How to: Start a Stihl MS250 Chainsaw

[@barnycanuck6234]

I wont get into the details of a chainsaw accident by a logger of some 30 years experience but it did make a mess of his face. I am no safety pundit but I implore anyone operating a chainsaw to get the proper safety gear...this goes for operating hand held grinders with cutting discs as well. Make sure your day ends well.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hello, thank you for the reminder, I will Pin this comment to remind myself and others of the importance of safety. Thank you for commenting with helpfulness and compassion as opposed to anger and belittling. You Sir get today's award for being a great person. Thank you for keeping my comment section a good safe space.

[@roberthamilton6836]

For those of you who bought a Stihl MS-250 and are having a serious melt down trying to start it, then try this. Never ever wait for this saw to "Pop" or to fire on full choke setting like every other two stroke you have owned. First, move the start/choke lever to the full choke position. Second, pull the starter rope no more than two times no matter what, some saws you only need to pull on the full choke setting once. Third, move the lever to the partial choke setting and pull. It should "Pop" or fire. If not, then pull it again on the partially choke setting. Never put the choke back to the full choke setting or the saw may never start. That's basically the starting point for all 250's. Look to the blog page on the Stihl web site. Unfortunately, this saw has high compression, with no compression release like the bigger saws, so you have to attack the starting rope like your life depends on it. Now that I have my own 250 starting combination, it is a great mid size and a dream to handle. Good luck.

[@RossOnTheLand]

This is a great overview! Thank you. I'll pin this as the first comment. I really appreciate the comment. Have a great day.

[@watershedoverlook]

Wow Ross, Madison is a total natural in front of the camera! Kudos to her. I vote "Land Lubbers"! 👍

[@RossOnTheLand]

She really is. Thanks Chris. I like that name

[@ftwbreeze]

Thank you both for providing detailed starting instructions! Great content and enjoyable background music. Just another day in paradise 😁

[@RossOnTheLand]

You are welcome! Glad we could help! Have a great day. And a side note.. the next day I tried starting my MS250, and couldn't. I rewatched my own video! 🤣

[@ftwbreeze]

@@RossOnTheLand, great of you to admit it! I'm changing fuel, spark plug, air filter and other things on this chain saw. I'm also doing the same for two generators. A close friend asked me if I would be interested in doing so, of course he had no instructions. Thank you for brightening my day with your response. Appreciate your kindness!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Very nice of you to help others! 👍 Have an amazing weekend, I have a few small engines that could use some attention!

[@ftwbreeze]

@@RossOnTheLand, anytime my friend. I'm located in Az. Retired and enjoy helping others as I have been helped along the path of my life.

[@DisneyForever1973]

Wow! That comparison between the two models is so significant a difference! Great upgrade for your Land! (Great job, Maddie!) ...OH! and your subscribers could be called either "Rosslanders" or "ROTLers" :)

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you Scott! These are good names! Lol.

[@maintenancewithmike]

Nice demo Maddison. Very well done. The 250 will be an awesome addition to the family! Cheers, Mike

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks Mike! I think it will as well. Already taken down a tree. Very nice saw.

[@whenworkisplay]

Very nice demo and explanation Madison 👍 The Sthil MS250 seems to be a real nice saw and light. We are becoming big Sthil fans, in our house. That saw might be in our future. Thanks Ross and Madison 🎵🎶🎵👍

[@RossOnTheLand]

I see why it's a popular line of chainsaws! Thanks.

[@GPOutdoors]

Congrats on the new Saw Ross!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you Gord! I really like it.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The MS250 is a great mid sized saw for sure. I bought one just after Hurricane Fiona blew through and it paid for itself in one week!! Nice demo of how to start it too. I struggled to get my saw started and this instruction is perfect as this is the only way to get the saw to go! Thanks and take 'er easy!!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hi Mike. It's going great, glad you liked the video, hopefully the weather improves so I can use it more without it being rainy and cold!

[@robincaldwell2068]

great video - I want to buy a Shiht MS 250 and was wondering how to start it - thank you so much - I bookmarked this video and will watch again. Also wondered about gas vs battery saws - Now I know!!!

[@RossOnTheLand]

Excellent! And thank you! Funny story, after we made this video, I thought I was a pro, and went to use the saw after a few days, and I couldn't figure it out, so I watched my own video! Lol. I really like both saws, and carry my Milwaukee around in my Zero-Turn mower to cut limbs that are right at eye level. Very handy to just press the trigger and go, but it can't run all day like the MS250! Have a great weekend.

[@twinbrookacres]

Subscribers should be called Madisonians!! And change the channel name to Madison on the Land! 🙂 Fantastic job explaining the Stihl saw.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Seems to be a popular choice! I think she'd be wonderful! Thanks.

[@dujeamizic3588]

I love mine 250 .I started three days ago.I have 250 since 2009.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Excellent! I really like it as well! Thank you.

[@MannistoCay]

Nice addition to the tool crib, it is really hard to compare gas and electric. Good to see Madison getting into the mix. Next thing you’re going to be looking at forestry equipment! Cheers all! 🍻🌴😊. The “ROTLs”? 😮

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thanks Mark. I love adding tools and equipment :)

[@davidscott9572]

Have a greenworks 40 volt 16in bar that cuts a lot faster than your Milwaukee when was the last time you sharpened your chain. Have dropped 10 plus in trees with it but revert to gas in cold and snow.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya that chain was done for. I lent it to a friend and it came back dull. I do the same thing. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

[@donmacdonald7758]

Hey Ross, just call us Landers. 😊

[@RossOnTheLand]

Oh! That's a good one! Thanks.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

Madison did a great job of explaining and showing how to start the saw. Where did you buy the saw. ? It snowed a little here today. Nothing gathered on the ground thou. 👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@RossOnTheLand]

No! No ❄️ We bought it from our local Richie feed & seed store as they are a Stihl dealer.

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👋👋👍🏻👍🏻. And you have to use the fuel from them during the warranty period. ?

[@RossOnTheLand]

You should use the stihl fuel just to be safe. after the warranty use whichever fuel as long as it is mixed. the warranty is usually 1 year but can be extended with purchase of different combinations of fuel and such. it is also dependent on the model and if it is commercial use or home

[@noelstractors-firewood57]

👍🏻👍🏻👋👋

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We have a MS250, they are a very good saw

[@RossOnTheLand]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I need a new saw!

[@RossOnTheLand]

I think it's very good. Although I did like your little top handle chainsaw. It was nice and compact.

[@watershedoverlook]

Me too! Already have one picked out, but it's on hold while I wrap up my current "Kubota endeavor "! 👍😎

[@oldgringo66]

Doesn’t the Milwaukee have a low profile chain? My MS 250 has a aggressive chain.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Absolutely! Big difference in chain profile. And that's a good point to raise.

[@retiredforlife63]

Battery power has gotten so much better but it’s just not quite there yet.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Absolutely agree, I've been on a battery chainsaw for 4 years, but I fall behind a bit more each year so I needed a little extra to catch up. Still an amazing saw for odds and ends, just not for taking down and processing about 20 trees I need to do this summer.

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Nice purchase Ross, Madison should work at the Stilh dealership, she did a great job 👍🏻. I find my Milwaukee great but like you said it's not fast and we are limited. How do you like the new Forge battery ? as good or better than the 12amp?

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hi Luc, Yes she should :) I'm proud of her! The Forge battery is my new favourite, it lasts longer than my 12mAh now as it's getting... "Tired"

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@RossOnTheLand Good to know because my 12 is dead 🥴, I wasn't impressed with it. Batteries aren't cheap 🤦🏼‍♂🤷🏼‍♂🥴

[@RossOnTheLand]

I know exactly what you mean. The Forge is cheaper than the 12 so that's good, and this way having a dedicated chainsaw I won't be killing the battery we need in the shop, and the saw was almost the same prices as a new battery! So no brainer. Plus the Stihl chain is better suited for longer runs between sharpening

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

@@RossOnTheLand Did you get it at B&T and if you don't mind me asking how much?

[@RossOnTheLand]

No I got it at Richie Feed and Seed, and it's around the $400 Canadian mark. It's light strong, and perfect for our age group 😀

[@WolfMimirMori]

Until we get a new battery system we will always fall behind when it comes to heavier duty electrical stuff vs gas. But for smaller to medium jobs battery sure holds its place with the ease of mobility and not having to think about having gas set aside.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Absolutely! I just cut down and limbed a big tree, and glad I had the Stihl. Now I can switch to the battery for branch cleanup. Battery has its place as you said. Thanks for watching

[@ferencszolnoki6004]

Szia.Mekkora a láncvezető?

[@RossOnTheLand]

12

[@ferencszolnoki6004]

@@RossOnTheLand milyen hosszú a stihl en?

[@RossOnTheLand]

The Stihl bar is 12inches

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Nice job Madison. I think that Ross has been replaced!

[@RossOnTheLand]

She definitely could! That's for sure! Have a good Day Gary.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@RossOnTheLand she did an amazing job Ross. Still needs to see this video

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you.

[@bobpurs]

Nice Job Madison. What a great Name. I have a Madison also. We call her Maddie. Stihl are great saws, they are all I have. Hope your week is Good Ross and Madison. We can be called Rlanders?

[@RossOnTheLand]

Thank you Bob! Great name and that's what we call her as well :)

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

You came over to the dark side.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Ya. It kind of gives against my desire to embrace battery power, but after 4 years, I'm falling behind in forestry management, and I need something I can abuse. Plus Aidan uses the batteries in the shop so they are pulling double duty. Very hard on the batteries.

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Evening Ross, you will love your Stijl MS 250 like I like mine 😇👌👍💖 Very Nice Description Done By Madison 👌😇👍Ok Ross, time to get your PPE ( pants, helmet and logger safety boots ) 👍👌🧐 Name for subs 🤔 CHeers 🍻🍻

[@RossOnTheLand]

I got pants.. but we're too small! 😭 New ones on order :)

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@RossOnTheLand 🙏😇

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

No resting between charges now......... and now you will want a bigger and bigger saw........

[@RossOnTheLand]

Oh probably 🤣

[@osmith5086]

It looks like the Milwaukee has no bucking spikes, the chain was quite dull and you never dropped the handle to give the thing a chance. Vertical cutting like that will never go well, you have almost no leverage to drive the chain into the cut. The Stihl was brand new, so brand new chain and you used the spikes and dropped the handle - not really a fair comparison. Might I add, full head/face protection, steel toe boots and chaps will help keep your doctor a stranger. Its better that way.

[@RossOnTheLand]

Hello, you are absolutely correct on all but one point. The Milwaukee does have bucking spikes.. or more like a little dinner fork 😁 but totally agree with everything you mentioned. I appreciate the comment, and your observations, and safety level. I am gathering the proper PPE. Have a great day and Merry Christmas.

[@larkinoo]

I like Milwaukee tools, but throw that electric chain saw away. Grab your MS 250 to do your wood cutting chores. You will not destroy the planet by using a gas powered saw. By the way I too have a MS 250 and I love that little saw.

[@RossOnTheLand]

I really like the MS250 its perfect for my needs, I also really like the battery saw, and now mainly use it for branch cleanup or limbing. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a good day