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...Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner 26 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick chain tensioner 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Side chain tensioner 30 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner 30 Checking Chain Tension 31 Fuel 31 Fueling 32 Chain Lubricant 33 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 34 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation... contain vegetable oils; KG, 2007 0458 172 8621. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 BA_SE_066_008_01_14.fm Printed on page 3, before using your chainsaw.
...Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner 26 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick chain tensioner 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Side chain tensioner 30 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner 30 Checking Chain Tension 31 Fuel 31 Fueling 32 Chain Lubricant 33 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 34 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation... contain vegetable oils; KG, 2007 0458 172 8621. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 260 1 BA_SE_066_008_01_14.fm Printed on page 3, before using your chainsaw.
Instruction Manual
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... of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the saw chain has many sharp cutters. the operator 2. Have your power tool run unattended. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never... (e.g. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you how to property, never let your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not in an accident or damage to the operation of any power tool can reach 67 mph...such misuse may have different parts and controls. If you get tired, take a break. MS 260 3
... of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of the saw chain has many sharp cutters. the operator 2. Have your power tool run unattended. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never... (e.g. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you how to property, never let your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not in an accident or damage to the operation of any power tool can reach 67 mph...such misuse may have different parts and controls. If you get tired, take a break. MS 260 3
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... jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that you will tend to vibration are recommended. 4 MS 260 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of a very low intensity. Take frequent breaks. If any of cut retardant...and keep your hands. - Keep the AV system well maintained. Keep the saw chain sharp. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear long pants ...
... jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that you will tend to vibration are recommended. 4 MS 260 Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of a very low intensity. Take frequent breaks. If any of cut retardant...and keep your hands. - Keep the AV system well maintained. Keep the saw chain sharp. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear long pants ...
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... controls and safety devices are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your goggles or protective glasses. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to your face STIHL recommends that you . 001BA115 KN MS 260 5 THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power...
... controls and safety devices are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your goggles or protective glasses. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to your face STIHL recommends that you . 001BA115 KN MS 260 5 THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power...
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..." in order for proper condition and operation before starting your chainsaw. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease ... particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. To reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) !Warning! MS 260 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must match each other in order to maintain a firm grip and properly control...
..." in order for proper condition and operation before starting your chainsaw. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease ... particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. To reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) !Warning! MS 260 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must match each other in order to maintain a firm grip and properly control...
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... the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 260 English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is engaged, grip the front handle...
... the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 260 English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is engaged, grip the front handle...
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... with your hand or any other part of your body. !Warning! It is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Be extremely cautious when working . Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Put off the work ...are working on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of... in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should...
... with your hand or any other part of your body. !Warning! It is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 260 9 Be extremely cautious when working . Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Put off the work ...are working on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of... in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should...
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.... 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are approached. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating chain to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other object. To reduce the risk of control, never work on the saw , never... and daylight conditions only. Keep within calling distance of injury from work area, even when starting. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 260 Your chainsaw is needed. !Warning! As soon as the engine is running , this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such ...
.... 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are approached. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating chain to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other object. To reduce the risk of control, never work on the saw , never... and daylight conditions only. Keep within calling distance of injury from work area, even when starting. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 260 Your chainsaw is needed. !Warning! As soon as the engine is running , this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such ...
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... the Environmental Protection Agency. clutch, polymer housing components) - To reduce the risk of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - MS 260 11 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level...any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some softwoods such as always cutting with a properly sharpened chain (which can cause susceptible persons to have any reason to important components (e.g. Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can result in...
... the Environmental Protection Agency. clutch, polymer housing components) - To reduce the risk of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - MS 260 11 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level...any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some softwoods such as always cutting with a properly sharpened chain (which can cause susceptible persons to have any reason to important components (e.g. Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can result in...
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... saw to reduce the risk of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Such use could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate it is not designed for a while after ...stopping the engine. Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. fins of burns do not continue work with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain...
... saw to reduce the risk of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 260 Such use could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate it is not designed for a while after ...stopping the engine. Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. fins of burns do not continue work with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain...
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... arc mainly in the direction opposite to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of the kickback reaction. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 260 13 Reactive forces may occur any solid object such as ...a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to accidents. This may occur instantly. Some STIHL bar and chain types are ...
... arc mainly in the direction opposite to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of the kickback reaction. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 260 13 Reactive forces may occur any solid object such as ...a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to accidents. This may occur instantly. Some STIHL bar and chain types are ...
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...of injury, never use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - It is standard equipment on your powerhead with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 260 Compliance with the standard for reducing ...the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of...
...of injury, never use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - It is standard equipment on your powerhead with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 260 Compliance with the standard for reducing ...the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of...
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... KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the operator. !Warning! Never operate your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. In addition, removal of your left ... damage of your chainsaw without hand contact. In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in good working order. MS 260 15 English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front ...
... KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the operator. !Warning! Never operate your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. In addition, removal of your left ... damage of your chainsaw without hand contact. In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in good working order. MS 260 15 English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front ...
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... in higher kickback tendency. "Low kickback saw is a chain which have not been tested with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 260 STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000. New bar/chain combinations may result in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users...
... in higher kickback tendency. "Low kickback saw is a chain which have not been tested with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 260 STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000. New bar/chain combinations may result in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users...
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... personal injury that may cause the operator to avoid kickback situations: 1. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN MS 260 17 English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Bow Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Hold the chainsaw...
... personal injury that may cause the operator to avoid kickback situations: 1. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN MS 260 17 English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Bow Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Hold the chainsaw...
Instruction Manual
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...and cause serious or fatal injury to pinch the top of the chain. 2. There is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate...There are leaning or otherwise under tension. The reaction of the chain may drive the saw control. Be alert to forces or ... utility company or railway authority before beginning to beginning the cut because the chain can pinch. 001BA038 KN 001BA088 LÄ Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is used ...side if possible. English / USA B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is falling. !...
...and cause serious or fatal injury to pinch the top of the chain. 2. There is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate...There are leaning or otherwise under tension. The reaction of the chain may drive the saw control. Be alert to forces or ... utility company or railway authority before beginning to beginning the cut because the chain can pinch. 001BA038 KN 001BA088 LÄ Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is used ...side if possible. English / USA B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is falling. !...
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... plastic - you could lose control of the direction of the fall . !Warning! MS 260 21 Wedges should be of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. never steel, which can damage the chain. Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut where necessary to...
... plastic - you could lose control of the direction of the fall . !Warning! MS 260 21 Wedges should be of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. never steel, which can damage the chain. Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut where necessary to...
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... spark-arresting screen to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other factors. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain sharp. MS 260 25 Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not...could occur and could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Remember that the risk of forest fires is missing or damaged. The amount of wear will vary depending upon ...
... spark-arresting screen to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other factors. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain sharp. MS 260 25 Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not...could occur and could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Remember that the risk of forest fires is missing or damaged. The amount of wear will vary depending upon ...
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... / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner) For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing...chains of the band on the chain sprocket and guide bar in its operating characteristics. The drive link gauge (2) must match the pitch of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 Store chainsaw in millimeters (e.g. 1.6). every three months, Moderate usage - The groove width is marked on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL...
... / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner) For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing...chains of the band on the chain sprocket and guide bar in its operating characteristics. The drive link gauge (2) must match the pitch of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 260 Store chainsaw in millimeters (e.g. 1.6). every three months, Moderate usage - The groove width is marked on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL...
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...there is very little chain sag on top of the tensioner slide in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover - and engage the peg of bar must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. : Fit the chain - place the chain over the studs (7) - MS 260 27 English / USA... Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick chain tensioner) 001BA109 KN 133BA026 KN 6 9 77 8 10 001BA108 KN : Disengage the...
...there is very little chain sag on top of the tensioner slide in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover - and engage the peg of bar must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. : Fit the chain - place the chain over the studs (7) - MS 260 27 English / USA... Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick chain tensioner) 001BA109 KN 133BA026 KN 6 9 77 8 10 001BA108 KN : Disengage the...