MS 261 C-M
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Antivibration elements
Check XX
Have replaced by servicing dealer
1)
X
Air inlet on fan housing Clean XX X
Cylinder fins Clean XX X
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – chain must not
rotate
XX
If the chain continues moving when the
engine is idling, have your saw checked
and repaired by your servicing dealer
1)
X
Spark plug
Readjust electrode gap X
Replace after every 100 hours of
operation
X
All accessible screws and nuts Retighten
2)
X
Spark arresting screen in muffler
Have checked by dealer
1)
X
Have cleaned or replaced by dealer
1)
X
Chain catcher
Check X
Replace X
Safety labels Replace X
1)
STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2)
Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation.
The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work-
ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-
rich wood, tropical wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only
use your power tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.
before starting work
after finishing work or daily
after each refueling stop
weekly
monthly
every 12 months
if problem
if damaged
as required