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Saw Chain Terminology Parts of Saw Chain Bumper drive link Tie strap
Left-hand cutter with standard depth gauge
Parts of a Cutter and Rivets
Drive link
Right-hand cutter with standard depth gauge
Drive link
Chain Cutter Sequence Terminology Standard
Semi-skip
Skip 3 Why Choose “Semi-Skip” or “Skip” Sequence Chain?
Consumer users of chain saws will probably never need to use a semi-skip or skip sequence chain. However, professional or commercial chain saw operators who use their saws frequently and who use longer bars may prefer a semi-skip or skip chain for these reasons:
• Fewer cutters to sharpen makes sharpening faster and easier
• Greater clearance for better chip flow – the larger the wood being cut and the longer the bar used, the more important good chip flow becomes
• The type of wood being cut and other factors will affect the choice of the chain type and chain sequence, but with the full-size 3/8" pitch and .404" pitch chains, preferred by professional and commercial operators who use longer bars, the following general guidelines will be useful
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Bar Length considerations for semi-skip and skip chain: Chain Sequence
Standard
Semi-Skip (Square Ground only) Skip
Recommended Bar Lengths Up to 24" (60 cm)
24" to 32" (60 – 80 cm) 32" and longer (80 cm+)
Kickback Reducing Features – Icon Key Descriptions in red italics indicate saw chain types which are scheduled to be discontinued