• Easy-Access Air Filter Cover 
• Easy to remove for fast and easy filter cleaning or replacement.
• Rear Hand Guard 
• Reduces the risk of injury as well as provides a wide area for foot placement during starting.
• Master Control Lever™ 
• The 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 position.
• Built in the USA
• Indicates products that are built in the United States from domestic and foreign parts and components
• Side-Access Chain Tensioner 
• The 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.
• Winter/Summer Shutter 
• The Winter/Summer Shutter allows the carburetor to operate at optimum temperature year-round and helps to prevent carburetor icing when working below 50°F (10°C).

STIHL recommends #3634 (26 RM3 68) OILOMATIC® saw chain and 18" 3005 008 4717 STIHL ROLLOMATIC® Ematic™ guide bar combination.