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I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Thanks buddy. I forgot to set it down to the bottom initially. It wouldn't lock down there when I tried and thought I was doing something wrong. You cleared it up, squeeze the handle and then the setting will lock in the lower position. Great chainsaw, better than Husq any day.
I bought my first Stihl Ms291 in 2000, retired my fathers old Homelite XL400 it still runs and cuts. Stihl was my choice after looking at what was out there. Money was no issue, as my father told buy the best put the others to rest.
BEFORE any of this - check chain tension and free movement check bar oil and fuel mix levels what would actually be helpful for many people is a clear procedure for when saw refuses to start.
I've had both types of saws. My small 041farm boss stihl. Had it for close to 20 years and only had one problem...My 266xp husky was a good saw.. Had to reajust the carb setting from time to time..Both were great saws.Unfortunately someone ripped my husky off..Just bought a used stihl 064 magnum used. Looking forward to trying that one out tomorrow..Even had a Poulan Pro 206 that I used for 17 years with only one plug change...Crappy oiling system tho..You can get a lemon with any brand of saw
I enjoyed that video, and will remember what you just said when trying to start my saw. I have a MS-250 saw which I purchased new, but always had a hard time starting it. I usually give up and go back to my Poulan chainsaw to get my work completed since it is much easier to operate.
I tried the recommended way of starting the saw on the ground, but it won't start. I noticed that the personnel at the local repair shop only used the drop starting method to get it to crank when I took it in, so I guess that I will try this method also and see if it works for me.
Not like the most important thing is choke position or anything, no, ots pulling a string or that fucking retracts itself. Lets spend 10 minutes on that in a 3 minute video.
There is one item in the official instructions from Stihl that you should be careful about, do not go overboard. They warn you not to try to pull the starter too far. Fine, but don't overdo it the other way. I got very frustrated with my new saw, just couldn't start it. Took it back to the dealer several times. They could always start it when I couldn't. Finally we accidentally discovered that I was only pulling the starter rope about half way out. Now I pull it out farther and it starts like a charm. You might slowly pull it to its full extension to see just how far that is, then when starting the saw, stop just short of that point. And pull hard! You have to spin the motor fast to get it to fire.
Years ago I nicked my left leg with a chainsaw and left a lasting impression on me to say the least. Now 30 years later I live in Hawaii and do own a chainsaw. I still have that fear in me and have to psych myself up to use it.
ME TOO. JUST TELL US HOW TO START THE DARN SAW. MY 170 WHICH WAS USED 2 TIMES IS RUNNING POORLY. How about a video on how to store the saw for the winter. And then after storage. HOW to start it.
first, take the chain brake off, next put choke on drop start it until it kicks over take choke off and drop until starts what took you 4:31 took me like 2 sentences
Worse product ever. At one time they were great but the new chainsaw just won't start. I shouldn't have to spend 15 minutes trying to start a chainsaw. Engineers are over thinking again. I have a 350 paper weight
There is one item in the official instructions from Stihl that you should be careful about, do not go overboard. They warn you not to try to pull the starter too far. Fine, but don't overdo it the other way. I got very frustrated with my new saw, just couldn't start it. Took it back to the dealer several times. They could always start it when I couldn't. Finally we accidentally discovered that I was only pulling the starter rope about half way out. Now I pull it out farther and it starts like a charm. You might slowly pull it to its full extension to see just how far that is, then when starting the saw, stop just short of that point. And pull hard! You have to spin the motor fast to get it to fire.
It seems like you are an occasional user, here is a good tip for gas saws that will be sitting for long periods. Use premium grade non ethanol fuel and a high quality oil, or an engineered fuel like stihl motomix or trufuel. All pump gas, even ethanol free fuel containes benzene. And will damage carburetor diaphrams and fuel lines if left in the saw for long periods. Fuels containing ethanol are much worse. Dump out fuel when storing the saw and run it to empty the carburetor. Engenered fuels are good for 2 years once opened, they are alcohol free, and are nearly free of benzene and other damaging chemicals. For the small amount you usd the saw, the price of engenered fuels is negligible, and will not have to be drained for storage.
i searched up this video cos my stupid stihl wont start. its been a pain in the ass from day one, and this video doesn't help any. these saws are terrible for starting.
I have two stihl chain saw. They rank among the most worthless starting pigs ever created. I tried what this person said and still need starting fluid almost every time. Dealer cant seem to make it work proper either. Some other brand is my next saw. Even my stihl back pack blower, same stuff. once going great but starting, frustrating beyond belief. Give me a nice pumper they work better.
The video was kinda okay, but telling not to drop start is hillarious. Your back is in i really bag position when you try to start the saw on the ground and the "nut-sack" will definateliy be punched a few times when starting between your legs :-)
I'm not personally attacking you chill out 3120 died huh to bad may be just a dud but i can vouch for the 395xp $500 original bar may have used once good faller easy start btw try and go second hand you'll be surprised at what idiots that have money that are out there with absolutely no sence don't throw husqvarna to the dogs so quickly they do make some good saws.
I tried to start a old vintage saw between my legs one time , it went to full throttle and the flywheel exploded and took both of my nuts and half of my left leg out , don't ever start a chainsaw that will run to 15;000 rpm with your groin
I brought a Stihi cost me nearly £400 GBP always very hard to start, I took it back for a service cost me another £75 GBP and I still cant start it, I would never buy one again, I have wasted hours trying to start this chain Saw!! do not buy, I have also brought one of eBay for £150 a Chinese model it starts first time every time! You can buy three of these for one Stihi and not waste your whole day trying to get it started. its a joke
I feel the same way about the Stihl saws after the trouble I have had with the MS-250 which I purchased. It spent so much time in the shop, and when I got it back it still would not start for me in most cases. The Poulan saw which is much older had already given me plenty of good service, but I wanted the best so I invested in this Stihl, which was a waste of good money in my opinion. My problem is getting this saw to start and then do some work.
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I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle th-cam.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Thanks buddy. I forgot to set it down to the bottom initially. It wouldn't lock down there when I tried and thought I was doing something wrong. You cleared it up, squeeze the handle and then the setting will lock in the lower position. Great chainsaw, better than Husq any day.
I bought my first Stihl Ms291 in 2000, retired my fathers old Homelite XL400
it still runs and cuts. Stihl was my choice after looking at what was out there.
Money was no issue, as my father told buy the best put the others to rest.
BEFORE any of this -
check chain tension and free movement
check bar oil and fuel mix levels
what would actually be helpful for many people is a clear procedure for when saw refuses to start.
Mate, you made it so easy to start my chainsaw. I did not receive an instruction manual with my MS 180. All the best for the future mate.
Two minutes in before the start instructions start then skips the visual of choke setting.....the one thing I needed
I've had both types of saws. My small 041farm boss stihl. Had it for close to 20 years and only had one problem...My 266xp husky was a good saw.. Had to reajust the carb setting from time to time..Both were great saws.Unfortunately someone ripped my husky off..Just bought a used stihl 064 magnum used. Looking forward to trying that one out tomorrow..Even had a Poulan Pro 206 that I used for 17 years with only one plug change...Crappy oiling system tho..You can get a lemon with any brand of saw
I enjoyed that video, and will remember what you just said when trying to start my saw. I have a MS-250 saw which I purchased new, but always had a hard time starting it. I usually give up and go back to my Poulan chainsaw to get my work completed since it is much easier to operate.
I tried the recommended way of starting the saw on the ground, but it won't start. I noticed that the personnel at the local repair shop only used the drop starting method to get it to crank when I took it in, so I guess that I will try this method also and see if it works for me.
Yes, you can pull a string. That is nice. Follow these instructions and flood your saw.
Not like the most important thing is choke position or anything, no, ots pulling a string or that fucking retracts itself. Lets spend 10 minutes on that in a 3 minute video.
There is one item in the official instructions from Stihl that you should be careful about, do not go overboard. They warn you not to try to pull the starter too far. Fine, but don't overdo it the other way. I got very frustrated with my new saw, just couldn't start it. Took it back to the dealer several times. They could always start it when I couldn't. Finally we accidentally discovered that I was only pulling the starter rope about half way out. Now I pull it out farther and it starts like a charm. You might slowly pull it to its full extension to see just how far that is, then when starting the saw, stop just short of that point. And pull hard! You have to spin the motor fast to get it to fire.
Blah, blah blah, starts at 2:00
pismo10 wish I saw your comment first
I'm so stupid I had to see a refresher course how to run my own chainsaw
Years ago I nicked my left leg with a chainsaw and left a lasting impression on me to say the least. Now 30 years later I live in Hawaii and do own a chainsaw. I still have that fear in me and have to psych myself up to use it.
Thank you for posting this!
But what if your boot won't fit in the handle?
Do it by standing
You should use foot of your child then.
I just upgraded to a stihl 661, brand new and will not start. My other stihl saws start just fine. Guess I'm, going back to the dealer tomorrow.
ME TOO. JUST TELL US HOW TO START THE DARN SAW.
MY 170 WHICH WAS USED 2 TIMES IS RUNNING POORLY.
How about a video on how to store the saw for the winter. And then after storage. HOW to start it.
first, take the chain brake off, next put choke on drop start it until it kicks over take choke off and drop until starts what took you 4:31 took me like 2 sentences
I completely agree!
Learned more from Billy Woods directions (below) and his first 24 words that in the whole of this ridiculous, litigious, and poorly scripted pap.
I learned how to drop start a saw when I was 9 and cut down my first tree at 11
Than why are you watching this video?
I'll just pay someone to cut stuff for me while I watch and drink a beer. Screw this.
I'm right there with you!!! LoL
Saw has never started like in any instructions i have dver seen 20 to 50 pulls are always need.
in holland stil meens silence
This is more like a safety vid
Instructions were unclear, my chainsaw is now on fire
@dihle12 whats so bad about stihl's and what makes husky's better?
My dad works there...
2:00
safety nuts would loooove to see me work. no safety wear, drop start everytime, and the majority of my saws don't have chain brakes.
Good for you
You just a fucking man. You be the first one to suit the manufacture company if something goes amiss. You are a fool. Peace! Where's my chaps?
Worse product ever. At one time they were great but the new chainsaw just won't start. I shouldn't have to spend 15 minutes trying to start a chainsaw. Engineers are over thinking again. I have a 350 paper weight
Its user error
+Jeff Hahn its not the saw its you.
+Jeff Hahn I'll give you a $100 for the paper weight.
There is one item in the official instructions from Stihl that you should be careful about, do not go overboard. They warn you not to try to pull the starter too far. Fine, but don't overdo it the other way. I got very frustrated with my new saw, just couldn't start it. Took it back to the dealer several times. They could always start it when I couldn't. Finally we accidentally discovered that I was only pulling the starter rope about half way out. Now I pull it out farther and it starts like a charm. You might slowly pull it to its full extension to see just how far that is, then when starting the saw, stop just short of that point. And pull hard! You have to spin the motor fast to get it to fire.
WHAT A JOKE ! WHO MADE THIS VIDEO ! JUST TELL US HOW TO START THE DAMN SAW !
Hahahahhaha
That's what I was thinking!!!!!
@dihle12 what kind of chain saw do you have
I just started one of these. STUPID design. How about a video demonstration of when the choke selector switch is STUCK on full choke after starting.
couldve done without the first minute or so. why make a dang saw you need a video on how to crank
This video could have been 20 seconds long.
Lol when was this made 1996?
austin Star yes probably
My saw does not start so easily. In three years I've stafted it 3 times. Today it wore me out. I will try again in an hour. Much too hard.
It seems like you are an occasional user, here is a good tip for gas saws that will be sitting for long periods. Use premium grade non ethanol fuel and a high quality oil, or an engineered fuel like stihl motomix or trufuel. All pump gas, even ethanol free fuel containes benzene. And will damage carburetor diaphrams and fuel lines if left in the saw for long periods. Fuels containing ethanol are much worse. Dump out fuel when storing the saw and run it to empty the carburetor. Engenered fuels are good for 2 years once opened, they are alcohol free, and are nearly free of benzene and other damaging chemicals. For the small amount you usd the saw, the price of engenered fuels is negligible, and will not have to be drained for storage.
i searched up this video cos my stupid stihl wont start. its been a pain in the ass from day one, and this video doesn't help any. these saws are terrible for starting.
I have two stihl chain saw. They rank among the most worthless starting pigs ever created. I tried what this person said and still need starting fluid almost every time. Dealer cant seem to make it work proper either. Some other brand is my next saw. Even my stihl back pack blower, same stuff. once going great but starting, frustrating beyond belief. Give me a nice pumper they work better.
Useless. Should be titled "chainsaw PPE and safety video in which someone kinda starts a chainsaw once".
Lololol
nice fit on the gloves……….LMAO
dealers don't tell ya shit. I'm tired of cranking this brand new won't start.
My Dad always drop starts the chainsaw
The video was kinda okay, but telling not to drop start is hillarious. Your back is in i really bag position when you try to start the saw on the ground and the "nut-sack" will definateliy be punched a few times when starting between your legs :-)
Don't waste your time. Ridiculous.
yes you are.
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I'm not personally attacking you chill out 3120 died huh to bad may be just a dud but i can vouch for the 395xp $500 original bar may have used once good faller easy start btw try and go second hand you'll be surprised at what idiots that have money that are out there with absolutely no sence don't throw husqvarna to the dogs so quickly they do make some good saws.
Why spend your money on second best! I have owned Stihl for many years and they are one great saw!
I tried to start a old vintage saw between my legs one time , it went to full throttle and the flywheel exploded and took both of my nuts and half of my left leg out , don't ever start a chainsaw that will run to 15;000 rpm with your groin
John Wells god dang that's gruesome
I brought a Stihi cost me nearly £400 GBP always very hard to start, I took it back for a service cost me another £75 GBP and I still cant start it, I would never buy one again, I have wasted hours trying to start this chain Saw!! do not buy, I have also brought one of eBay for £150 a Chinese model it starts first time every time! You can buy three of these for one Stihi and not waste your whole day trying to get it started. its a joke
I feel the same way about the Stihl saws after the trouble I have had with the MS-250 which I purchased. It spent so much time in the shop, and when I got it back it still would not start for me in most cases. The Poulan saw which is much older had already given me plenty of good service, but I wanted the best so I invested in this Stihl, which was a waste of good money in my opinion. My problem is getting this saw to start and then do some work.
My buddy bought a.Poulan for half as much been a Great saw..
When it comes to starting the Stihl is garbage. By far the worst chainsaw to get started I have ever seen. Its terrible!
This was useless, I needed the choke instructions
Useless
this doesn t make any sence
aint worth a shit
You're method is flawed old man