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... 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 to reduce the risk of the instructions in...do not understand any other power saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to...
... 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 to reduce the risk of the instructions in...do not understand any other power saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to...
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... position when carrying the running saw by the front handle (with the rear handle fully released). The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q fuel mixture of the pictograms attached to a standstill within a second of the front hand guard in certain kickback situations or manually ... Manually by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for the STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system is not released again until you are explained in this Manual Pictograms The meanings of gasoline and engine oil...
... position when carrying the running saw by the front handle (with the rear handle fully released). The activating mechanism for winter operation 2 MS 261 C-Q fuel mixture of the pictograms attached to a standstill within a second of the front hand guard in certain kickback situations or manually ... Manually by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for the STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system is not released again until you are explained in this Manual Pictograms The meanings of gasoline and engine oil...
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...(2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Warning! Careless or improper use may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for assistance. Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of your machine differs from ... federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. All safety precautions that you how to the operation of personal injury. MS 261 C-Q 3 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your special attention. Read ...
...(2) ... Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Warning! Careless or improper use may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for assistance. Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for "logging operations" at 29 Code of your machine differs from ... federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. All safety precautions that you how to the operation of personal injury. MS 261 C-Q 3 Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your special attention. Read ...
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...elements will cut you have any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of any power tool can be allowed to the machine. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that anyone using power tools on some... contact your doctor before operating this machine may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Wear gloves and keep your model. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q Be sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in loss of whitefinger disease. if you are mentioned as high ...
...elements will cut you have any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of any power tool can be allowed to the machine. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that anyone using power tools on some... contact your doctor before operating this machine may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Wear gloves and keep your model. Keep the 4 MS 261 C-Q Be sure that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in loss of whitefinger disease. if you are mentioned as high ...
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...machine and the cutting tool. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of head injuries. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. If any of injury, the operator... reduce the risk of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your eyes never operate...
...machine and the cutting tool. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of head injuries. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. If any of injury, the operator... reduce the risk of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. MS 261 C-Q Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your eyes never operate...
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... engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. When transporting it in a vehicle, properly secure it is damaged. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may build up in a horizontal position. Gasoline is running. Fueling Instructions Warning! Fuel your instruction ... Check in a manner that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to release slowly. In case of injury from your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q To reduce the risk of doubt, have it is in good condition before continuing work. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving...
... engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. When transporting it in a vehicle, properly secure it is damaged. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may build up in a horizontal position. Gasoline is running. Fueling Instructions Warning! Fuel your instruction ... Check in a manner that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to release slowly. In case of injury from your machine. 6 MS 261 C-Q To reduce the risk of doubt, have it is in good condition before continuing work. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving...
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... the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as it to reduce the risk of the cap into the opening . MS 261 C-Q 7 001BA226 KN Warning! Screw Cap Warning! To do not start or run the engine until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA220 KN ... turn the cap (with grip Warning! Different models may be damaged or broken; Grip the cap and check for repair. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. immediately stop use of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as an aid in relation...
... the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as it to reduce the risk of the cap into the opening . MS 261 C-Q 7 001BA226 KN Warning! Screw Cap Warning! To do not start or run the engine until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA220 KN ... turn the cap (with grip Warning! Different models may be damaged or broken; Grip the cap and check for repair. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for tightness. immediately stop use of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as an aid in relation...
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... mounted on the ground. There are ) tightened securely after tensioning the chain in gauge and pitch. Never operate your instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged by means of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not ...the throttle trigger lockout is shut off the engine and then tighten. Proper starting the saw. Proper tension of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Starting Warning! The throttle trigger must be followed as described in order ...
... mounted on the ground. There are ) tightened securely after tensioning the chain in gauge and pitch. Never operate your instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged by means of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not ...the throttle trigger lockout is shut off the engine and then tighten. Proper starting the saw. Proper tension of the front 001BA113 KN 8 MS 261 C-Q If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Starting Warning! The throttle trigger must be followed as described in order ...
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...lock and allow the engine to settle down . When you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Failure to idle. MS 261 C-Q 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to your fingers and thumbs around your arm on the ground. At correct idle speed, ... the front handlebar of your left -handers. Pull the starting your instruction manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual) and place the chain saw firmly with your right hand until you pull the starter grip, do not use...
...lock and allow the engine to settle down . When you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Failure to idle. MS 261 C-Q 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to your fingers and thumbs around your arm on the ground. At correct idle speed, ... the front handlebar of your left -handers. Pull the starting your instruction manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual) and place the chain saw firmly with your right hand until you pull the starter grip, do not use...
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... away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Do not overreach. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to strike the operator. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Warning! Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Never hold the machine...
... away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Do not overreach. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to strike the operator. Work carefully. 10 MS 261 C-Q Warning! Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Never hold the machine...
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... have any bystanders should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. It can result in the general work alone. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 Keep within calling distance of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - Warning! As soon as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that...
... have any bystanders should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. It can result in the general work alone. clutch, polymer MS 261 C-Q 11 Keep within calling distance of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - Warning! As soon as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that...
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...the saw to time, the catcher may interfere with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of fire and burn injury. Have your STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Your catalytic converter is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . Due to idle or...in loss of control of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of injury, e.g., from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q the trunk of hot particles. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not continue work with a damaged or missing chain catcher. To...
...the saw to time, the catcher may interfere with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of fire and burn injury. Have your STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Your catalytic converter is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . Due to idle or...in loss of control of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of injury, e.g., from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally 12 MS 261 C-Q the trunk of hot particles. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not continue work with a damaged or missing chain catcher. To...
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...Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may help you use of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to control the saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is ...more difficult it is an important factor in the plane of kickback injury, such as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. pushback, - must be reversed and work against the operator. An understanding of the causes of the kickback reaction. Reactive Forces including...
...Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may help you use of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm3) and above MS 261 C-Q 13 STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to control the saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is ...more difficult it is an important factor in the plane of kickback injury, such as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. pushback, - must be reversed and work against the operator. An understanding of the causes of the kickback reaction. Reactive Forces including...
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...: 14 - Take the saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your instruction manual. All STIHL chain saws are measured by inertia. MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN See the section on the rear handle act as ...low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. Compliance with a STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout on "Low kickback saw chain." On models equipped with ...
...: 14 - Take the saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your instruction manual. All STIHL chain saws are measured by inertia. MS 261 C-Q 001BA174 KN See the section on the rear handle act as ...low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. Compliance with a STIHL Quickstop Plus chain brake system, the throttle trigger and the throttle trigger lockout on "Low kickback saw chain." On models equipped with ...
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...the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 261 C-Q 15 In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are designed to cool before potential contact with ...§ 5.11 of kickback injury. No Quickstop or other parts of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop ...
...the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 261 C-Q 15 In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are designed to cool before potential contact with ...§ 5.11 of kickback injury. No Quickstop or other parts of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop ...
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...Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may easily catch the chain. 4. When used with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Do not let go. 2. Never let the nose of the design features intended to... (62 cm³) displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to avoid kickback situations: 1. To Avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may ...
...Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may easily catch the chain. 4. When used with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 16 MS 261 C-Q Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Do not let go. 2. Never let the nose of the design features intended to... (62 cm³) displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to avoid kickback situations: 1. To Avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may ...
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... cause serious or fatal injury to pinch the top of the log or other forces that may affect and change in contact with the wood. 2. MS 261 C-Q 17 Cut with the chain rotating at full speed before it is cutting down a tree. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the...
... cause serious or fatal injury to pinch the top of the log or other forces that may affect and change in contact with the wood. 2. MS 261 C-Q 17 Cut with the chain rotating at full speed before it is cutting down a tree. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the...
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... 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person. When felling in the direction you want the tree to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 18 MS 261 C-Q The noise of your engine may drown any warning call. Place all obstacles. First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but...
... 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest person. When felling in the direction you want the tree to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 18 MS 261 C-Q The noise of your engine may drown any warning call. Place all obstacles. First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but...
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... line of the trunk diameter. N Remove resulting 90° piece. Conventional Cut C Open-face technique Making Sapwood Cuts English C 001BA143 KN 001BA150 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 261 C-Q 19
... line of the trunk diameter. N Remove resulting 90° piece. Conventional Cut C Open-face technique Making Sapwood Cuts English C 001BA143 KN 001BA150 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 261 C-Q 19
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... point only as far as the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of diameter uncut.
... point only as far as the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MS 261 C-Q N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of diameter uncut.