Features of Stihl saws

The saw is an indispensable tool in almost any household. But if you approach her choice inattentively, you can face unpleasant consequences. This even applies to products from leading brands.

Thanks to years of effort in the design and manufacture of tools, Stihl saws are used in both the household and the professional field. The developers of this technique are a true standard of excellence. In addition, she:

• develops high productivity;

• reliable in operation even in very harsh conditions;

• has a large working resource.

Those saws of the concern, which are sold in the Russian Federation and other CIS countries, have long won the indisputable trust of consumers. After all, for many decades they have been demonstrating their impeccable practical qualities. Stihl's product characteristics serve as role models for a number of leading companies. Judging by the experience of use, the saws of this brand perform well:

• during construction;

• when preparing firewood;

• in the maintenance of parks and forest reserves;

• in the industrial receipt of wood.

Household models work very effectively in private households and in farm enterprises. The lightest versions are attractive for work at height. To further appreciate the excellence of Stihl's products, it is worth considering that they are included in the equipment of many emergency and rescue teams. The slightest failure in this case can lead to very serious consequences - therefore, the reliability should be as high as possible. The German concern owes its success to:

• impeccable scientific and engineering design of goods;

• constant introduction of new developments;

• debugged installation;

• highly qualified developers and assemblers;

• the use of only ideal raw materials and selected components in production.

The Stihl machine plant has been in operation for over 90 years. It was then that the first saw of this brand was demonstrated. Already in the first decade, the concern began to actively create and introduce various technological innovations. The firm is committed to this course to this day. Gradually, the products became lighter, and the efficiency of their work increased significantly.

Over the past decades, the German company has managed to develop many saws belonging to different groups. The C-BQ cordless chain saw is supplied without battery and charger. This lightweight design allows you to maintain your garden and suburban area. You can cut firewood without any problems. Thanks to the fast chain tensioning system and the well-thought-out brake, high working efficiency is ensured.

Most importantly, this is one of the few battery-powered saws that is so quiet. There is no particular need for hearing protection. There is also a private modification of this model, supplied with a battery and charger. The line of the German manufacturer also includes chain electric saws. They can work without interruption for much longer, but the dependence on the main power grid and the wires connecting to it leads to a number of inconveniences.

The electric saw is good because it does not emit toxic gases. She can work safely even in a confined, poorly ventilated space.And the relatively low noise makes it much easier to use near other people. The developers were able to create a structure that copes equally well with wood of varying degrees of hardness. Still, a motor gasoline saw has its advantages.

Yes, it requires flammable materials and substances. Yes, the volume of the sound will be higher (after all, the motor is forced to move more actively than the electric analogue). And still, the ability to put the device in the trunk of a car and harvest firewood or timber in a remote area for several hours in a row will delight many people.

Compared to Chinese products, Stihl saws really turn out to be extremely reliable solutions. Even the pulling forward of Asian industry has not yet completely ironed out this difference. And if you compare the products of the German brand with handicrafts from individual Pacific countries, the advantage will be even more convincing. But it is still worth considering the differences between the individual modifications. In terms of equipment, the Stihl MS 211 C-BE model corresponds to the professional level.

Such a chainsaw is equipped with a motor that consumes relatively little fuel, in addition to emitting a small amount of exhaust gases. In comparison with other devices, the resource is significantly increased. The special low profile chain has the highest strength, allowing you to confidently tackle:

• preparation of firewood;

• preparation of building materials;

• processing of contaminated wood.

The experts note that this model has an excellent power to dry matter ratio. And consumers value low vibration and ease of start above all else. Even if the log is very damp, it will be cut without problems. The cheapest Stihl saw is the MS 170. Weighing 4 kg, this saw is equipped with a 1.8 liter motor. with.

Do not think that this is a very weak technique. A well thought-out design allows you to successfully prune trees and harvest fuel for the winter with high productivity. There is nothing unusual in the equipment for the products of the German concern here. Vibration damping is provided. Thanks to the compensation unit built into the carburetor, even wear on the air filter will not affect the stability of the force output. The design allows you to cut a branch from a tall tree and successfully complete carpentry work. Despite the affordable price, quality and reliability are at an acceptable level.

If you need to choose the version that is optimal in terms of cost / quality ratio, you should pay attention to the MS 260. This saw is considered a good professional device of medium power level. You can confidently thin out the forest, help construction and prepare firewood. If you use a special type of attachment, you can still trim the hedges. The motor develops an effort of 3.5 liters. with., which makes possible the blockage of trees. A well thought out decompression valve greatly simplifies the operator's work.

In terms of popularity, there is no equal to the MS 180 model. The lightweight chainsaw has a weight of only 2 liters. with. This allows you to cut wood no thicker than 40 cm. As in other versions, high-quality vibration damping is provided. Safety is enhanced with the well-designed QuickStop braking system. The device is used by both summer residents, gardeners and professional lumberjacks.

But still, experienced specialists prefer the MS 361 model. The vibration protection level allows it to work stably for a long time. The total power of the gasoline engine reaches 4.6 liters. with. Thanks to the carburetor winter heating function and a special starting circuit, the tool works easily and comfortably.These properties make it valuable in logging operations of all sizes.

Using accessories and attachments, you can expand the functionality of your gasoline saw many times over. The first thing to do is to deal with chainsaw tires. If you plan to cut down large trees and cut them into pieces, long tires are preferable. Shortened versions are recommended for working with crowns and for preparing commercial timber for construction work. A typical guide bar design allows for smoother saw travel while extending tool life.

It is necessary to take into account the features of nozzles and other types. So, with the help of one of them, you can turn the saw into a motor for a small transom boat. The hourly fuel consumption is 1 liter. A similar accessory can be used if there is no need to set speed records. This engine makes it easy to get to the desired place, due to its efficiency and compactness, it is popular with anglers.

Usually, a complete set of required fasteners is included in the delivery set. Thanks to the instructions, you can install the nozzle without any problems. The chainsaw is often supplemented with a winch. This tool allows you to lift loads weighing up to 1500 kg. A gasoline drive is much more versatile than an electric drive, which can only be used in places with appropriate infrastructure.

With the help of an improvised winch, it is possible not only to load trunks of felled trees, divided into several segments, onto trucks, but also to pull out most of the models of passenger cars. Importantly, the cable in the winch has a length of up to 30 m, the greatest weight of the assembly is 12 kg. The gasoline saw can drive the pump. Then it becomes possible:

• pump out water from cellars and basements;

• fill tanks, barrels;

• pump liquid between two tanks.

The simplicity of the device allows it to be installed without any special technical skills. Together with the pump, hoses are purchased. Depending on the specific pump model, its performance varies. But all versions are fully compatible with chainsaws from all major manufacturers. Trained people can easily make a pump even with their own hands.

In everyday life, motor-drills are also valuable. These devices are also bought or made independently. They are used when fishing in an icy body of water, as well as when you need to drill a hole for a post or pile. In contrast to drills with an electric drive, mobility is significantly higher.

Since chainsaws are mainly used for working with wood, wood splitters cannot be ignored. These tools allow you to effectively split powerful chocks, which even a heavy ax can hardly pick up. Such a nozzle has a universal structure, compatible with a wide range of gasoline saws. Judging by the reviews, the cost of buying a wood splitter and the effort to install it is fully justified. The payment for the nozzle is quite sparing.

For fine processing of wood, a jointer can be of considerable benefit. It allows you to remove chips from a number of boards in the absence of a special tool. For fastening the jointer, standard bolts are used, on which the tire is usually attached. The clutch is changed to a drive pulley. A belt is already put on this pulley. The simplicity and reliability of the system, the high quality of work captivate.

And here is the accessory "bark beetle", which helps to clean the fallen trunks, which is much safer. The external resemblance to a jointer should not be misleading - the units work in quite different ways.The fact is that the "bark beetle" is not equipped with a stop bar at the factory, and therefore the knives can remove a strictly defined volume of shavings.

It should be borne in mind that the "grinder" provokes a significant overload of the motor. It is not recommended to use it together with chainsaws weaker than 2 kW. All the same accessories (both industrial and homemade) can be used on other brands of saws.

Buying "the most powerful, so that for sure enough" chainsaw is not the best decision. Some products are good for a wide range of jobs (at moderate workload), while others are preferable for some very large project. Model 362 is considered to be an almost universal solution. Both gardeners and professional lumberjacks speak well of it. Modifications intended purely for home use will help:

• thin out and prune shrubs, trees;

• prepare firewood for personal use;

• to build a house.

The power of household chainsaws ranges from 1.8 to 3.1 liters. with. The dry weight does not exceed 4.9 kg. The length of the working rail is limited to 35 cm. Horticultural and agricultural gasoline saws:

• weigh an average of 4.5 kg (sometimes a little more or a little less);

• have a capacity of 3.5 to 3.8 liters. with.;

• the length of the tire is 40 cm.

For logging businesses, a more powerful tool is needed. An increase in the energy released by the engine up to 8.7 liters. with. (in the most powerful version) allows you to work faster. In this case, the mass does not increase too much, up to a maximum of 10 kg. In addition to increasing the basic characteristics, the manufacturer equips saws in this category with the latest technological innovations. If desired, these devices can also be used when working in public utilities. There are also saws designed for processing concrete, and also highly specialized options:

• systems for working with tree crowns;

• devices that allow making accurate cuts;

• for emergency rescue activities.

It is possible to start a Stihl gasoline saw if the plug of the ignition wire is removed, as well as after dismantling the spark plug, it is possible only with strictly specified positions of the combined lever. Otherwise, there is a high likelihood of ignition, as sparks will appear outside the cylinder. Before any adjustment work, even just before cleaning the saw, stop the chain saw completely and block the motor. You only need to start the engine when you have to adjust the carburetor or adjust the idle mode.

The cordless chain saw is usually supplied without batteries. At startup, they immediately select a full-fledged action mode or an economical program. You can take action immediately after switching on. There is no need to warm up. The start button sets the speed of the saw chain twisting.

The device must not be serviced, used, or even stored near open flames and sources of high temperature. Only carefully tested spark plugs that are certified by Stihl should be used. It is strictly unacceptable to fill in oil intended for engines operating at low speeds. If problems arise due to its use, the warranty will be automatically canceled.

To tighten the chain on the "Calm" chainsaw, you need to use the side screw. When tightening, a balance must be struck between the chain sagging from the bottom of the bar and the effort required.

If the chainsaw stalls when you press the gas, you should inspect the fuel filter. It can become clogged with dirt particles. Problems with the piston section may also be suspected.

If the saw does not start well, the reasons may be:

• malfunctions with a spark plug or ignition coil;

• violations of the crankshaft bearings;

• poor fuel supply.

For an overview of the STIHL chainsaw, see the following video.