Stihl MS 211 C-BE Easy2Start Mini Boss

Waste of money – My saw started fine and had good power. after it warmed up it lost power. I could see bubbles in the primer pump when this happened. no restart untill cold.Took it back, dealer said they could not reproduce the issue. Got my saw back same as before. looked at it myself and found the fuel pickup tube was barely connected. with a small mirror and… Read more

hemostats I fully engaged the tube. The next day Soft start failed. Took it back again and 4 months later I got it back repaired. I then cut .5 cord of wood the soft start failed again. Done!

Not happy with MS 211c chainsaw – I purchased a Stihl MS 211c chainsaw from Ace Hardware. The saw did not restart after only using 1/2 tank of gas. I brought the saw in for an adjustment and the tech managed to get it to run, but did not seem to have any idea what the problem was. I continued use for another tank of gas and it refused to start again. I brought the saw back and… Read more

asked for the Stihl 29 point engine check. It failed the vacuum check, the carburetor was defective. The tech replaced it. I was told the saw was fine. I tried using it again and it did not seem to run well. After 1/2 tank of gas it refused to start again. I returned it for a refund. I will not purchase another Stihl product. I was not happy with the saw or the tech support I received.

Good Saw – I have other saws , Partner s 65 , Stihl 038 magnum , I wanted a smaller size saw so I bought the Stihl ms 211 c be , used for cutting firewood, has enough power , good on fuel , I threw the Picco Duro chain away ,It starts easy , not to heavy , the e start is very easy to use it works well , very easy chain removal and adjustment no tools needed , would buy again .  Show details

Stihl avoids genuine warranty claim – MS211. Don't waste you money!! Whilst under warranty I returned my ms211 to Stihl as it would not start. The cage on the main bearing had failed destroying the main bearing and as a consequence the flywheel came in contact with the ignition module hence it would not run. The mechanic at the dealership decided it was not a warranty item as… Read more

he found " a white milky solution " in the crank case indicating water.

I explained this was as a result of me degreasing and washing the saw just prior to delivering it to Stihl. Of course with a failed main bearing and seal, water could enter the crankcase.

The only other person to view the engine was the WA Stihl rep, who I understand has no mechanical qualifications has refused warranty, but as a peace offering, if I was to sign a letter agreeing this problem was not a warranty issue then Stihl would repair the machine for only $400 .

A new ms211 is $599.

The Stihl service manager in Melbourne is too busy to return my call.

Surely if the Stihl "mechanics " understand how a 2 stroke engine works , would know it is not possible for water to remain in the crankcase

considering the saw had been in use prior to the failure.

I am in the process of taking this further through consumer affairs and the small claims tribunal.

I have three independent reports supporting my claim, one from another Stihl dealer confirming water was not a contributing factor.

I too am a licenced mechanic in WA.

Don't buy this – Got this piece 2 weeks ago and 2 times already was in dealers repair. Needed to cut enough easy pieces on backyard saving on removal of debris after landscapers...indeed got only problems. Went down after 15 minutes of work, repaired in dealers shop, got back and same story. Was using good canned 50:1 premium mix. Was said should be buying only… Read more

Stihl premium mix, like Stihl is making gasoline or what? Too much complicated service, said chain is not sharp and it;s after 20 minutes of work total. Waste of money.

Never able to complete a small job – Had an MS211C for 16 months. Been back to the shop some 9 times. Never got more than 15mins runtime out of it. Cost over $1000 in time and petrol to try get it fixed. Stihl refuse to replace or refund. Trashing it in favour of a cheaper saw - only 'domestic' use - don't care if it only lasts a year! Always used Stihl oils etc.

Very pleased – I have several other Stihl products - bought this 4 months ago for cutting firewood & fallen trees on our 2Ha property I bought it with tungsten tipped chain - which is superb Very happy with everything about it - no oil leaking problems (perhaps they have fixed it) The EasyStart works OK - the vibration reduction seems to work well (but makes the saw feel a bit strange). It was not a cheap saw but happy with the result

Over priced, poor saw – This saw isn't the best one I have ever seen, it is under powered and leaks bar oil. My work has a 16 inch husky and it is 10 times the saw the ms211 is. If it had a 12 inch bar and I wanted it for pruning it would be ok. Overall disappointed and wouldn't buy another one if I had my time over.