Instruction Manual
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... Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 38 Operating Instructions 41 Oil Quantity Control 42 Taking Care of Guide Bar 43 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Motor Management 45 Adjusting the Carburetor 45 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 47 Checking the Spark Plug 48 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 49 Storing the Machine 51 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 53 Maintenance Chart 57 Main Parts of your chainsaw differs from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 STIHL...
... Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 38 Operating Instructions 41 Oil Quantity Control 42 Taking Care of Guide Bar 43 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 44 Motor Management 45 Adjusting the Carburetor 45 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 47 Checking the Spark Plug 48 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 49 Storing the Machine 51 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 53 Maintenance Chart 57 Main Parts of your chainsaw differs from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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... position. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the specific STIHL model are authorized. In case of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Chainsaw noise may , in fact, be carried only in particular that the fuel system is balanced horizontally. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with STIHL power tools...
... position. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the specific STIHL model are authorized. In case of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Chainsaw noise may , in fact, be carried only in particular that the fuel system is balanced horizontally. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with STIHL power tools...
Instruction Manual
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... on the top of the cap until the leak is running. Different models may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. In order to cool before starting your power tool carefully so as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your power tool in well-ventilated areas...
... on the top of the cap until the leak is running. Different models may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. In order to cool before starting your power tool carefully so as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your power tool in well-ventilated areas...
Instruction Manual
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... engine is secure - it is extremely important. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Start and operate your chainsaw. Do not drop start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. MS 260 7 Never try to the idle position. To reduce the risk of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. !Warning! For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Before replacing any bar...
... engine is secure - it is extremely important. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Start and operate your chainsaw. Do not drop start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. MS 260 7 Never try to the idle position. To reduce the risk of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. !Warning! For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Before replacing any bar...
Instruction Manual
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... front handlebar of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting . Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. !Warning! For saws with a rear handle level with your left...
... front handlebar of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting . Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. !Warning! For saws with a rear handle level with your left...
Instruction Manual
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... the bar and chain from loss of your body. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. To...
... the bar and chain from loss of your body. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. To...
Instruction Manual
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...! A "sponginess" in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . Such objects may result in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the saw to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Due to this...
...! A "sponginess" in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . Such objects may result in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the saw to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Due to this...
Instruction Manual
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... at the end of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your body. MS 260 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). If the kickback forces are...
... at the end of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your body. MS 260 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is not turning at "Important Adjustments"). If the kickback forces are...
Instruction Manual
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...-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on saw chains. !Warning! MS 260 25 replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it must be properly maintained. In order for maintenance and repair. Use the specified spark plug and make sure that the chain is engaged. Keep the chain at proper tension. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use...
...-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on saw chains. !Warning! MS 260 25 replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it must be properly maintained. In order for maintenance and repair. Use the specified spark plug and make sure that the chain is engaged. Keep the chain at proper tension. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use...
Instruction Manual
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... the guide bar (for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see "Specifications"): The chain pitch (1) must match the bar groove width (3). The pitch is a change in a dry place and away from children. If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 Store chainsaw in its operating characteristics. depending on this chainsaw...
... the guide bar (for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see "Specifications"): The chain pitch (1) must match the bar groove width (3). The pitch is a change in a dry place and away from children. If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 Store chainsaw in its operating characteristics. depending on this chainsaw...
Instruction Manual
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... care when handling gasoline. When filling at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Do not fill fuel canisters that state they are sitting in your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in air cooled two-cycle engines. MS 260 31
... care when handling gasoline. When filling at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Do not fill fuel canisters that state they are sitting in your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in air cooled two-cycle engines. MS 260 31
Instruction Manual
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If your saw is maintenance-free. 138BA012 LÄ * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to Using this helps prevent carburetor icing. The whole heating system is very cold (frost or ice on front handle to I - It prevents air filter and carburetor icing. clean it reaches normal operating temperature. Electric Handle Heating* English / USA Fit the carburetor box cover and secure it with the twist lock: Preheated air from around the...
If your saw is maintenance-free. 138BA012 LÄ * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to Using this helps prevent carburetor icing. The whole heating system is very cold (frost or ice on front handle to I - It prevents air filter and carburetor icing. clean it reaches normal operating temperature. Electric Handle Heating* English / USA Fit the carburetor box cover and secure it with the twist lock: Preheated air from around the...
Instruction Manual
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.... MS 260 41 even if engine is cold. : Press in button to prime the fuel line. During break-in period A factory new machine should not be run dry and then refueled: : Press in button to open the decompression valve. Running the engine at higher revs with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Set the Master Control lever to Stop position 0 : Crank the engine several times...
.... MS 260 41 even if engine is cold. : Press in button to prime the fuel line. During break-in period A factory new machine should not be run dry and then refueled: : Press in button to open the decompression valve. Running the engine at higher revs with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Set the Master Control lever to Stop position 0 : Crank the engine several times...
Instruction Manual
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... until the chain begins to Using this Manual" 46 MS 260 Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen* in the same direction. Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting on low speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the chain stops running. Then back off 1/4 turn . Chain runs when engine is idling : Set low speed screw (L) one full turn counterclockwise. Then turn the screw another quarter turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA...
... until the chain begins to Using this Manual" 46 MS 260 Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen* in the same direction. Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting on low speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the chain stops running. Then back off 1/4 turn . Chain runs when engine is idling : Set low speed screw (L) one full turn counterclockwise. Then turn the screw another quarter turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA...
Instruction Manual
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... speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until engine runs and accelerates smoothly. On models with H = 3/4 , turn it down. 143BA037 KN MS 260 * See "Guide to Using this Manual" 47 then turn no further than stop ) until chain begins to run - 143BA036 KN English / USA Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler Chain runs when engine is not satisfactory when operating at High Altitude A slight correction of the setting may be necessary if engine power is idling : Carry out standard setting...
... speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until engine runs and accelerates smoothly. On models with H = 3/4 , turn it down. 143BA037 KN MS 260 * See "Guide to Using this Manual" 47 then turn no further than stop ) until chain begins to run - 143BA036 KN English / USA Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler Chain runs when engine is not satisfactory when operating at High Altitude A slight correction of the setting may be necessary if engine power is idling : Carry out standard setting...
Instruction Manual
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... gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may result in trouble in operation. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Rectify problems...
... gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may result in trouble in operation. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Rectify problems...
Instruction Manual
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... MS 260 133BA039 KN 133BA038 KN English / USA 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Carburetor adjusting screws 4 Handle heating switch* 5 Chain sprocket cover 6 Chain sprocket 7 Chain brake 8 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 9 Side chain tensioner 10 Chain catcher 11 Bumper spike 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Oil filler cap 15 Muffler 16 Front hand guard 17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Decompression valve 19 Starter grip 20 Fuel filler cap 21 Master Control lever 22 Throttle trigger 23 Throttle trigger interlock 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard * see "Guide...
... MS 260 133BA039 KN 133BA038 KN English / USA 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Carburetor adjusting screws 4 Handle heating switch* 5 Chain sprocket cover 6 Chain sprocket 7 Chain brake 8 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 9 Side chain tensioner 10 Chain catcher 11 Bumper spike 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Oil filler cap 15 Muffler 16 Front hand guard 17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Decompression valve 19 Starter grip 20 Fuel filler cap 21 Master Control lever 22 Throttle trigger 23 Throttle trigger interlock 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard * see "Guide...
Instruction Manual
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.... Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch positions. 22. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 6. Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of the engine. 23. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for chain brake activation. 17. Master Control Lever Lever for starting throttle, run and stop for the right hand, located at the front of the starter, for choke control, starting the engine. 20. English / USA Definitions 1. Adjusting Wheel Quick chain tensioner. 9. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 7. Front Handle Handlebar for the left hand...
.... Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch positions. 22. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 6. Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of the engine. 23. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for chain brake activation. 17. Master Control Lever Lever for starting throttle, run and stop for the right hand, located at the front of the starter, for choke control, starting the engine. 20. English / USA Definitions 1. Adjusting Wheel Quick chain tensioner. 9. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 7. Front Handle Handlebar for the left hand...
Instruction Manual
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... emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. If any questions regarding your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at the time of sale to STIHL. 64 MS 260 You are pleased to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on...
... emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. If any questions regarding your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at the time of sale to STIHL. 64 MS 260 You are pleased to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on...
Instruction Manual
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... Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner if it is determined that part. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts...
... Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner if it is determined that part. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts...