MS 441 chain brake

[treedog]

Hi Guys I have a MS 441 from new not long ago and the chain brake seems to be very stiff. is this normal or has anyone else had this problem?

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

they are flimsy like most of the new stihl stuff, but should not be stiff its spring loaded undo the side casing and check the mechanism is clean

[treedog]

I had a look inside, it has't had time to get dirt in plus it has been like it from new!

[humpo48]

Spray some WD40 on the moving parts, pins etc should then be fine. Had mine since they came out and love it.

[mart]

I've got exactly the same problem, I tool mine apart but couldn't see any problems

 

 

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[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

check the screws arnt over tight and go to the gym

[Wolfie]

My 441 has been the same as your since new. I think it's a similar problem as the 660 has as it gets worse when the saw gets hot.

 

I did clean out the brake and replaced the spring but it did not solve the problem.

 

 

 

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[spudulike]

This is the only issue I have come across, the dowl on the furthest right side has shattered the holding turret.

[GardenKit]

Stihl take chainbreak issues very seriously. If this saw is fairly new and no obvious fault has been detected take it back to your dealer. He can either fix it or send it back to Stihl for evaluation and repair.

 

You should be able to apply the break easily with the back of your hand, if not it is dangerous.

[Grass hopper]

It's the same with my 660 , when hot it wont work its like the brake was turning to jelly , got a new one put on about 16 weeks ago and now it happen again , when cold works 100% after running for a bit nothing.