Stihl - MS250 Chainsaw - ONE YEAR UPDATE

A quick update regarding our experience with the Stihl MS250. We'll pass along a few tips and tricks to help save you some trouble.

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[boatrvme]

Just bought mine today. This is about my 10th saw in past 40 yrs. Ive had husky, poulan, dewalt, and 70s stihl and this 250 is abeast for its size. My first tree today was 21inches in diameter. It ate right through it❤

[TheKrayusKorianis]

Not to be nit-picking, but the sequence of the control lever is the following: 1 - Off, 2 - Run, 3 - High Idle, 4 - Choke. Go to choke and pull until it pops. Flick the lever to High Idle, pull until saw starts and chain spins. Blip the throttle trigger to set the lever to Run and the saw idles.

I'd suggest to get an Oregon chain grinder, usually can be found at local Stihl dealers or online on Amazon.

Also, pin that throttle in the wood, don't push hard, let the saw do all the work. I own 2 MS 250's, rebuilt one of them.

[georgesalmas]

Great review. I like Stihl, so this sealed the deal to buy an MS250. Especially learned from your starting the saw. That is the real world. Thank you Mrs. Brian for your comments. Definitely adds to the learning.

[joebamb]

Thank you so much for the tip about the switch fix! Got a used ms250 and a day after I watched your video that switch issue happened due to my rough/uneducated removal of the shroud. Luckily I had watched your video and I was back in action. Thanks!

[I-]

Look man, not trying to be a narc like a lot of other comments. This was a really good video and full of info, but some of these comments are speaking the truth. we don’t decide how you live obviously but nobody wants a chainsaw injury/ wants to see somebody get one. just always be safe!

[ureasmith]

Picking mine up tomorrow. Thanks for the link to bulk chains. Good deal.

[vincentjinal]

I can see the hanging lamp on the wall....I t looks attract my attention right at the start of your video....

[Ryan-ztgb]

G'day mate, just saying when you start your saw, have it on full choke till it kicks and wants to run then, go to your run position and pull, make sure it kicks because you can flood them easialy. I am personally a husky person I use the husky 365 for bigger stuff, but got a sthil ms 180 mini boss for smaller stuff I love it. Might look into the ms 250 in the future. (Dont put to much presure on the saw when in a log, dont let the rpms to drop)

[twyztedsteel]

Great video, Brian. Just bought that chainsaw and I was glad to hear you saying the same things as the salesman regarding the cool things about this saw. Thanks for the effort creating the video!

[j.hueston]

Yoyo start can be very dangerous. Hard on the pull cord too. You could brace the handle of the saw between your legs and start from that position. Always wear chaps or cutting pants even for demos. I use cutting pants. Keep a short wrench in the pocket.
Another thing about these saws is with regard to the caps. If you fill the oil reservoir right up to the top the caps will not want to lock on. It may look right, but when you pick up the saw, the cap pops off.

[OneProudTejano]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips!!

[cwytonweb]

You are putting a TON of trust in your pull cord and recoil starter assembly throw starting a saw like that. If you're lucky the cord snaps and you are able to keep control of the saw. If you're not the whole assembly
Strips and dislodges the recoil spring. Then there's the chance all this happens on the firing stroke and the saw heads into your leg with the chain spinning. Drop start if you want but let the weight of the saw pull the cord. You don't nerd to throw it.

[derekmitchell]

Great video! I just picked up one of these so it was nice to get some insight into running and maintaining it. Much appreciated!

[jaydwelley]

Stop crowding the saw, let it cut. RPM's are your friend. Keep the vids coming.

[TheWoodsman]

I've got 3 saws currently, the smallest of which is an 028 av wood boss. I need to do a bit of a tune up on the carb and get a screw for the muffler. Then there's the 391, which I'm probably selling next year, and the 661.

[johnnoble]

Good video dude and very nice practical and powerful saw. Everyone's an experienced expert right?! Some good safety comments though as chainsaws are very dangerous when not operated properly. Stihl MS291 Owner.

[lovestihlquality]

Good video. I take extra chains so swap easy and then sharpen after dark.. Also take a wedges or 2 to avoid pinching bar.

[longjammeriii]

What a gorgeous place and area you have to live in, and the ability to fly planes and do hobby stuff, thanks for sharing, hope that you and your good lady have a great Christmas, take care and best regards, Alan, uk, 🤗

[buggs]

These saws come alive with a 3/8 picco chain and 16" bar.

I think you have different exhausts over there but on my UK one opening it up and drilling a few extra holes in the baffle let me run a bit more fuel.
Then you can look at different carbs and a bit more ignition advance and and..

By the way, you mentioned getting spare bar nuts. Well I've got a 2004 and a 2008 250 and they have different thread pitches. Madness eh?

[flyovernews]

Good video. Everyone has different technique. When we cut trees out of a creek like that.... we cut the tree down, grab it with a big grapple and drag out of there with tractor. Then strip it and cut it up. Enjoyed your video much!