Exclusive toolless Quick Chain Adjuster (QCA) for fast and easy chain adjustment
Coast down brake as an additional braking system
Thermal overload cut-off switch
Wide trigger switch
Automatic cut-off when brushes become worn
Smooth Clean Design has no rough edges to snag on clothing or brush.
STIHL Dual Braking System reduces the risk of injury in some circumstances if so equipped.
Rear Hand Guard reduces the risk of injury, as well as providing wide area for foot placement during starting.
High-Tech Polymer Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
Inboard Chain Brake requires less maintenance and makes sprocket easier to remove.
Sprocket Cover is streamlined to reduce clogging and easy to clean.
Front Handle is covered for a secure grip and ergonomically angled for comfort.
Front Hand Guard reduces the risk of injury.
STIHL Quickstop® Chain Brake System is designed to quickly stop the chain. Can be manually activated or activated by inertia, if the kickback force is sufficient.
Automatic Chain Oiling lets operator concentrate on cutting, not on bar lubrication.
Quick Chain Adjuster is a toolless chain adjuster (not on all models).
Chain Catcher helps reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it should break or derail.
Anti-Vibration System reduces operator fatigue.
STIHL OILOMATIC® Saw Chain. STIHL makes its own saw chain
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%.
Bumper Spikes provide better control, making cutting easier
Spark Arrestor Muffler has large baffles which reduce noise level and contain a screen designed to reduce the emission of sparks.
Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps require no tools to tighten. Cap retainers help keep cap from being lost.
Protected Spark Plug - protected, yet easy to change.
Large Starting Handle is easy to grip.
Air Filter Cover is easy to remove without tools for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement.
Master Control Lever™ is a single lever operating the choke, starting throttle lock and on-off switch.
Throttle Trigger Interlock must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
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.
Easy2Start™ System reduces resistance - eliminating the need for a strong, fast pull of the starting cord. Available on some models.
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. 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.
Optional Features
14" lightweight guide bar (3005-000-7409)
Recommended electrical extension cord wire size
25 ft./14 AWG
50 ft./12 AWG
Specifications
VOLTAGE: 120 volt 60 Hz
ENGINE POWER: 1800 w (15.0 amps), 1.8 kW (2.4 bhp)