STIHL Chain - 3639 000 0068

Overview

• Manufacturer: STIHL
• Part: 3639 000 0068
• Type: RS Rapid Super chainsaw chain
• Pitch: 0.325 inch
• Gauge: 0.063 inch (1.6 mm)
• Drive links: 68
• Intended use: Fast-cutting, professional-grade chain for STIHL saws requiring RS 0.325" chain; suitable for general wood-cutting, forestry work, and heavy-duty pruning.

Key Features

• Part Number: 3639 000 0068
• Machine suitability: STIHL chainsaws that accept RS 0.325" chain with 1.6 mm gauge and 68 drive links
• Installation tips:
  • Verify chain direction before mounting; align drive links with the bar groove.
  • Clean the bar groove and sprocket area; remove residue to ensure smooth seating.
  • Mount chain to bar, then tighten tensioning screw just enough for slight sag when pulled by hand; move the chain around the bar to confirm even seating.
  • After first start, recheck tension and lubricate the bar and chain; ensure chain brake is disengaged only during operation.

Compatibility

• STIHL saws that require RS Rapid Super 0.325" chain with 1.6 mm gauge and 68 drive links; confirm bar and sprocket compatibility for 68-drive-link chains.
• Alternative part numbers / regional references: 3639 003 0068, 3639 005 0068; variant catalog references may list 3639 000 0068 (region-dependent).