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 Plug
- 28 Storing the Machine
- 29 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 30 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 31 Maintenance and Care
- 32 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 33 Main Parts
- 34 Specifications
- 35 Ordering Spare Parts
- 36 Maintenance and Repairs
- 37 Disposal
- 38 EC Declaration of Conformity
NOTICE
This is important to reduce the risk of engine run‐
ning problems and overheating.
17.2 At temperatures below -10°C
It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit (special
accessory) if you use your saw in extremely cold
conditions (temperatures below -10°C, in powder
or drifting snow).
The cover plate (special accessory) helps pre‐
vent snow being sucked into the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must
be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems, first
check that conditions for use of the cover plate
still apply.
17.2.1 Fitting the cover plate
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► Place the cover plate (1) in position, engage
the two tabs (arrows), and secure it with the
screws (2).
When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must
be in the winter position.
If engine running problems occur, check that
conditions for use of the cover plate still apply.
18 Electric Handle Heating
18.1 Switching on handle heating
(depending on model)
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►
Move the switch to F – move switch back to 0
to switch off.
There is no risk of overheating during long peri‐
ods of operation. The heating system is mainte‐
nance-free.
19 Starting / Stopping the
Engine
19.1 Positions of the Master Control
lever
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STOP
STOP or † – Master Control lever must be
pushed in direction of STOP or † to switch off
ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to
the run position F when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again automatically
after the engine stops. The engine can be star‐
ted at any time by actuating the starter.
Run position
F – a hot engine is started in this
position or the engine runs in this position.
Start position } – a cold engine is started in this
position.
18 Electric Handle Heating English
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