Stihls chains

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marty319

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Nov 17, 2014
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retired my stihl 291 and just bought a ms261 both 16 bars .325 chains .can I use the 291 chain on the 261
 
I have a 262 and have it set up for a 3/8 chain. It still cuts like a light sabre. I didn't want to run saws with different chains if I didn't have to.
 
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Look at both bars, the relevant chain information will be stamped.
You will find chain gauge: .050" .058" or .063"
Pitch: .325 in your case
length: in drive links, probably 60

Make sure both saw bars are the same gauge or you will have issues with your bar.
 
Look for new Light 04 bar from Stihl: Stihl .325 RS PRO chain + 04 Light and Light 04 bar
UK Stihl website. Who knows when (if ?) release set for US.​
for MS 261, MS 271 and MS 291
It's .325 pitch with .050 gauge. Something Stihl hadn't offered before.
 
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