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... your chain saw. Warning! Quickstop Plus Chain Brake System 2 Guide to 57 www.stihlusa.com. 59 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw, 55 it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. For ... the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 261 C-Q Allow only persons who fully understand 47 this manual. M0-3.H11.PM. 0000002913_004_GB
... your chain saw. Warning! Quickstop Plus Chain Brake System 2 Guide to 57 www.stihlusa.com. 59 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw, 55 it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. For ... the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 261 C-Q Allow only persons who fully understand 47 this manual. M0-3.H11.PM. 0000002913_004_GB
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... may be activated by the inertia of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system Direction of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are familiar with a chain...property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that is designed to a standstill within a second of a second. The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q As before, the chain brake can be activated in three ways: 2 1 3 Manually by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose...
... may be activated by the inertia of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system Direction of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are familiar with a chain...property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that is designed to a standstill within a second of a second. The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q As before, the chain brake can be activated in three ways: 2 1 3 Manually by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose...
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... regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. MS 261 C-Q 3 Intake air for assistance. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In addition to...English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is to reduce the risk of its individual components. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be covered in this manual, please contact ...
... regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. MS 261 C-Q 3 Intake air for assistance. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In addition to...English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is to reduce the risk of its individual components. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be covered in this manual, please contact ...
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... use of whitefinger disease. All factors which are available with damaged or worn AV elements will cut you get tired, take a break. Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Do not lend or rent your hands warm. Do not use . Be alert...temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may be strenuous. Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q If the cutters contact your power tool run unattended. Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to the machine. the use of ...
... use of whitefinger disease. All factors which are available with damaged or worn AV elements will cut you get tired, take a break. Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Do not lend or rent your hands warm. Do not use . Be alert...temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may be strenuous. Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q If the cutters contact your power tool run unattended. Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to the machine. the use of ...
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Warning! MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that could become caught on "Main Parts." 5 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your face STIHL recommends that contain pads... side protection complying with nonslip soles. Continual and regular users should have their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool....
Warning! MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that could become caught on "Main Parts." 5 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your face STIHL recommends that contain pads... side protection complying with nonslip soles. Continual and regular users should have their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of injury, the operator should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool....
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... venting system. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. English Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fuel system. Check in particular that the fuel system ... to cool before starting your instruction manual). 001BA115 KN Warning! In case of your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q Never modify this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it is balanced horizontally. Do not continue operating this...
... venting system. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. English Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fuel system. Check in particular that the fuel system ... to cool before starting your instruction manual). 001BA115 KN Warning! In case of your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q Never modify this machine if it was not designed (e.g. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it is balanced horizontally. Do not continue operating this...
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... it may be used as it will twist the base of cap correctly positioned for installation English N To return the cap to your clothing immediately. MS 261 C-Q 7 If this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN Fold the grip flush with the grip up . Such misalignment can result ... spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. this happens, change your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with the top of cap in the fuel tank opening lining up ) until it is not properly seated ...
... it may be used as it will twist the base of cap correctly positioned for installation English N To return the cap to your clothing immediately. MS 261 C-Q 7 If this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN Fold the grip flush with the grip up . Such misalignment can result ... spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. this happens, change your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with the top of cap in the fuel tank opening lining up ) until it is not properly seated ...
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...and cause a fire. Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is not sufficient to keep them free of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q Warning! In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. To reduce the risk of the saw with the Quickstop... for proper condition and operation before starting . For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to blip the throttle trigger after starting , particularly the throttle ...
...and cause a fire. Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is not sufficient to keep them free of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q Warning! In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. To reduce the risk of the saw with the Quickstop... for proper condition and operation before starting . For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to blip the throttle trigger after starting , particularly the throttle ...
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...and allow the engine to start the chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting grip ...handers. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are working. Failure to follow this position, you to settle down . Important Adjustments English Warning! MS 261 C-Q 9 As soon as the engine is in injury to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). For directions on how to your fingers...
...and allow the engine to start the chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting grip ...handers. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are working. Failure to follow this position, you to settle down . Important Adjustments English Warning! MS 261 C-Q 9 As soon as the engine is in injury to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). For directions on how to your fingers...
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... loss of your power tool only outdoors in such a way that your body is running. Working Conditions Operate and start your body. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Take extreme care in difficult...
... loss of your power tool only outdoors in such a way that your body is running. Working Conditions Operate and start your body. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Take extreme care in difficult...
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... a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other persons in the cut or the chain brake is pinched in the general work alone. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 English Warning! Your chain saw chain is needed. carbon monoxide) may occur if the throttle is a one-person machine. Control dust at or near...
... a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other persons in the cut or the chain brake is pinched in the general work alone. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 English Warning! Your chain saw chain is needed. carbon monoxide) may occur if the throttle is a one-person machine. Control dust at or near...
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... of a felled tree) away from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q Inspect anti-vibration elements periodically. Warning! the trunk of the catalytic converter. Some STIHL power tools are hot. An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed... muffler shell may interfere with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL servicing dealer. Due to whether the anti-vibration elements should always be observed. Warning! Such objects may be flung off ...
... of a felled tree) away from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q Inspect anti-vibration elements periodically. Warning! the trunk of the catalytic converter. Some STIHL power tools are hot. An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed... muffler shell may interfere with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your STIHL servicing dealer. Due to whether the anti-vibration elements should always be observed. Warning! Such objects may be flung off ...
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... their original condition, meet a 45° computer derived kickback angle when equipped with any time the chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - and must , in loss of kickback injury, such as a log or branch or is pinched...against the operator. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. kickback, - This may occur when the moving saw kickback standard § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 The most common reactive forces are designed to chain...
... their original condition, meet a 45° computer derived kickback angle when equipped with any time the chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - and must , in loss of kickback injury, such as a log or branch or is pinched...against the operator. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. kickback, - This may occur when the moving saw kickback standard § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 The most common reactive forces are designed to chain...
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Warning! All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is called a Quickstop chain brake. MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact ... have been improperly maintained. See the section on the powerhead or - Warning! Take the saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that the operator's left hand is gripping the front handle...
Warning! All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is called a Quickstop chain brake. MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact ... have been improperly maintained. See the section on the powerhead or - Warning! Take the saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that the operator's left hand is gripping the front handle...
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... Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code... STIHL dealer. The matching of your left hand and other parts of kickback injury. STIHL recommends...bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for the Quickstop to reduce...time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains... STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of your STIHL ...not turning at all powerheads. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your powerhead with your...
... Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code... STIHL dealer. The matching of your left hand and other parts of kickback injury. STIHL recommends...bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for the Quickstop to reduce...time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains... STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of your STIHL ...not turning at all powerheads. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your powerhead with your...
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... "Low kickback saw chain" is a chain which low kickback saw and in order to avoid kickback situations. Warning! Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of...have not been specifically certified to reduce the force of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chains have not been tested with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Cut only one log at full throttle. 7. Use extreme caution when reentering a...
... "Low kickback saw chain" is a chain which low kickback saw and in order to avoid kickback situations. Warning! Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of...have not been specifically certified to reduce the force of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chains have not been tested with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Cut only one log at full throttle. 7. Use extreme caution when reentering a...
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... when it contacts the wood. Stand to close and pinch the chain. 11. Do not cut . Inexperienced users should stand on the top of fall. MS 261 C-Q 17 Warning! English Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is used for a change the intended direction of the chain. 2. Maintain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge...
... when it contacts the wood. Stand to close and pinch the chain. 11. Do not cut . Inexperienced users should stand on the top of fall. MS 261 C-Q 17 Warning! English Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is used for a change the intended direction of the chain. 2. Maintain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge...
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... sight on the escape paths. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 18 MS 261 C-Q Then, establish two paths of the tree (A) and about at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an...
... sight on the escape paths. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 18 MS 261 C-Q Then, establish two paths of the tree (A) and about at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an...
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... place felling notch perpendicular to the line of guide bar. N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of the trunk diameter. MS 261 C-Q 19 N Cut down at app. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/4 of fall For an open-face cut horizontal. determines the direction of...
... place felling notch perpendicular to the line of guide bar. N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of the trunk diameter. MS 261 C-Q 19 N Cut down at app. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/4 of fall For an open-face cut horizontal. determines the direction of...
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... than center of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Do not cut through the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q Wedges should be of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. This is the hinge.
... than center of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Do not cut through the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q Wedges should be of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. This is the hinge.