MADE IN AMERICA- A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global components.
Made in America - A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materials, Tool free fuel caps: Special caps to open and close the tank cap quickly, easily and without tools
Decompression Valve: The decompression valve, also referred to as 'deco' or 'deco valve', vents compression in the cylinder for easier starting, the decompression valve temporarily reduces the compression in the combustion chamber during cranking and helps reduce the effort needed to pull the starter rope, it is opened manually and closes automatically as soon as the engine fires
STIHL Quickstop®: STIHL chainsaws are equipped with a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations
Ematic™ Lubrication System: The Ematic™ guide bar, when used with STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain, will provide proper lubrication and less oil consumption than conventional methods
Master Control Lever™: 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
STIHL ElastoStart™: The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL, it is a starting grip with a built-in shock absorber that helps reduce the effort when pulling on the starter cord
IntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor: designed to automatically adjust the air/fuel ratio when the air filter becomes restricted or partially clogged and maintains the engine's correct RPM
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
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