Description
Overview:
The Protection Plate is a genuine Husqvarna accessory designed to safeguard critical areas of your chainsaw from knocks, chain debris, and everyday wear. Made from durable steel with a corrosion‐resistant finish, it provides a tough barrier that helps preserve the saw body and adjoining components for a longer service life. It is engineered for Husqvarna professional and homeowner saws, including models such as the 266 and 272XP, and mounts using the machine's existing fixings for a secure fit. By reducing impact and abrasion in high‐stress areas, this plate supports smooth operation and can help prevent secondary damage that might lead to costly repairs. Genuine Husqvarna part MPN 501 81 48‐01 (501814801).
Key Features:
- Genuine Husqvarna part for assured compatibility and performance
- Robust steel construction for dependable impact and abrasion resistance
- Corrosion‐resistant finish to withstand wet, resinous, and gritty conditions
- Direct fit on listed models with factory hole pattern and geometry
- Helps shield vulnerable components from chain contact and chip blast
- Supports consistent operation and reduces the likelihood of damage
- Straightforward installation with standard hand tools
- Suitable for routine maintenance or as a like‐for‐like replacement
- Reliable choice for forestry, arborist, and grounds maintenance work
Typical Applications:
Used during service or repair to replace a worn or missing plate, or to upgrade protection on working saws. Ideal for felling, logging, bucking, and site clearance where impacts and debris are common. Helps maintain equipment uptime across professional and DIY use.
Also known as:
Protection shield, guard plate, chain case protector, chainsaw shield, body plate, saw plate, chassis protector.
Fits Models:
266, 268, 272XP, 281, 281XP, 288, 288XP, 61, 66
Alternate Part Numbers:
501 81 48-01, 501814801
