DP425
ArboristSite Member
Has anyone ever added the heated handle to Stihl Saws?
I’ve got a couple MS 241’s, which are available with heated handles in Europe. I’d love to be able to add them to one of my 241’s, and a 261.
It appears the handle, a bit of wiring, switch, and a new flywheel are required?
I could always sell the 261 and get the arctic version- supposedly, my local shop can order them. But, the 241 is obviously out of the question… unless I ordered another one from Europe, which would be rather costly.
I’d love to have it on my MS400 as well, but that isn’t an option, anywhere it appears.
Btw, I’m inquiring on this subject as I had two fingers on my left hand amputated at about the half way mark. They do very poorly in the cold, no matter how good the gloves. Cold weather and amputated parts are like oil and water. The reduced circulation caused by cold can actually damage tissue and require more to be cut off.
I’ve got a couple MS 241’s, which are available with heated handles in Europe. I’d love to be able to add them to one of my 241’s, and a 261.
It appears the handle, a bit of wiring, switch, and a new flywheel are required?
I could always sell the 261 and get the arctic version- supposedly, my local shop can order them. But, the 241 is obviously out of the question… unless I ordered another one from Europe, which would be rather costly.
I’d love to have it on my MS400 as well, but that isn’t an option, anywhere it appears.
Btw, I’m inquiring on this subject as I had two fingers on my left hand amputated at about the half way mark. They do very poorly in the cold, no matter how good the gloves. Cold weather and amputated parts are like oil and water. The reduced circulation caused by cold can actually damage tissue and require more to be cut off.