STIHL MS 170 Petrol Chainsaw

STIHL's best-selling entry level saw

The MS 170 is a chainsaw suitable for cutting firewood and garden maintenance; it is aimed at domestic users looking for their first STIHL chainsaw. A STIHL 2-MIX 30.1 cm³ petrol engine provides 1.2 kW power to the chainsaw, which comes complete with a 12 inch / 30 cm bar and chain; this model uses a 3/8 inch Pico Micro Mini 3 chain.

Easy to use controls make it ideal for first-time users

The necessary operating controls including start, choke, throttle and stop are controlled using a single lever, making it easier to handle and reducing fatigue whilst using the machine. This model also has anti-vibration technology built in, which dampens the oscillations from the engine to significantly reduce vibrations at the handles for operator comfort.

Excellent performance that reduces maintenance

A compensator in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture from becoming richer as the air filter becomes clogged; it ensures the correct quantity of fuel is delivered depending on the quantity of air passing through the filter, meaning the engine power is kept steady. The MS 170 also uses the Ematic chain lubrication system to ensure pinpoint lubrication of the saw chain links and guide bar rails, reducing bar oil consumption by up to 50%.

Chainsaw assembly

All chainsaws come as standard with some assembly required. However, you may purchase chainsaw assembly and we will fit the bar and chain prior to dispatch, so that when it arrives you're ready to go. Don't forget to check out the YouTube video links in our technical spec for useful how-to videos.

A 2 year domestic warranty with STIHL is included, we will register the machine. T&Cs apply.

• Displacement: 30.1 cm³
• Power output: 1.2 kW / 1.6 hp 
• Bar length: 12 inch
• Weight: 4.57 kg
• Power to weight ratio: 3.4 kg / kW
• Sound pressure level: 100 dB(A)
• Sound power level: 111 dB(A)
• Vibration values left/right: 6.9/6.4 m/s²
• Oilomatic saw chain pitch/type: 3/8" P PMM3
• Oil pump: not adjustable
• Tank volume: 0.25 Litres
• Chain tensioning: front lateral chain tensioning
• Sprocket - number of teeth: 6 Z
• Filter: filter plate
• Bumper spike: plastic claw
• Cylinder: chrome
• Oil tank volume: 145 cm³
• Sprocket: profile sprocket
• Anti-vibration system: standard AV-System
• Filter cap: STV screw tank cap
• EPA Certified fuel consumption: 0.604 l/h / 0.16 glh
• CO₂: 969 g/kWh
• Handle type: Standard grip
• Speed at maximum power: 10.000 Um
   
• Filling up the chain oil for the saw chain and fuel mixture (YouTube video link, STIHL)
• Mounting the cutting attachment and tensioning the saw chain (YouTube video link, STIHL)
• Starting a chainsaw on the ground (YouTube video link, STIHL)
• Starting a chainsaw between the knees (YouTube video link, STIHL)

Brand:  STIHL
Power Source:  Petrol

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