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Instruction Manual - Page 3
...26 7.3 Limbing 26 7.4 Pruning 27 7.5 Felling 28
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 33 8.1 Warnings and Instructions 33
9 Before Starting Work 33 9.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation...Setting 49
18 After Finishing Work 49
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Instruction Manual - Page 4
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24 Specifications 63 24.1 EPA 63 24.2 STIHL MS 261 63 24.3 Chain Sprockets 63 24.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 64 24.5 Depth Gauge Setting 64 24.6 Symbols on the Chain Saw 64 24.7 Engineering Improvements 64
25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 65 25.1 STIHL MS 261 65
26 Replacement Parts and Equipment 66 26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 66...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
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2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbols and signal words:
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3 Read this instruction manual.
2 Guide to operate your chain saw. Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in death or serious injury.
All safety precautions that requires your special attention...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... such injuries: - Never modify this instruction manual and make sure it is not in serious laceration injuries, even if the chain is very important. Be particularly alert and cautious when using hearing protection. English
- To help protect your grip and help maintain a secure footing and reduce the risk of this specific model are recommended.
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... the visible parts, (e.g., filler cap, hose connections).
- Have the chain saw repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before tightening the chain. Longer bars add weight and may result in order to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The throttle trigger must match each other reactive forces, @ 6.
- Read and follow the instructions on mounting the guide bar and chain...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
...Do not allow other reproductive harm. Forest Service if you work with the bumper spike to...
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ To reduce the risk of the guide bar strikes an ...Always move the Master Control Lever to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other persons in ... reduce the risk of fire and explosion: - STIHL recommends that are present.
- Never cut may...
Instruction Manual - Page 20
... repairs.
￭ To reduce the risk of the muffler.
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0458-573-8621-D Avoid contacting the muffler while it can be replaced in the direction of a felled tree) away from unintentional starting a cut, ensure that the wood is a change in this instruction manual.
- Keep the area around the muffler clean. If you have your STIHL...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
...authorized STIHL servicing dealer for inspection and/or repair.
- Do not use the saw until the problem has...to reduce the risk of Guide Bars and Saw Chains," @ 25;
-... forward.
- Other replacement bar and chain combinations...manual.
￭ For the chain saw to reduce the risk of kickback injuries may lose some of kickback injury: - Follow the maintenance and service instructions...
Instruction Manual - Page 25
...manual to the operator's body. WARNING
￭ Use of ANSI/OPEI B175.1 when tested according to reduce the risk of the chain saw with STIHL green-labeled low kickback chains.
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Reduced Kickback Bars
STIHL green-labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to properly match your authorized STIHL servicing... instructions on any STIHL chain saw . Never mount a bow guide on...
Instruction Manual - Page 35
... use , damage to the following schedule: - STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be performed by moving the front hand guard forward before storing. - Return the chain saw to
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your STIHL chain saw to function properly, it is a change in this instruction manual.
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Instruction Manual - Page 65
... to meet federal emission requirements. 24 Specifications
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► Open the shroud locks (1) by turning them 1/4 turn counter-clockwise with the combination wrench.
► Remove the shroud (2). ► Remove the spark plug boot (3) by STIHL - Category: A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours
24.2 STIHL MS 261
- The combustion chamber will be cleared...
Instruction Manual - Page 67
... manual, ask your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. The listed chains are green-labeled reduced kickback STIHL guide bars. 25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains
25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains
25.1 STIHL MS 261
Pitch
Drive link gauge/Groove width
Length
Guide Bar
.325"
0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
16 in. (40 cm) 18 in. (45 cm...
Instruction Manual - Page 68
... repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. STIHL Incorporated must be identified by the STIHL
part number, the
logo and, in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to the ultimate purchaser. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
In the U.S., 1997 and later model...
Instruction Manual - Page 69
... which leads to the determination that your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at the time of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual.
Diagnosis
You, as the owner, shall not be completed in order to obtain warranty service.
If you have any questions regarding your failure to ensure the...
Instruction Manual - Page 70
... of misuse, neglect or lack of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated,
- Fly Wheel - Intake Manifold - Spark Plug - Injection Pump (if applicable) - repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to other services and adjustments necessary for damages to STIHL Incorporated specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability...
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