Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 261 C-M
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 8 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 10 Checking Chain Tension
- 11 Fuel
- 12 Fueling
- 13 Chain Lubricant
- 14 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 15 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 16 Chain Brake
- 17 Winter Operation
- 18 Electric Handle Heating
- 19 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 20 Operating Instructions
- 21 Oil Quantity Control
- 22 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 23 Shroud
- 24 Air Filter System
- 25 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 26 M-Tronic
- 27 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
- 28 Spark Plug
- 29 Storing the Machine
- 30 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 31 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 32 Maintenance and Care
- 33 Main Parts
- 34 Specifications
- 35 Ordering Spare Parts
- 36 Maintenance and Repairs
- 37 Disposal
- 38 EC Declaration of Conformity
7 Mounting the Bar and
Chain (quick chain ten‐
sioner)
7.1 Removing the chain sprocket
cover
133BA026 KN
2
1
3
► Pull the hinged handle (1) out (until it
engages)
► Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until it
hangs loose
► In the sprocket cover (3).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover
7.2 Fitting the tensioning gear
1
172BA007 KN
► Remove the tensioning gear (1) and turn it
over.
2
172BA008 KN
► Unscrew the nut (2).
1
5
4
3
172BA009 KN
► Position the tensioning gear (1) against the
guide bar (3) so that the stud (4) projects
through the upper hole and the short guide
peg (5) locates in the lower hole.
2
172BA010 KN
► Screw the nut (2) on to the stud as far as stop
by hand.
7.3 Disengage the chain brake.
001BA186 KN
► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle
until there is an audible click – the chain brake
is disengaged.
7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) English
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