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Features

Simple & Secure Side Mounted Chain Tensioning

Simple & Secure Side Mounted Chain Tensioning

Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.

Electronic Fuel Injection For High Performance

Electronic Fuel Injection For High Performance

The electronic fuel injection control unit continuously calculates the correct fuel supply and the ideal ignition time, and injection is performed directly into the crankcase via the injection valve. Additionally, sensors measure air pressure and internal and external temperature, and pass information on to the control unit. This can use the identified values to determine the optimum fuel quantity and ignition timing. This means that your power tool offers more power from a similar weight and installation space compared to engines without injection.

Sensor Based Fuel Measurement

Sensor Based Fuel Measurement

During work, your chainsaw uses a pressure and temperature sensor on the engine to measure the fuel. The control unit processes the values measured by the sensor so that the system adapts to the operating conditions. The optimised measurement of the fuel also achieves the best possible running behaviour.

No Need For A Start Position

No Need For A Start Position

Thanks to electronic fuel injection, your chainsaw does not need a start position. In addition, the manual fuel pump is easily accessible, making the start-up process even easier.

Easy Tool Free Oil & Fuel Cap

Easy Tool Free Oil & Fuel Cap

With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.

Stihl Ematic System For Reduced Oil Consumption

Stihl Ematic System For Reduced Oil Consumption

The STIHL Ematic system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a controlled-delivery oil pump. It ensures that the chain oil gets to where it is needed for lubrication. This allows you to reduce oil consumption by up to 50%. If you often work in dusty conditions or if you use long guide bars, you can quickly and easily increase the oil quantity at any time with the new oil pump system.

Captive Nuts

Captive Nuts

The nuts are attached to the sprocket cover in a captive manner. This makes it impossible for the nuts to fall off and get lost when the cover is removed.

Plunge Guide

Plunge Guide

The plunge guide makes it easier to check the cutting direction during plunge cutting. It is mounted on the fan housing and runs parallel to the symmetry line of the guide bar.

Product Information

Description

The innovative MS 500i chainsaw from STIHL is the world’s first chainsaw with electronically controlled fuel injection. Its agile, performance-optimised engine accelerates very quickly. Thanks to its extremely successful lightweight design, this tool achieves an impressively low power-to-weight ratio of 1.24 kg/kW. This high-torque machine is a powerful solution for use in professionally harvesting large timber.

The MS 500i features a simple start-up sequence as well as very good starting behaviour under all usage conditions. Sensory fuel metering guarantees that the mixture is directly adapted to the oxygen content of the air. Like the MS 462, this saw can be very easily pivoted and – thanks to its new bumper spikes and sprocket cover – can be guided close to tree trunks.

The first high-power chainsaw worldwide with an electronic fuel injection system
Perfect for working on hardwood
Very easy to start and operate
Accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 0.25 seconds
Best power-to-weight ratio on the market

Specifications

Power & Engine

Power Source Petrol
Engine Brand Stihl
Engine Model Stihl 2-Mix Fuel Injection
Engine Power 5.0kW (6.8hp)
Fuel Type Petrol
Start Type Easy Recoil

Drive & Control

Working Capacity

Cutting System

Chain Pitch 3/8"
Chain Gauge 1.6mm

Robotic Technology

Dimensions & Weight

Operator Information

Vibration Level 4.2 m/s² (left), 4.0 m/s² (right)
Noise Level Sound pressure level - 106 dB(A), Sound power level - 117 dB(A)

Product Details

Handle Type Top
Warranty 1 Year Commercial, 2 Years Domestic

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