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STIHL Chainsaws Owner's Manual - MS 261-MS 261 C.
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Contents

Allow only persons who fully understand 
this manual to operate your chain saw.

To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, 
it is important that you read, understand 
and follow the safety precautions and 
the operating and maintenance 
instructions in chapter "Safety 
Precautions and Working Techniques" 
before using your chain saw. For further 
information you can go to 
www.stihlusa.com.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in this 
manual.

Guide to Using this Manual

2

Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques

3

Cutting Attachment

24

Mounting the Bar and Chain (side 
chain tensioner)

24

Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick 
chain tensioner)

25

Tensioning the Saw Chain (side 
chain tensioner)

27

Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick 
chain tensioner)

27

Checking Chain Tension

28

Fuel

28

Fueling

29

Chain Lubricant

31

Filling Chain Oil Tank

31

Checking Chain Lubrication

32

Chain Brake

32

Winter Operation

33

Electric Handle Heating

34

Starting / Stopping the Engine

34

Operating Instructions

38

Oil Quantity Control

39

Taking Care of the Guide Bar

40

Shroud

40

Cleaning the Air Filter

41

Engine Management

41

Adjusting the Carburetor

42

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

43

Spark Plug

43

Replacing the Starter Rope and 
Rewind Spring

44

Storing the Machine

47

Checking and Replacing the Chain 
Sprocket

47

Maintaining and Sharpening the 
Saw Chain

48

Maintenance and Care

52

Main Parts

54

Specifications

56

Special Accessories

57

Ordering Spare Parts

58

Maintenance and Repairs

58

STIHL Incorporated Federal 
Emission Control Warranty 
Statement

58

Trademarks

60

Warning!

Because a chain saw is a high-speed 
wood-cutting tool, some special safety 
precautions must be observed as with 
any other power saw to reduce the risk 
of personal injury. Careless or improper 
use may cause serious or even fatal 
injury.

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