Cutting Attachment - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

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Cutting Attachment

A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
1
a
The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
–
chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
–
chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
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Chain scabbard
2
Your saw comes standard with a chain
scabbard that matches the cutting
attachment.
3
If you use guide bars of different lengths
on the saw, the length of the chain
scabbard must be matched to the guide
bar to reduce the risk of injury. It should
cover the full length of the guide bar.
The length of the matching guide bars is
marked on the side of the chain
scabbard.
Chain scabbard extensions
One chain scabbard extension is
required for guide bars longer than
35.4 in (90 cm). Two extensions are
required for guide bars longer than
47.2 in (120 cm).
Depending on original equipment, the
chain scabbard extension either comes
with the machine or is available as a
special accessory.
Fitting chain scabbard extension
1 3
3
Push the chain scabbard
N
extension (1) and chain
scabbard (2) together, making sure
the locking tabs (3) engage in the
chain scabbard
3
3
If more than one chain scabbard
N
extension is required, push the
second chain scabbard extension
and the first chain scabbard
extension together, making sure the
locking tabs (3) engage in the first
chain scabbard extension
2
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