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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 chain1) 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 recommendations.

Other bars and chains available for this powerhead are:

STIHL yellow-labeled guide bars: For 0.325" pitch:

Rollomatic with sprocket nose 40, 45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20") Duromatic with stellite tipped nose 40, 45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20")

STIHL yellow-labeled chains: For 0.325" pitch:

Rapid Micro (23/26 RM, 23/26 RMC) Rapid Super (23/26 RS)

1)See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 19 of this manual

Special Accessories

Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product.

Ordering Spare Parts

Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. This will make re-ordering simpler.

The guide bar and saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear.

When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts.

Model

Serial number

Guide bar part number

Chain part number

For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section “Specifications“

of this Owner’s Manual.

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