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
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
Fuel pick-up body / filter
in fuel tank
check X
Clean, replace filter
insert
X X
replace X X X
Fuel tank Clean X
Lubricating oil tank Clean X
Chain lubrication check X
Saw chain Check, pay attention to
sharpness
X X
Checking the chain ten‐
sion
X X
sharpen X
Guide bar Check (wear, damage) X
Clean and turn over X
Deburr X
replace X X
Chain sprocket check X
Air filter Clean X X
replace X
Anti-vibration elements check X X
Have replaced by serv‐
icing dealer
1)
X
Air intake on fan housing Clean X X X
Cylinder fins Clean X X X
Carburetor Check idle adjustment –
saw chain must not
rotate
X X
If the saw chain contin‐
ues moving when the
engine is idling, have
your chainsaw checked
and repaired by your
dealer
1)
X
Spark plug Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after 100 hours
of operation
X
Accessible screws, nuts
and bolts
Tighten
2)
X
Chain catcher check X
English 31 Maintenance and Care
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