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...! Contents English / USA Guide to reduce the risk of the instructions in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 172 8621. K7. Contact your area if ... Parts of your STIHL chainsaw, it is to -time. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your chainsaw differs from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 Printing inks ...
...! Contents English / USA Guide to reduce the risk of the instructions in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 172 8621. K7. Contact your area if ... Parts of your STIHL chainsaw, it is to -time. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your chainsaw differs from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 Printing inks ...
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Equipment and features This instruction manual may not be covered in this manual. 2 MS 260 Such components may be marked in better use of the machine. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to several models ...: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. The operating and handling instructions are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that are marked with an asterisk (*). Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... Caution ...
Equipment and features This instruction manual may not be covered in this manual. 2 MS 260 Such components may be marked in better use of the machine. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to several models ...: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. The operating and handling instructions are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that are marked with an asterisk (*). Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... Caution ...
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...not under the influence of your flesh, they will cut you how to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the operation of ...Warning! To reduce the risk of control. Do not operate this manual. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Working with any condition that are fatigued. !Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. At full throttle, the chain ... to bystanders and damage to the section on reactive forces. MS 260 3
...not under the influence of your flesh, they will cut you how to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the operation of ...Warning! To reduce the risk of control. Do not operate this manual. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Working with any condition that are fatigued. !Warning! Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. At full throttle, the chain ... to bystanders and damage to the section on reactive forces. MS 260 3
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...hand as securely as possible. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your instruction manual. 6 MS 260 Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank depending on the... fuel used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten ...with grip !Warning! Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as...
...hand as securely as possible. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your instruction manual. 6 MS 260 Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank depending on the... fuel used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten ...with grip !Warning! Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as...
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... manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" below. !Warning! Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in order for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is running! Starting !Warning! MS 260 7 STIHL ...important to keep them free of the instruction manual. Start and operate your instruction manual. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) !Warning! Never attempt to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. Never start . Keep the handles clean and...
... manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" below. !Warning! Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in order for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is running! Starting !Warning! MS 260 7 STIHL ...important to keep them free of the instruction manual. Start and operate your instruction manual. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) !Warning! Never attempt to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. Never start . Keep the handles clean and...
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If the upper quadrant of the tip of the chainsaw firmly with your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the ground. Failure to start the saw without placing it properly. Pull the starting your legs just above the knees. ... saw tightly between your chainsaw allows you and all other solid surface in an open area. To reduce this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 260 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Keep your right foot into the rear handle and press down . For saws with a rear handle level with the...
If the upper quadrant of the tip of the chainsaw firmly with your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the ground. Failure to start the saw without placing it properly. Pull the starting your legs just above the knees. ... saw tightly between your chainsaw allows you and all other solid surface in an open area. To reduce this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 260 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Keep your right foot into the rear handle and press down . For saws with a rear handle level with the...
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Wrap your instruction manual. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never touch a moving ...when working . Your right hand should not move. Watch for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hands in confined spaces, one hand. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. At correct idle... scrub and cuttings. With your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 This also applies to the operator or bystanders from the cutting tool. Put off the work when the weather ...
Wrap your instruction manual. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never touch a moving ...when working . Your right hand should not move. Watch for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hands in confined spaces, one hand. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. At correct idle... scrub and cuttings. With your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 This also applies to the operator or bystanders from the cutting tool. Put off the work when the weather ...
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... does not automatically mean that may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. must , in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Do not use a saw chain." The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. See the section on the powerhead or - It is standard... kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 260
... does not automatically mean that may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. must , in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Do not use a saw chain." The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. See the section on the powerhead or - It is standard... kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 260
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... of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in ... If the kickback forces are designed to cool before potential contact with the operator. !Warning! MS 260 15 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! An improperly ...caught in good working order. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and check ...
... of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in ... If the kickback forces are designed to cool before potential contact with the operator. !Warning! MS 260 15 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! An improperly ...caught in good working order. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and check ...
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... spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in your chainsaw if the muffler is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from... wear will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Do not operate your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot ...sure that could subsequently cause the flywheel to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. MS 260 25 However, if you make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the ...
... spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in your chainsaw if the muffler is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from... wear will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Do not operate your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot ...sure that could subsequently cause the flywheel to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. MS 260 25 However, if you make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the ...
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...refer to the maintenance chart and to the following schedule: Heavy usage - depending on the chain sprocket (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual). 1 2 a t = a : 2 3 You can run together on the same machine they may be kept free of dirt, grease and other...cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned to trained personnel such as your...
...refer to the maintenance chart and to the following schedule: Heavy usage - depending on the chain sprocket (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual). 1 2 a t = a : 2 3 You can run together on the same machine they may be kept free of dirt, grease and other...cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned to trained personnel such as your...
Instruction Manual
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... faster when you use your saw in extremely cold conditions (temperatures below -10°C It is maintenance-free. 138BA012 LÄ * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to I - There is very cold (frost or ice on front handle to Using this helps prevent carburetor icing. this... Manual" 37 The shutter for use intake air preheating - clean it more frequently. In the event of intake air preheating still apply. Switching on electric handle...
... faster when you use your saw in extremely cold conditions (temperatures below -10°C It is maintenance-free. 138BA012 LÄ * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to I - There is very cold (frost or ice on front handle to Using this helps prevent carburetor icing. this... Manual" 37 The shutter for use intake air preheating - clean it more frequently. In the event of intake air preheating still apply. Switching on electric handle...
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...: : Replace the guide bar. The drive link tangs will not ride on filing gauge* - with scale on the bar rails. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to type groove suit different operating conditions by 2 depth simply installing a choice of filters. the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along...
...: : Replace the guide bar. The drive link tangs will not ride on filing gauge* - with scale on the bar rails. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 260 * see "Guide to type groove suit different operating conditions by 2 depth simply installing a choice of filters. the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along...
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...), then turn it off 1/4 turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA) clockwise until the chain stops running. clockwise until chain begins to Using this Manual" 46 MS 260 General Information Your carburetor is idling : Set low speed screw (L) one full turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA) counterclockwise until the chain begins to...
...), then turn it off 1/4 turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA) clockwise until the chain stops running. clockwise until chain begins to Using this Manual" 46 MS 260 General Information Your carburetor is idling : Set low speed screw (L) one full turn open . : Turn the idle speed (LA) counterclockwise until the chain begins to...
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... spark arresting screen. : Insert screw and tighten it another 1/4 turn it down. 143BA037 KN MS 260 * See "Guide to change the setting of the setting may be necessary if engine power is usually necessary to Using this Manual" 47 then turn in Muffler Chain runs when engine is idling : Carry out standard setting...
... spark arresting screen. : Insert screw and tighten it another 1/4 turn it down. 143BA037 KN MS 260 * See "Guide to change the setting of the setting may be necessary if engine power is usually necessary to Using this Manual" 47 then turn in Muffler Chain runs when engine is idling : Carry out standard setting...
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...chain frequently, take away as little metal as possible - The correct filing angles are marked on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN 54 MS 260 Rest the file holder on the file holder. 689BA018 KN 30° 35° 10° 0° Use a STlHL filing gauge (special... accessory - see table "Sharpening Tools"). This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of guide bar) and file according to side of the file are uneven: Chain will run...
...chain frequently, take away as little metal as possible - The correct filing angles are marked on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN 54 MS 260 Rest the file holder on the file holder. 689BA018 KN 30° 35° 10° 0° Use a STlHL filing gauge (special... accessory - see table "Sharpening Tools"). This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). two or three strokes of guide bar) and file according to side of the file are uneven: Chain will run...
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... operation 2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation * see "Guide to Using this Manual" X X X X X X X 58 MS 260 If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly...
... operation 2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation * see "Guide to Using this Manual" X X X X X X X 58 MS 260 If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly...
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Main Parts of the Saw 2 1 3 4 78 11 6 9 12 5 13 10 17 16 15 14 18 19 23 21 24 22 20 25 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 ... filler cap 21 Master Control lever 22 Throttle trigger 23 Throttle trigger interlock 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 59
Main Parts of the Saw 2 1 3 4 78 11 6 9 12 5 13 10 17 16 15 14 18 19 23 21 24 22 20 25 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 ... filler cap 21 Master Control lever 22 Throttle trigger 23 Throttle trigger interlock 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 59
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Oil tank capacity 0.61 U.S. Additional manual oil flow control. pt (0.46 l) Fuel mixture See chapter "Fuel" Ignition System Type Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed) Bosch WSR 6 F or NGK BPMR 7 A ... (4.7 kg) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) MS 260 61 Specifications English / USA Engine EPA: The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours, Intermediate = 125 hours, Moderate = 50 hours STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement Bore Stroke Idle speed...
Oil tank capacity 0.61 U.S. Additional manual oil flow control. pt (0.46 l) Fuel mixture See chapter "Fuel" Ignition System Type Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed) Bosch WSR 6 F or NGK BPMR 7 A ... (4.7 kg) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 11.2 lb (5.1 kg) MS 260 61 Specifications English / USA Engine EPA: The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the CARB-Air Index Label indicates the terms: Extended = 300 hours, Intermediate = 125 hours, Moderate = 50 hours STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement Bore Stroke Idle speed...
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... do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the ANSI § 5.11 requirements on page 18 of this manual): STIHL reduced kickback bar (with green label) for 0.325" and 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic with sprocket nose 16, 18 or 20" (40, 45 or ...comply with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard. MS 260 English / USA Special Accessories Cutting Attachment Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 (see page 15 of this manual. Other bars and chains available for this powerhead are: STIHL yellow-labeled guide bars: For 0.325" ...
... do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the ANSI § 5.11 requirements on page 18 of this manual): STIHL reduced kickback bar (with green label) for 0.325" and 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic with sprocket nose 16, 18 or 20" (40, 45 or ...comply with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard. MS 260 English / USA Special Accessories Cutting Attachment Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 (see page 15 of this manual. Other bars and chains available for this powerhead are: STIHL yellow-labeled guide bars: For 0.325" ...