STIHL MS 250 18 In. Gas Chainsaw

When you rely on firewood to keep your home warm you need a good chainsaw to build a solid woodpile. With an exceptional power to weight ratio, the STIHL MS 250 is up to the job. Its easy to use and combines great features to tackle clearing or cleanup tasks, as well as cut through small limbs and trees. For many years, the MS 250 has been a customer favorite, a model of efficiency and reliability that brings incredible performance every time.Made in America. A majority of STIHL products sold in America are made in America of U.S. and global materialsThe Master Control Lever is an easy to use single lever, operating the choke, starting throttle lock and on-off switch. The operator must pull the throttle trigger before moving the Master Control Lever to the choke positionFilter cover is easy to remove for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacementThe rear hand guard reduces the risk of injury as well as provides a wide area for foot placement during startingThe 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.The Winter or Summer Shutter allows the carburetor to operate at optimum temperature year round and helps to prevent carburetor icing when working below 50 deg F (10 deg C).