Product Description
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw Replacement Chain
Model Number: 49-16-2715
The Milwaukee 49-16-2715 is a replacement saw chain for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw — a precision-manufactured cutting chain that restores full cutting performance when the original chain has dulled from use, sustained damage from debris contact, or reached the end of its service life from multiple sharpening cycles that have removed too much material from the cutting links. Milwaukee engineers the M18 FUEL 16 in. replacement chain to the correct pitch, gauge, and drive link count specifications for the Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. bar and saw, ensuring proper chain tension, smooth drive sprocket engagement, and bar groove fit that are all specific to the bar and sprocket dimensions Milwaukee specifies for this saw. Using an incorrect chain specification — even a chain of the same nominal pitch — can result in poor cutting performance, accelerated bar wear, and unsafe saw operation from a chain that does not correctly match the bar groove depth and width.
Milwaukee manufactures the replacement chain with the same cutter geometry, steel specification, and heat treatment as the original equipment chain to provide the cutting speed, wood chip clearance, and service life characteristics that M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw users expect. Maintaining a sharp chain is essential for safe chainsaw operation — a dull chain requires excessive feed force that fatigues the operator and increases kickback risk, while a sharp chain cuts efficiently with controlled, predictable feed behavior. Having a replacement chain available allows the operator to swap to a fresh chain immediately when the current chain dulls during production cutting rather than stopping to sharpen in the field, maintaining cutting productivity through extended work sessions and large tree sections where a single chain may not maintain optimal sharpness.
Always follow Milwaukee's chain tension adjustment procedure after installing a new chain and after the first use period when the chain stretches to its working tension — proper chain tension is critical for both cutting performance and safe saw operation.
Features
- Correct pitch, gauge, and drive link count for Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. bar and sprocket
- Restores full cutting performance when original chain dulls or reaches end of service life
- Same cutter geometry and steel spec as original equipment chain for expected performance
- Fresh replacement chain allows immediate swap during production cutting sessions
- Adjust chain tension after installation per Milwaukee's procedure for safe operation
Specifications
- Bar Length: 16 in.
- Compatible Tool: Milwaukee M18 FUEL 16 in. Chainsaw
- Type: Replacement Saw Chain
Includes
- (1) Milwaukee 49-16-2715 M18 FUEL 16 in. Replacement Chainsaw Chain
