar and rivets solidy supported on

a strong, flat metal surface, carefully peen
the rivet heads down with the flat end of a
hammer. Be careful to hit only the rivet head.
Do not hit the bar body-this will pinch the nose
sprocket. Rivet heads must be snug and secure
while still allowing the sprocket to turn freely.
Grease the new nose sprocket. Clean out guide-bar grease hole
before using lubricant. Pump grease into hole until excess grease
appears around the nose-sprocket teeth of the guide bar.
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61.
Guide Bars
GUIDE-BAR TROUBLESHOOTING
Guide Bars
Most guide bar problems occur in the bar rails, and care caused by
four things: lack of lubrication, incorrect chain tension, and accidents
or irregular operating techniques which pinch the rails or push the drive
links sideways against the bar rails.
PROBLEM
Worn Rail Conditions
31
Rails are worn down, groove

becomes shallow.
Remedy: See T.
33
Rail on one side is worn thin,

or low.
Remedy: See U.
35
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Rails around the tip of solid-nose

bars are split at the bottom of the
bar groove.
Remedy: See V.
62.
62.
32
Outsides of rails develop wire

edges.
Remedy: See T.
34
Rails around the tip of solid-nose

bars show small cracks or
broken-out sections.
Remedy: See V.
36
Rails along the bar body o around

the tip of sprocket-nose bars show
blue discoloration.
Remedy: See W.
Guide Bars
GUIDE-BAR TROUBLESHOOTING
Guide Bars
PROBLEM
Bar Sprocket-Nose Failure
37
Chipped rails or excessive rail wear just behind the hard stellite alloy
on solid-nose bars, or near the nose connection on replaceable-sprocketnose bars.
Remedy: See X.
38
Rails in the tip of a sprocket-nose bar have spread, allowing loss of

bearings.
Remedy: See Y.
39
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The sprocket in a sprocket-nose bar breaks.

Remedy: See Y.
63.
63.
Guide Bars
Guide Bars
GUIDE-BAR TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

REMEDIES: (T-Y)
T.
Shallow grooves and wire edges are the result of normal wear over
time. Use a flat file to square up the bars rails and remove wire
edges promptly. Left alone, wire edges can break off, chipping
away good rail material, (pictures 31 and 32)
U. A thin or low rail is caused by one of two things: (1) crooked-cutting

chain, see pages 46, or (2) chain leaning over in a worn groove,
see picture 23, page 44. Replace the bar. Replace the chain as
well if chain continues to lean in the new bar. (picture 33)
V.
Accidents or irregular operating techniques which push the drive

links sideways or place excessive pressure on the side of the nose
can cause breaks or cracks in the rails of solid-nose bars. Your
dealer may be able to repair minor damage on a relatively new
bar.
(pictures 34 and 35)
W. Pinched rails, lack of lubrication, or accidents and cutting

techniques which push the drive links sideways in the groove can
create extreme friction which causes blue discoloration. Blue
spots on rails are soft and will wear rapidly. Replace the bar.
(picture 36, page 62)
X. Such wear or chipping near the nose often accompanies heavy
limbing, but can also be caused by loose chain tension. Invert the
bar on the saw periodically to reduce such wear. On replaceablenose bars with minor wear, install a new nose and file down the
noses rails as shown on pages 53 and 54 for smooth chain flow. If
wear is extensive (on solid-nose or replaceable-nose bars), replace
the bar. (picture 37, previous page)
Introduction
Y.
64.
64.
Frequent boring cuts, loose chain tension, and accidents or irregular

operating techniques which twist the nose or push the drive links
sideways against the noses rails will cause such breakage. Install
a new replaceable-sprocket nose if possible, otherwise replace the
bar. (pictures 38 and 39, previous page)
Drive Sprockets
RIM SPROCKET
SPUR SPROCKET
Clutch Drum
Clutch Drum
Splined Hub/Adaptator
Rim
Sprocket
Bore
Clutch Skirt
Drive Sprockets
OREGON SPROCKET TERMS
Bore
Clutch Skirt
OREGON SPROCKET-MAINTENANCE TOOLS

GREASE GUN
INSTALLING SPROCKETS
OREGON sprockets can be installed on chainsaws having either
inboard-clutch or outboard-clutch assemblies. Follow instructions in
the operators manual provided by your chain saws manufacturer for
correct sprocket installation.
The illustration below are for general reference only. Do not use them
as instructions for sprocket or clutch assembly.
INBOARD CLUTCH
OUTBOARD CLUTCH
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65.
65.
Drive Sprockets
Drive Sprockets
OREGON SPROCKET MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION:
DEALERS, CHAINSAW USERS, AND ANYOME WHO
SERVICES DRIVE SPROCKETS-IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
WARNING
Always turn your saws engine before handling the drive sprocket.
Failure to do so can result in sever injury.
Your drive sprocket, the third member of the cutting team, deserves
regular attention and maintenance just like your bar and chain. A
misused sprocket will cause patterns of chain wear which can damage
the guide bar and reduce the life of all three components. A damaged
sprocket cannot be repaired, it can only be inspected and replaced.
Here are the things to look for, and the steps to take.
Introduction
BASIC SPROCKET-MAINTENANCE TASKS
66.
Before each use.
Often (Hourly, or at
refueling).
Weekly, periodically.
Daily.
1.
2.
3.
4.
66.
Drive Sprockets
5. Chain tension is especially important when the saw is tipped on

its side during felling cuts. Loose chain (and rim-type sprocket, if used),
will slide down and out of alignment with the bar. Loose chain tension
is the leading cause of sprocket problems.
Drive Sprockets
BASIC SPROCKET-MAINTENANCE TASKS
Note: If your saw has a chain brake, check the chain brakes action
according to the instructions in your saw operators manual. Be sure the
chain-brake strap around your clutch skirt is not too light, which can lead
to clutch-drum overheating and failure.
6. Clean any build-up of sap or debris from splined hub so rim
sprocket can float freely.
7. Do not run old chain on a new sprocket, or a new chain on an old

sprocket. Use two new chains in rotation with each new sprocket so all
can wear together. Replace sprocket every two chains, or sooner.
67.
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8. Apply clean lithium-based grease to the clutch drums bearings

each time the sprocket is removed.
67.
Drive Sprockets
Drive Sprockets
SPROCKET TROUBLESHOOTING
Most sprocket problems are caused by loose chain tension and failure
to replace the sprocket or clutch drum when necessary.
Sprockets are inexpensive. One worn inexpensive sprocket can rapidly
damage an expensive chain and bar. Do not try to save money by
running new chains on old sprockets. Look for the conditions below and
replace sprockets and clutch drums promptly.
PROBLEM
Drive Sprocket Wear
40
41
Worn inner surface on rim sprockets

or wear on the adaptators splines.
Remedy: See AA.
Worn outer surfaces on rim sprockets or spur sprockets. Remedy:

See Z.
42
Cracks or breakage on the clutch

drum. Remedy: See BB.
43
Obvious wear or discoloration

around the outer circumference of
the drum skirt. Remedy: See CC.
44
Introduction
Excessive wear on the inside surface of

the drum skirt. Remedy: See DD.
68.
68.
Drive Sprockets
REMEDIES: (Z-DD)
Z. Such outer surface wear is normal over time. Replace rim sprockets
and spur sprockets when wear is 1/64" (0,4mm) deep. Never run
chain on severely worn sprockets. Severely worn sprockets could
break during operation. (picture 40)
Drive Sprockets
SPROCKET TROUBLESHOOTING
AA. Such wear indicates that chain drive links are bottoming out on
the adaptators splines. Replace the clutch drum. Replace the rim
sprocket. (picture 41)
BB. Do not attempt to repair cracked or broken clutch drums. Replace
the drum. (picture 42)
CC. Replace the drum. Have your chainsaw dealer adjust the chainbrake strap. (picture 43)
DD. Replace the drum. Have your chainsaw dealer service the saws
clutch. (pictures 44)
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69.
69.
Useful Informations
Useful Informations
HOW A CUTTER WORKS

Understanding how cutters work can help you see why proper chain
maintenance is so important.
The depth gauge rides on the wood

and controls the depth at which the
working corner bites in.
The working corner and side plate
sever the cross grains. This is the hardest

part of the work.
The top-plate cutting angle chisels

out the severed wood fibers,lifting them
up and out of the kerf.
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT CHAIN

For the best possible service, have the following saw information ready for
your OREGON dealer.
Make and model
SAW MAN 1100-A
Guide bars cutting length.

Cutting length (called length)
Overall length
NOTE: Your bars called length is different from its overall length. The called
length is the distance from the front of the saw to the tip of the farthest
cutter.
Chain part number and drive link count for chain length.
EXAMPLE:
Introduction
OREGON chain 72LGX-68E

PART N.
70.
70.
DRIVE
LINK
COUNT
Useful Informations
Useful Informations
CUTTING IN COLD WEATHER

Cutting frozen wood will cause rapid wear and
possible breakage around the rear rivet hole of
cutters. Follow the steps below to keep cold-weather
wear to a minimum.
OIL
Dilute bar-chain oil 25 percent with clean kerosene or diesel oil. Use
twice as much of this diluted oil during operation, and be certain your
chain is receiving oil from the saw.
TENSION
Keep your chain correctly tensioned.
Check and adjust often.
CUTTERS
Keep cutters sharp. Touch up every hour, more often if needed.
Do not force dull chain to cut.
DEPTH GAUGES
Check and adjust your cutters depth gauges at every sharpening.
BAR
Keep the bar groove clean and the oil hole open.
Turn symmetrical* bars over to equalize rail wear.
*Do not turn Guard Tip bars over.
DRIVE SPROCKET
Replace the sprocket after every three chains, or sooner.
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71.
71.
71.
SOME GOOD SAW CHAIN ADVICE

1. Saw chain is made to cut only one thing: wood. Do not use saw
chain to cut other materials, and never let your chain contact rocks
or dirt during operation. Dirt may seem soft. But, in fact, dirt is
extremely abrasive and will wear away your chains vital chrome
plating within seconds.
2. Never force dull chain to cut. When it is sharp, saw chain is
designed to feed itself into the wood, and needs only light pressure
to cut efficiently. Dullness, or sharpness, is also indicated by the
sawdust your chain is producing. Dull chain produces fine wood
dust, which can clog your saws air filter. Sharp chain produces
wood chips.
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Useful Informations
Useful Informations
72.
72.
Notes
Notes
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73.
73.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE

Be alert at all times to guard against a possible kickback reaction. Always

be aware of the position of your

Wear hard hat to protect

Wear protective trousers

Chain drive-link number

Chain letter identification ........ 9

Sprocket maintenance ..... 66-67

Four basic rules .............. 10-11

How to maintain the chain .....12

How to sharpen cutters .... 18-19

OREGON CHAIN TERMS

THE PARTS OF A CUTTER

CHAIN CUTTER-SEQUENCE TERMS

OREGON CHAIN TERMS

Preset Tie Strap

Preset Bumper Tie Strap

Bumper Tie Strap

Bumper Drive Link

CUTTER MAINTENANCE TERMS

Top-plate Filing Angle

Top-plate Cutting Angle

THE PARTS OF A SAW CHAIN

OREGON CHAIN-MAINTENANCE TOOLS

ASSEMBLED FILE GUIDE

1/4" PITCH CHAIN

.325" PITCH CHAINS

M21LPX Page MULTICUT 058"

KICKBACK REDUCING FEATURES

3/8" PITCH CHAINS

M73LPX Page MULTICUT 058"

.404" PITCH CHAINS

3/4" PITCH CHAINS

KICKBACK REDUCING FEATURES

CHAIN DRIVE-LINK NUMBER IDENTIFICATION

Nearly all OREGON chains are named by a part number made up of a

The letters: 18 HX , 72 LPX , 91 VG

Specially built chain with

Ripping Chain, Chamfer-chisel

Ripping Chain, Micro-chisel

Modified for Harvester

Ripping chain with semichisel cutters and standard

Round-ground chisel cutters

Low vibration chamfer-chisel

Low-vibration Micro Chisel

Micro Chisel Cutter,

Chipper cutter with standard

Low vibration Micro Chisel

Semi-chisel Cutter, Standard

DPX Semi-chisel Cutter, Bumper

LGX Round-ground Chisel

Low vibration Round-ground

Power Sharp Chain,

CHAIN LETTER IDENTIFICATION

THE FOUR BASIC SAW-CHAIN RULES

THE FOUR BASIC SAW-CHAIN RULES

Depth-gauge setting and depth-gauge shape are critical to performance