Description
STIHL OEM 3008 000 0202 Light 01 Guide Bar – 6"
Keep your STIHL GTA 30 or GTA 40 cordless garden pruner cutting smoothly with the genuine STIHL Light 01 6-inch Guide Bar (3008 000 0202). Designed for durability, precision, and easy maneuverability, this lightweight guide bar provides dependable cutting performance for trimming branches, pruning trees, maintaining shrubs, and general landscaping work.
The STIHL Light 01 Guide Bar features a sturdy, lightweight construction with a sprocket nose that allows the chain to travel smoothly around the bar. Its enclosed nose sprocket bearing helps protect against dirt and debris, reducing wear and extending service life. Paired with the STIHL 71 PM3 saw chain, this guide bar delivers precise, efficient cutting for residential and professional applications.
Product Specifications
- OEM Part Number: 3008 000 0202
- Brand: STIHL
- Part Name: Light 01 Guide Bar
- Bar Length: 6 Inches (15 cm)
- Chain Pitch: 1/4" Picco (1/4" P)
- Gauge: .043" (1.1 mm)
- Drive Links: 38
- Bar Mount: STIHL 3008
- Bar Type: Lightweight Sprocket Nose
- Application: Cordless Garden Pruner
- Genuine STIHL OEM: Factory-quality replacement guide bar
Fits These STIHL Models
GTA 30, GTA 40
Important: This 6-inch guide bar is designed for STIHL GTA 30 and GTA 40 cordless garden pruners. It requires a compatible 1/4" Picco .043" gauge chain with 38 drive links. It is not interchangeable with the 4-inch guide bar used on the STIHL GTA 26.
Features & Benefits
- Lightweight Construction: Sturdy, lightweight design for comfortable handling and precise cutting.
- Compact 6-Inch Length: Excellent maneuverability when trimming branches and working in confined areas.
- Low-Friction Sprocket Nose: Allows smooth chain movement around the guide bar.
- Protected Nose Bearing: Enclosed bearing helps prevent dirt and debris from entering and causing premature wear.
- Durable Sprocket Construction: Reinforced bearing rivet provides additional durability.
- Precision Cutting: Ideal for pruning trees, maintaining shrubs, and landscaping applications.
- Genuine STIHL Quality: Designed for reliable performance and proper fit on compatible equipment.
Related Parts (Frequently Replaced Together)
- 3670 005 0038 – STIHL 71 PM3 Saw Chain: 6" chain, 1/4" Picco pitch, .043" gauge, 38 drive links. Direct replacement chain for the GTA 30 and GTA 40.
- STIHL Chain Drive Sprocket: Inspect for worn or damaged teeth when replacing the guide bar or chain.
- STIHL Chain Tensioning Components: Inspect the chain adjustment mechanism for wear or damage.
- STIHL Chain Lubricant: Use the lubricant recommended in your equipment operator's manual to reduce friction and wear.
- STIHL Chain Sharpening File: Helps maintain sharp cutters for efficient pruning and trimming.
Installation Tips
- Turn off the garden pruner and remove the batteries before replacing the guide bar or chain.
- Remove the sprocket cover and release chain tension according to the operator's manual.
- Remove the old chain and guide bar, then clean sawdust and debris from the mounting area.
- Inspect the drive sprocket and chain tensioning mechanism for excessive wear or damage.
- Install the new 6-inch guide bar with STIHL chain 3670 005 0038 or another approved 1/4" Picco .043" gauge chain containing 38 drive links.
- Make sure the chain cutters face forward along the top of the guide bar.
- Seat the chain drive links correctly in the guide bar groove and around the drive sprocket.
- Reinstall the sprocket cover and adjust chain tension according to the equipment operator's manual.
- Lubricate the chain as directed in the operator's manual before operation.
- Check chain tension regularly, especially during initial use with a new chain.
Not Sure If This Is the Right Bar?
Contact us with your STIHL model and serial number, and we'll help verify the correct guide bar and chain combination before you order.