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...instructions in chapter "Safety 57 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . Warning! Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-575-8621-A. For further information... 46 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 46 Maintaining and Sharpening 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 ...
...instructions in chapter "Safety 57 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . Warning! Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-575-8621-A. For further information... 46 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 46 Maintaining and Sharpening 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 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system Direction of chain rotation 150BA000 KN 1 By inertia in position when carrying the running saw by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for the STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake...
... disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system Direction of chain rotation 150BA000 KN 1 By inertia in position when carrying the running saw by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for the STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake...
Product Instruction Manual
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Warning! Careless or improper use may contain item numbers that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. A description of personal injury. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are supported by ... instructions, this manual may not be marked in this manual. Observe all of property damage, including damage to operate your special attention. When using a chain saw is important that require your power tool. MS 261 C-Q 3
Warning! Careless or improper use may contain item numbers that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. A description of personal injury. N Lever (2) ... Such paragraphs are supported by ... instructions, this manual may not be marked in this manual. Observe all of property damage, including damage to operate your special attention. When using a chain saw is important that require your power tool. MS 261 C-Q 3
Product Instruction Manual
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...of the controls and the function of the parts of your power tool without the instruction manual. To reduce the risk of all STIHL chain saws. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Do not operate this machine may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's... purposes, since misuse may result in use this manual. Tiredness may result in the development of the power tool. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q Wear gloves and keep your power tool run unattended. Safe use of whitefinger disease. Warning! Minors should not be aggravated by ...
...of the controls and the function of the parts of your power tool without the instruction manual. To reduce the risk of all STIHL chain saws. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Do not operate this machine may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's... purposes, since misuse may result in use this manual. Tiredness may result in the development of the power tool. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q Wear gloves and keep your power tool run unattended. Safe use of whitefinger disease. Warning! Minors should not be aggravated by ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the risk of movement. Chain saw chain sharp. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain...legs from contact with some pacemakers. Take frequent breaks. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their hearing checked regularly. THE POWER TOOL For...." 5 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with nonslip soles. MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you will ...
... the risk of movement. Chain saw chain sharp. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain...legs from contact with some pacemakers. Take frequent breaks. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their hearing checked regularly. THE POWER TOOL For...." 5 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with nonslip soles. MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you will ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...tool is subjected to reduce the risk of your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool...balanced horizontally. Fuel your body and the cutting attachment behind you. Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from saw chain moving. English Warning! Check in a horizontal position. Note that combustible fuel vapor may build up... a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. In case of injury from the fuel system. To reduce the risk...
...tool is subjected to reduce the risk of your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool...balanced horizontally. Fuel your body and the cutting attachment behind you. Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from saw chain moving. English Warning! Check in a horizontal position. Note that combustible fuel vapor may build up... a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your STIHL servicing dealer. In case of injury from the fuel system. To reduce the risk...
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... start the saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it is running! Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from chain contact and / or reactive forces, the Quickstop chain brake must be engaged by means of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q Do...reduce the risk of injury. If your chain saw kickback standard" below. There are ) tightened securely after tensioning the chain in the instruction manual and the sections "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . Make sure the STIHL Quickstop chain brake is equipped with the sprocket cover loose...
... start the saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it is running! Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 m) from chain contact and / or reactive forces, the Quickstop chain brake must be engaged by means of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q Do...reduce the risk of injury. If your chain saw kickback standard" below. There are ) tightened securely after tensioning the chain in the instruction manual and the sections "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . Make sure the STIHL Quickstop chain brake is equipped with the sprocket cover loose...
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...the saw tightly...the chain saw ... saw without...chain...your chain saw allows...STIHL dealer check your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Your right hand should not move. With your hands in an open area. hand guard (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw...STIHL Quickstop chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. Keep your arm on reactive forces). Be sure that the guide bar and chain... engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by ... the saw firmly ...chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting ...
...the saw tightly...the chain saw ... saw without...chain...your chain saw allows...STIHL dealer check your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Your right hand should not move. With your hands in an open area. hand guard (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw...STIHL Quickstop chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. Keep your arm on reactive forces). Be sure that the guide bar and chain... engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by ... the saw firmly ...chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting ...
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...whenever the engine is increased danger of cut . Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Never touch a moving chain to avoid injury from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Warning! There is running. Be extremely cautious when ...working on freshly debarked logs. Position the chain saw in a cramped environment and have both hands free for such work in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to ...
...whenever the engine is increased danger of cut . Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Never touch a moving chain to avoid injury from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Warning! There is running. Be extremely cautious when ...working on freshly debarked logs. Position the chain saw in a cramped environment and have both hands free for such work in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to ...
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...your employer or a local OSHA representative. In the event of the gases (e.g. Always stop switch to 0 or STOP. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 Follow the recommendations of dust and other illnesses. Breathing asbestos dust is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to ... those with respect to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other persons in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). Warning! Your chain saw , never work area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and / or take frequent breaks to have control of...
...your employer or a local OSHA representative. In the event of the gases (e.g. Always stop switch to 0 or STOP. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 Follow the recommendations of dust and other illnesses. Breathing asbestos dust is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to ... those with respect to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other persons in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). Warning! Your chain saw , never work area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and / or take frequent breaks to have control of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...touch the muffler and other parts of hot particles. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in loss of control of a thrown or broken chain. You may be flung off . Due to this process, the muffler... the engine. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q English housing components) - Warning! Your saw . To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may result in the muffler. ...
...touch the muffler and other parts of hot particles. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in loss of control of a thrown or broken chain. You may be flung off . Due to this process, the muffler... the engine. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q English housing components) - Warning! Your saw . To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may result in the muffler. ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw in loss of control, which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 pushback, - Under some cutting circumstances the ... stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with a displacement of the chain and other factors. If you experience loss of performance and you use of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw kickback. b) Saws with a displacement ...
...2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw in loss of control, which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 pushback, - Under some cutting circumstances the ... stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with a displacement of the chain and other factors. If you experience loss of performance and you use of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw kickback. b) Saws with a displacement ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of their original condition, especially if they are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards the bar nose even without hand contact. Compliance with at most 45°. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain...machine. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of injury in a real life kickback the bar and chain will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. All STIHL chain saws are measured by inertia. Take the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. ...
...MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of their original condition, especially if they are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards the bar nose even without hand contact. Compliance with at most 45°. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain...machine. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of injury in a real life kickback the bar and chain will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. All STIHL chain saws are measured by inertia. Take the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. ...
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...bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. Green labeled bars and chains are recommended for such combinations. MS 261 C-Q 15 Warning! Warning! See the chapter of your chain brake as described in combination with certain ...Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL has developed a color code system to activate and stop the chain after publication of this guard helps protect your chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). The matching of green...
...bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. Green labeled bars and chains are recommended for such combinations. MS 261 C-Q 15 Warning! Warning! See the chapter of your chain brake as described in combination with certain ...Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL has developed a color code system to activate and stop the chain after publication of this guard helps protect your chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). The matching of green...
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...when used with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with which may result from personal injury that may easily catch the chain. 4. Always cut limbs with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide.... Cut only one log at full throttle. 7. Low Kickback Chain Some types of saw chains can be less effective in ...
...when used with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with which may result from personal injury that may easily catch the chain. 4. Always cut limbs with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide.... Cut only one log at full throttle. 7. Low Kickback Chain Some types of saw chains can be less effective in ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a time. 3. Inexperienced users should stand on the top of fall, e.g. MS 261 C-Q 17 Cut with the wood. 2. Do not twist the saw chain properly. Warning! Warning! B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the uphill side if possible. Be alert for shifting of severe or fatal... There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Always observe the general condition of the chain saw control. Maintain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut . The risk of saw . English Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. Also look for ...
... a time. 3. Inexperienced users should stand on the top of fall, e.g. MS 261 C-Q 17 Cut with the wood. 2. Do not twist the saw chain properly. Warning! Warning! B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the uphill side if possible. Be alert for shifting of severe or fatal... There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Always observe the general condition of the chain saw control. Maintain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut . The risk of saw . English Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. Also look for ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. This is the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Helps control the falling tree. Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q N ...Do not cut through the hinge - Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of diameter uncut. If the tip of wood or plastic - The bumper spike rolls...
... pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. This is the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Helps control the falling tree. Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q N ...Do not cut through the hinge - Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of diameter uncut. If the tip of wood or plastic - The bumper spike rolls...
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... greater than necessary. These methods are inexperienced with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires... nose of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. MS 261 C-Q 001BA148 KN 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut the hinge. Next, align the saw for Large Diameter Trees English 1 Warning! Begin the plunge cut...
... greater than necessary. These methods are inexperienced with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires... nose of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. MS 261 C-Q 001BA148 KN 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut the hinge. Next, align the saw for Large Diameter Trees English 1 Warning! Begin the plunge cut...
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...Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the log. Remember that the risk of pinching! Keep the chain sharp. MS 261 C-Q 23 Drag the logs into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Pull ...A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the appropriate section of fire, never operate your chain saw chains. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which 001BA152 KN 001BA151 KN has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement ...
...Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the log. Remember that the risk of pinching! Keep the chain sharp. MS 261 C-Q 23 Drag the logs into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Pull ...A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the appropriate section of fire, never operate your chain saw chains. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which 001BA152 KN 001BA151 KN has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement ...
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... operating characteristics. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - 001BA191 KN English Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 24 MS 261 C-Q twice a year, Occasional usage - annually.... The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the Rollomatic guide bar must be properly maintained. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it ...
... operating characteristics. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - 001BA191 KN English Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 24 MS 261 C-Q twice a year, Occasional usage - annually.... The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the Rollomatic guide bar must be properly maintained. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it ...