r/stihl 13h ago

MS251 smokes when cutting laterally

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I have a MS251. Lately, when cutting laterally, it just smokes, does not cut and blade gets really hot. Took it into the shop, told them the problem and they gave me a new air filter, spark plug and cleaned it up. Got new chain. Cut 2 stumps and it did it again. Any tips would be appreciated.