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Stihl Chain Saw Special Features... |
| What does the "C" mean? | |||||||||||
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The "C" stands for comfort (or
was that convenience?) Many "C" models also have Easy2Start© which is designed to minimize the 2 stroke compression jerk during starting. See VIDEO |
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QS stands for quick stop. The throttle interlock lever (on top of rear handle) is linked to the chain brake. As soon as you release pressure on the lever, it stops the chain. (Engine keeps going). This is especially important for those making rapid succession cuts with minimal user interaction, such as forest fire fighting. | ||||||||||
| What is meant by "PRO" ? | |||||||||||
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Stihl Pro chainsaws come in a variety of
sizes. However, they all have this in common: They are designed for day
in, day out use. Period. They are designed as "engine-centric" (everything
bolts directly to the engine, with no plastic in-between). Most all
models have Intellicarb® to keep running even with a dirty filter. Most Stihl PRO chainsaws also have a temperature compensation device, which minimizes or eliminates having to adjust the carb on a chainsaw because of ambient air temperature. (Cold air is 'thicker', therefore the engine runs 'leaner'. This situation makes the engine sound quite 'clean', while it beats itself to death for lack of fuel/lubrication/cooling. |
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| What is the "RESCUE" saw? | |||||||||||
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find out more!
THIS SPECIALTY CHAIN SAW IS FOR USE BY TRAINED EMERGENCY SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ONLY. It can be purchased with an optional adjustable bar guard with limits penetration while sawing away at roofing. (This way you don't saw thru the roof support!) The chain is special as well: carbide teeth and a double sidewall. It's designed for opening up asphalt shingle roofing, around doors or windows, anywhere you need a controlled hole. And, it is OSHA approved.
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| What is different about an arborist' saw? | |||||||||||
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Lightweight, powerful, and a top mounted
handlebar. For those that enjoy climbing trees like a monkey! It also has a retractable lanyard ring.
It has a lot of power in such a small lightweight package. Strong and
durable as well.
Did I mention lightweight? (7.7 lbs !!) A lot of zing in a little zip! |
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Stihl pays attention to detail. Notice that the fuel line is made with special 'rings' that keep the fuel line from kinking. Fuel lines used today are also specially treated to be resistant to the alcohol substance commonly put in fuel. | ||||||||||
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The engine, in living color! Notice the piston has 2 rings, not one. Notice the full crankshaft. Notice the tree falling! | ||||||||||
| Our
thoughts: When you
want to buy a saw, it should meet, and somewhat exceed your needs. You
don't want to
buy TOO small a saw; you will over work it, and shorten it's life span.
Conversely, buying too big can mean a sore back/arms/etc. (Plus it can be
dangerous). Incidentally, as much as we like Stihl, if you go out to their website, you will notice that we are NOT a Stihl Elite Dealer. Why? Simply put, because we sell other brands of hand held products as well. As far as we are concerned, nobody makes the best of everything all the time. We have a fair number of commercial cutters that like other brands that we have been selling for years. Our loyalty is to our customers first. |
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Other great information:
Also see...
Stihl Chain Saw model comparison
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