Husqvarna Chainsaw Eyelet

A Husqvarna chainsaw eyelet is the small ring or loop on the rear of the saw that your saw lanyard clips into. Climbers replace it when it wears thin or add one to a saw that is going to be used in the tree.

What the eyelet does

Top-handle saws built for climbers have a lanyard point at the back of the handle. That eyelet takes the snap or ring of your saw lanyard, so the saw hangs from your saddle when you let go of it. Over time, the eyelet wears from the snap rubbing on it, and on older or rental saws it may be missing entirely.

Husqvarna eyelets vary by saw model, so check the parts diagram or part number for your specific saw before ordering. Install it as the service manual describes and make sure the fasteners are tight.

Inspection and use

Look at the eyelet when you sharpen the chain. If the ring is grooved, cracked, bent, or loose in the housing, replace it. A worn eyelet is one of the most common reasons a saw ends up on the ground. Pair it with one of the chainsaw lanyards in this section.

Some older or homeowner-grade saws were never meant to go up a tree and have no proper lanyard point at all. Rather than wrapping a sling around the handle, fit the correct part or use a saw that is built for climbing work.

Keep a spare eyelet and fasteners in the truck box; it is a five-minute fix that keeps the saw climb-ready.

A saw lanyard is not life support and is never a tie-in point. Run your saw to the manufacturer's instructions, wear your PPE, and follow ANSI Z133 for aloft saw work.