The MS 500i R the first chainsaw on the worldwide market with a wrap-handle design and electronically controlled fuel injection is designed and built specifically to meet the needs of forestry personnel and tree service professionals. An excellent power-to-weight ratio and wrap-handle design make this saw a versatile tool for felling, bucking or delimbing operations in multiple positions. A combination of leading-edge innovation and world-class engineering, the MS 500i R is able to deliver uncompromising performance with rapid acceleration thanks to its unique fuel injection system, making it a nearly unparalleled addition to the growing catalog of legendary Stihl equipment.

• Features a wrap handle with extended chip deflector on sprocket cover
• The Ematic™ guide bar, when used with STIHL OILOMATIC® saw chain, will provide proper lubrication and less oil consumption than conventional methods
• 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
• Lightweight sprocket cover with captive bar nuts
• The fuel and oil cap retainers keep the caps attached to the unit for added convenience
• The ElastoStart™ starter handle is an exclusive feature of STIHL
• A user-friendly tool for a variety of tasks
• Allows users to get more done by minimizing fatigue
• The STIHL anti-vibration system helps reduce operator fatigue and provides a more comfortable working experience
• Quick acceleration helps deliver excellent cutting performance

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