At the moment, chainsaws are widely used in the production of firewood, when cutting down trees and so on. They are popular among owners of summer cottages, and they are also often used during construction activities. Modern fixtures make it possible to obtain new technologies in production, and the quality of the materials from which they are made is at the highest level.
Quite important characteristics of a chainsaw should be considered maneuverability, power, and safety. The Stihl MS 180 device has similar indicators. Reviews of the saw are positive. Of course, the device has its drawbacks, but they are not so significant. Next, consider the design of the device, its functional and technical characteristics, as well as recommendations for use.
Design features
The described chainsaw is light and compact. Its performance is optimized to the maximum. The unit has a fuel tank. It is quite capacious and translucent. The Stihl MS 180 chainsaw received a 35 cm tire in its initialmodifications. The second version has a 40 cm cut. This device can be used in construction or logging. The power of both devices is the same.
It should be noted that among the functional features, Stihl MS 180 has automatic lubrication. An inertial brake is also installed, which increases the safety of the device. Due to this, the risk of losing control of the tool is quite small. Additionally, the device is equipped with a special anti-vibration effect.
Specifications
The power of such a device is 2 horsepower. Piston outlet - 2.8 cm. The length of the tire, as mentioned above, may vary: in the initial modification of the Stihl MS 180 - 35 cm, in the newer version - 40 cm. The tank capacity is 145 cubic cm. The weight of the device is almost 4 kg. You can buy the initial modification for 13 thousand rubles, a newer version of the saw will cost 5 thousand more. In principle, according to users, the correspondence between price and quality is the most successful.
Tips
Before using the Stihl MS 180, it is necessary to run in the mechanisms. You can not turn on the maximum power, it is advisable to work at the minimum at least until the third refueling. There are some tips for installing a new chain. At first, it should be pulled much more often and stronger. It is also advisable to leave the engine for idle scrolling after any procedure. It is forbidden to touch the heated chain, after cooling it is necessary to reduce the tension.
