The Stihl chainsaw brand makes that easier by splitting its available chains into two different categories: green and yellow. One labeled as green is a low kickback model, while yellow indicates high kickback. On the various listings for the multitude of Stihl chains available, the company almost always recommends using green chains — along with green-labeled blades — with any of its chainsaw power heads, even on listings for yellow chains. For those with a lot of experience, they should be able to handle yellow chains. For most though, safety is of the utmost importance, and sticking with a low kickback green chain is the way to go.