STIHL Quickstop and Quickstop Plus are braking features found on STIHL chainsaws that allow the
chain brake to be activated manually or by sufficient kickback force.
STIHL Quickstop
Quickstop is a common feature found on all STIHL chainsaw models. Quickstop is
part of the front hand guard, which protects the operator’s hand from the chain and debris. When
pushed forward, the chain brake activates, stopping the chain in a split second.
STIHL Quickstop Plus
STIHL Quickstop Plus is an additional braking feature found on select STIHL chainsaw models. This
features allows the chain brake to be manually activated from the rear handle. Whenever the operator
releases the rear handle, the chain brake engages. Chainsaws with Quickstop Plus are indicated by
the letter “Q” in the model name.
STIHL chainsaw with Quickstop Plus
Advantages of STIHL Quickstop Plus
No additional steps required: The throttle trigger lockout is embedded in the handle, so using
it requires no extra work. Simply grab or release the handle to activate or deactivate it.
Less Effort: Working on jobs that require the chain to be stopped frequently is quicker and
easier.
Safety: When the throttle trigger lockout isn’t activated, the chain won’t spin.
