Description

This lightweight Stihl Gas-Powered Chainsaw features excellent air filtration, enhanced engine cooling and redesigned engine shroud, giving you more consistent performance in the field. Make quick work of trimming branches, cutting small trees and clearing fallen limbs after a storm. This light-duty chainsaw delivers reliable performance and great value in the field. This item may be purchased at select Northern Tool stores. Not available for online order at NorthernTool.com. Get the power and performance of 31.8cc with the 1.7 BHP, 2-cycle engine 16in. bar with 3/8in. chain pitch and 0.043in. chain gauge Electronic ignition Anti-Vibration System minimizes the vibration levels during operation to help reduce operator fatigue and provide a more comfortable working experience IntelliCarb? compensating carburetor is designed to automatically adjust the air/fuel ratio when the air filter becomes restricted or partially clogged to help maintain the engine’s correct RPM Master Control Lever? is a single lever operating the choke, starting throttle lock and on-off switch STIHL pre-separation air filter, which can extend filter life up to five times over previous models 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 Toolless fuel and oil caps with retainers allow you to simply lift the lever and twist the caps to remove or tighten Translucent fuel tank enables the operator to easily check fuel level before starting work Model Number: MS 171.. Age Group: adult.