摘要 |
A cutting link for a saw chain useful in heavy workload operations includes spaced-apart longitudinally-extending planar side portions adapted to straddle a guide bar support and a cutting element mounted on one of the side portions and extending toward the other side portion, the side portions being connectable to other links in the chain. A cross piece interconnects the side portions forwardly of the cutting element. The cross piece forms with the side portions a continuous U-shaped zone which defines a depth gauge to determine the depth of cut of the cutting element. A depending nose tab integral with the cross-piece serves to close off a portion of the forward open channel between the planar side portions to minimize accumulation and packing of sawdust under the U-shaped zone.
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