Calm chainsaws: features, rating of popular models

How to choose

Today there are professional and household chainsaws that differ significantly in functionality.
Household

Used periodically. There are restrictions: it is not recommended to work more than 2 hours a day and 20 hours a month. In this case, you need to take a break every 15 - 20 minutes so that the engine does not overheat. Such devices are suitable for harvesting firewood and removing wood pulp on the site.

Professional

Can be used up to 8 hours a day on a daily basis. They have a large supply of power, so they are purchased for commercial use. With their help, they cut down wood, build log houses, bathhouses, saw wood, and so on.

You need to select a device based on the following parameters:

• Engine type and size.
• Device power.
• Chain rotation speed.
• Working tire length.
• Spacious containers for gasoline and oil.

• Tool weight.
• Handle position.
• Balancing.
• Availability of additional options.

Depending on the power and additional options, the price may vary. It is necessary to take this into account and choose a model that can solve current issues.

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Shtil chainsaw malfunctions - causes and solutions

Most often, Stihl gasoline saws break down due to improper daily use, poor fuel quality or improper fuel mixture proportions, as well as mechanical damage. You can fix some problems with garden tools yourself. To do this, you need to find the worn part and replace it.

What to do if the Shtil chainsaw does not start?

The main causes of this popular malfunction are clogged built-in fuel filter and poor condition of the spark plug. The first thing the saw owner must do is inspect the filter element. If a large amount of debris has accumulated in it or a hole has formed in the filter mesh, then it will need to be replaced.

The second reason for the malfunction is carbon deposits formed on the spark plug. In this case, the part must be removed and cleaned of dried resin, after heating the candle with a lighter. After this you need to blow out the cylinder. To do this, with the spark plug removed, you need to rarely pull the starter cable towards you several times. At the end, you need to screw the spark plug into its regular place and try to start the chainsaw.

There is no spark on the Shtil chainsaw - repair procedure

A standard spark plug is responsible for the formation of a spark in every Stihl chainsaw. If it malfunctions or breaks, the garden tool you are using will not start. To solve the problem, you need to clean the part from ash and carbon deposits.

If after cleaning the spark plug it still cannot produce a spark, the part will need to be replaced.

Why does the chain on a Shtil chainsaw break?

The main cause of this common problem is that the tension on the saw element is too high. As a result, the chain cannot withstand the load and breaks. In this case, re-tensioning the headset will help solve the problem. A properly installed and adjusted chain should have about 5-7mm of slack when pressed with your index finger.

The second reason for the malfunction is insufficient oil. If the chain is not lubricated, then over time it becomes stiffer and breaks. In this case, you will need to carefully inspect the oil pump and, if necessary, replace it.

Stihl chainsaw stalls when you press the gas

The cause of this malfunction is a malfunction of the carburetor or a clogged air filter. First of all, you need to inspect the filter element. If necessary, it will need to be washed in clean gasoline and dried completely.

If this does not solve the problem, then you need to adjust the standard carburetor of the chainsaw. At the same time, the adjustment should be performed only on a saw with a fully functional engine, as well as a clean air and fuel filter.