Replacement saw chain STIHL Picco Micro 3 (PM3) micro chisel, pitch 3/8" (8 mm), gauge 1.1 mm

Replacement saw chain STIHL Picco Micro 3 (PM3) micro chisel, pitch 3/8" (8 mm), gauge 1.1 mm is a compact low-kickback chain designed for light-duty cutting on small chainsaws and pole saws. The PM3 micro chisel cutters deliver precise, smooth cuts while reducing vibration and kickback compared with full chisel designs. This chain is intended for use on compatible STIHL guide bars and systems where a narrow-profile, fine-pitch chain is required for pruning, trimming and precise woodworking tasks.

Advantages

The Picco Micro 3 design provides improved user comfort through reduced vibration and lower kickback potential, enabling more controlled cutting operations. Micro chisel cutters offer efficient wood removal and smooth cutting action while maintaining a narrow profile suitable for compact guide bars. The small 3/8" (8 mm) pitch and 1.1 mm gauge make the chain lightweight and appropriate for pole pruners and other lightweight machines, offering reliable performance for repeated short cuts and pruning jobs.

Suitable for

• Pruning and crown maintenance on trees
• Trimming shrubs and hedges with pole saws
• Light-duty cutting and limbing
• Precise cutting tasks on compact guide bars
• Applications requiring reduced kickback and low vibration

Key specifications

• Chain pitch: 3/8" (8 mm)
• Cutter type: micro chisel (PM3)
• Drive link thickness (gauge): 1.1 mm
• Profile: narrow, suited for compact guide bars
• Intended machine class: small chainsaws, pole saws and compact pruning tools

How to use

Install the chain on a compatible guide bar following the manufacturer’s mounting and tensioning instructions for STIHL systems. Ensure the chain is correctly oriented with drive links seated properly in the bar groove and the cutters facing the correct cutting direction. Tension the chain to the recommended specification before operation and recheck tension after a few cuts. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and follow safe operating procedures for small chainsaws and pole pruners.

Usage recommendations

For best results, keep the chain sharp and properly lubricated; sharpen cutters using the correct round file size and filing angle for micro chisel teeth. Regularly inspect drive links and cutters for wear and replace the chain if links are damaged or cutter geometry is compromised. Use this PM3 chain on compatible compact bars and machines to maintain low vibration and reduced kickback characteristics.