STIHL MS 500i 20" Chainsaw

Designed and built exclusively for forestry personnel and tree service professionals, the MS 500i is the first ever chainsaw on the worldwide market with electronically controlled fuel injection. With its excellent power-to-weight ratio, this saw is an impressive piece of equipment for pros looking to take on tree felling, bucking or delimbing operations. Thanks to its unique fuel injection system, the MS 500i delivers rapid acceleration. Combining innovative technology with world-class engineering and durable construction, the MS 500i is another great addition to the long line of legendary STIHL chainsaws.

Features:

• Quarter Turn Lock on the Air Filter Shroud: The quarter-turn shroud lock provides quick access, so users can quickly and efficiently service the chain saw with minimal down time on the job.
• High Output Adjustable Oiler: When used with STIHL OILOMATIC ® saw chain and STIHL Ematic ™ guide bars, the high output oiler can supply additional lubrication if needed for longer guide bars and/or dry/dusty cutting conditions.
• HD2 Air Filter: The HD2 air filter on this unit is washable, providing extremely long filter life and lowering maintenance costs.
• Power-to-weight ratio: Allows users to get more done by minimizing fatigue.
• Sensor-controlled fuel metering: Sensor-controlled fuel metering delivers the right amount of fuel.
• Unique bumper spike design: Unique bumper spike design ensures pros can expect optimal performance regardless of what species of tree they're cutting.
• Quick acceleration: Quick acceleration helps deliver excellent cutting performance.
• New generation MDG 1 Diagnostic Software: Allows dealers to quickly identify where service might be needed. Diagnostic software
• Ease of use: A user-friendly tool for a variety of tasks.
• Simplified Starting Procedure: Saves the user time and reduces the chance of flooding the engine when starting.
• Anti-Vibration System: STIHL has developed a system for minimizing the vibration levels of handheld outdoor power equipment. The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience.
• Decompression Valve: The decompression valve reduces the compression in the combustion chamber during cranking and helps reduce the effort needed to pull the starter rope.
• Side-Access Chain Tensioner: The side-access chain tensioner makes it much more convenient for the user to adjust the saw chain with a bar wrench as opposed to the typical location of the guide bar adjustment screw.
• Fuel and oil caps with retainers: The fuel and oil cap retainers keep the caps attached to the unit for added convenience.
• STIHL ElastoStart™: The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL. It is a starting grip with a built-in shock absorber that helps reduce the effort when pulling on the starter cord.

Specifications:

• Power Source: Gas 
• Powerhead Weight: 13.9 lbs.
• Guide Bar Length (Recommended): 25 in.
• OILOMATIC Chain: 3/8" RS3
• Chain Oil Capacity: 11 oz.
• Engine Power: 6.7 bhp
• Fuel Capacity: 26.5 oz.
• Displacement: 79.2 cc

Note

Stihl recommends #3634 (26 RM3 68) OILOMATIC saw chain and 18" 3005 008 4717 Emetic guide bar combination. Compatible guide bar ranges: 16" to 18"

Important Safety Information

• The occurrence called "kickback" can cause serious or fatal injury. Always read the instruction manual carefully before using your saw. Stihl uses a green and yellow color-coding system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of ANSI Standard B175.1 (gasoline-powered saws) and §30 of UL 1662/ ANSI Standard B175.1 (electric chainsaws)
• Stihl recommends the use of green reduced kickback bars and green low kickback chains on all Stihl chainsaws