Stihl MS 261 C-M Notice D'emploi page 2

English
Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual......................... 2
2 Safety Precautions......................................3
3 Reactive Forces.......................................... 7
4 Working Techniques................................... 9
5 Cutting Attachment................................... 15
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain..................... 16
7 Tensioning the Chain................................ 17
8 Checking Chain Tension...........................17
9 Fuel........................................................... 17
10 Fueling...................................................... 18
11 Chain Lubricant.........................................20
12 Filling Chain Oil Tank................................21
13 Checking Chain Lubrication...................... 21
14 Chain Brake.............................................. 21
15 Winter Operation.......................................22
16 Electric Handle Heating............................ 23
17 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 23
18 Operating Instructions...............................26
19 Oil Quantity Control...................................26
20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar................... 27
21 Shroud...................................................... 27
22 Air Filter System........................................27
23 Cleaning the Air Filter............................... 28
24 Engine Management.................................28
25 M-Tronic....................................................28
26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler............. 30
27 Spark Plug................................................ 30
28 Storing the Machine.................................. 31
29 Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket....................................................31
30 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
.................................................................. 32
31 Maintenance and Care..............................36
32 Main Parts.................................................38
33 Specifications............................................39
34 Ordering Spare Parts................................ 40
35 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 40
36 Disposal.................................................... 40
37 Important Safety Instructions.................... 40
38 Key to Symbols......................................... 41
39 STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty
Statement..................................................41
40 CSA Standard........................................... 43
1 Guide to Using this Manual
This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain
saw, also called a machine in this Instruction
Manual.
1.1 Pictograms
Pictograms that appear on the machine are
explained in this Instruction Manual.
2
Depending on the machine and equipment ver‐
sion, the following pictograms may appear on the
machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Tank for chain oil; chain oil
Engage and release chain brake
Coasting brake
Direction of chain travel
Ematic; chain oil flow adjustment
Tension saw chain
Intake air baffle: winter operation
Intake air baffle: summer operation
Handle heating
Actuate decompression valve
Actuate manual fuel pump
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