Technical Information · issue 31 of 2007
New saw chain STIHL 3/8" Picco Micro Mini Comfort 3
IssueTI 31/2007
Part changes (1)
| Was | Becomes | What the bulletin says |
|---|---|---|
| 5804 007 1011 | 5804 750 6749 | 2 Tool kit 5804 007 1011 In the future, anvil 3/8" PMN 5804 750 6746 will be replaced by anvil 3/8" PMM 5804 750 6749. |
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Technical Information 31.2007
New saw chain 3/8" STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ Mini Comfort 3 – Series 3610
Contents
1. 3/8" STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ Mini Comfort 3
2. Sharpening the saw chain
3. Service note
4. Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker NG 3
5. Spare parts
6. Saw chain types
1. 3/8" STIHL PICCO™ Micro™
Mini Comfort 3
1.1 Advantages
The new low-vibration and reduced-kickback
3/8" STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ Mini Comfort 3 saw . Fewer vibrations
chain (3/8" PMMC3) is designed for comfort and low . Low kickback – due to the humped drive link
kickback in combination with high cutting
. Smooth operation
performance.
. High cutting performance
The new saw chain can be used for all applications
for which the 3/8" PMN (Series 3982) saw chains
1.2 Vibrations
are approved.
The method of reducing the vibration level while still
The 3/8" PMMC3 saw chain transmits fewer maintaining high cutting performance is the same as
vibrations from the chain to the guide bar. described in TI 33.2006 for the 3/8" PMC3 saw
The 3/8" PMMC3 (Series 3610) chain replaces the chain.
previous 3/8" PMN (Series 3982) chain.
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1.3 Cutter, Tie strap, Drive link 1.4 Features of the
STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ Mini Comfort 3
2 1 2 1
689TI124 KN
689TI126 KN
3 3
The STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ Mini Comfort 3 is
characterized by reinforced cutters and tie straps. . The identifier PM is stamped on each cutter
Compared to the 3/8" PMN chain, the material next to the depth gauge.
thickness has been increased by 12 % to .035"
. The drive link is extended upwards by a
(0.9 mm).
hump (1) to guide the cutter into the timber
smoothly and gently, thus improving the chain's
smooth running and reducing its tendency to
kick back.
. The letter "C" features in each cutter (2) and an
arrow head in each tie strap (3). The arrow
indicates the direction of running of the saw
chain.
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In addition, the edge of the humped drive link has
been strengthened.
Dark area = reinforced contour compared to
the 3/8" PMN
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2. Sharpening the saw chain 2.2 Sharpening set
The side plate angle and top plate cutting angle of With the introduction of the 3/8" PMMC3 chain, the
the 3/8" PMMC3 chain are identical to those of the set of sharpening tools has been fully harmonized.
3/8" STIHL PICCO™ Micro™ chain. In the future, saw chains 3/8" PM, 3/8" PMC3,
The 3/8" PMMC3 chain is serviced and sharpened 3/8" PMMC3 and 1/4" RM can all be sharpened with
exactly as the 3/8" PM or 3/8" PMC3 chain. sharpening set 5605 007 1027.
The sharpening set for 1/4" and 3/8" PM chains
2.1 Lowering the depth gauge (5605 007 1027) consists of:
Round file 5605 772 4006
diameter 5/32" (4.0 mm)
File holder 5605 750 4327
Filing gauge 1110 893 4000
depth gauge setting 0.025"
(0.65 mm)
689TI127 KN Flat file 0814 252 3356
The sharpening set for 3/8" PMN chains
(5605 007 1026), including filing gauge 3/8" PMN
(0000 893 4000), depth gauge setting .018" / 0.45
The depth gauge on the 3/8" PMMC3 is lowered in mm) has now been dropped from the range.
exactly the same way as on the STIHL PICCO™ Filing gauge 3/8" PMN (0000 893 4000) with depth
Micro™ chain. The depth gauge and the upper part gauge setting .018" (0.45 mm) shall remain
of the humped drive link (with service marking) are available for five years as a spare part.
lowered at the same time.
The depth gauge setting (.025"/0.65 mm) of the new
3/8" PMMC3 is identical to that of the STIHL
PICCO™ Micro™ chain.
Unlike the 3/8" PMN chain, the depth gauge of the
PMMC3 cutter has a service marking.
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3. Service note 4. Rivet Spinner and Chain Breaker
The saw chain can be serviced with the rivet NG 3
spinners and chain breakers NG 4, NG 5 and NG 7. The following tools are available for removing and
Replacing cutters inserting rivets in the 3/8" PMMC3 saw chain with
the NG 3:
Repair kits "Right-hand cutter" and "Left-hand
cutter" are available for replacement. Each repair kit Chain breaking
comprises five cutters and five preset tie straps. Part name Part No.
When servicing and repairing the chain, note the Punch head 3/8" 5804 757 7302
direction of running of the tie strap (arrow head) and Die 3/8" PMN 5804 750 6610
cutter – the tie strap and cutter must be cut clear at
the back of the running surface. Riveting
Part name Part No.
Anvil 3/8" PMM 5804 750 6749
Replacing tie straps
Anvil PMN 1) 5804 750 6746
To replace the tie straps between cutters, the left-
Spinning head 3/8" 5804 750 5731
hand preset tie strap with rivet 3610 660 7200 and
STIHL PICCO™
the tie strap without rivet 3610 662 5000 are
available. Take care to fit the tie strap in the correct 1)
running direction (arrow head). Height a = 1.62" (41.2 mm) required
see 4.1 Setting the height of the dolly
Cutting rolls of chain to length
The chain rolls are supplied complete with left-hand 4.1 Setting the height of the dolly
preset tie straps with rivet 3610 660 7200 and tie When using the "PMN" anvil (5804 750 6746), the
straps without rivet 3610 662 5000. Take care to fit height a must be reduced from 1.63" (41.4 mm) to
the tie strap in the correct running direction (arrow 1.62" (41.2 mm).
head).
a 587TI002 KN
2 1 3
. Unscrew and remove the grub screw (1) and
screw (2)
. Using grub screw (3), set the height of the
dolly (4)
To reduce Turn grub screw (3)
height a: counterclockwise
To increase Turn grub screw (3)
height a: clockwise
To rivet the 3/8" PMMC3, the height a of the dolly
must be 1.62" (41.2 mm).
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Checking the rolling width
587TI003 KN
The height of the dolly is correctly set when, after
riveting the 3/8" PMMC3, the distance between the
two rivet heads is 0.16" (4.1 mm).
If the rolling width is incorrect, the height of the dolly
must be readjusted.
Dimension b greater Increase height: Turn
than 0.16" (4.1 mm) grub screw (3) clockwise
Dimension b less Reduce height: Turn
than 0.16" (4.1 mm) grub screw (3)
counterclockwise
4.2 Tool kit 5804 007 1011
In the future, anvil 3/8" PMN 5804 750 6746 will be
replaced by anvil 3/8" PMM 5804 750 6749.
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5. Spare parts
Item Part name Part No. Remarks
1 Cutter repair kit, r/h 3610 007 1000 1)
2 Cutter repair kit, l/h 3610 007 1001 2)
3 Preset tie strap, left-hand, with rivets 3610 660 7200
4 Tie strap without rivets 3610 662 5000
5 Humped drive link 3/8" PMMC3; .043" 3610 662 1100
(1.1 mm)
6 Drive link 3/8" PMMC3; .043" (1.1 mm) 3610 662 1000
Remarks
1) Comprises five right-hand cutters and five left-hand preset tie straps with rivets
2) Comprises five left-hand cutters and five right-hand preset tie straps with rivets
6. Saw chain types
Chain types Short name Chain pitch Drive link gauge
3610 61 PMMC 3 3/8" .043" (1.1 mm)
The 3/8" PMMC3 saw chain is available in the same
cut lengths as the 3/8" PMN chain.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 Technical Documentation
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