91VG SAW CHAIN
CHAIN PITCH AND GAUGE
PITCH
3/8”
GAUGE
KICKBACK – ANSI CLASSIFICATION
91VG saw chain is a low kickback saw
chain. It met the kickback performance
requirements of ANSI B175.1 (USA),
and CSA Z62.3 (Canada) when tested
on a representative sample of chainsaws. Its safety features significantly
reduce the hazard of kickback while
maintaining high cutting performance.
ALL CUTTING SAW CHAINS CAN
KICKBACK, which may result in severe
personal injury to the saw operator or
bystanders. Operate your saw safely.
Read all warnings in your chainsaw
operator’s manual.
RECOMMENDED TYPES OF USE
91VG .050”
Oregon® 91VG saw chain is specially designed to incorporate all the advantages of our professional series in a consumer style, low-kickback saw
chain. 91VG is ideal for occasional users, but is also extremely well suited
for commercial cutters such as arborists and orchardists who prefer smallsize saws and lightweight low-profile 91-type saw chain that conforms to low
kickback performance requirements for the United States and Canada.
Features Benefits
Improved out-of-box grind
Advanced grind geometry
Chamfer Chisel cutters with
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special shaped low-vibration heels
Ramp-shaped depth gauges The ramp-shape reduces kickback
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Dramatic speed improvements in all
cutting modes
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Extreme cutting efficiency, less feed
force required
Twin cutting corners offering outstanding
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performance, durability and easy maintenance
Less vibration than competitive chains •
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energies without affecting performance
CommercialOccasional
RECOMMENDED SAW SIZES
91VG is intended for use with electric
saws and smaller gasoline-powered
saws up to 2.5 cu. in. (41cc)
RECOMMENDED BAR LENGTHS
10 in. to 18 in. (25 to 46 cm)
KICKBACK-REDUCING FEATURES
Ramp-shaped
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depth gauges on
each cutter
Bumper tie straps
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CUTTER SEQUENCE
Standard sequence: 91VG
Bumper tie straps with slots
Sharpens with standard 5/32”
round file and file guide
Vibe-Ban
LubriLink tie straps
Lubriwell oil holes
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Delivers low-kickback performance
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Enhances chip flow
Reduces overall weight of saw chain
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Easy hand maintenance•
Reduces vibration 25% or more at the
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saw handle
Help keep oil where it’s needed - on the
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chain
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Directs oil to the critical rivet flange/hole
interface
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Help carry oil around the full length of the
guide bar’s groove
Enhances lubrication of the bar nose
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sprocket and bearings
91VG F&B A107041 AA 0806
Hand Filing Instructions OREGON 91VG
®
FILE SIZE: Use a 5/32” round file and file guide
TOP-PLATE FILE HANDLE DEPTH-GAUGE SETTING: FINISHED
FILING ANGLE: DOWN ANGLE: *See warning below CUTTER:
.025”
30˚
.0˚
Grinding Instructions OREGON ® 91VG
GRINDING WHEEL THICKNESS: 1/8”
TOP-PLATE TOP-PLATE DEPTH-GAUGE SETTING: FINISHED
GRINDING ANGLE: SHARPNESS ANGLE: DOWN ANGLE: *See warning below CUTTER:
50˚
30˚
Failure to follow filing instructions can increase
the level of kickback which can result in severe
injury to the saw operator or bystanders.
Do not exceed the depth-gauge setting shown above
*
Always file depth gauges back to their original rounded or ramp
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shape after lowering
.0˚
Oregon® 91VG saw chain is low-kickback saw chain. It met the
kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1 (US) and
CSA Z62.3 (Canada) when tested on a representative sample of chainsaws. Its safety features
significantly reduce the hazard of kickback while maintaining high-cutting performance.
ALL CUTTING SAW CHAIN CAN KICKBACK, which may result in severe injury to the saw
operator or bystanders. Operate your saw safely. Read and follow all warnings
in your chainsaw operator’s manual.
.025”
these
Maintenance Tools
File Size Assembled File
Guide
5/32” 37534 (EA.) 70504 (12-PK.)
Round Files Depth Gauge
Tool, .025”
22290 (10-PK.) 12211 (12-PK.) OR534-18 OR4125-18
40458 (2-PK.)
Flat File Bench Grinder
Wheel 5 3/4”
Mini Grinder
Wheel, 4 1/8”
Chain Replacement Parts
Chain Type Left-hand Cutter Right-hand Cutter Tie Strap Preset Tie Strap Drive Link
91VG P21693 P21694 P24295 P25068 P21721
NOTE: Individual parts packages contain 25 pieces.
For more information on these and other Oregon® products, contact your authorized Oregon® distributor, or:
OREGON CUTTING SYSTEMS DIVISION, BLOUNT, INC. PO Box 22127 · Portland, OR, U.S.A. 97269-2127
Phone: 503-653-8881 Fax: 503-653-4201 Web: http://www.oregonchain.com
IN CANADA: OREGON DISTRIBUTION LTD. 505 Edinburgh Rd. N., Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1H 6L4
Phone: 519-822-6870 Fax: 519-822-4999
Printed in USA 91VG F&B A107041 AA 0806