ms200 anti-kick chains

[treemeup]

Is it true that the only ms200 chains now available are the anti kick type? they seem to be the only ones we can get at the moment. I really dont like using them, they still dont cut as well as the normal chain after a bit of flat filing!

[vduben]

i wouldnt of thought so matey, i cant see how they could, i can still get them around these areas

[Charlieh]

the chain you seek is called 33RM as apposed to 33PM which is the anti kickback, dont get 33RS as this is deisgned for more powerful saws and will not cut as nicely on your 200t

 

Charlie

[Big 'Ammer]

We use Oregon 91vs generally.

 

Or Stihl PM.

 

Stihl PM1 has the extra anti kickback ramps and is 'supposed' to be used on ms200's.

 

In my opinion its more dangerous, as even with the best work positioning, there are occasions in the practical world of tree work when you need to cut with the end of the bar whilst out at full stretch and you want to make that cut instantly.

 

Or you may need to make a boring cut.

 

In the hands of an experienced operator the safest saw chain is the the chain that cuts the quickest either up a tree or on the floor.

 

I settle for nothing less than razor sharp all the time.

 

When my saw touchs wood it cuts and does not kick.

 

I often bore through a large section and dog tooth the back cut on a dismantle if its poplar or ash or something else likely to split and it has a degree of lean to it, in exactly the same way that you would fell a leaning tree. I want it to go exactly where I want it safely and under control.

 

You can't bore with anti kick "hobby" chain.

 

Its anti kick properties make it poor for dressing out.

 

I don't think theres any place for this sort of chain in a professional work situation.

[skyhuck]

 

I settle for nothing less than razor sharp all the time.

 

 

I don't think theres any place for this sort of chain in a professional work situation.

 

[vduben]

i bought a anti kickback chain by accident and it was 17quid!!!!!! went and got the 'propper' chain with out the silly bits on it and it was 14quid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cuts soo much nicer too!!

[arbogrunt]

From what I understand, retailers are obliged to sell MS200T with the Stihl ramped safety chain. The best thing to do is take if off and get some Oregon 91VS on there instead (as some one rightly said).

The Stihl stuff is horrible on smaller cuts and doesn't leave a clean cut....in short, its about as much use as a carrying handle on a Unimog.