Stihl MS212C or 212C-BE

[Chriswg]

Hi, I'm going to purchase a Stihl MS212 but am wondering if the C-BE version of it is worth the extra outlay over the base version for the soft-start function etc. I'm a homeowner with some woodland but would be an occasional user only. Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Dan Maynard]

No.

 

See other threads, I don't have it but tool free chain tensioning reported to be completely rubbish and definitely best avoided.

[Chriswg]

Okay, thanks Dan. I should have looked at previous posts. I'll take a look...

[GarethM]

I've had it on my first saw, thought oh this will make life easier.

 

Nope, it's the spawn of the devil, designed by someone that must be one of those religious types that enjoy sadomasochistic.

Edited January 6 by GarethM

[Chriswg]

Ha! Thanks Gareth for your input. Having looked at previous posts as well, the plain MS212C it is then!

[peatff]

Self loosening systems always seem to be a letdown.