Stihl MS 170 / 171 MiniBoss
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Stihl products 8/10 after sales service 10 – I bought a Stihl M170 chainsaw recently from Mitre 10 at Mount Barker WA, ironically decided to spend the extra $100 over the cheaper Yardforce chainsaw as I thought it would probably last me a lifetime just for chopping firewood being a brand I've always considered the best or at least on par with Husqvarna. Unfortunately this chainsaw was… Read more
faulty and while on the same tank of petrol that Mitre 10 filled it up with to demonstrate it starting I was in the bush and noticed a washer on the ground. I stopped the chainsaw for an inspection and noticed where the chain joined the motor some plastic gauze looking out of place which I was later informed held bearings.
I bought the chainsaw on the Friday and Mitre 10 being a 75km drive from my place didn't take it back until Monday. Straight away the staff told me they didn't deal with Stihl warranty I needed to take it to Albany to the closest Authorized mechanic. I gave Albany store a call to see what was needed on (08) 9841 1844 and spoke to a very rude man who told me it's at least a 2 week backlog until he could look at my chainsaw. Considering Albany is 135kms from my house and I needed firewood to keep my family warm I decided to leave the chainsaw with Mitre 10 and bought a Yardforce chainsaw.
Mitre 10 told me I needed to ring Stihl as it was out of their hands and Stihl would not reimburse them if they replaced mine. Very frustrated I phoned the Melbourne head office on (03) 9215 6666 and once again dealted with a rude lady who straight away told me it was up to Mitre 10 to deal with it but eventually after explaining everything that had happened she gave me a reference number K6378383 and told me the person involved in these matters would give me a call.
Well I finally got a call from a private number a week later from a man who never gave his name and one of the first things he told me was "the chainsaw looks very dirty" I said yes it's a chainsaw and I cut some firewood with it before it broke and I didn't clean it I left it as is and stopped using it as soon as it broke. It has a typical amount of would particles you would expect from cutting wood. I explained to him that I had bought another chainsaw as I couldn't wait 2+ weeks to have this one evaluated and fixed and I wanted a refund as I don't need two chainsaws. I also explained it wasn't worth my time to do two round trips of 135kms each way for a $269 chainsaw as the petrol alone would cost half of it's value without considering my time.
The man told me he would talk to Mitre 10 and organize a refund and I should expect a call from them shortly. A couple of times over the next week I called back Stihl head office in Melbourne and quoted my reference number which they couldn't find my case and I needed to explain the whole situation again. They couldn't tell me the name of the man who I had spoken with but said they would work out who it was and get him to give me a call back. I have never heard from him since.
A week later Mitre 10 called me and said the chainsaw was ready to pick up and was fixed. I explained to them I wanted a refund and they told me that wasn't possible the man from Stihl had sent them the parts and helped them over the phone to fix it.
17 days after I had given the chainsaw to Mitre 10 I picked it up against what I had wanted but was given no choice and while the young bloke from Mitre 10 started it in front of me again he said I don't know why they got me to fix it we are not authorized to do so. He also explained to me that plastic gauze held bearings in and it wasn't an easy job for him.
So I can assure you based on purely on arrogance and unprofessional people you need to deal with if you get a faulty Stihl product (which I'd imagine is very rare as they are quality products) I will never buy anything Stihl again and instead buy Husqvarna when after a quality product.
On a comparison between the Stihl and Yardforce chainsaws I now own I wish I had of just bought the Yardforce from the start, it's $100 cheaper, came with a load of extras such as chain sharpeners and petrol mixing containers and has the M170 beat in every department but weight. The Yardforce in saying that isnt overly heavy it's more so the Stihl feels nearly like a kids toy.
The Yardforce has a much bigger bar and chain along with nearly twice as much power and definitely cuts through my firewood much easier then the Stihl. The Yardforce has a much bigger petrol and oil tank which means it's runs about 4 times as longer before needing filling then the Stihl. Also the Stihl floods easy and can be difficult to start but the Yardforce starts easy everytime. I would definitely recommend taking the much cheaper option to anyone in a similar position to me.
It's a shame such a good quality brand like Stihl has such poor representation in Australia and I feel this really needs to be looked into. If I had of bought this chainsaw a month before it was faulty I would understand it being sent to be fixed but considering it had been used for a lot less then 30mins before breaking I can't understand why the wouldn't of just given me a refund. It's been an extremely unpleasant experience.
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Solid piece of engineering you won’t regret passing over you hard earned cash for BUT!! – I’m a landscape gardener, collect old saws & know the difference between a quality tool & rubbish, its the former & an oldie, the 017. For all intents & purposes identical to the MS 170 & though well maintained I don’t baby it. It’s never failed to start by the 3rd pull though the carby ( whilst good ) is not easily tuned, bar the idle, unless… Read more
you know how to mod it. If it ever needs a kit just buy a new adjustable one for less than OEM kit. Use the Stihl ultra oil at 50/1
The only real gripe I have is the fragile chinesium throttle trigger, just a thin flimsy piece of spastic plastic. It WILL break at some stage but it’s easily replaced & an OEM is often cheaper than Fleabay at $11ish & still stocked.
Yes it’s only a small entry level homeowner unit but with a couple of inexpensive tweaks it transforms into a little beastie, handles & cuts immeasurably better. Still dealer ( to be fair under strict instructions from the boys upstairs ) will look you in the eye & tell you it can’t be done & the parts aren’t made. Yes it will void your warranty but how about telling us straight!!
Firstly the plastic dogs (pointy bits you dig into the wood to provide a fulcrum for larger branches ? Get a metal one. $5.37 for 2 with nuts n bolts. on fleabay. Secondly. The chain sprocket is what’s called a spur sprocket & is a one piece clutch / sprocket. $16.99 on Fleabay will get you a harder wearing “Rim sprocket” this is a two piece so it’s cheaper & easier to replace your chain sprocket & comes with all you need including a new bearing. This is what the commercial chainsaws use. Lastly & most importantly replace the bar and chain with something beefier. This will cut far better, last longer & need sharpening less often, reducing running costs & downtime. It comes with what’s called a Pico Micro chain & very thin bar. It’s designed to cut like a knife for very small branches, fair enough but it can do far better. Don’t overreach, it’s still a small lightweight saw but I run & recommend: 16” 3/8th low profile 50DL semi chisel chain all of $27.64 delivered with 2 chains & a roller tip bar. Just make sure you keep the oiling holes in the bar clean as you can’t adjust the oil flow. So there you go.
Only thing I would add is DO NOT get the new model as build quality has dropped from the third floor to sub basement, very sad but true. Hope this helps :) Kind regards Sean Yes I cut this olive tree with it :))
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Customer service is the worst! – Terrible company. I bought a brand new chainsaw (Stihl MS170) and it didn't come with a blade cover. I contacted Stihl and they told me to contact the seller. This chainsaw came in a sealed box and it's not the sellers fault I wasn't provided with protection. By the way it was an ACE hardware dealer. Here are the emails between Stihl and I... … Read more
STIHL: Dear Mr. Pearson,
Thank you for contacting us at STIHL Customer Service.
We would like to inform you that only official authorized STIHL dealers are responsible for the accessories that are coming with a new purchase. There is nothing we can do about missing parts.
We strongly advise you to contact or visit the dealer via whom you made your purchase.
Thank you for contacting STIHL Customer Service.
Kind regards,
STIHL Inc. 536 Viking Drive VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452 USA
ME: Y'all really can't send me a chainsaw blade cover?? It's what, $1 from China then Stihl charges $10 for it. Ok, that's cool. I'll be sure to share my experience with Stihl customer service all over the internet. I've asked multiple companies for small things missing or broken parts including Warn, Craftsman, John Deere and not a one sent me back to the "buyer". This won't be forgotten. Just another greedy company.
Early days, but seems to be a good buy – Stihl MS170 Chainsaw I got my MS170 saw in July 2021 to replace a generic saw that I bought in 2009 at Mitre10. I'm only an occasional user and I probably only used the old one a dozen+ times. My oldie worked OK but was hard to start (though I always drained and cleaned it after use). I had some hardwood posts to cut (July 2021) and got fed up… Read more
with trying to start the old saw. I toyed with the idea of getting another no-name or a Bunnings brand, but on the recommendation of two friends who both had MS170s, I bought one at my local Stihl dealer for $249. Though I've only used it a few times, I do like it as it's easy to start (I follow the dealer's instructions...also watched Youtube), is light, easy to handle and easily does what I need in cutting the odd log, branches and posts etc. All chainsaws are very dangerous (user training is a must), this one is powerful enough for it's intended (home owner) use while being very manageable and able to be kept under control in normal (careful) use. I like the fact that it doesn't leak bar oil when not in use. So I can clean, sharpen and fill it (I also bought Stihl stabiliser to keep fuel fresh for 2 years) with fuel and oil and store it ready to go. My old saw had to be drained after every use or it would leave a puddle of oil on the shelf. The MS170 is the cheapest saw that Stihl sells, but it actually feels pretty well made and I expect it to last me well.
Good Little Saw – Have owned the saw for about 5 years & have used it extensively. It's really just a tree trimmer & it is absolutley excellent for this. The day I bought it the bloke at the store said, " if you've got the coin, go up to the smallest of the next saw size up, it'll perform alot better". What he really should have told me was that if I did any heavy… Read more
work with the little saw , the sharpness of the teeth would not last long at all & I would have to spend time ( which I don't have ) sharpening the teeth on the chain. If he'd have said that, I would have spent $700 on a bigger saw instead of $400 on the MS171. Yes, it'll cut heavier stuff & it'll get you out of a jam if necessary, but heavy work sees the teeth become blunt very quickly & a blunt saw puts the machine under stress & is potentially dagerous. Easy to start. Have had no issues wit the saw at all. Great machine if used for what it's designed for. I run 35:1 oil to fuel in the CQ summer, it seems to keep the motor cooler.
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I bought the MS170 for $249 in September 2017. It has been worked hard on large hardwood (up to 40cm in diameter) and loads of branch pruning. I've never had it serviced or performed any maintenance on it. I've only ever put fuel and bar oil in it (more about that later) and sharpened the chain. I love the size and weight of this thing. Easy to… Read more
wield in awkward positions and from up ladders. And it cuts like a hot knife through butter with its narrow chain. The chain also stays sharp for a long time. I recommend the Stihl guided hand sharpener for when it dulls.
It starts easily from cold every time if you (1) pull start on full choke until it gives the first half-kick (usually takes 4 or 5 pulls) then (2) move to half choke and pull until it starts (usually takes another 3 pulls). It starts this easily even after being left for a year with old fuel in it.
The only time it didn't start easily was when, for the first time in 40 years of using chainsaws, I put bar oil in the fuel tank and fuel in the bar oil tank (******* id*ot). Emptied both tanks. Rinsed out the fuel tank with fuel. Pulled the spark plug out. Pulled the starter dozens of times with no compression to rinse through the fuel line and carburettor. Put spark plug back. Removed air filter. Sprayed Aerostart in. Pulled a couple of dozen times but still would not start. It started again when, out of frustration, I moved to aggressively drop starting it. And, since then, it has gone back to not skipping a beat.
It's been a fantastic chainsaw that was no more expensive than lesser brands at Bunnings.
***** 2026 UPDATE *****
After a number of extended stints of hardwood cutting in 2025, the MS170 had started to cut in a curve, probably due to unevenness in chain sharpening. It had also lost power and would quickly bog down, even under a light load. It was time to show the little saw a little love:
1. Took the carburettor apart and found that there was a lot of sawdust sitting on top of the compensator diaphragm, impeding its ability to function. I cleaned it with carburettor cleaner and then rebuilt it with a carburettor kit. Note that I could have bought a new non-OEM carburettor for less than the cost of the kit but these cheap Chinese non-OEM carburettors are pretty roughly manufactured. Better to rebuild the Zama carburettor that came as standard with the saw.
2. Put a new o-ring on the carburettor compensator tube that fits into the airbox, ensuring a good seal.
3. Used some gasket card to make a gasket to create a better seal between the airbox and carburettor throat. Strange that the saw didn't come from the factory with this.
4. Replaced the air filter. It was pretty clogged.
5. Replaced the fuel filter, even though it looked pretty clean.
6. Spark plug was in excellent condition. It was not worn and not fouled with oil, soot or other deposits. Gap was fine. Did not replace it.
7. Used gasket card to make a gasket to seal between the engine cylinder and the muffler, mostly to prevent uncombusted two-stroke oil leaking down into the plastic body of the saw creating a mess.
8. Cleaned the spark arrestor mesh in the muffler. It was only slightly clogged with carbon deposits.
9. Replaced the chain tensioner with a side tensioner from the MS250. This is a simple drop-in replacement that makes chain tensioning much easier, faster and more convenient. Note that the side tensioner sold by Stihl does not come with the screw to secure the tensioner to the saw body. You will need to ask for this. It's not essential to have this screw as the tight fit of the side tensioner and the sprocket cover and bar nuts mean that it's not going anywhere when the saw is in operation and is also unlikely to drop out even when the spocket cover is removed. But, hey, there is a hole there for that screw.
10. Installed some metal dogs (aka bumper spikes) on the saw body, near the base of the bar. These extend out beyond the short plastic dogs moulded into the plastic body of the saw. The screw holes are already present. No drilling required.
11. The Torx 27 flange head screw that secures the left arm of the chain brake handguard had broken off completely inside the lug of the plastic pull starter cover. I tried drilling/unscrewing it out from the inside using a 1mm tungsten carbide drill bit. Instead, the screw heated up and half melted itself out through the side of the lug. I cut it the rest of the way out with a rotary tool. I then rebuilt and reformed the lug by plastic welding, using a soldering iron to melt plastic zip ties. Then a little bit of careful filing into perfect form followed by redrilling the screw hole. Finally, installed a new T27 screw.
12. Replaced the bar and chain with a Toughmax bar and tungsten carbide chain.
The MS170 is now back singing at full power and cutting fast and straight like new. Bloody love this saw.
Ms170 mini boss – Great little chain saw for small Jobs. Including cutting logs and small trees. Easy to start, reliable, good ergonomics and good quality for the price.
Great value for money – Had the ms170 for 6 years now and flogged it and it’s still a great saw. Cut down trees way above its expectations! All I have had to do is give it good fuel/oil and keep it sharp (probably gone through 8 chains and 2 bars). I can really recommend this saw, but sorry can’t recommend ANY other Stihl saws as I had a terrible experience with a… Read more
brand new Ms251 which was a POS.
All I can say is enjoy the saw but don’t rely on the Stihl warranty which isn’t worth a bean.
The MS170 is the only Stihl saw I have kept, all others now Husqvarna, BUT buy a MS170 and I think you’ll be happy.
Cheap rubbish – Had the saw for about a year, used on a farm for firewood and fallen branches, very hard to start, can take an hour or so to get working. Hasn't done much work in the time I've had it. Show details
Entry level work horse – I’ve had my 170 saw for 4 years. As a contractor I use it a lot, it gets smashed. It’s versatile and light weight. Cuts a very large variety of woods with ease. I just dropped mine in a pond and off to get a new one while I get parts for my old one. I do my general maintenance that is required with any saw. Sharpen chains I have 4. Spark plug… Read more
every season. Keep clean and new filter every season. It is sensitive to the fuel, make sure mix is correct and fresh. I’ve had other saws and no comparison. Easy start, tough, and I use Stilh because ease of parts 10/10
Can’t start it – Absolute garbage you expend all your energy pulling the cord trying to start it. It constantly gets flooded even when you put the right mix of oil to petrol in. It has a small tank. The chain comes loose it’s trash. Regretful buy. Show details
Love it so far – I got this to supplement my heavier, more powerful MS310. It’s perfect for light duty. Starts, runs, and cuts like other Stihl saws. I can work much longer with this lighter little saw. It saves my back and Is what I hoped for. I have bucked some 14” hardwoods with no problem. It is a beast. Show details
Ripper little saw! – I got a 170 in 2018 for light work around our block. I’ve hammered it time and time again and it never lets me down. It won’t do large trees but it’s fine for pruning and most firewood processing type jobs. I finally had it serviced last week and given the lack of care it gets shown, there were no issues with the service and away we go again.… Read more
There is a knack to starting it (choke on until it ticks over and then choke off and start with full throttle for 30secs or so) but once I worked it out it’s no bother at all. A great little chainsaw for light duty work.
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Dreadful – I bought this chainsaw based on the reviews. However. I seriously wish I'd never bought it now. It is an absolute nightmare to get going .Everytime I want to use it I have to return to the store to get the staff to get it going. I deeply regret buying it and wished I'd got and electric chain saw. Show details
Didn't last very long - 14 months – . From the instructions - It was very hard to start. Had to watch a blogger on U-Tube explain . Only used it a few times and at 14 months the motor seized up . The dealer said "no 2 stroke oil in petrol mix". I don't believe this was the case. The gas (petrol) in the tank was the right mix of oil and petrol- we both could see that. Maybe only Stihl 2 stroke oil should be used. . Not sure I'd buy another Stihl 170. Show details
Handle is plastic $70 to replace didn’t last three trees – I waited six years to buy a Skihl. Got the warranty. look on the bottom. Plastic handle. It’s held together with a tiny piece of plastic on a spring cracks easy cheap Chinese junk now. You’ve been Warned by if you’re an idiot. Show details
Good for current price – Starts alright if you follow directions and use new fuel and Stihl oil. Full choke (lever to bottom) and few pulls till fires. If fires but not start, click choke lever up a notch. That usually starts after a few pulls and then blip to idle and off you go. Spoke to dealer and he stressed importance of fresh fuel if even 10 hrs old. Is a solid,… Read more
reliable tool for price. Not meant for large trees but good for re-growth and branch pruning. Not too heavy for older man or fit female.
cheap rubbish – was ok to use at the start, used this chainsaw 8 times and nothing but troubles. under powered, no decent tuning ability and now it is not running in the high rpm range. it is unable to be tuned like most decent chainsaws and i have decided to bin it as the cost of repair does not warrant the return to service. i will go buy a decent echo next or a cheap bunnings chainsaw i think. Show details
Tree trimmer – We purchased this little beauty as it was cheaper than having our 30 year old one repaired after lending it to friend. (it did not take to well being run over by a tractor and slasher) We use this model to trim back the smaller branches and trees up to about 250 mm in diameter depending on circumstances. It cut very clean and quickly so long as… Read more
you keep the chain sharp. Light and easy to manage and use. Ideal if you have to be up in a tree to drop limbs. the only negative is that it appears to use more chain oil than the old model. All in all a great little a great little machine and great value for the money.
Oil leaking – Peaple when chain oil leak just open cap when done working to relieve pressure and won't leak much. Same with gas cap. Great little saw. Great for limbing but also for falling small trees and bucking up. Would buy another any time also own a 251 and a dolmar 7900. Show details
Perfect for home! – Very easy to start, even after extended storage. You can double the warranty to 4 years, at the cost of buying a $15 (1L) bottle of oil when first purchased. Can feel a little under powered at times,especially if you haven't sharpened the chain in a while. Otherwise a perfect saw for home use. Pays itself off after 1 year vs a $99 throwaway saw just in its ease of use and reliability. Show details
Bought after reading reviews, owning a Stihl Blower Vac and still having a bad taste in my mouth fro – A great little chainsaw, unfortunately I found it a little under powered than what I expected for the job I used it for and the first time I used it, having said that I have only used it once and at this stage have no requirements to trim other trees. At the time of purchase I was given free chain Show details
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Stihl MS 171 – Have used the MS 171 in a commercial setting. Use the correct fuel ratio and follow the startup instructions on the Stihl website, you shouldn't have any issues. Save the cutting of stumps until the end as cutting dirty wood will result in a blunt chain. Generic chains are available on eBay at a cost of $10-15. Keep a few in your kit & change them… Read more
over as soon as the saw stops pulling into the wood to avoid further damage. At this price, it is hardly worth the time of sharpening.
Great Saw – Fantastic Chainsaw. Have owned it for 2 weeks and have used it for hours cutting up firewood. The best thing I did was walk out of Bunnings ans givw the Stihl shop a go. The price was not much more than the rubbish at Bunnings. Easy to start and look after Show details
top little saw – got one of these when we built on 5 acres ,a great saw , starts every time,i have cut down 50m trees with this , shouldnt of really ,but it done the job and saved me hiring someone else with a big chainsaw...no complaints about this saw , as a carpenter i also use it a lot on roofing jobs and other projects along with the usual firewood… Read more
duties....i have had many electric saws that only last a year or 2 but this has been going longer than that and is in great order.....
First saw I reach for – I have owned my ms170 for over 10 years now and I never have any issues starting it. I do treat all my saws like my children. It gets used at least twice a week and never lets me down. Keep the chains sharp and the bar oil topped up and i expect to be using it for another 10 years Show details
Junk worst ever – Worked great3 times. Took in to the dealer they said i mixed the fuel too lean. And scored the piston took the spark plug out bought a new one plugged it the coil wire gripped it my hand and got a Very little tingle!! Called Stihl got no reply back from the West coast rep. I only run stihl oil and fuel so much for stihl they are now selling… Read more
Chinese don't waste your money on this saw!! If you're going to buy a stihl. Find out where it was made!! I own many of their products and love them
Great Saw .Be Sure to learn how to start it – Like my title says, this is a great 16" saw. I used it as one of my primary tools over the course of 19 months ( 14-16 hours per day, 7 days per week) while building a 45 ft wooden cruisng/liveaboard boat. This model , now discontinued, wasn't built with a fuel bulb so one really needs to rely on choking it properly to start it..I didn't bother… Read more
to notice that and spent an hour or so thinking it was junk/broken, Before I realized I was doing it all wrong(choke wasn't locked into start position with trigger) .After I corrected that it started up easily and continues to start easily to this day - its one of the few tools I use precious space for on my liveaboard cruising boat. However, for that that one hour of confusion I almost brought the saw back to the dealer before I realized what I was doing wrong...They would have been happy to charge me to replace the carburetor, or etc., etc.,...DON'T do this until your sure something is seriously wrong,(be triple sure in that case) and if you do, don't tell them you left it sitting with gas in it for a year, because that invalidates the warranty..One last thing...DO clean the saw every time you use it..DON'T let the wood chips and oil to dry into a cement that blocks the bar oiling system, prevents the blade from turning freely etc.,, chainsaws have to be cleaned with every use. Use the tools that came with the saw to remove the chain cover and chain bar to clean and oil it every time.
Fantastic Little Saw – Great little Saw. I spent about 2 days (half heartedly) resizing a stacked trailer full of green and dry logs to fit our heater, Avg size between 200-300mm diameter and didn't miss a beat. I'd read a few reviews prior to purchase and was a bit sceptical but the price won me over. The low down torque DOES suck, as mentioned in other reviews - but… Read more
it's not designed for that, so it doesn't really matter. Keep the revs up and it's a little beast. Light enough to sling over your shoulder when lumberjacking up 200m amazonian rainforrest palms.. probably. Which is good because if you're like me and would rather get your 4yo kid to cut up firewood while you drink beers instead, then they're not gonna start complaining about sore arms for at least a few hours (hypothetically of course). Win/win.
Just don't expect to be felling 100 year old Oaks any time soon, not that it wouldn't get through it, you'd just need a packed lunch and no plans for the next day or so.
Does okay processing firewood – I bought this chainsaw to process firewood for my fireplace. Only downside is that it can be a little hard to start. I mainly use it to cut gum branches and trunks. I probably should have gotten a model with a bigger motor but for the price, it’s good value. Show details
Great value saw for price – Bought this saw as we had been quoted $1600 to cut down a tree. Wanted a light weight saw. It was a 14m tall claret ash. Wood not too hard. Saw worked hard for a good 8 hours. Pruned the main trunk then trimmed the main branches. Cut a number of branches that exceeded the 14 inch bar length. So happy I vent out and bought a second hand 660 to cut fire wood. Show details
Absolutely top notch – I have been using this saw almost daily for two months. It takes a good few pulls to start it initially but, somehow you know that it will start and, after that, it starts first pull every time. It is light enough to take up a tree yet it can tackle some really heavy jobs. This is my favourite and I can highly recommend it. Show details
Replaces a Ryobi – Now, I've had one chainsaw before and used it quite a bit. It was a Ryobi something or other. 2-stroke, had a longer bar and unfortunately was always problematic. It could be cutting fine one minute, then the bar would move ever so slightly and the chain must have then been just enough off angle that you'd have to 'slice' it like a physical saw to… Read more
help it cut through a branch. Secondly, the Ryobi design got constantly clogged full of sawdust and bar oil.. the pinion drive wheel sprocket was fairly thin on tread and was badly worn after a few months. Bar oil leaked when in storage too.
The Stihl.. Wow, this thing's incredible for the price I paid! For the same $250 or so dollars it mops the floor with the old one. After cutting down 3x large Cottonwood hibiscus trees the chain hadn't loosened at all, there was no sawdust blocking the chain guide because it's designed well, the bar didn't budge and it sawed effortlessly through every piece. So much so I had a great time and wished there were more to cut! Really pleased with this little saw. To anyone who says the chain is low quality, do know that if a moving chain cones into contact with dirt your chain needs sharpening so that may be the problem because mibe seems fine. A chain will throw thinner sawdust as it gets duller so you need sharpening when the dust is no longer a little course. Time will tell but I don't think there's a problem with it. Love it
Do not waste your money – Worked great the very first time I used it and that was it.been back to the shop twice since and the last time carb.was replaced and it still does not work well at all.has a brand new chain on it and I could cut a log faster with an axe then this thing will cut.been using saws for over 20 yrs. would not recommend this saw to anyone.hard to start, no power and stalls constantly. Show details
Rubbish – Nothing but dramas, spark plug lasted a hour, never starts , if it does start , doesn't last long, cheap crap Show details
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