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STIHL Gas-Powered Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection, 28in. Bar, 79.2cc Engine, 3/8in. Chain Pitch, Model# MS 500i

Item# 114160
"STIHL Gas-Powered Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection, 28in. Bar, 79.2cc Engine, 3/8in. Chain Pitch, Model# MS 500i"
STIHL Gas-Powered Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection, 28in. Bar, 79.2cc Engine, 3/8in. Chain Pitch, Model# MS 500i

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STIHL Gas-Powered Chainsaw with Electronic Fuel Injection, 28in. Bar, 79.2cc Engine, 3/8in. Chain Pitch, Model# MS 500i

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  • Electronically controlled fuel injection for fast starts and efficient operation
  • STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience
  • Sensor-controlled fuel metering delivers the right amount of fuel
  • ElastoStart? starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking
  • 28in. bar for extra cutting capacity

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Product Summary

This STIHL MS 500i Gas-Powered Chainsaw is the first of its kind with electronically controlled fuel injection. Sensor-controlled fuel metering delivers the right amount of fuel and the ElastoStart starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking. A 28in. bar offers extra cutting capacity while a wide variety of top-notch features ensure pro performance, cut after cut no matter what type of tree you are cutting.
This item may be purchased at select Northern Tool stores; not available for online order at NorthernTool.com.

What's Included

    (1) Chainsaw

Features + Benefits

  • Electronically controlled fuel injection for fast starts and efficient operation
  • STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience
  • Sensor-controlled fuel metering delivers the right amount of fuel
  • ElastoStart? starter grip noticeably reduces the sudden peak forces (compression) normally felt during cranking
  • 28in. bar for extra cutting capacity
  • Quick acceleration helps deliver excellent cutting performance
  • Unique bumper spike design ensures optimal pro performance regardless of what species of tree is being cut
  • MDG 1 diagnostic software
  • Side-access chain tensioner for quick and easy chain adjustments
  • Built-in decompression valve

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

114160

Brand

Stihl

Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

21.0 LB

Bar Length

28 in

Engine Displacement

79.2 cc

Chain Pitch

3/8
AttributeSpecification

Fuel Capacity

26.5 oz

Power Type

Gas

Horsepower

6.7

Case Included

No

Low Vibration Handle

Yes

Tool-Less Chain Tensioning

No

Product Weight

13.9 lb

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  1. What is elastrostart on a chainsaw 

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    1. Elastrostart is a feature that makes starting easier and more smooth when pulling the starter cord.

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  2. What is the longest bar that could be used with this chainsaw ?

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    1. The STIHL MS 500i chainsaw can accommodate a bar up to 36 inches in length.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

1 year limited warranty

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