A. 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.
B. Easy-Access
Carburetor Adjustment Screws
let you adjust the carburetor for local
cutting conditions and altitude.
C. Smooth Clean Design
has no rough edges to snag on clothing or
brush.
D. STIHL QS Braking
System reduces
the risk of injury in some circumstances if so
equipped.
E. Rear Hand Guard
reduces the risk of injury, as well as
providing wide area for foot placement during
starting.
F. High-Tech Polymer
Housings are
lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are
corrosion-resistant.
G. Inboard Chain Brake
requires less maintenance and makes sprocket
easier to remove.
H. Sprocket Cover
is streamlined to reduce clogging and easy to
clean.
I. Front Handle
is covered for a secure grip and ergonomically
angled for comfort.
J. Front Hand Guard
reduces the risk of injury.
K. STIHL Quickstop®
Inertia Chain Brake System
is designed to quickly stop the chain. Can be
manually activated or activated by inertia, if
the kickback force is sufficient.
L. Automatic Chain
Oiling lets
operator concentrate on cutting, not on bar
lubrication.
M. Quick Chain Adjuster
is a toolless chain adjuster (not on all
models).
N. Chain Catcher
helps reduce the risk of operator contact by a
chain if it should break or derail.
O. Anti-Vibration
System reduces
operator fatigue.
P. STIHL OILOMATIC® Saw
Chain. STIHL
makes its own saw chain
Q. 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%.
R. Bumper Spikes
provide better control, making cutting easier
S. Spark Arrestor
Muffler has
large baffles which reduce noise level and
contain a screen designed to reduce the
emission of sparks.
T. Toolless Fuel and
Oil Caps
require no tools to tighten. Cap retainers
help keep cap from being lost.
U. Protected Spark Plug
- protected, yet easy to change.
V. Large Starting
Handle is easy
to grip.
W. Air Filter Cover
is easy to remove without tools for fast and
easy filter cleaning or replacement.
X. Master Control
Lever™ is a
single lever operating the choke, starting
throttle lock and on-off switch.
Y. Throttle Trigger
Interlock must
be depressed before the trigger can be
activated.
Z. Translucent Fuel
Tank and View Window
allow 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
Catalytic Muffler
reduces exhaust emissions. Available
on some models.
Decompression Valve
makes starting easier.
Electronic Ignition
provides easier starting, faster
acceleration 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.
Replaceable "In Tank"
Fuel Filters
lower cost and are easy to maintain.
ElastoStartTMHandle
has built-in shock absorber for
smoother starting.