STIHL FF 1 Filing Device for 3/8" Chain Ø 5.2 mm

Your chain is cutting crooked or feels slow? The STIHL FF 1 Filing Device helps you restore sharp, accurate teeth without fuss. It guides the file precisely, so even occasional users can sharpen a 3/8" chain with confidence and consistent angles.

Light, straightforward and built to complement STIHL file holders, it’s a practical way to keep performance up between major services. A demonstration on DVD shows the process step by step.

Where this tool shines

• Touching up a 3/8" chain on-site after hitting dirt
• Keeping a homeowner or pro saw cutting straight between full services
• Training new users with the included sharpening demo

Why users like it

• Accurate guidance for consistent filing angles
• Easy to handle, even for beginners
• Versatile complement to STIHL file holders and sets
• Professional results with clear, simple steps

In-hand experience

The device sets up quickly and gives clear control over the file. It feels stable on the chain, which helps you keep pressure and angle steady. Because it’s compact, it fits neatly in a kit for field sharpening.

Capacity and specs at a glance

• Variant: for 3/8" chain, Ø 5.2 mm
• Compatible file diameters (mm): 5.2 / 4.8 / 4.0 / 3.2
• Length options (mm): 200 / 150
• Device width (mm): 16
• Without file
• Demonstration on DVD

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Before sharpening, clean the chain and lightly tension it—this keeps the file tracking true and helps you get even results on every cutter.

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