Oregon Scientific Super Guard 72LGX User Manual

OREGON
®
72LGX, 73LGX, and 75LGX (3/8"-pitch Super Guard
®
) chains
feature cutters that have an advanced grind geometry that is "work ready". This
series saw chain is only for professionals who demand saw chain that delivers
high performance, resists stretch, simple to maintain, provides long life, and is con-
sistent from loop to loop.
72LGX .050"
73LGX .058"
75LGX .063"
12 in. to 36 in. (30 to 91 cm)
3/8"
Ramp-shaped
depth gauges
on each cutter
Commercial
Professional
CHAIN PITCH AND GAUGE
RECOMMENDED TYPES OF USE
RECOMMENDED BAR LENGTHS
KICKBACK-REDUCING FEATURES
PITCH
GAUGE
72LGX F&B A107022 AG 1108
Standard sequence: 72LGX, 73LGX, 75LGX
Skip sequence: 72JGX, 73JGX, 75JGX
CUTTER SEQUENCE
72LGX, 73LGX, and 75LGX
SUPER GUARD
®
CHAINS
Advanced grind geometry Significantly enhanced out-of-box grind•
No out-of-box maintenance needed•
Superior cutting efficiency, less force-feed •
required
Improved fuel economy•
Blued cutters Superior corrosion resistance•
Base-cutter hardness consistency•
Pro-look•
Improved strength•
Tumbled parts Smooth finish•
Improved joint articulation, combats •
tight joints
Offset ramp-shaped depth
gauges
Offset reduces roughness, helps prevent •
cutter from diving into the sidewall of the cut
The ramped shape reduces kickback ener-•
gies without affecting performance
Clean ground gullets Increases chip flow, less chain clogging•
No out-of-the box filing needed•
Long, high-strength cutter
top plate
Resists breakage•
Longer cutter life•
Top-plate-angle witness
mark
Sharpening is easy and consistent, every •
time and serves as end-of-life indicator
Lubrilink™ tie straps More oil stays where it's needed: on the chain•
72LGX, 73LGX, and 75LGX are
yellow-label chains. Though these
chains have ramped depth gauges
which reduce kickback energies,
these are NOT low-kickback chains.
These chains should be used ONLY
by individuals with experience and
specialized training for dealing with
kickback.
KICKBACK – ANSI CLASSIFICATION
RECOMMENDED SAW SIZES
Use with gasoline-powered saws
3.0 to 6.0 cu. in. (50 to 100 cc)
Features Benefits
* patent pending

Oregon Scientific Super Guard 72LGX Specifications

General

Brand	Oregon Scientific
Model	Super Guard 72LGX
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English

Summary

Oregon Super Guard Chains Overview

Chain Pitch and Gauge

Details on chain pitch and gauge specifications for OREGON chains.

Kickback ANSI Classification

Warning and explanation regarding yellow-label chains and kickback.

Recommended Types of Use

Guidance on professional and commercial applications for chainsaw chains.

Recommended Saw Sizes

Specifies suitable gasoline-powered saw engine sizes for the chains.

Recommended Bar Lengths

Information on appropriate bar lengths for the chainsaw chains.

Kickback-Reducing Features

Highlights features designed to reduce kickback energies on chainsaw chains.

Cutter Sequence

Details on standard and skip cutter sequences for chainsaw chains.

Chainsaw Chain Filing Instructions

Filing Instructions (without file guide)

Instructions for filing chainsaw chains without a file guide.

Grinding Instructions

Visual guide for grinding chainsaw chains at specific angles.

Kickback Warning

Crucial safety warning about kickback and chain use.

Maintenance Tools and Chain Parts

Maintenance Tools

List of recommended tools for chainsaw chain maintenance.

Chain Replacement Parts

Part numbers for replacement chain components like cutters and tie straps.

Cutter Sequence Selection

Guidance on choosing between standard and skip cutter sequences based on wood type.

MultiCut Chains for Dirty Conditions

Recommendation for MultiCut chains in abrasive or dirty wood cutting conditions.