STIHL MS 500i 50cm Light Hexa Chainsaw (1147 200 0093) pairs a 79.2cc, 5kW petrol engine with electronically controlled fuel injection, a 50cm (20-inch) light guide bar and Rapid Hexa full chisel chain. Designed for demanding forestry work, it delivers responsive acceleration for felling, cutting logs to length and delimbing.

Key Features

• STIHL Injection: electronic control adjusts fuel delivery and ignition timing using pressure and temperature sensor readings.
• Responsive acceleration: rapid throttle response helps when moving between cuts.
• 50cm light bar and Hexa chain: a cutting setup for demanding timber work.
• STIHL 2-MIX engine: combines strong cutting power with efficient fuel use.
• Anti-vibration system: reduces engine vibration transmitted to the handles.
• Simplified starting: electronic fuel injection removes the need for a choke start position; manual decompression reduces starter-cord effort.

Practical Maintenance Features

• Side-mounted chain tensioning for straightforward chain adjustment.
• Captive sprocket-cover nuts help prevent nuts being lost during maintenance.
• HD2 air filter with oil- and water-repellent filter material.
• Tool-free fuel and chain-oil caps with bayonet closures.
• Controlled-delivery oil pump and STIHL Ematic lubrication system.
• Bumper spikes help maintain purchase against the timber, while the plunge guide provides a cutting-direction reference.

Specifications

• Model: MS 500i.
• Part number: 1147 200 0093.
• SKU: 11472000093.
• Power source: petrol.
• Engine: STIHL 2-MIX with electronic fuel injection.
• Displacement: 79.2cc.
• Power output: 5kW.
• Guide bar: 50cm / 20-inch Rollomatic ES Light.
• Chain: Rapid Hexa 36RH full chisel.
• Chain pitch: 3/8 inch.
• Drive link gauge: 1.6mm / .063 inch.
• Drive links: 72.
• Sound pressure level: 106dB(A).
• Sound power level: 119dB(A).

Replacement Chain and Guide Bar

• Replacement chain loop: STIHL 3132 000 0072, Rapid Hexa 36RH, 72 drive links.
• Replacement guide bar: STIHL 3003 000 2021, 50cm Rollomatic ES Light, 3/8-inch pitch and .063-inch gauge.

Match the pitch, gauge and drive link count before ordering replacement chain. Use the matching STIHL Hexa file to sharpen the Hexa chain.

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