The Stihl MSA 80 battery-powered chainsaw is a powerful new addition to the AK System range of chainsaws. The first AK System chainsaw with a 14” guide bar, it has the best power-to-weight ratio in the range. Designed for private use at home, such as cutting firewood, pruning branches, wood working and felling small trees of up to 25 cm in diameter.

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• Lightweight cordless chainsaw for cutting firewood
• Individual tool without battery and without charger
• Excellent cutting performance thanks to the 1/4'' PM3 saw chain
• For use in noise-sensitive areas
• Chain is easy to re-tension thanks to the STIHL quick chain tensioning system
• Reliably monitor the chain oil level via the transparent inspection window through the tank

Fitted with a powerful brushless motor, the power output of is comparable to the MSA 160 battery-powered chainsaw in the AP System range and the MS 162 petrol powered chainsaw. It has 30% more power compared to the the MSA 70 chainsaw whilst only being 200 g heavier. Improved Ergo lever on the back handle for greater comfort during use and across different cutting angles. Trigger system allows for maximum control over the chain speed, for working across different materials, around shrubs or on wood working projects. Transparent chain oil tank for better visibility. Quick chain tensioner allows the sprocket cover to be removed and the chain tensioned without the need for additional tools.

The MSA 80 must be used with the AK 30 S battery. Working time with the recommended AK 30 S battery is 35 minutes. 

RE-TENSION THE SAW CHAIN TOOL-FREE. Thanks to STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning, you can tension your saw chain quickly and without tools, thanks to the adjusting wheel. Turning the adjusting wheel to the left releases tension on the saw chain, and turning the adjustment wheel to the right tensions the saw chain. The guide bar will be automatically secured when you tighten the sprocket cover.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE INCREASE. Thanks to intelligent electronics, STIHL power tools and batteries communicate with each other. If the device and battery are equipped with the POWER BOOST function, the battery always provides the maximum possible power for the respective application. In order to ensure optimum battery life, the device temporarily adjusts the power if it is used too intensively.