How Does ANSI Affect Us as chainsaw owners?

So how does ANSI affect us as chainsaw owners?

You might have heard about ANSI B175.1.

ANSI B175.1 establishes safety requirements for the manufacture and uses of hand-held gas-powered chainsaws and contains test procedures for products as well as performance requirement concerning vibration, sound levels, and bar-nose kickback.

The ANSI standard divides all gasoline-powered chain saws into two groups:

· Below 3.8 cubic inch displacement (62cc).

· 3.8 cubic inch displacement (62cc) and above.

According to ANSI chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement (62cc) must meet the low-kickback performance and the manufacturer is required to identify at least one bar and chain combination that meet the ANSI B 175.1 standards. Chainsaws 3.8 cubic inch displacement (62cc) and above do not have to meet the standards but can comply with the ANSI standards. Any chainsaws that do not meet the standards are required to be marked with a warning.

When replacing your chain for your chainsaw it is important to use the correct pitch, gauge, and drive-link count.

If you need to replace your guide bar it is recommended that you use the same bar length and bar nose radius to maintain the same or reduced kickback energy.

Oregon offers chains and chains in both categories. ANSI compliant, and non-ANSI compliant. The ANSI compliant chains are designed for general users. The Non ANSI compliant chains are experienced users who require specialized training.

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