Stihl triggers

[Cloud9climber]

Got a stihl 181, it wouldn't be a bad saw if they trigger wasn't really hard to operate, feel like I'm getting carpal tunnel everytime I use it. I have noticed it's just with stihl smaller saws, as my 261 is fine. Anyone know if there is a mod?

 

I appreciate its only a cheap saw but I can't use if for longer than a hour before it starts to get me.

 

Cheers!

[IVECOKID]

How old is saw? never come across this and have a 181 plus 3 170s no issues.

 

 

Ste

[Cloud9climber]

It's about 2 months old. It's just annoying me as it would be a nice saw and very light if it wasn't for the trigger, and would use it a lot more instead of the 261. It just feels really cheap and very un comfortable to use might have a word with dealer

[CJM]

It's about 2 months old. It's just annoying me as it would be a nice saw and very light if it wasn't for the trigger, and would use it a lot more instead of the 261. It just feels really cheap and very un comfortable to use might have a word with dealer

 

It is a home owners saw you know.

[doobin]

If you want small and light and pro, get a 241.

[Cloud9climber]

Yes I appreciate that, It's only here for smashing away through little stuff, and it's a cheap machine but just wondered if in any way could be improved

[Cloud9climber]

Will try the 241 next time thanks for the advice

[doobin]

Yes I appreciate that, It's only here for smashing away through little stuff, and it's a cheap machine but just wondered if in any way could be improved

 

Not really. After a year of use the trigger mech will keep slipping out of it's holder leading to the start positions being unuseable.

 

That's the time when I sell mine on eBay for £150 with a shot bar and chain and pick up a brand new one for £220

 

Great saws.

[aesmith]

It is a home owners saw you know.

But should it really be that short lived, since it's around twice the price of a budget branded saw?

[doobin]

But should it really be that short lived, since it's around twice the price of a budget branded saw?

 

 

:lol:

 

It IS a budget branded saw!

 

You can go slightly cheaper, with either an MS171 or a Husky 135. Or Echo equivalent maybe. Anything less is not a budget 'branded' saw, it's rebranded Chinese junk