Stihl Chain Saw - Reactive Forces and Kickback

STIHL File and Filing Device Recommendations
Chain Type File File Profile
1/4” Micro 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round
3/8” Picco Mini 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round
3/8” Picco Micro 5/32” (4.0 mm) Round
.325” Micro, Super 3/16” (4.8 mm) Round
3/8” Micro, Super 13/64” (5.2 mm) Round
3/8” Square Grnd Tapered
.404” Micro, Super 7/32” (5.5 mm) Round
.404” Square Grnd Tapered
Depth Gauge File Flat
STIHL File and Filing Device Recommendations
Filing Gauge
1 = 85° sighting edge for Micro cutter (RM, PM, PMN)
2 = 60° sighting edge for Super cutter (RS)
3 = 80° sighting edge for special ripping chain
4 = Sighting edge for 30° filing angle
5 = Sighting edge for 35° filing angle
6 = Sighting edge for 10° filing angle
7 = Cut-out for depth gauge setting
8 = Bar groove cleaner and scale for groove depth
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