Safety Chain Vs. Chisel Chain

[Maintenance supervisor]

I have .404 .050 guage chipper chain on my L77 husqvarna 24" bar . That thing throws French fries not chips!

 

[EchoRomeoCharlie]

If the person holding on to the saw doesn't understand what kickback is, how it happens, and why it happens. The type of chain winging around on their bar isn't and is never going to be the problem.

The three kick back injuries that I've seen personally, all happened with this supposed 'safety chain'. Inexperienced operator was the cause all 3 times.

 

[Philbert]

Full-chisel chain is often damaged more than semi-chisel chain, due to the fine tip. More metal often has to be removed to sharpen a damaged, full-chisel cutter, than a semi-chisel cutter, in hard, dirty, or abrasive wood.

If the person holding on to the saw doesn't understand what kickback is, how it happens, and why it happens. The type of chain winging around on their bar isn't and is never going to be the problem.

Right: 'reduced' or 'low' kickback. Not 'zero chance of' kickback. And not 'safety' chain - it will still cut your leg off and not feel bad about it.

Philbert

 

[GoBigRed]

If the person holding on to the saw doesn't understand what kickback is, how it happens, and why it happens. The type of chain winging around on their bar isn't and is never going to be the problem.

The three kick back injuries that I've seen personally, all happened with this supposed 'safety chain'. Inexperienced operator was the cause all 3 times.

Yup. That was the original point I was trying to make for the OP. But lots of great info also added.