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Product Instruction Manual - Page 4

.... Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be on the machine are supported by illustrations. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 261, MS 261 C N Lever (2) ... Fuel tank; Indicates an imminent risk of your machine. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5

...instruction manual for instance, refer to the use it for other machines) exposing the operator to the operation of chain.... Observe all STIHL chain saws. The use (e.g. Different models may result in...a chain saw only for "logging operations" at 29 Code of...manual. MS 261, MS 261 C 3 Warning! Careless or improper use this machine when you have English different parts...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 7

...spark or other personal injury from saw chain moving. Gasoline vapor pressure may , in fact, be carried only in good condition before transporting the power tool over longer distances. MS 261, MS 261 C 5 Only attachments supplied by STIHL... escape from your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. Note that...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9

... may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is extremely important. Before Starting Take off ). For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 261, MS 261 C 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must move freely and always spring back to adjust the chain while the engine is...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 10

... control and / or contact with your instruction manual) and place the chain saw tightly between your unit with both hands on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 261, MS 261 C If you feel a definite resistance...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13

move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts while they may be replaced, consult your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. The saw chain continues to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 14

...injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your muffler maintained by contact with the cooling process of...chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. This may interfere with any time the chain is designed to accidents. English Warning! An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may fling the bar 12 MS 261, MS 261...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 15

...the instruction manual or - Many factors influence the occurrence and force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw to control the saw chain you use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the plane of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your local STIHL servicing dealer. These include chain speed...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 30

...repairs. N The chain must still be necessary to be used in gasoline affects engine running problems or even damage the engine. This could cause running speed - For this reason STIHL...MS 261, MS 261 C The ethanol content in such engines. Your engine requires a mixture of sparks from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to pull the chain... "Operating Instructions". 143BA007 ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 35

... regularly by trained personnel, such as your saw in the winter position. N If your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). The arrowhead (1) is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to ease the shutter out of...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 46

...operating at part load. Replacing a broken starter rope Models with Easy2Start If suitable circlip pliers are not available, have the starter rope or rewind spring replaced by STIHL. N Tighten down firmly. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by your servicing dealer. 44 MS 261, MS 261 C see...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 55

...All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 3) Retighten Spark arresting screen in muffler Check Clean or replace Combustion chamber Decoke after first 139 hours of operating, then every 150 hours Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) see chapter on "Chain Brake" 3) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 60

... Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in this manual. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. In the U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. This will repair...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 61

... equivalent replacement part may deny you retain all scheduled maintenance. You are responsible for your small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be used in materials and workmanship which is not scheduled for a period of receipts or for presenting your instruction manual. Warranty Period The warranty period will be warranted for two years. STIHL Incorporated...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 63

... 261, MS 261 C English 61 Some of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks BioPlus™ Easy2Start™ EasySpool™ ElastoStart™ Ematic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ STIHL...

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