What Chain Does My Stihl 020AV Take?

For a chain to work properly, the teeth must be the same height.


The Stihl 020AV chainsaw is the same as the Stihl 020T except for its anti-vibration feature. And like the 020T, the 020AV chainsaw requires certain types of chains with certain types of pitches.

Choosing the Right Chain for the 020AV

The Stihl 020AV chainsaw will take chains for a number of different pitch sizes: 3/8, 0.325 or 0.404 inches. To determine the pitch of your chainsaw measure the length between each tooth on the chain. You can also obtain the pitch by measuring any three consecutive tie straps and dividing by 2. To find the exact fit for your chainsaw, ensure the pitch measurement matches the distance between the holes in the sprocket and the nose of the sprocket. The sprocket is the toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. The types of chain lines Stihl recommends for the 020AV are the Picco-Micro, Rapid-Micro and the Rapid-Super lines. Remember, using a chain that does not properly fit your chainsaw increases your chances of injury.

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