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Chain Saw Common Features

Every year, STIHL produces high-quality power tools and accessories for professionals and others around the world. But we will forever be known for our first and most famous creation: the chain saw. Rightly so. Andreas Stihl has been called the “father of the chain saw.” STIHL advancements and innovations throughout the decades made our chain saw the number one selling brand worldwide, and they remain so today, offering more models of chain saws than any other brand. The people who trust our chain saws every day on the job rely on the toughness, durability and lightweight, ergonomic design we build into every machine. Chain saws that start and run and don't stop until you're done. If this sounds like the type of quality you demand, then you're ready for a STIHL.

Chain Saw Features

COMMON FEATURES* ADDITIONAL FEATURES
A STIHL OILOMATIC® Saw Chain. STIHL makes its own saw chain.

B Ematic™ Bar includes a polymer ramp reservoir which holds bar oil until it can be
picked up by passing chain. This can reduce oil usage by up to 50%.

C Bumper Spikes provide better control, making cutting easier.

D Spark Arrestor Muffler has large baffles which reduce noise level and contain a screen designed to reduce the emission of sparks.

E STIHL Quickstop® Chain Brake System is designed to stop the chain in fractions of a second. Can be manually activated or activated by inertia, if the kickback force is sufficient.

F Front Hand Guard designed to reduce the risk of injury.

G Front Handle is designed for a secure grip and ergonomically angled for comfort.
(Heated handle available on STIHL Arctic™ versions).

H Protected Spark Plug – protected, yet easy to change.

I Large Starting Handle is easy to grip.

J Smooth Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.

K Air Filter Cover is easy to remove for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement.

L Master Control Lever™ is a single lever operating the choke, starting throttle lock and on-off switch.

M Rear Hand Guard reduces the risk of injury, as well as providing wide area for
foot placement during starting.

N High-Tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.

O Translucent Fuel Tank allows operator to easily check fuel level before starting work.

P Anti-Vibration System helps reduce operator fatigue.

Q Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps require no tools to open or tighten. Cap retainers help keep cap from being lost.

bullet IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor measures air on clean side of air filter and adjusts metering diaphragm in carburetor. Keeps RPM levels even when filter begins to clog.

bullet Easy-Access Carburetor Adjustment Screws let you adjust the carburetor for local cutting conditions and altitude.

bullet Decompression Valve makes starting easier.

bullet Easy2Start™ System (E) reduces resistance – eliminating the need for a strong, fast pull of the starting cord. Available on some models.

bullet Electronic Ignition provides easier starting and smoother running.

bullet Heavy-Duty Centrifugal Clutch is designed to reduce slippage.

bullet Long Life Cylinders give maximum wear life, better cooling and lubrication for more power output per cubic centimeter of engine displacement.

bullet A Second Braking System (Q) reduces the risk of injury in some circumstances if so equipped.

bullet Purge Pump Primer lets you prime the carburetor without flooding it. Standard on some models.

bullet Replaceable “In Tank” Fuel and Oil Filters lower cost and are easy to maintain.

bullet ElastoStart™ Handle has built-in shock absorber for smoother starting.

bullet Inboard Chain Brake requires less maintenance and makes saw chain sprocket
easier to remove.

bullet Automatic Bar and Chain Oiler lets operator concentrate on cutting, not on bar
lubrication.

bullet Quick Chain Adjuster (B) is a toolless chain adjuster (not on all models).

bullet Chain Catcher helps reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it should break or derail.

bullet Throttle Trigger Interlock must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.

*NOTE: STIHL chain saws have many common features. However, all models may not have all the features shown here. Consult your dealer for details.

 

Related Links
arrow Quick Chain Adjuster
arrow Side Access Chain Tensioner
arrow Chain Sprockets
arrow Ematic™ Bar Lubrication
arrow OILOMATIC® Chain Lubrication System
arrow STIHL Quickstop® Chain Brake
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING: The occurrence called “kickback” can cause serious or fatal injury. Always read the instruction manual carefully before using your saw. STIHL uses a green and yellow color-coding system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of ANSI Standard B175.1 (gasoline-powered saws) and §30 of UL 1662/ ANSI Standard B175.1 (electric chain saws). Ask your STIHL dealer about safe operating procedures and the advantages of the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake, STIHL secondary chain braking system, STIHL reduced kickback bars and STIHL low-kickback saw chains.

STIHL recommends the use of green reduced kickback bars and green low kickback chains on all STIHL chain saws.


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