stihl 025

[pinesawyer]

I have a stihl 025 and the rubber vibration dampener fitting that holds the front handle to the saw housing/body constantly comes out. Has been replced one but still pops out.

Wicked annoying. Any suggestion as to what I can do. It is a great little saw otherwise.

 

[Rookie1]

What are you talking about? Dont they all have screws that hold them in.

 

[pinesawyer]

No screw. There is just a rubber plug on the end of the handle that pops into a hole.

I have replaced the rubber plug on the 025 and it is not as bad as it was. But I have a ms230 that is awful...with the damn thing poping out all the time.

 

[Rookie1]

Im confused. You have two saws and they both do the same thing. I have an 021 and 023L and never had a problem with either AV mounts. Im not sure what to say.

 

[banjobart]

I had that 025 problem and traded it in on a 026, I have not regretted it for a minute. You could try a new 270 or 280 and get anti-vibe and a host of other pro features for not a lot of extra money.

I am guessing that it all started the first time when you yanked the saw out of a pinched cut.

I do not think you will find a permanent fix if you keep the 025. You will be popping the handle back into place every few cuts no matter what you do.