So, I wanted another chain...already dulled the first one, and I don't want to practice on my only chain. Nobody stocks the "official" chain locally. Found two in Silver Spring, for $28. That's about an hour drive one way.
The chain says 72V on it. If you look on Oregon's site, they say this:
http://www.oregonchain.com/homeowner/products/chain/d_series_sawchain.htm
There is no Gold-Colored ID Link on the stock Craftsman chain, but again, it says 72V, which is supposed to be a D-series Vanguard chain.
Soo...I got a 20" D series from Tractor Supply. It's a bit long...but the bar can be adjusted to take it. Barely. I can get it tighter than you need it to be, though...so it seems OK. It moves freely, doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it...
I ran the saw, nothing unusual. I can see the oil around the bar, so I know it's getting lubed. It doesn't spray out the tip as much like the old chain does...is this a potential lubrication problem?
I haven't cut anything with it yet, or run it for any length of time. I'm kind of paranoid about it. Should I be? I'm a noob, so with it not being an exact replacement, I'm a little nervous that I might be doing something wrong.
http://www.tractorsupply.com/outdoo...-reg-20-in-vanguard-premium-saw-chain-4435736
^That's the chain I bought for it.
So, what do you guys think?