Stihl MS 18 - Chain Brake; Quickstop Braking System

© STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA 2013 US/STR
confidential
Cutterless Chain for Service
 For any chain saw, to properly tune the carb or verify running
RPM at idle and wide open throttle a bar and chain should be
installed
 Cutterless chains are available to provide a safe way for the
service technician to do this without fear of the chain coming
into contact with anything
© STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA 2013 US/STR
confidential
All Current Models of STIHL Chain Saws are Equipped with
the STIHL Quickstop® Chain Braking System
The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is
pushed toward the guide bar nose by the left hand – or when
the brake is activated by enough inertia in certain kickback
situations
Brake
Band
Engaged
Brake
Band
Disengaged
Chain Brake
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