Stihl is one of the biggest, most well known and highest quality manufacturer of chain saws on the market today. They offer 31 models and have a web page listing over 31 special features of their chain saws.
If you want a quick, simple, summary of these features, please read on to learn of the improvements and features made to the Stihl chain saws (for further details please visit http://www.stihl.com):
Stihl Chain Saw Engine Features
Carburetor Modifications
* The carburetor has been modified to keep the saw humming along at a fixed RPM. This helps it to run smoother and cleaner. Stihl also makes it very easy to adjust the carburetor - if need be.
Engine Modifications
* The engine now uses a 2 ring piston (rather than a 1 pin piston). This 2 ring piston provides for a more efficient engine which runs cooler, helping it to last longer.
Start Up Modifications
* By using a combination of a special decompression valve and electronic ignition, the engine starts much easier - meaning less strong arm pulling of the starting cord. Many independent Stihl chain saw reviews are high on praise for their easy start.
Miscellaneous Engine Modifications
Stihl has also worked to provide the following improvements on their chain saw engines:
* Reduced vibration to help reduce operator fatigue.
* Improved clutch to reduce slippage.
* Longer life cylinders to give better wear, cooling, and lubrication which equates to more output power
* Improved pump primer control to eliminate flooding.
Stihl Chain Saw Casing / Housing Improvements
* "Smoothed out" the casing by eliminating sharp or rough edges thus
allowing less snagging.
* Toughened the polymer housings to make it more durable while keeping it light.
* Increased the size of the handle to make holding easier.
* Streamlined the sprocket cover to reduce clogging and help clean easier.
Stihl Chain Saw Safety Improvements
* Designed a dual braking system to stop the chain in an emergency. This can be activated manually or by inertia if the kickback is strong enough.
* Designed the rear hand guard to help reduce injury. This design also allows for a wider area to put your foot when starting the chain saw.
* Ergonomically designed the front handle for comfort and reduced risk of injury, while giving a more secure grip. (A few models even have heated handles.)
* Designed a chain catcher to reduce the risk of contact with the chain if an accident were to happen.
Stihl Chain Saw Maintenance Improvements
* Developed an automatic bar and chain oiler to ensure proper lubrication while using less oil.
* Developed an inboard chain brake which requires less maintenance yet makes sprocket easier to remove.
* Designed a unique chain adjuster system which allows tool-free adjustment of the chain tension.
Stihl Chain Saw: The Little Things
* Reduced the number of knobs and switches to one lever that operates the choke, throttle and on-off switch.
* Designed a replaceable "in tank" fuel filter to lower cost and keep it easy to maintain.
* Protected the spark plug, yet still allows it to be easily changed.
* Designed the fuel, oil and air filter covers for easy opening/closing with no tools.
* Added large baffles to help reduce noise level.
This concludes the summary of the main features which give Stihl their good reputation. As you would expect, not all Stihl chain saws models will have all these features.
However, by knowing what they offer, you can now compare to other manufacturers or select the one chain saw that perfectly fits your needs.
