Neither planks nor beams nor logs are safe from them: With many sharp teeth, chainsaws bite through wood quickly. We have extensively tested the flagship model of the global market leader Stihl.
With a list price of 306 Euro owns the MSE 180 C certainly not among the cheap saws. The machine, which is only available from specialist retailers, is significantly more expensive than the usual hardware store saws. That's why we asked ourselves, whether the purchase of such an expensive chainsaw is worthwhile for the do-it-yourselfer.
The Stihl saw is equipped with a Quick Stop Super chain brake and a tool-free quick chain tensioning system. The chain brake stops the saw chain both when the safety bar on the front handle is triggered and when the mains switch is released. This minimizes the possible risk of injury. If the chainsaw is overloaded, overload protection protects man and machine. Correct saw chain tension is a prerequisite for safe sawing, the chain tension should always be easy to adjust. The Stihl is equipped with a tool-free quick chain tensioning system for this purpose. With the help of a large tensioning screw and an adjustment wheel, the chain tension can be easily readjusted at any time. Before we can start sawing, must first be filled with oil for chain lubrication. The tank holds 0,2 liters of chain lubricating oil. That's enough sawing for almost half an hour. Stihl recommends, to use the biodegradable Bioplus oil from our own house. But the chainsaw is only used occasionally, should the user not use the machine for a long time
Store bio oil, because it hardens over time. If you will not be using the chainsaw for several months, you should empty the tank and clean the chain and guide bar with resin solvent or a synthetic one as the last tank filling, However, use non-biodegradable chain oil.
When sawing, the MSE shows up 180 C at their best. Its powerful 1800 watt motor pulls the saw chain through even with thick trunks. Beams and firewood can be cut quickly with the Stihl saw. Solid metal claws serve as a stop. At least this makes it difficult to fell trees in the garden 1,7 m long power cable but freedom of movement.
Although the safety power switch can be easily, but only operate with the right hand. The low release force for the mains switch is pleasant for longer work, as well as the low weight of the machine.
Like all chainsaws, the Stihl MSE 180 C far too loud for human ears. Although the manufacturer specifies a measured sound power level of 105 dB(Category) indicates, he guarantees with a sticker on the device 104 dB(Category). The machine has also been awarded the "Blue Angel"., because low-noise”.. Chainsaws can then get this seal, if their sound power level does not exceed 100 dB(Category) amounts to. Three different measurement specifications make this confusion possible.