The Stihl MS 170 is an effective entry-level chainsaw for both professional and domestic users. It can be used for most home gardening needs such as cutting smaller trees, maintaining shrubs and bushes, cutting firewood and various sawing work. This chainsaw puts ease of use to the forefront with its compact and lightweight design enabling users to work for longer without experiencing fatigue. The machine has a total weight of 4.2 kg including the bar and chain. Stihl’s own anti-vibration system reduces the number of fluctuations reaching the handles for a more comfortable grip, and there is minimal kickback due to the 3/8” pmmc3 chain pitch.