Crank a STIHL chainsaw by placing it on flat ground, engaging the chain brake, and setting the Master Control Lever to full choke. Pull the starter cord until the engine fires, move to half-choke, pull […]
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Test a chainsaw coil by removing the spark plug, reconnecting it to the ignition lead, grounding it against the engine, and pulling the starter cord to check for a strong blue spark. For accuracy, use […]
Fell a tree with a chainsaw by clearing the area, planning a safe escape route, and cutting a directional notch on the fall side. Make a back cut slightly above the notch hinge, stop before […]
On STIHL chainsaws, MS means Motorsäge, the German word for chainsaw. This label identifies a gasoline-powered STIHL chainsaw. Battery-powered models use the prefix MSA, electric models use MSE, and the numbers that follow, such as […]
Replace a chainsaw bar if it’s bent or twisted, the groove is badly worn, the edges are flared, or the nose sprocket is damaged. Excessive chain wobble or a large lip also means it’s worn […]
Poulan chainsaws are manufactured by the Husqvarna Group, a Swedish outdoor power equipment company. Husqvarna owns the Poulan brand and produces its chainsaws using shared consumer-grade technology also found in brands like McCulloch and Jonsered. […]
The best chainsaw brand depends on use case rather than a single manufacturer. Stihl, Husqvarna, and Echo make the best gas-powered chainsaws for durability and cutting power. Ego, Milwaukee, and DeWalt make the best battery-powered […]
Chainsaws were invented in the late 18th century to assist with difficult childbirths, not for cutting trees. Scottish doctors created an early hand-cranked chainsaw to perform symphysiotomy, a surgical procedure that cut pelvic bone to […]
Yes, Stihl chainsaws do go on sale, but discounts are limited and tightly controlled. Sales usually occur during seasonal promotions in fall or winter or during events like Black Friday. Instead of large price cuts, […]
Your chainsaw is not cutting because the chain is dull, installed backward, improperly tensioned, or poorly lubricated. Hitting dirt or metal quickly dulls the chain. Restore cutting performance by checking chain direction, setting correct tension, […]