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Description
3003 008 6817 Guide Bar – STIHL Light 04 Genuine OEM Replacement Bar (18″)
The STIHL 3003 008 6817 Light 04 Guide Bar is a genuine OEM replacement chainsaw bar designed for reliable cutting performance with reduced weight and improved control. Featuring a Rollomatic E sprocket nose with 11 teeth and optimized for .325″ pitch chain with .063″ (1.6 mm) gauge, this 18″ bar is ideal for medium-duty cutting tasks on a wide range of STIHL chainsaws commonly used in the U.S. market.
Product Details
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Part Number: 3003 008 6817
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Brand: STIHL
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Part Type: Chainsaw Guide Bar
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Series: Light 04
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Bar Length: 18″ (45 cm)
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Pitch: .325″
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Gauge: .063″ (1.6 mm)
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Profile: Slim Profile
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Nose Type: Rollomatic E
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Sprocket Nose: 11-Teeth
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OEM Status: Genuine STIHL OEM Replacement Part
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Condition: New
Function
This STIHL Light 04 guide bar is designed to:
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Provide smooth, stable and accurate cutting
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Reduce overall chainsaw weight for easier handling
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Enable efficient chain movement via the sprocket nose
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Deliver dependable service life for frequent cutting tasks
Compatibility
This bar fits STIHL chainsaws using the 3003 bar mount pattern and requiring:
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18″ bar length
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.325″ pitch chain
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.063″ gauge chain
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Rollomatic E sprocket nose
Common STIHL models this bar fits include:
024, 026, 028, 029, 030, 031, 032, 034, 036, 039, MS 240, MS 260, MS 260 PRO, MS 261, MS 261 C, MS 271, MS 270, MS 280, MS 290, MS 291, MS 310, MS 341, MS 360, MS 361, MS 362, MS 391 and similar saws that take an 18″ .325″ .063″ bar.
⚠️ Always verify your saw’s bar mount type and chain specifications before ordering to ensure correct fitment.
Compatible Chain Options
This guide bar uses .325″ pitch, .063″ gauge chains, most commonly with:
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74 Drive Links (74 DL) — standard for many 18″ STIHL bars
Recommended STIHL Chain Part Numbers
Full Chisel (Rapid Super):
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STIHL 26RS 74 – Full-chisel low-kickback saw chain
Semi-Chisel (Rapid Micro):
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STIHL 26RM3-74 – Semi-chisel low-kickback saw chain
These chains match the bar’s specs and fit many of the compatible saw models listed above.
⚠️ Always confirm the correct drive link count (e.g., 74 DL) before ordering the chain.
Installation / Usage
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Remove the existing guide bar and chain
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Install the new 3003 008 6817 bar onto the STIHL mount
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Fit the recommended .325″ .063″ chain with correct drive link count
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Adjust chain tension and ensure proper lubrication before operation
Maintenance Tips
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Clean the bar groove frequently
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Use quality bar & chain oil
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Inspect the sprocket nose and rails for wear
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Rotate the bar periodically for even wear

