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product history
1961 Chainsaw 07
The gearless 07 is presented at the industry trade fair in Hanover. It is designed for use in medium-density stands.
1963

Der Trennschleifer TS 08 (1965)

Der Freischneider FS 08 (1969)
Chainsaw 08
The model 08 is not simply a chainsaw. Its drive unit is designed and built for a variety of applications. Attachments are gradually introduced for new areas of use:
Two-man earth auger BT 308 (1964)
Cut-off machine TS 08 (1965)
One-man earth auger BT 309 (1965)
Clearing saw FS 08 (1969)
1964 Anti-vibration system
The chainsaw is now equipped with anti-vibration handle: carefully calculated buffer elements (red) absorb the vibrations produced by the engine and rotating chain before they are transmitted to the operator.
1966 Chainsaw 040
On the occasion of the company's 40th anniversary, STIHL presents the one-man chainsaw 040 - and a technical sensation: with a power output of 3.7 HP, the machine weighs only 6.8 kg. For the first time, the power-to-weight ratio has been pushed below the level of 2.0 kg/HP.
1968 Electronic ignition system
The chainsaw model 041 AV electronic is the first machine with electronic ignition system ensuring troublefree starting and optimum combustion.
1969 Oilomatic® saw chain with self-lubricating effect
Chain oil is reliably delivered to the chain through precisely calculated oil ducts in the drive links. Advertising slogan at the time: "The chain that oils itself".
 

Mistblower SG 17
With its two-stroke engine, the mistblower SG 17 makes it much easier to spray liquids and granulated material, e.g. for crop protection and fertilization.