Description
Overview:
The Chain Guide Plate is a small but important wear part for Husqvarna petrol chainsaws, designed to keep the chain running true where it meets the guide bar. This genuine Husqvarna plate is precision‐pressed from durable steel with a smooth silver finish to resist abrasion and everyday knocks. It helps maintain correct chain alignment, supporting smooth cutting, reduced vibration, and lower wear on the bar and sprocket. Purpose‐made for the Husqvarna 353 and 346 XP, it fits as a direct replacement with an OEM fit and finish. Use it to replace a bent, worn, or missing plate during routine bar and chain servicing to restore reliable running and maintain safety. Manufacturer reference includes 537 40 56‐01 (also written 537405601).
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna part for assured compatibility and fit on specified models
- Steel construction for strength and long service life in demanding use
- Helps keep the chain aligned at the bar mount for smooth, efficient cutting
- Reduces risk of chain rub and uneven bar wear when correctly fitted
- Direct replacement: no modifications required on listed models
- Stable alignment supports consistent chain tracking and reliable oiling across the bar groove
- Straightforward install with basic hand tools during routine maintenance
- OEM reference: 537 40 56‐01 (equivalent to 537405601)
Typical Applications:
Used when servicing or replacing the guide bar and chain, after a chain derailment, or if the original plate shows bending, scoring, or loss. Suitable for professional forestry, arborist work, landscaping, and domestic firewood cutting where dependable chain guidance and reduced component wear are important.
Also known as:
Chain plate, guide plate, bar guide plate, bar plate, side plate, bar spacer plate. These terms are commonly used to describe the thin steel plate that supports chain alignment near the bar mount on compatible Husqvarna chainsaws.
Fits Models:
353, 346 XP, 346XP
Alternate Part Numbers:
537 40 56-01, 537405601
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 537 40 56 01 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Husqvarna |
| OEM No. | 537405601 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Chainsaws |
| Fits Brands | Husqvarna |
| Key Features | - Genuine Husqvarna part ensures compatibility with 353 and 346 XP models - Precision-pressed steel construction for durability - Maintains chain alignment for smooth cutting - Direct replacement with no modifications needed - OEM reference: 537 40 56‐01 (537405601) |
| Fits Models | 346XP | 353 |
