Stihl 070

[Rowden the cowboy]

I have recently acquired a stihl 070 with a 36" bar, and was wondering if its actually legal for me to use it in the work place, that is when working for myself. Obviously no employees could use it but it has no chain brake or anti vibe etc...

However, i've noticed that the oil tank has a manual pump on the side. does anyone know if the saw requires to be oil pumped manually, or is it a "top up" pump for use with larger bars like on the husky 3120?

In general, the saw is slow as hell at cutting but impossible to stall or jam: you can push it as hard as you like. let me know your thoughts anyone else who has one.

[Charlieh]

i have one, but no bar and chain for it (only cost 20notes in a farm sale, runs well though)

 

its a manual oiler on it so you need to pump when cutting,

[Andy Collins]

I have a little 090 that I have no qualms about using on site, but i make it clear that no-one else is to even pick it up, let alone run it. It was fit for purpose when it was built (1960's) is well maintained, and I think its awesome.

[dave K]

070 and 090 (090 1968 -on and still in production in Brazil, 070 I think still in produced in Germany) have automatic oil system and the oil button is as you thought the same as the Husky 3120, a helper when that big ash butt is sucking all the oil off the bar !

 

If you find problems with the carb the diaphrams they are the same as a Stihl 08S and you would be suprised what is still avalible from the dealer.

The 070 &090 have a odd type of govener fitted - it is a flap mounted on a spring and shaft connected to the choke - over rev and the air flow caused by the flywheel activates the choke so if the saw has been sitting for a long time this can get moved and cause problems.

 

I use my Stihl Contra S, the grandad of the 090 and my 070 only in private jobs i.e not sites or parks and wear AV gloves ! 090 137cc 070 106cc and make the mix with a little bit more oil just to be sure.

[AJarb]

090 still being produced in Brazil and when I was in Brazil I saw them being used. Guys felling gum trees in shorts and t-shirts. I was shocked at the lack of safety and they were rough as fook as well. Hung up trees they just walked up them and cut points to make them fall....a different world.

 

Old boss had an 090. A bugger to start, heavy, drank fuel and didn`t cut that well but at the end of the day did the job!

[David oakman]

So how about my 08s is that a manual oiler or automatic and would it be 25/1. This might sound silly but someone gave me this saw and in 1965 i would have been 3 LOL.

[dave K]

08 S auto oiler and modern Stihl oil @ 50:1 would be alright, but on my old saws I always add a tiny bit more or don't quite put 5 lts in the can when adding petrol, Although Husky recomend 33:1 for saws bigger than 80cc ? On my Alpine Magnum 3120 I stick to 33:1 and have no problems.

[David oakman]

Many thanks dave k when i have cleaned it up i will try and get a picture and post just to make sure and so you can see it.