STIHL MS 231 42.6cc Chainsaw with 16" bar (1143 200 0358)

Great for cutting firewood, property maintenance and felling small trees. Side-mounted chain tensioning, long-life air filter system for longer cleaning intervals, tool-free filler caps for safety and easy refuelling, 3/8" P - PM3 saw chain, economical STIHL 2-MIX engine.

• Side-mounted chain tensioning

Engine: 42.6cc 2-MIX (2.0 kW / 2.7 hp).
Vibration level left/right: 3.9 / 3.9 (m/s2).
Noise level: 114 dB(A).
Weight: 4.8 kgs (without cutting equipment).

Versatile mid range saw with good power to weight ratio, ideal for private users or farmers felling small trees, cutting firewood and general landscape maintenance.

Features:

• Side-mounted chain tensioning
• Fitted with 3/8" PM3 saw chain, for easy sharpening
• Environmentally friendly and economical STIHL 2-MIX engine
• Long life air filter with routing system – Increases service life of filters
• Tool-free fuel and oil caps, for safe and easy refuelling

Anti-vibration system - Intense vibration at the handles of power tools can lead to long-term effects on blood vessels in the hands and arms. STIHL has therefore developed an effective anti-vibration system whereby the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles.

Pre-separation air filtration system - STIHL long-life air filtration systems with pre-separation achieve perceptibly longer filter life compared with conventional filter systems. Air drawn in is swirled. The larger, heavier particles are ejected. The pre-cleaned air is routed to the air filter via the pre-separator duct.

Compensator - This controller in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture getting richer as the air filter becomes clogged. The correct quantity of fuel is delivered to the carburettor depending on the quantity of air passing through the air filter. This keeps the fuel/air ratio in the combustion mixture constant and hence also the engine power. The filter doesn't need to be cleaned until an appreciable drop in power occurs.

Single-lever master control - All important functions such as start, choke, throttle and stop are operated via a single lever.

Side chain tensioner - The tensioning screw can be found on the side of the chain saw through the sprocket cover. This removes the need for contact with the sharp saw chain.

Ematic chain lubrication system - The Ematic chain lubrication system ensures pinpoint lubrication of the saw chain links and guide bar rails. When used with STIHL Oilomatic saw chain, it will provide maximum lubrication, longer wear and less oil consumption than conventional methods of chain lubrication. The Ematic system can reduce bar oil consumption by up to 50%.

Tool free filler caps - Special catches on the fuel and oil tanks for easy opening and locking without the need for tools.