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
mark) is lowered at the same time as the depth
gauge of the cutter.
WARNING
The rest of the humped drive link must not be
filed; otherwise, this could increase the tendency
of the chain saw to kick back.
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► Rework the depth gauge so that it is flush with
the file gauge
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► Afterwards, dress the leading edge of the
depth gauge parallel to the service mark (see
arrow) – when doing this, be careful not to fur‐
ther lower the highest point of the depth gauge
WARNING
Depth gauges that are too low increase the kick‐
back tendency of the chain saw.
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► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐
est point of the depth gauge must be flush with
the file gauge
► After sharpening, clean the saw chain thor‐
oughly, removing any filings or grinding dust –
lubricate the saw chain thoroughly
► In the event of extended periods of disuse,
store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condi‐
tion
31 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English
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