Overview
When your saw’s bar is grooved out or the chain is stretched beyond adjustment, this 12” combo kit gets you back in action fast. You receive a matched guide bar and cutting chain engineered to OEM dimensions, delivering reliable performance at a fraction of the dealer price. A solid pick for weekend wood-cutting duties.
Key specifications
- Bar length: 12”
- Includes: guide bar and chain (matched set)
- Material: hardened alloy bar with chrome-plated chain
Compatibility
This combo is built to work with CRAFTSMAN CMCCS620M1 and equivalent models that share the same bar-mount geometry. Confirm your saw’s model and year against the compatibility chart to ensure a proper fit, particularly if your saw has been updated with a different oiler setup.
Installation notes
Remove the side cover, slide the old bar off the studs, and clean any sawdust from the bar-mount area and oil port. Seat the new bar on the studs, loop the chain around the sprocket and bar nose, then hand-tighten the cover nuts. Adjust chain tension until the chain pulls away from the bar bottom about 1/8 inch and snaps back, then torque the nuts securely.
Common questions
Q: Will this 12-inch saw chain and guide bar fit my CRAFTSMAN CMCCS620M1, or is it only for certain versions?
Yes, this bar and chain combo is made to fit the CRAFTSMAN CMCCS620M1 with a 12-inch setup. As long as your saw is the CMCCS620M1 and uses the original 12-inch bar configuration, this replacement should install properly with the stock bar mount and chain tensioning system.
Q: Do I need any special tools to install this 12-inch guide bar and chain on my CMCCS620M1?
You typically only need the standard tool used to remove the side cover and adjust chain tension on your saw. When installing, make sure the chain is routed in the correct cutting direction on the top of the bar, then tension it so the chain sits snugly but can still be pulled around the bar by hand with gloves.
Q: How should I maintain this 12-inch bar and chain combo to keep it cutting well on my CRAFTSMAN CMCCS620M1?
Keep the chain properly tensioned, maintain bar-and-chain oil flow, and clean the bar groove and oiling holes regularly to prevent premature wear. It also helps to sharpen the chain as soon as cutting slows or the saw starts producing fine dust instead of chips, since a sharp chain reduces strain on the motor and bar.
