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
► 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
Sharpening tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file
^
Round file File holder File gauge Taper square
file
Sharpening
set
1)
Inches (mm) mm (Inches
)
Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number
1/4P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771
3206
5605 750
4300
0000 893
4005
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1000
1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 40065605 750 43271110 893 40000814 252 33565605 007
1027
3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772
4006
5605 750
4327
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1027
0.325 (8.25) 4.8 (3/16) 5605 772
4806
5605 750
4328
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1028
3/8 (9.32) 5.2 (13/64) 5605 772
5206
5605 750
4329
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1029
0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772
5506
5605 750
4330
1106 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1030
1)consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge
31 Maintenance and Care
The following information applies in normal operat‐
ing conditions. The specified intervals must be
shortened accordingly when working for longer
than normal or under difficult cutting conditions
(extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber
from tropical trees, etc.). If you only use the tool
occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X X
Clean X
Throttle trigger, throttle
trigger lockout, choke
lever, stop switch, master
control lever (dependent
on equipment)
Function test X X
Chain brake Function test X X
Have checked by
dealer
1)
X
Manual fuel pump (if
present)
check X
Have repaired by a spe‐
cialist dealer
1)
X
31 Maintenance and Care English
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