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2000 Emergency rescue saw MS 460
The MS 460 from STIHL is the first emergency rescue saw designed to meet the needs of such rescue services as the fire service, technical maintenance personnel (THW) and emergency services.
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2001 Catalytic converters for hobby chainsaws
STIHL now also supplies its chainsaws for occasional users and other power tools with low-emission catalytic converter.

2002 4-MIX® engine
The revolutionary mixture-lubricated four-stroke engine combines the advantages of two-stroke and four-stroke units: fewer emissions, lower weight, high torque.

2003 ErgoStart™
The clever starting aid for compact™ chainsaws and light brushcutters makes it very much easier to start the machines.

  New anti-vibration system for chainsaws
The new anti-vibration system in the professional chainsaw models MS 341 and MS 361 ensures extremely low vibrations in combination with the new, particularly low-vibration Rapid™ Super Comfort saw chain.
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2004 MultiSystem - brilliant combination
The combination of MultiEngine and quick-change MultiTool can tackle lots of jobs such as lawn maintenance, soil tillage and surface cleaning.
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  Chainsaw MS 880 - the top performer
The top model, powered at 6.4 kW (power-to-weight ratio 1.6 kg/kW) is designed for tough demands and extreme stresses when harvesting thick wood.
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  Cutquik TS 700 - a match for anything
Big on power, economical and environmentally friendly with the new design 5.0 kW two-stroke engine with stratified charging and a long-life air filter system with a cyclone separator. For use with cart FW 20.
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2005
Backpack blowers BR 500, BR 550 and BR 600 - award-winning top quality
Powerful STIHL 4-MIX technology, effective vibration damping and other details to make operation easier and more convenient. Awards: reddot design award and gold medal for innovation in the new product prizes at the demopark trade fair.
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  Carving guide bar - great on bends
Excellent in tight radiuses, ultra-low kickback and durable - the optimum solution for tree maintenance and chainsaw wood carving.
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2006
Hedge cutters HS 81 R/T and HS 86 R/T - for good results
A specially adapted gearhead for pruning (R) and trimming (T) and the cleverly devised blade geometry ensure best results in the shortest possible time.
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  MS 280-I - the world's first intelligent chainsaw
Intelligent engine management delivers optimum engine power in every situation without manual readjustment. Ideal for lots of uses in agriculture, forestry and construction.
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2007
Chainsaw MS 441 - more power, lower fuel consumption
The environmentally friendly 2-MIX engine with stratified charging increases the power while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions. Long-life air filter system for longer filter life.
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  Axial blower BG-KM - a powerful air broom for the KombiSystem
Modern jet engine technology influenced the development of the STIHL axial principle. It gives this KombiTool - one of a series of ten - outstanding power for a handheld blower.
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  Cut-off saw TS 410 / TS 420 - perfectly balanced
Low weight, high power and low fuel consumption due to the 2-Mix engine with stratified charging set new standards. As does the filter life, now extended to 1 year by the long-life air filter system with cyclone air routing.
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2008
Chainsaw MS 211 C-BE - the new entry-level class
2-MIX technology with stratified charging, ErgoStart and quick quick chain tensioning make this machine exemplary in terms of power, environmental friendliness, ease of operation and handling.
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Cold water high-pressure cleaners RE 108 / RE 118 / RE 128 PLUS - to make cleaning easier
Ergonomic design, improved handling and extensive standard equipment for effortless cleaning of the home, farm, vehicles and leisure equipment.
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  Blowers and vacuum shredders BG/SH 56-D and BG/SH 86-D - lots of power in any situation
With the 2-MIX engine with stratified charging, these blowers and vacuum shredders not only tidy things up quickly and easily, they are also very environmentally friendly and economical.
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  Electric blowers and vacuum shredders BGE/SHE 71 and BGE/SHE 81 - quiet, yet powerful
These ultra-quiet electric-powered machines are the ideal alternative when working close to buildings. The 1100 / 1400 W motors clear up effortlessly.
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