STIHL Light 04 Chainsaw Guide Bar 12″L | 3/8″P | .043″G

Name: STIHL Light 04 Chainsaw Guide Bar 12"L | 3/8"P | .043"G
SKU: 8224.688
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$39.00

SKU: 8224.688 Categories: Chainsaws, Outdoor Power Equipment, Power Equipment

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Compatible with STIHL models: MS 172 C-E / MS 182 C-BE / MS 201 T-CM / MS 212 C-BE / MSA 220 C-BQ

The STIHL Light 04 Chainsaw Guide Bar offers a noticeable upgrade in agility for those who spend their days thinning woodlots or performing detailed tree maintenance. Its slender, contoured profile reduces the overall weight of the cutting assembly by a significant margin, which helps shift the balance of the saw back toward your hands. This improved weight distribution makes the equipment feel more responsive when you are reaching into tight spaces or making quick, repetitive cuts. It provides a stable path for the chain while minimizing the physical toll on your arms and shoulders, allowing you to stay accurate and productive through a full day of work.

Key Features of STIHL Light 04 Chainsaw Guide Bar 12"L | 3/8"P | .043"G

Slim contour design improves maneuverability in tight spaces and reduces overall saw weight

Four-rivet sprocket nose ensures a secure and stable tip for demanding pruning applications

Induction-hardened rails provide a steady path for the chain and resist uneven wear during use

Symmetrical shape allows for regular flipping to ensure even wear on both sides of the bar

Ematic lubrication system ensures oil reaches the drive links to minimize friction heat on this 12-inch span

Specialized coating protects the steel from corrosion and environmental wear during outdoor storage

Small radius nose helps manage the chain speed and reduces the risk of kickback for safer operation

Narrow-kerf construction allows the saw to move through wood with less resistance for faster cutting

Additional Information

Brand: STIHL

Product Type: Chainsaw Guide Bar

Model: 3005 008 3905

Product Use: Precision pruning and light-duty wood-cutting tasks

Size: 12 inch

Material: Chrome-molybdenum steel

Height: 3/8 inch (Pitch)

Length: 12 inch

Width: 0.043 inch (Gauge)

Regularly cleaning the oil inlet hole and the bar groove with a small putty knife or a dedicated groove cleaner is the best way to prevent the chain from running dry and overheating. Because this bar uses a very thin 0.043-inch gauge, even a small accumulation of fine sawdust or pitch can cause the chain to bind or stall during a cut. When finishing work for the day, check the rails for any small metal burrs and gently file them down to keep cuts straight and true. Matching this specific bar with a 44-drive-link 61PMM3 (Picco Micro Mini) chain will provide the smoothest cutting action and the highest level of control for intricate yard work.