STIHL ErgoStart: start-up has never been so effortless
If you use power tools with a starter cord, it’s worth knowing that STIHL ErgoStart technology takes much of the work out of starting them.
18.09.2023
What is STIHL ErgoStart?
STIHL ErgoStart is an innovative system that makes it possible to start STIHL power tools with a minimum of effort. This is thanks to an additional spring between the crankshaft and starter cord reel. You can identify which STIHL power tools feature ErgoStart by the “E” in the product designation.
No jerking with STIHL ErgoStart
While activating a standard starter cord system requires quick, jerky movements, if your power tools have STIHL ErgoStart you only need to smoothly and gently pull the starter cord – the ErgoStart system from STIHL does the rest.
STIHL ErgoStart system advantages
- Minimal effort: the physical strain involved in starting an engine is significantly reduced.
- A gentle, smooth pull on the starter cord: specific load peaks caused by cylinder compressions are barely noticeable on the starter cord.
- Slower pulling required: the speed at which the starter cord needs to be pulled is considerably reduced.
- More reliable starting: regardless of whether you pull the starter cord quickly or slowly, the engine will start reliable and with ease.
How does the STIHL ErgoStart system work?
A smooth pull with two fingers is all it takes. Compared with conventional ignition systems, STIHL ErgoStart not only means less physical strain, but also reduces by two-thirds the speed required to activate the starter cord.
A smooth pull on the starter cord primes the spring between the cord reel and crankshaft. The engine starts as soon as the stored spring force is greater than the engine compression, thereby preventing arm and hand strain caused by the engine compression.
STIHL ErgoStart: retrofit and relax
The STIHL ErgoStart system can be retrofitted to chainsaws and other tools, with specific conversion kits for STIHL power tools available from dealers. If you have a defective STIHL ErgoStart system, want to buy spare parts, or have questions about repairs, you can of course contact your dealer.
Summary: STIHL ErgoStart
- STIHL ErgoStart is a starter module which allows for easy starting on machines with a starter cord
- Thanks to STIHL ErgoStart, machines with a starter cord can be started smoothly and with two-thirds less effort
- STIHL ErgoStart can be retrofitted
- STIHL ErgoStart means less physical strain when starting a tool
- Starting is made easy with STIHL ErgoStart, even for people with less physical strength
