I have a Stihl 260 chainsaw, with a 3/8" chain and a 20" bar. What criteria do I need to apply when picking a second chainsaw chain?
Mix brands of chainsaw chains
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Best Answer
I'll defer to the experts but personally, I wouldn't mix brands of chainsaw chains.
I seem to recall that Stihl chain designs help reduce/prevent kick-back and binding (which presumably explains why they're more expensive). Plus, they use a green and yellow color-coding system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with kickback requirements of various safety standards (e.g. ANSI Standard B175.1).
But again, I'm no expert -- just paranoid about safety. =)
-M