Some good pointers..

Stihl's website has everything you need to cut wood..

Read the PDF's..

I have 2 stihl's a MS250C and KM110R.. Never had any problem..

I use the yellow "ripper" chain.. High kickback but will cut wood
like not other..

Must wear hearing protection!!! I use my shooting muffs work great!!

buy the FaceMask/Muffs combo.. Worth their wieght.. if you dont' trust
me then ask the guy who got a 1/2" chip in the cheek!!!

I use a round file for the chain.. Stihl chains has a "laser mark"
that shows you the angle to file.. File parallel to the mark.

I could not tell you how valuable a good chain saw is...

I have
MS250C 18" Bar
2 - Yellow Chains
File Kit
1 - Stock green chain..

I have not used the green chain since i bought the saw..

I have sharpened the chain after everytime I use and rotate chains for
wear..

Stihl has the "recommended" wear cycles.. IT'S WORTH IT!!

Stihl! I'll never own another brand of handheld equipment, no matter what
the price. You can always get parts and service for Stihl.