Easy-Access Air Filter Cover
The provided easy-access makes it almost effortless to remove the cover for fast filter cleaning or replacement.
Winter/Summer Shutter
The Winter/Summer Shutter allows the carburettor to operate at optimum temperature year-round and helps to prevent carburettor icing when working below 50°F (10°C).
Anti-Vibration System
STIHL has developed a system for minimizing the vibration levels of handheld outdoor power equipment. The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience.
Master Control Lever™
The Master Control Lever™ is an easy to use single lever, operating the choke, starting throttle lock, and on-off switch. The operator must pull the throttle trigger before moving the Master Control Lever™ to the choke position.
Side-Access Chain Tensioner
The side-access chain tensioner makes it much more convenient for the user to adjust the saw chain with a bar wrench as opposed to the typical location of the guide bar adjustment screw.
Throttle Trigger Lockout
This safety feature must be depressed before the trigger can be activated.
High-Tech Polymer Housings
Housings are lightweight, withstand greater impact, and are corrosion-resistant.
Toolless Fuel and Oil Caps with Retainers
Simply lift the lever and twist the caps to remove or tighten. There’s no need to use a tool to tighten or loosen.
STIHL Quickstop®
STIHL chainsaws are equipped with a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a STIHL Quickstop® chain brake. The STIHL Quickstop® chain brake is designed to stop the rotation of the chain if activated by the operator’s hand or by inertia if the saw kicks back with sufficient force. In some working positions, the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake can be activated by inertia, stopping the chain within fractions of a second.
Technical Details
| POWER SOURCE |
Gas |
| POWERHEAD WEIGHT |
10.1 lbs. |
| GUIDE BAR LENGTH (Recommended) |
18 in. |
| OILOMATIC® CHAIN |
.325" RM3 |
| CHAIN OIL CAPACITY |
6.8 oz. |
| ENGINE POWER |
3.0 bhp |
| FUEL CAPACITY |
15.9 oz. |
| DISPLACEMENT |
45.4 cc |
| INTENDED USE |
Homeowner |
Note: STIHL recommends #3695 (23 RM3 68) OILOMATIC® saw chain and 18" 3005 008 7017 Ematic™ guide bar combination. Compatible guide bar ranges: 16" to 18". The actual listed guide bar length can vary from the effective cutting length based on which powerhead it is installed on.