The Stihl MS 211 can be an excellent tool for getting most jobs done with a single chainsaw. The company has added a lot of essential features to this chainsaw to design it as user-friendly. Notable features include kickback protection, a built-in safety guard, a pre-separation air filtration system, a low-emission engine, etc. While ergonomically…
Almost everyone is aware that the Stihl MS 251 is the successor to the wildly popular MS 250 chainsaw. But did Stihl really make any changes to the 251, or is it the same as before? As it turns out, quite a few changes have been made to the 251 chainsaw, which sets it apart…
If you’re the owner of a Stihl M Tronic chainsaw for an extended time, you know how well it performs in your backyard. That being said, you must also be aware of a few of its vexing issues. Sometimes the problem is clear and easy to fix, sometimes it’s more complicated. The most common problems…
I can imagine how frustrating it must be to have your new Stihl chainsaw leaking bar oil. You must be utterly disappointed to spend so much money on a power tool that ends up spilling bar oil. Stihl chainsaws tend to leak bar oil when you put too much bar oil in or when the…
Sooner or later, you’re going to run into some trouble with Stihl MS 271 problems. Whether it’s an issue with starting or mid-use, these problems are bound to happen to everyone. And the worst thing that could happen is when your saw fails on you and you’re left standing there with a tree that’s still…
You’ve just received your new MS 661 and are eager to produce mulch from the overgrown juniper in your front yard. You get to work, rev the engine, and begin clearing the heavy undergrowth. After a few minutes, you realize that the chain isn’t spinning, and the speed isn’t as fast. “Why is this happening?”…
Do you own a Stihl 500i chainsaw? Have you had problems with it? I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news is that you’re not alone, and many others are experiencing the same problems as you. The bad news is…well…I guess there isn’t really any bad news to speak of, because I’m about…
I was extremely frustrated when my chainsaw refused to start despite the fact that it had spark and fuel. I sought experts’ help, but they could not diagnose the problem. Fortunately, through some digging, I found a couple of potential reasons that may be contributing to the issue. A chainsaw may not start even with…
In my experience with the Husqvarna 465 chainsaw, I have been quite satisfied, particularly with its performance. However, that doesn’t mean I never ran into problems. I have dealt with some serious issues, including the saw dying in idle mode and being unable to adjust chain tension. Sometimes the saw tool will not even start….
