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Stihl 500i W heated handle
« on: September 17, 2022, 09:56:06 am »
https://www.stihl.com/STIHL-power-tools-A-great-range/Chainsaws/Petrol-chainsaws-for-forestry/288764-131/MS-500i-W.aspx

Not seeing on US site but in UK etc https://www.mowers2go.co.uk/machines/stihl-ms-500i-w-petrol-chainsaw-heated-handle-option/


Electrically heated handles (W)

The electrically heated handles (W) keep your hands warm and dry for a better grip, making your work safer in winter. No-maintenance, wear-free heating strips in the front and rear handles can be engaged with a switch as required to make the handle warmer and dryer.

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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2022, 08:29:44 pm »
This thread is very fitting as I am on the hunt for one. Have tried a few overseas friends with no luck.
Thinking I need to find someone in Germany. Even the conversion parts seem like a dead end.
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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #3 on: September 18, 2022, 08:32:13 pm »
Here is a list of the conversion parts.


1147 430 0513 Switch
1121 442 0402 Insulating Hose Qty2
1147 790 1701 Handlebar
1110 430 0202 Stop Switch
0000 958 1511 Washer
1128 432 2200 Hexagon Nut
1147 435 2701 Cover
1140 430 6003 Heating Element
1147 400 4712 Control Unit
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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2022, 08:33:23 pm »
One nice thing is no flywheel and generator to buy. As the 500 has both to run the control unit
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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2022, 10:47:45 pm »
right now I donot see any arctic saws on the shelves up here , I want another 462 arctic if I can find one for this winter , I have 2 but 3 would be better incase of problems . I was told Stihl has a new factory being built that should be producing saw stuff by xmas and they hope this helps getting new stihl stuff , Light weight bars are still quite hard for most to find up here

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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2022, 10:48:55 pm »
but if I could find a 500i in arctic I would buy it for cutting on the landing in the winter time here

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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #7 on: September 22, 2022, 12:33:53 pm »
Stihl canada says no 500i with heated handles but I am getting another 462 arctic being sent as arctic saws are like hens teeth to find up here
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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2022, 09:04:18 pm »
I ordered the heated handle stuff out of the uk. The Control unit is back ordered they won't have it till November sometime. Looks like i  will have to take it to the dealer and get the data transferred for the original control unit to the new one. Then calibrate.
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Re: Stihl 500i W heated handle
« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2022, 09:07:54 pm »
Thinking the only difference is the control will have 2 extra pins in the rearward connector for the power supply to the handles. Same connector as the on/off switch.

Only part they could not get was the cover that goes over the heated on/off switch.
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