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MS 251 Petrol Chainsaw

MS 251 C-BE Petrol Chainsaw

MS 251 C-BE
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Technical details

Displacement45.6 cm³
Displacement2.8 cu-in
Power2.20 kW
Device weight without refuelling5.2 kg 1)
Device weight without refuelling6 kg 2)
1)without guide bar and saw chain2)with guide bar and saw chain

Features

EXTENDED FILTER SERVICE LIFE. Pre-separation routing removes coarse, larger particles from the airstream before they can reach the actual filter. The HD2 filter keeps even fine dust away from the engine, ensuring a long engine service life, long cleaning intervals and easy maintenance of your chainsaw. When we refer to a long-life air filter system in chainsaws, this exclusively describes models that have pre-separation routing and an HD2 filter. With this system, you benefit from a significantly longer filter service life compared to conventional air filter systems.
LONG-LIFE AIR FILTER SYSTEM FOR CHAINSAWS
FOR MORE PLEASANT WORK. Vibrations can occur when you put your power tools through their paces, and these are particularly noticeable in the grip area. The buffer and spring elements of the STIHL anti-vibration system reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area and therefore to your body. The result is that your power tool is more comfortable to hold and your work is much less tiring.
STIHL ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM
RE-TENSION THE SAW CHAIN TOOL-FREE. Thanks to STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, you can tension your saw chain quickly and without tools, thanks to the adjusting wheel. Turning the adjusting wheel to the left releases tension on the saw chain, and turning the adjustment wheel to the right tensions the saw chain. The guide bar will be automatically secured when you tighten the sprocket cover.
STIHL QUICK CHAIN TENSIONING
QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.
TOOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS
REDUCES OIL CONSUMPTION. The STIHL Ematic system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a controlled-delivery oil pump. It ensures that the chain oil gets to where it is needed for lubrication. This allows you to reduce oil consumption by up to 50%. If you often work in dusty conditions or if you use long guide bars, you can quickly and easily increase the oil quantity at any time with the new oil pump system.
STIHL EMATIC SYSTEM
<p>FOR FEWER STARTING STROKES. The manual fuel pump reduces the number of strokes required to start the power tool, making the start-up process quicker and easier This is particularly helpful after longer breaks in operation. To use it&nbsp;actuate the pump several times before starting. This will ensure that there is enough petrol in the carburettor when starting.</p>
MANUAL FUEL PUMP
EFFORTLESS STARTING. STIHL ErgoStart saves you energy when starting your power tools. A smooth and even pull on the starter cord is all that’s needed. The required speed on the starter cord is significantly reduced, and the engine starts quickly and reliably even with a slow pull. An additional spring between the crankshaft and the starter cord roll makes this easier.
STIHL ERGOSTART

EASY TO START GREAT CHOICE FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. WITH EASY STARTING AND CHAIN TENSIONING.

The STIHL MS 251 C-BE petrol chainsaw is an ideal tool for tasks that involve extended sawing, such as harvesting firewood. It boasts a compact yet sturdy design and is equipped with a range of comfort features, making it suitable for domestic and farm use. Notably, the chainsaw's cutting performance is exceptional, and trees up to 8 inches or 45 cm can be felled..


Simplicity in operation is achieved through the single-lever control system, allowing easy management of the essential functions of the STIHL 2.2 kW (3.0 hp) 2-MIX engine, such as starting and stopping. This configuration ensures comfortable and secure operation by keeping your right hand consistently on the handle. Moreover, the inclusion of the STIHL anti-vibration system effectively mitigates engine and power tool vibrations, safeguarding your joints and muscles. Starting the chainsaw is made effortless with STIHL ErgoStart, which reduces startup effort by half compared to conventional starting. Additionally, the manual fuel pump facilitates swift restarts by directly supplying fuel to the carburettor as needed.


To enhance user comfort, the STIHL 251 C-BE chainsaw incorporates STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, enabling convenient and secure re-tensioning of the saw chain without tools. Additional user-friendly features include a tool-free fuel cap and pre-separation routing that prevents coarse particles from reaching the filter.

MS 251 C-BE

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