Bought the 170 as a first time owner .Learned how to sharpen chain, remove cover to clean,and to mix the oil with 5 l, 93 octane gas .Never put it away wet,always cleaned and sharpened chain for next use.4 months since never having one and I have a 17 acre property with a indoor wood stove on Cheers 🇨🇦
That's awesome. Thank you for sharing. In case you wanted to check out, we have videos on each of the things you mentioned up there. Browse through our channel :)
If you have a extra 60 bucks to spend i recommend buying the ms180c over the ms 170. Both come with a 16 inch bar and same size engine but the 180 c comes with 3 ungrades. Easy start, quick chain adjuster and metal spike come with the 180 c that the 170 doesn't have.
@ 20:10 make sure the chain is pushed all the way back and it's not laying in the groove towards the outside. VERY IMPORTANT and easy to get it wrong. After you have replaced the bar and chain, spin the chain by hand and make sure it spins easily with no binding. I own the MS 180C (easy start) great little saw. Nice video.
I definitely benefited. I’m about to purchase my first ever chainsaw! it reminds me of getting my motorcycle license. All the gear, all the time. As in wear the safety gear. Know your “equipment”.
My dealer didn't tell me anything about my chainsaw when I bought it, I bought a 211C off the shelf that was put together, Didn't know anything about the easy start system until I got home and read the owners manual. That thing about dealers telling you about the product simply is not true. Btw the chain was also installed backwards. I have had this saw for 3 or 4 years and it is a good saw but you are on your own
I am sorry you had that experience. But honestly, I would suggest finding another dealer for your next Stihl purchase. Proper set-up, cranking instruction and safe operation is something all Stihl dealers are required to teach with every purchase to maintain their dealership. We are sworn in and have to sign new documents each year. For us and many others it’s a way we differentiate ourselves from big box stores. The mission of this video was to ensure that anyone who has been underserved has access to this info. Thanks for watching
I sell these saws at an ACE Hardware Store and the one thing you didn't mention is the easy start on the CE models. When I sell one of these, I always instruct the new owner on how to pull the starter cord. You DON"T ever yank on one. If you do, I promise you the starter cord will break. When you pull the cord, you're winding a coil spring that starts the saw. I own an MS180C and that happened to me when my step-son grabbed it off the back of my truck and tried to start it unbeknownst to me. I had not shown him how to start it.
Best video, I wish to see how you change the grommets on 180MC models. is there a site where I could see the assembly drawings or disassembly of Stihl chainsaws?
Some good videos out there! As concerns teaching about safety features.... This video is the best! You (or anybody else either) can NOT beat Stihl for advertising! Stihl simply has the VERY best advertising! And Stihl makes some really nice Chainsaws!!!!!!!!
One thing you need to caution users of the MS 170 about is - make sure when you put the chain on the sprocket that it is on the sprocket and has not walked it’s way off the sprocket into the gap between the sprocket and the sprocket washer. .043 chains are very common to do this. .050 chains do not have this problem because the drags will not fit into this narrow gap.
My ms 180c has a primer bulb. I wish you had at least touched on that. I couldn't find any mention of it in the manual either. Do I really need it or am I better off not using it? How many pumps cold? Warm? Thank you
I am having an issue with my stihl 16 " ms211 chain saw. The master throttle lever slides past another lever on the carburettor. I have taken it back 5 times to rectify the issue. I asked the stihl dealers to do a report on it and notify the Stihl head office that they have a faulty engineering issue, I was told, that would require to much paper work. Warranty has just expired, the chain saw is back in the work shop to fix the problem, but now they tell me that there is some other issue with the fuel supply, without even looking at it. I was told to leave it in the workshop for a service, which I have done. I am going back there today to inspect the saw myself because I believe that the master throttle lever has broken off, because on one occasion when I took the saw in to be repaired they told me that they had fixed the problem by bending the lever.
On a Husqvarna or Jonsereds you must not engage the chain break unless the sprocket cover is bolted in place. Do not try to rremove the sprocket cover with the chain break engaged! (On a Husqvarna or Jonsereds)
Get what you can crank and what you can afford. Most girls like the easy start with the yo-yo starters on them. I have a ms 170, 171, 180 and 181 and they pullover about the same. I once had a 211 and it was about the same. With any saw, put your right foot in the rear handle, put it in full choke and grip and rip. I would suggest the 170 or 171. Saws are not for the meek and the mild. Respect them, but don’t be afraid of them. Anything with two horsepower or more demands respect. Read and follow the advice and guidance in the Owners Manual, and always feed it good food ( fuel).
My saw has never fired on the first three pulls on a cold start. I have tried the "three pulls and then half choke" without success. It often takes 20 or more pulls for it to fire (and has done so since it was new). I know I'm not flooding it (I've checked). Instead, it takes forever for it to pull fuel during a cold start. It's ridiculous.
@Bradley Maddy Turns out I have been missing the engine burp and flooding it. It just wasn't obvious at the time. I was getting over a round of Covid when I had my most recent issues and I missed the telltale gas smell as a result.
@@karlrovey I understand, i recently had the carbs replaced on 2 different saws, typically that’s the issue if you’re struggling to start them. In my opinion, they aren’t worth rebuilding so just replace & move on
That is my occasional experience with most of my saws! I had 2 solo saws that actually would START with very few pulls! You must use non-ethanol high octane gas! Unless the saw manufacturer recommends Something different!
Stihl needs to ditch the gimmicks & worthless accoutrements. You go to the average dealer and they don't have 90% of the offerings Refocus and rededicate to making the worlds best saws. Start with an affordable homeowners saw with an all metal engine. I have been a lifelong Stihl owner but after a muffler failed and melted half my 2 year old MS271 and the recoil starter failed on my MS250 after less than 10hrs I went out and bought a 60CC CS590 Echo, with an all metal crankcase, for under $400.
Thanks for watching, if your brake isn’t functioning properly please take to a dealer before you use it again. The kick-back break is a life saving mechanism.
Useful video. Though a salesman’s misuse of statistics. If 80% of chainsaw accidents involve the legs, wearing chaps doesn’t save you from 80% of accidents. I say that as a salesman who might have misused the odd statistic by accident himself :)
I have Stihl 171 Stihl 880 HS45 and FS 560. I not like Stihl 170 very hard setting chain with Jack very dangers cut my hand fingers very much blood river my finger I have much accident Einhell and Stihl Chain cuted my hands and fingers very big pain me! Stihl 880 my chainshaw 63 cm and 120 cm long very sharpy 404 chain cuted damaged my fingers and hand I droped very much blood river oil
@@mainstreetmower Thank you. This big Stihl 880 chain very long very sharpy very dangerous. Do you use Stihl 880 or 881 chainshaw? Do you change 63 cm and 120 cm and 150 long chain? Or Which Stihl chainshaw you use usually? Stihl 211 or Stihl 171 or Stihl 261 or Stihl 361 or Stihl 440 or Stihl 661 or Stihl 500i? You have never not bloody accident chain never not cuted yours fingers?
Although iam fond of my little 170, the stihl domestic saws are naff, full nasty plastic chinese parts! The equivalent huskys obliterate them in every way, get a 135mk2 great little saw heaps of grunt aswell perfect for limbing work
Wow Richard. Thank you for the kind remarks and constructive criticism. Hope you have a great day. P.S. He's sitting OUTSIDE the front entrance of our shop.
Thank you, very help specially with an idiot like me haha I just have one request or question no offense. Why the dirk glasses? I feel like I am talking with a robot haha.
Scott, we're sorry about that. Please feel free to subscribe to our channel, we try to go over as many products as we can. Hope it would be helpful to you.
@@mainstreetmower Thanks for your response. I went a little overboard but honestly, where I bought my saw, the dealer didn't go over anything really. I was even lucky I could get the saw because it was the last one in stock. Some dealers, like yourselves, are probably a cut above many others but it would be nice if they were all on the same page.
@@wst8340 STIHL requires all its dealers to make sure that they take the product out of the box and go over everything with the buyer, before the final sale. It is meant to be the last line of quality check.
You need to lift the tip of the bar when tightening the chain.
Right!
So true anyone watching this that doesn't know hopefully you read this comment.
And then, resnug the chain to the bottom of the bar, because it will loosen up when you pick up the end of the bar.
My x
Stihl saw has no bar nuts just a round flip out how do you tighten chain
CORRECT!
This is so informative. I would gladly pay for this type of content.
I appreciate the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Bought the 170 as a first time owner .Learned how to sharpen chain, remove cover to clean,and to mix the oil with 5 l, 93 octane gas .Never put it away wet,always cleaned and sharpened chain for next use.4 months since never having one and I have a 17 acre property with a indoor wood stove on Cheers 🇨🇦
That's awesome. Thank you for sharing. In case you wanted to check out, we have videos on each of the things you mentioned up there. Browse through our channel :)
If you have a extra 60 bucks to spend i recommend buying the ms180c over the ms 170. Both come with a 16 inch bar and same size engine but the 180 c comes with 3 ungrades. Easy start, quick chain adjuster and metal spike come with the 180 c that the 170 doesn't have.
Excellent. You are a great teacher. Thanks
whats your advice to a me as a left handed chainsaw owner? hire a gardener or be more careful?
just bought a 2018 ms211,,,awesome saw,,,stihl and husky the only 2 brands to own in my opinion--great video
Awesome recommendations. Thank you for sharing.
Best chainsaw video I have seen. Cheers from the UK.
Thanks 👍
@ 20:10 make sure the chain is pushed all the way back and it's not laying in the groove towards the outside. VERY IMPORTANT and easy to get it wrong.
After you have replaced the bar and chain, spin the chain by hand and make sure it spins easily with no binding.
I own the MS 180C (easy start) great little saw.
Nice video.
Thank you!
It's amazing to me that a blind man can still differentiate which saw is which! 😆
Hahah. Cheeky.
Haha new to the channel. I did a double take in the first few minutes 😅.
I am replaceing my 32 year old 026 with a new one tomorrow, this video will help me decide what to get.
That's great Mike. Congrats on the new saw. Hope the video helps.
Very good basic information. Every newbie would benefit from this information.
Thank you Jim.
I definitely benefited. I’m about to purchase my first ever chainsaw! it reminds me of getting my motorcycle license. All the gear, all the time. As in wear the safety gear. Know your “equipment”.
My dealer didn't tell me anything about my chainsaw when I bought it, I bought a 211C off the shelf that was put together, Didn't know anything about the easy start system until I got home and read the owners manual. That thing about dealers telling you about the product simply is not true. Btw the chain was also installed backwards. I have had this saw for 3 or 4 years and it is a good saw but you are on your own
I am sorry you had that experience. But honestly, I would suggest finding another dealer for your next Stihl purchase.
Proper set-up, cranking instruction and safe operation is something all Stihl dealers are required to teach with every purchase to maintain their dealership. We are sworn in and have to sign new documents each year. For us and many others it’s a way we differentiate ourselves from big box stores.
The mission of this video was to ensure that anyone who has been underserved has access to this info. Thanks for watching
Excellent walk through on the Stihl chainsaw appreciated!
Awesome, glad you liked it.
Walbro WT 16-B has no butterfly for the choke, as do many others. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching.
I sell these saws at an ACE Hardware Store and the one thing you didn't mention is the easy start on the CE models. When I sell one
of these, I always instruct the new owner on how to pull the starter cord. You DON"T ever yank on one. If you do, I promise you the starter cord will break. When you pull the cord, you're winding a coil spring that starts the saw. I own an MS180C and that happened to me when my step-son grabbed it off the back of my truck and tried to start it unbeknownst to me. I had not shown him how to start it.
Exellent video man, every new owner should see this as a manditory.
Thank you!
Awesome video, Much appreciated from Lismore NSW Australia.
Love it. Thank you for commenting. Warm wishes from Florida. 🙂
Excellent presentation
Thanks a lot Roger. We're glad you liked it.
Best video, I wish to see how you change the grommets on 180MC models. is there a site where I could see the assembly drawings or disassembly of Stihl chainsaws?
This is a good video. Clear illustrations and useful pointers.
Glad it was helpful!
Finally got to see some videos on my MS211. How do I fix the oil leaking from the chain lube tank when it's not in use?
Excellent video, very well done and informative! Keep up great work!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed that ☺
Great explanation. From Quebec Canada 🇨🇦 Have a great summer. 👋🏼🌼
Thank you for watching!
I would like to see one of these videos on Pro Saws
Absolutely. I'll add that to our pipeline.
Just what I needed. Very well done Sir.
Thank you, glad this helped!
Some good videos out there! As concerns teaching about safety features....
This video is the best! You (or anybody else either) can NOT beat Stihl for advertising!
Stihl simply has the VERY best advertising!
And Stihl makes some really nice Chainsaws!!!!!!!!
Thank you very much Robin. This keeps us going.
Absolutely great video for somebody in the market for his first Stihl - as I am. 😀
We're Glad you liked the video, Petr. Thank you.
excellent explanation of using a chainsaw.
Thank you Duncan. We're glad you liked it.
One thing you need to caution users of the MS 170 about is - make sure when you put the chain on the sprocket that it is on the sprocket and has not walked it’s way off the sprocket into the gap between the sprocket and the sprocket washer. .043 chains are very common to do this. .050 chains do not have this problem because the drags will not fit into this narrow gap.
That's very good advice. Thank you for sharing John.
My ms 180c has a primer bulb. I wish you had at least touched on that. I couldn't find any mention of it in the manual either. Do I really need it or am I better off not using it? How many pumps cold? Warm? Thank you
Nice tutorial!
Thank you 🙂
I am having an issue with my stihl 16 " ms211 chain saw. The master throttle lever slides past another lever on the carburettor. I have taken it back 5 times to rectify the issue. I asked the stihl dealers to do a report on it and notify the Stihl head office that they have a faulty engineering issue, I was told, that would require to much paper work. Warranty has just expired, the chain saw is back in the work shop to fix the problem, but now they tell me that there is some other issue with the fuel supply, without even looking at it. I was told to leave it in the workshop for a service, which I have done. I am going back there today to inspect the saw myself because I believe that the master throttle lever has broken off, because on one occasion when I took the saw in to be repaired they told me that they had fixed the problem by bending the lever.
Chaps demo was eye opening. Ill be getting some.
Awesome. We're glad we could help.
Super video. Just one thing. Need to mention the model number of the saw your demonstrating. Very good job.
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for a very informative video !! Do you guys have a video on emptying the carb fuel bowl for storage?
Thank you! Yes we do, check out
th-cam.com/video/c6Vhl4ovLLk/w-d-xo.html
Great information. Thanks
Thanks for watching :)
Great detailed video keep up the good work.👍👏
Thank you!
On a Husqvarna or Jonsereds you must not engage the chain break unless the sprocket cover is bolted in place. Do not try to rremove the sprocket cover with the chain break engaged! (On a Husqvarna or Jonsereds)
170 vs 180, 180 vs 211? Would be nice to see some comparison videos. Thanks
Great suggestions. We can put those in the pipeline. Meanwhile, hope you like other comparative videos we have on our channel.
Great informative video. I’m trying to decide whether to get a 210c or the 170. I’m only using it for firewood.
Thank you Emma. Our recommendation would be the MS210C. Cant go wrong with that one.
Get what you can crank and what you can afford. Most girls like the easy start with the yo-yo starters on them. I have a ms 170, 171, 180 and 181 and they pullover about the same. I once had a 211 and it was about the same. With any saw, put your right foot in the rear handle, put it in full choke and grip and rip. I would suggest the 170 or 171. Saws are not for the meek and the mild. Respect them, but don’t be afraid of them. Anything with two horsepower or more demands respect. Read and follow the advice and guidance in the Owners Manual, and always feed it good food ( fuel).
@@johnclarke6647 think I’m gonna get the 171
Is the 180 a good first time saw
I think it's a great option to start with.
Thanks! I appreciate the sharing of that info.
Thank you for watching!
You are the best! ❤ so informative.
Thank you Marti.
If you havn't yet, please consider subscribing. It reallyyy helps us make more content like this. Thank you ❤
I don't need this video, but it's fun to watch.
hahaha that's great.
@@mainstreetmower Thank you for the reply!
Good info, thanks
Thank you James. We're glad you liked it.
What are your thoughts on the ms194t? I loved the old ms192’s and the ms193’s..
We’ve love the MS194T, so far no issues and it produces 1.88 bhp compared to the 1.7 bhp of the 192/193
The only changes were an improved piston design for more power and port that allows it to connect to the Stihl MGD analyzer for run data
Can you do a complete pro saw lineup
That's a great suggestion. We'll put that into the pipeline.
comes with safety glasses ? Is that a current offer from Stihl?
The clear safety glasses have always been included with purchase
@@mainstreetmower Not at my dealership
My saw has never fired on the first three pulls on a cold start. I have tried the "three pulls and then half choke" without success. It often takes 20 or more pulls for it to fire (and has done so since it was new). I know I'm not flooding it (I've checked). Instead, it takes forever for it to pull fuel during a cold start. It's ridiculous.
Your dealer can help
It should’ve gone back to the dealer right away. My guess: it needs a carburetor
@Bradley Maddy Turns out I have been missing the engine burp and flooding it. It just wasn't obvious at the time. I was getting over a round of Covid when I had my most recent issues and I missed the telltale gas smell as a result.
@@karlrovey I understand, i recently had the carbs replaced on 2 different saws, typically that’s the issue if you’re struggling to start them. In my opinion, they aren’t worth rebuilding so just replace & move on
That is my occasional experience with most of my saws! I had 2 solo saws that actually would START with very few pulls!
You must use non-ethanol high octane gas!
Unless the saw manufacturer recommends
Something different!
super helpful thank you. just bought a 180c
Great choice. Thanks for watching!
amazing man blind know bout gas chain saws
😂😂😂
Super informative video, thanks 👍
Thank you Phillip. We're glad it helped.
Great vid bro, Thank you
Thank you!
Stihl needs to ditch the gimmicks & worthless accoutrements. You go to the average dealer and they don't have 90% of the offerings Refocus and rededicate to making the worlds best saws. Start with an affordable homeowners saw with an all metal engine. I have been a lifelong Stihl owner but after a muffler failed and melted half my 2 year old MS271 and the recoil starter failed on my MS250 after less than 10hrs I went out and bought a 60CC CS590 Echo, with an all metal crankcase, for under $400.
I’ve owned a lot of saws over the years. Pound for pound, dollar for dollar. The best saw that I currently own is the Echo 4910
i came here cause i lost my stihl chainsaw manual and i think im, turningit on wrong and flooding it lol. cause the chain runs with the brake on lol.
Thanks for watching, if your brake isn’t functioning properly please take to a dealer before you use it again. The kick-back break is a life saving mechanism.
Useful video. Though a salesman’s misuse of statistics. If 80% of chainsaw accidents involve the legs, wearing chaps doesn’t save you from 80% of accidents. I say that as a salesman who might have misused the odd statistic by accident himself :)
There is a switch next too the spark plug what does it do
yaatik essaha
Giga Chad Chin
Don't know what that means but thank you for watching 😀
I'm sorry, great video and great, useful info but I just couldn't stop thinking "Stevie Wonder"...
Hahaha, that’s a new one for me 😂! I see it, most of the time I get Screech so that is refreshing. Glad the info was useful
Oh Mr. Miaugi you are so sharp. Please dont cut me so deep
Sorry did not go past 50 seconds, loose the sunglasses, look into the camera.
If I want to listen to an infomercial, I would watch it.
The sunglasses are just annoying.
Hard to cut wood with the sun in your eyes, lol
@@jamesshivers8213 , ever cut looking up at the sun instead of down where the wood is?
@@georgejenkins3371 He might be missing half the iris out of one eye, like me. Never leave the house without my shades.
@@quappelle3637 , and you think I am interested?
I have Stihl 171 Stihl 880 HS45 and FS 560. I not like Stihl 170 very hard setting chain with Jack very dangers cut my hand fingers very much blood river my finger I have much accident Einhell and Stihl Chain cuted my hands and fingers very big pain me! Stihl 880 my chainshaw 63 cm and 120 cm long very sharpy 404 chain cuted damaged my fingers and hand I droped very much blood river oil
Very sorry to hear that. Always use proper safety equipment while operating products like these
@@mainstreetmower Thank you. This big Stihl 880 chain very long very sharpy very dangerous. Do you use Stihl 880 or 881 chainshaw? Do you change 63 cm and 120 cm and 150 long chain? Or Which Stihl chainshaw you use usually? Stihl 211 or Stihl 171 or Stihl 261 or Stihl 361 or Stihl 440 or Stihl 661 or Stihl 500i? You have never not bloody accident chain never not cuted yours fingers?
Although iam fond of my little 170, the stihl domestic saws are naff, full nasty plastic chinese parts! The equivalent huskys obliterate them in every way, get a 135mk2 great little saw heaps of grunt aswell perfect for limbing work
That silver synthetic oil is garbage, lowest JASO rating, carbon build up POS. The normal orange is better at less cost.
Ask yourself this question, would you buy a used car from someone that looks like this? Someone who wears sunny's indoors? He just looks like a slimer
Wow Richard. Thank you for the kind remarks and constructive criticism. Hope you have a great day.
P.S. He's sitting OUTSIDE the front entrance of our shop.
Thank you, very help specially with an idiot like me haha I just have one request or question no offense. Why the dirk glasses? I feel like I am talking with a robot haha.
Glad the video was useful. And please excuse my glasses, had a really long day at work that day
My dealer didn't go over sh*t with me !! I guess in Canada dealers are tough to come by so they can treat their customers like sh*t !
Scott, we're sorry about that. Please feel free to subscribe to our channel, we try to go over as many products as we can. Hope it would be helpful to you.
@@mainstreetmower Thanks for your response. I went a little overboard but honestly, where I bought my saw, the dealer didn't go over anything really. I was even lucky I could get the saw because it was the last one in stock. Some dealers, like yourselves, are probably a cut above many others but it would be nice if they were all on the same page.
Bought mine in Yarmouth Nova Scotia and they showed me every thing .Same with the Trimmer I bought .Good Stihl dealer .🇨🇦
@@wst8340 STIHL requires all its dealers to make sure that they take the product out of the box and go over everything with the buyer, before the final sale. It is meant to be the last line of quality check.