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Identifying STIHL Saw Chain

STIHL uses a Marketing Number System in addition to the part number. This allows easy identification of any chain. For example, chain with a Marketing Number of 33RSC3:

Pitch Gauge Type Shape Special Special
3 3 R S C 3

3/8" .050" STIHL RAPID Super Comfort
(Low Vibration)

Single-Humped
Drive Link



ID DepthPitch
(Marked on cutter)
1 = 1/4"
2 = .325"
3 = 3/8"
4 = .404"
6 = 3/8" STIHL PICCO
ID GaugeGauge
(Marked on drive link)
1 = .043" (1.1 mm)
3 = .050" (1.3 mm)
5 = .058" (1.5 mm)
6 = .063" (1.6 mm)
0 = .080" (2.0 mm) Harvester Chain Only
Cutter Type
R = STIHL RAPID
P = STIHL PICCO



Cutter Shape
S = Super (Full Chisel)
M = Micro (Semi Chisel)
C = Comfort
(Low vibration version)
D = Duro (Carbide Tip)
R = Rescue (RDR chain, especially designed for
MS 460 R STIHL Magnum Rescue)

Special
1 = Triple-Humped Tie Strap on PM chain
2 = Triple-Humped Tie Strap on RM chain
3 = Single-Humped Drive Link
F = Full Skip
H = Semi-Skip (Half-Skip) or Harvester (i.e. on .404" RMH)
K = Klassic Cutter Design
L = Square Ground Chisel
MC = Mini Comfort
MMC = Mini Micro Comfort
N = Narrow (PMN)
S = Special
   
Number of Drive Links in Reels  

Type 100 Ft. Reel

1/4"
3/8" STIHL PICCO
.325"
3/8"
.404"
2400 Drive Links
1640 Drive Links
1840 Drive Links
1640 Drive Links
1480 Drive Links

 

 

   

Chain Saw Features
Chain Saw
Features

Chain Saw Accessories
Chain Saw
Accessories

Chain Saw Protective Apparel
Chain Saw
Protective Apparel

Chain/Guide Bar Replacement
Chain/Guide Bar
Replacement

Comparison Chart
Comparison
Chart

STIHL Limited Warranty
STIHL Limited
Warranty

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING
The occurrence called “kickback” can cause serious or fatal injury. Always read the instruction manual carefully before using your saw. STIHL uses a green and yellow color-coding system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of ANSI Standard B175.1 (gasoline-powered saws) and §30 of UL 1662/ ANSI Standard B175.1 (electric chain saws). Ask your STIHL dealer about safe operating procedures and the advantages of the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake, STIHL secondary chain braking system, STIHL reduced kickback bars and STIHL low-kickback saw chains.

STIHL recommends the use of green reduced kickback bars and green low kickback chains on all STIHL chain saws.

STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only.


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