Makita Chainsaw Chain E-02456 18 Inch 3/8 Pitch 050 Gauge 64 Drive Links (Full Chisel Square Cutters Oil Reservoir Low Kickback Timber Cutting)

Makita E-02456 18-Inch 3/8-Pitch .050-Gauge Chainsaw Chain

The Makita E-02456 is an 18-inch replacement chainsaw chain engineered with full chisel square-corner cutters to deliver rapid timber felling, bucking, and limb clearing across commercial forestry and arboriculture applications. Featuring a 3/8-inch pitch, 0.050-inch gauge, and 64 drive link configuration, this 72V-type chain utilizes clean ground gullets to optimize chip evacuation and bent-over depth gauges for low-vibration operation. Compatible with high-output gas chainsaws including Makita models EA5000PR, EA5001PR, EA5600FR, and EA6100PR, it incorporates specialized oil reservoir cavities within the tie straps to retain bar lube under high rotational speeds, fully adhering to ANSI B175.1 low-kickback safety standards.

Best Used For:

• High-Speed Timber Felling & Bucking: Slicing rapidly through dense hardwoods, softwoods, and thick logs using full chisel cutters on high-power gas chainsaws.
• Commercial Forestry & Tree Maintenance: Executing clean limbing, storm cleanup, and firewood processing with minimal operator vibration and continuous chip clearance.
• ANSI-Compliant Safe Cutting Operations: Operating gas power heads safely in professional tree care environments with certified low-kickback depth gauge protection.

Key Performance & Safety Features

• Full Chisel Square-Corner Cutters: High-efficiency cutter geometry severs wood fibers cleanly for aggressive cutting speed in clean timber.
• Precision Ground Chip Evacuation Gullets: Smooth gullet contours prevent wood chip clogging, maintaining maximum cutting velocity during deep log cuts.
• Bent-Over Depth Gauge Geometry: Engineered ramped depth gauges reduce kickback forces in accordance with ANSI B175.1 safety standards.
• Tie Strap Oil Reservoir Cavities: Internal strap reservoirs capture and distribute chain oil along the guide bar groove to extend bar and rivet life.
• 64 Drive Link Construction: Precision-stamped steel drive links maintain proper drive sprocket engagement on 18-inch guide bars.

What's Included

• (1) Makita 18" Saw Chain, 3/8", .050", 64 Drive Links (Model E-02456)

Technical Specifications

Pro-Tip: When resharpening full chisel square cutters with a 7/32-inch round file, maintain a precise 30-degree top plate filing angle to preserve aggressive cutting speeds and clean chip evacuation.