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Standard Features common to
Stihl Chainsaws
  1. 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.
  2. Easy-Access Carburetor Adjustment Screws let you adjust the carburetor for local
    cutting conditions and altitude.
  3. Smooth Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.
  4. A Second Braking System (Q) reduces the risk of injury in some circumstances if so
    equipped.
  5. Rear Hand Guard reduces the risk of injury, as well as providing wide area for foot
    placement during starting.
  6. High-Tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are
    corrosion-resistant.
  7. Inboard Chain Brake requires less maintenance and makes sprocket easier to remove.
  8. Sprocket Cover is streamlined to reduce clogging and is easy to clean.
  9. Front Handle is covered for a secure grip and ergonomically angled for comfort. (Heated
    handle available on STIHL Arctic™ versions)
  10. Front Hand Guard reduces the risk of injury.
  11. 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.
  12. Automatic Bar and Chain Oiler lets operator concentrate on cutting, not on bar
    lubrication.
  13. Quick Chain Adjuster (B) is a toolless chain adjuster (not on all models).
  14. Chain Catcher helps reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it should break or
    derail.
  15. Anti-Vibration System helps reduce operator fatigue.
  16. STIHL OILOMATIC® Saw Chain. STIHL makes its own saw chain.
  17. 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%.
  18. Bumper Spikes provide better control, making cutting easier.
  19. Spark Arrestor Muffler has large baffles which reduce noise level and contain a screen
    designed to reduce the emission of sparks.
  20. Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps require no tools to open or tighten. Cap retainers help keep
    cap from being lost.
  21. Protected Spark Plug – protected, yet easy to change.
  22. Large Starting Handle is easy to grip.
  23. Air Filter Cover is easy to remove without tools for fast and easy filter cleaning or
    replacement.
  24. Master Control Lever™ is a single lever operating the choke, starting throttle lock and
    on-off switch.
  25. Throttle Trigger Interlock must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
  26. Translucent Fuel Tank allows operator to easily check fuel level before starting work.
    Additional Features

  • 2-Ring Pistons improve engine efficiency and hold compression longer than 1-ring pistons. They transfer heat from the
    piston to cylinder better, helping engine stay cooler and last longer.

  • Decompression Valve makes starting easier.

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

  • Electronic Ignition provides easier starting and smoother running.

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

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

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

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

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