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... Parts 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 57 Ordering Spare Parts 58 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. M4-7.F11.PM. 0000002865_003_GB { MS 261, MS 261 C 1 Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper...
... Parts 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 57 Ordering Spare Parts 58 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. M4-7.F11.PM. 0000002865_003_GB { MS 261, MS 261 C 1 Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper...
Product Instruction Manual
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...operating instructions, this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to continually improve all of chain rotation Ematic; Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of severe or fatal injury. Example: N Loosen the ...oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 261, MS 261 C Indicates an imminent risk of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or ...
...operating instructions, this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to continually improve all of chain rotation Ematic; Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of severe or fatal injury. Example: N Loosen the ...oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 261, MS 261 C Indicates an imminent risk of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that are fatigued. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 3 Be sure that you , even if the chain is important that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Be alert -... If you get tired, take a break. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Careless or improper use of your chain saw also apply to the section on reactive forces. When it is not in good ...
...a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that are fatigued. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 3 Be sure that you , even if the chain is important that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Be alert -... If you get tired, take a break. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Careless or improper use of your chain saw also apply to the section on reactive forces. When it is not in good ...
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... anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the machine to help protect your legs from contact with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to your hands. -...The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should closely monitor the condition of the unit. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. MS 261, MS 261 C In order to help...
... anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the machine to help protect your legs from contact with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to your hands. -...The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should closely monitor the condition of the unit. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. MS 261, MS 261 C In order to help...
Product Instruction Manual
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... handle in good condition before continuing work. Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over longer distances. Never operate your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. To reduce the risk of doubt, have... inside the fuel tank depending on your power tool in the tank to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine is restricted.
... handle in good condition before continuing work. Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over longer distances. Never operate your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. To reduce the risk of doubt, have... inside the fuel tank depending on your power tool in the tank to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that the machine is restricted.
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...the base of the cap may be prematurely rotated (in the filler opening with the raised positioning 6 MS 261, MS 261 C In order to get fuel on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler...the open space) Base of cap in the fuel tank opening , the cap is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . If the grip does not lie completely flush...counterclockwise as far as it will twist the base of the unit and take it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until...
...the base of the cap may be prematurely rotated (in the filler opening with the raised positioning 6 MS 261, MS 261 C In order to get fuel on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler...the open space) Base of cap in the fuel tank opening , the cap is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . If the grip does not lie completely flush...counterclockwise as far as it will twist the base of the unit and take it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until...
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... wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Always check your power tool for additional information. Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to modify the... as securely as described in order to the idle position. Start and operate your manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of your power tool. MS 261, MS 261 C 7 In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure...
... wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Always check your power tool for additional information. Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to modify the... as securely as described in order to the idle position. Start and operate your manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of your power tool. MS 261, MS 261 C 7 In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure...
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... throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting your unit with the running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 261, MS 261 C When you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from...Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with the ground, put the toe of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Make sure the...
... throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting your unit with the running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 261, MS 261 C When you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from...Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with the ground, put the toe of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Make sure the...
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... as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such use and disposal of personal injury in sets. English Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Operating Instructions Warning! Warning! Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Warning! The muffler and other parts while they...debris such as you have control of burns, do not operate a chain saw is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 261, MS 261 C 11 If you might be replaced, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. Warning! Your chain saw chain does not ...
... as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such use and disposal of personal injury in sets. English Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Operating Instructions Warning! Warning! Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Warning! The muffler and other parts while they...debris such as you have control of burns, do not operate a chain saw is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 261, MS 261 C 11 If you might be replaced, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. Warning! Your chain saw chain does not ...
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If your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is ... opposite to cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Some state or federal laws or regulations may fling the bar 12 MS 261, MS 261 C Reactive forces may cause serious or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - of fire or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. An improperly mounted or damaged...
If your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is ... opposite to cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Some state or federal laws or regulations may fling the bar 12 MS 261, MS 261 C Reactive forces may cause serious or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - of fire or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. An improperly mounted or damaged...
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...replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Warning! Do not use on your local STIHL servicing dealer. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the ...See the section on "Low kickback saw chain you use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in...as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Take the saw . MS 261, MS 261 C 13
...replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Warning! Do not use on your local STIHL servicing dealer. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the ...See the section on "Low kickback saw chain you use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in...as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Take the saw . MS 261, MS 261 C 13
Product Instruction Manual
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...Brake" of bars and chains. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to cool before potential contact with the operator. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your body. In addition, there ... chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 261, MS 261 C An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards...
...Brake" of bars and chains. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to cool before potential contact with the operator. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your body. In addition, there ... chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 261, MS 261 C An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is accelerated towards...
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...2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw chains can be used which will, in order to avoid kickback situations.... the effects of the design features intended to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 15 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer. STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in their original condition. They are in the specifications...
...2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw chains can be used which will, in order to avoid kickback situations.... the effects of the design features intended to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Warning! MS 261, MS 261 C 15 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer. STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in their original condition. They are in the specifications...
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... speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Maintain saw firmly with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at a time. 3. A = Pull-in A ... to avoid kickback situations: 1. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the saw . Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 261, MS 261 C Be aware of the location of the chain. 2. Warning! Don't let go. 2. Begin cutting and continue at all times. 12. Use extreme caution...
... speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Maintain saw firmly with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at a time. 3. A = Pull-in A ... to avoid kickback situations: 1. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the saw . Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 261, MS 261 C Be aware of the location of the chain. 2. Warning! Don't let go. 2. Begin cutting and continue at all times. 12. Use extreme caution...
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...to hold the log with your instruction manual. If the saw chains. However, if you make sure that the cutting tool is used , STIHL may be caught and flung in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of a ...a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by any maintenance or repair work in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 261, MS 261 C Warning! Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. For example, if improper tools are tangled.
...to hold the log with your instruction manual. If the saw chains. However, if you make sure that the cutting tool is used , STIHL may be caught and flung in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of a ...a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work performed by any maintenance or repair work in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 261, MS 261 C Warning! Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. For example, if improper tools are tangled.
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... with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. The solid jet of water may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. Warning! Use the ...STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is engaged. In order for periodic inspection and servicing of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to fire protection requirements. MS 261, MS 261...
... with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. The solid jet of water may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. Warning! Use the ...STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is engaged. In order for periodic inspection and servicing of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to fire protection requirements. MS 261, MS 261...
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... beyond repair after a short period of the saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 261, MS 261 C the chain brake is designed to exactly match the chain saw chains and chain sprockets. N Fit the chain - The drive link gauge... Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in the sprocket cover. A cutting attachment consists of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) Removing the...
... beyond repair after a short period of the saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 261, MS 261 C the chain brake is designed to exactly match the chain saw chains and chain sprockets. N Fit the chain - The drive link gauge... Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in the sprocket cover. A cutting attachment consists of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) Removing the...
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...lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for some time. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of sparks from static 28 MS 261, MS 261 C If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your... STIHL dealer check your vehicle and place the container on the ground before filling. To reduce the risk ...
...lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for some time. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of sparks from static 28 MS 261, MS 261 C If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your... STIHL dealer check your vehicle and place the container on the ground before filling. To reduce the risk ...
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Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. Refueling 001BA224 KN Take care not to ensure proper mixing ... KN 001BA219 KN N Raise the grip into the container first, and then add gasoline. In order to ensure that no dirt falls into the mixture. MS 261, MS 261 C 29 When mixing, pour oil into an upright position. Close the container and shake it to reduce the risk of moisture that gets into the...
Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. Refueling 001BA224 KN Take care not to ensure proper mixing ... KN 001BA219 KN N Raise the grip into the container first, and then add gasoline. In order to ensure that no dirt falls into the mixture. MS 261, MS 261 C 29 When mixing, pour oil into an upright position. Close the container and shake it to reduce the risk of moisture that gets into the...
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...the positioning marks line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper closure." N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening must lie completely flush with the top of the cap ... a misalignment, turn the cap (with open space) Base of position vis-à-vis the top. see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for repair. 30 MS 261, MS 261 C N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it normally - Left: Right: Base of improperly aligned cap (with the grip up . immediately stop use of...
...the positioning marks line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper closure." N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening must lie completely flush with the top of the cap ... a misalignment, turn the cap (with open space) Base of position vis-à-vis the top. see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for repair. 30 MS 261, MS 261 C N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it normally - Left: Right: Base of improperly aligned cap (with the grip up . immediately stop use of...