WHO SHOULD USE SQUARE-GROUND CUTTING CHAINS?

Square-ground chains are intended for professional users who cut larger wood with guide bars 30” and longer. The advantage of square-ground chain is its fast-cutting performance. The disadvantage is that it is

more difficult to sharpen and less forgiving of filing errors than the round-ground chains used by most woodcutters. But for professional users cutting larger wood, square-ground chains are often preferred.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 58CJ/CL AND 59CJ/CK/CL CHAINS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Several shapes of files can be used to sharpen square-ground chain. But whichever shape you prefer, the key to sharpening square- ground chain is file positioning. The file will sharpen the top plate and side plate simultaneously. This creates a line (A). You must position your file so this line intersects the cutter’s “Working Corner” (B), or your square-ground chain will not perform properly.

CORRECT FILE POSITION

FILE IS TOO HIGH

FILE IS TOO LOW

Line A intersects corner B

DEPTH-GAUGE SETTING:

TOP-PLATE CUTTING ANGLE:

SIDE-PLATE ANGLE:

TOP-PLATE FILING ANGLE:

*See warning below

 

 

 

 

40-50˚

85˚

 

.025"

 

 

 

 

 

 

15˚

FILE TYPE

DEPTH GAUGE TOOL, .025”

FLAT FILE

Sharpening square-ground chain requires a specialized

31941 (10-PK.)

12211 (12-PK.)

type of file, available from your local saw-chain dealer

 

 

Failure to follow filing instructions can increase the level of kickback which

can result in severe injury to the saw operator or bystanders.

*Do not exceed the depth-gauge setting shown above

*Always file depth gauges back to their original rounded or ramped shape after lowering

Oregon® .404”-pitch Super Guard® square-ground chains (58CJ/CL and 59CJ/CK/CL) may be capable of kickback

that could result in serious injury to the saw operator or bystanders. Although these chains have features designed to reduce kickback energy, they

are NOT low-kickback chains. Do not use Oregon® 58CJ/CL or 59CJ/CK/CL unless you have experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. Saw chain with lower kickback potential is available.

CHAIN REPLACEMENT PARTS

 

LEFT-HAND

RIGHT-HAND

 

PRESET

 

CHAIN TYPE

CUTTER

CUTTER

TIE STRAP

TIE STRAP

DRIVE LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

58CL, 58CJ

P108815

P108816

P23825

P23868

P65514

59CL, 59CJ, 59CK

P108815

P108816

P23825

P23868

P65513

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Individual parts packages contain 25 pieces.

WHICH CUTTER SEQUENCE IS BEST, STANDARD OR SKIP?

WHICH TYPE OF CUTTING DO YOU DO?

THE CUTTER SEQUENCE TO USE:

 

 

I cut “non-fibrous” woods of average size, with guide bars up to

Standard sequence (58CL, 59CL)

approximately 28”

 

 

 

I cut fibrous woods, such as cedar or hemlock

Skip (58CJ, 59CJ) or Semi-skip (59CK)

 

 

I cut large wood, with long guide bars approximately 30” and longer

Skip (58CJ, 59CJ) or Semi-skip (59CK)

 

 

 

For more information on these and other Oregon® products, contact your authorized Oregon® distributor, or:

 

OREGON CUTTING SYSTEMS DIVISION, BLOUNT, INC. PO Box 22127 · Portland, OR, U.S.A. 97269-2127

 

Phone: 503-653-8881

Fax: 503-653-4201

Web: http://www.oregonchain.com

Because every

IN CANADA: OREGON DISTRIBUTION LTD. 505 Edinburgh Rd. N., Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6L4

cut counts

Phone: 519-822-6870

Fax: 519-822-4999

Printed in USA 59L F&B A107036 AA 0301

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Oregon 59-Series manual WHO should USE SQUARE-GROUND Cutting CHAINS?, Filing Instructions for 58CJ/CL and 59CJ/CK/CL Chains

58-Series, 59-Series specifications

The Oregon 58-Series and 59-Series chainsaws are innovative cutting tools designed to meet the needs of both professional arborists and weekend woodworkers. Renowned for their reliability and performance, these series are equipped with advanced features and technologies that enhance user efficiency and comfort.

One of the key features of the Oregon 58-Series is its light weight, which makes maneuvering during operation easier, especially for extended periods. The balanced design reduces fatigue, allowing users to work longer without compromising performance. Additionally, the ergonomic handles are designed to provide a comfortable grip, enhancing control and precision while cutting through various types of wood.

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