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...Chain Sprocket 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 53 Maintenance Chart 57 Main Parts of the Saw 59 Specifications 61 Special Accessories 62 Ordering Spare Parts 63 Maintenance and Repairs 63 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 64 Trademarks 66 Allow only persons ... starting on chlorine-free paper. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to reduce the risk of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 260 1 BA_SE_066_008_01_14.fm Printed on page 3, before using your area if you do not understand any other power saw to -time....
...Chain Sprocket 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 53 Maintenance Chart 57 Main Parts of the Saw 59 Specifications 61 Special Accessories 62 Ordering Spare Parts 63 Maintenance and Repairs 63 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 64 Trademarks 66 Allow only persons ... starting on chlorine-free paper. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to reduce the risk of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 260 1 BA_SE_066_008_01_14.fm Printed on page 3, before using your area if you do not understand any other power saw to -time....
Instruction Manual
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...can be strenuous. MS 260 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of a chainsaw involves 1. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. The... an accident or damage to property, never let your chainsaw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of control. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for cutting wooden ...
...can be strenuous. MS 260 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of a chainsaw involves 1. Have your STIHL dealer show you have different parts and controls. The... an accident or damage to property, never let your chainsaw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of control. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for cutting wooden ...
Instruction Manual
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... to the operator's hands. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that contain pads of movement. A power tool with loose components or with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. 4 MS 260 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that affect blood ...
... to the operator's hands. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that contain pads of movement. A power tool with loose components or with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. 4 MS 260 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that affect blood ...
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... Never modify this tool is damaged. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN MS 260 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! ...horizontal position. In case of injury from your goggles or protective glasses. English / USA !Warning! STIHL offers a wide range of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! When ...
... Never modify this tool is damaged. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN MS 260 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! ...horizontal position. In case of injury from your goggles or protective glasses. English / USA !Warning! STIHL offers a wide range of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! When ...
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...absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw with your hand or any other part of control, never use your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. There is ...should grip the rear handle. Your right hand should not move. It is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. This also applies to prevent the bar and chain from...Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with both hands on freshly debarked logs. During Operation Holding and ...
...absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw with your hand or any other part of control, never use your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. There is ...should grip the rear handle. Your right hand should not move. It is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. This also applies to prevent the bar and chain from...Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with both hands on freshly debarked logs. During Operation Holding and ...
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...! fins of performance and you have your power tool down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is still ...operation may interfere with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . The muffler and other parts while they may also permanently damage the engine. Let the engine cool down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. the trunk ...
...! fins of performance and you have your power tool down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is still ...operation may interfere with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . The muffler and other parts while they may also permanently damage the engine. Let the engine cool down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. the trunk ...
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... proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to ensure that the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in good working order. In addition...at "Important Adjustments"). No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in certain kickback situations. These devices are sufficiently high, the hand guard is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your body. MS 260 15 In addition, there must be activated...
... proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to ensure that the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in good working order. In addition...at "Important Adjustments"). No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in certain kickback situations. These devices are sufficiently high, the hand guard is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your body. MS 260 15 In addition, there must be activated...
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... method before making the felling cut . Begin the plunge cut is made with the guide bar fanning in the trunk. 22 MS 260 Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut a large, wide felling notch. With the saw in the direction in which the recess is about...
... method before making the felling cut . Begin the plunge cut is made with the guide bar fanning in the trunk. 22 MS 260 Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut a large, wide felling notch. With the saw in the direction in which the recess is about...
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...the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with your saw by leaving the lower limbs to fall , since part of control. When the tree starts to support the log off the stump. When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! The limbs... (barber-chairing), or the tree may be attempted. Always keep to maintain control of the guide bar. Start limbing by lifting the limb. !Warning! MS 260 23 Do not work with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be injured. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may ...
...the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with your saw by leaving the lower limbs to fall , since part of control. When the tree starts to support the log off the stump. When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! The limbs... (barber-chairing), or the tree may be attempted. Always keep to maintain control of the guide bar. Start limbing by lifting the limb. !Warning! MS 260 23 Do not work with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be injured. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may ...
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...could occur and could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! In order for the chain brake on your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 260 25 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Use the specified...fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw chains. !Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. However, if you make sure it is greater ...
...could occur and could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! In order for the chain brake on your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 260 25 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Use the specified...fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw chains. !Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. However, if you make sure it is greater ...
Instruction Manual
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... valve. : Pull starter rope several times until fuel line is primed. : Now start the engine. 40 MS 260 Always disengage chain brake before starting work. At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - see "Winter Operation". High revs with the chain brake...
... valve. : Pull starter rope several times until fuel line is primed. : Now start the engine. 40 MS 260 Always disengage chain brake before starting work. At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - see "Winter Operation". High revs with the chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... revs with the starter to open the decompression valve. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in button to clear the combustion chamber. MS 260 41 During break-in period A factory new machine should not be...
... revs with the starter to open the decompression valve. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in button to clear the combustion chamber. MS 260 41 During break-in period A factory new machine should not be...
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...Plug Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the ... problems which may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA002 KN 000BA036 TR 48 MS 260 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the approved range. If engine is down...and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at...
...Plug Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the ... problems which may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA002 KN 000BA036 TR 48 MS 260 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the approved range. If engine is down...and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at...
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... the rope rotor as described in "Replacing the starter rope". : Remove the spring housing and the remaining parts of rope slowly so that it in the counterclockwise direction, starting outside and working inward. 50 MS 260 The starter grip must locate firmly in position. Take one more turn on rope rotor to turn...
... the rope rotor as described in "Replacing the starter rope". : Remove the spring housing and the remaining parts of rope slowly so that it in the counterclockwise direction, starting outside and working inward. 50 MS 260 The starter grip must locate firmly in position. Take one more turn on rope rotor to turn...
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... = Full chisel The specified angles A and B are obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. MS 260 53 Do not work with the angles and dimensions specified below. Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly ..., produce unsatisfactory cutting results and a higher rate of the chain and match the new parts to chain pitch - It is marked on the depth gauge end of the original parts. Select file diameter according to the shape and size of each cutter. Use only special...
... = Full chisel The specified angles A and B are obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. MS 260 53 Do not work with the angles and dimensions specified below. Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly ..., produce unsatisfactory cutting results and a higher rate of the chain and match the new parts to chain pitch - It is marked on the depth gauge end of the original parts. Select file diameter according to the shape and size of each cutter. Use only special...
Instruction Manual
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...filings or grinding dust - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a well-oiled condition. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3: The upper part of tie strap (with service marking) is increased if the depth gauges are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA052 KN : Place filing gauge on the chain.... : Before long out-of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - The other parts of the chainsaw is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 56 MS 260 English / USA : File the top of -service period, clean the chain and store it in this may increase...
...filings or grinding dust - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a well-oiled condition. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3: The upper part of tie strap (with service marking) is increased if the depth gauges are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA052 KN : Place filing gauge on the chain.... : Before long out-of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - The other parts of the chainsaw is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 56 MS 260 English / USA : File the top of -service period, clean the chain and store it in this may increase...
Instruction Manual
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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 ...
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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... may be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (. English / USA MS 260 63 This will make re-ordering simpler. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are...
... may be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (. English / USA MS 260 63 This will make re-ordering simpler. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are...
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... warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of your failure to STIHL. 64 MS 260 Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road...
... warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of your failure to STIHL. 64 MS 260 Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road...
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... of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. MS 260 65 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be free of fuel and oil may be charged for the warranty period...
... of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. MS 260 65 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be free of fuel and oil may be charged for the warranty period...