Adjusting The Flow Of Bar And Chain Oil; The Chain Brake; Engaging The Chain Brake - Stihl MS 261 Instruction Manual

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Closing
To close the tank:
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► Raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a
90° angle. Insert the cap in the chain oil tank opening with
the exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the open
symbol (2) on the chain oil tank housing.
► Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it
clockwise to the closed position (approximately 1/4 turn).
In the closed position, the interior (4) and exterior (1)
positioning marks will align with the closed symbol (3) on
the chain oil tank housing.
► Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap and check for
tightness.
► If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap or the
detent on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess
in the tank opening, or if the cap is loose, the cap is not
properly seated and you must repeat the above steps.

11.3 Adjusting the Flow of Bar and Chain Oil

WARNING
Never operate your saw without bar and chain lubrication. If
the chain runs dry, the cutting attachment will be damaged
beyond repair within a very short time. A damaged chain
may break, resulting in severe or fatal personal injury.
Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the tank
before starting work and periodically during work.
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This chain saw is equipped with an adjustable oil pump. The
flow of bar and chain oil can be set for different guide bar
lengths, types of wood and working techniques.
To adjust the flow of bar and chain oil:
► Shut off the engine, @ 15.1.
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► Engage the chain brake, @ 12.1.
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The chain oil feed rate is suitable for most applications when
the oil flow adjusting screw (1) is in position E (Ematic).
To increase the flow:
► Turn the oil flow adjusting screw clockwise.
Turn reduce the flow:
► Turn the oil flow adjusting screw counter-clockwise.

12 The Chain Brake

12.1 Engaging the Chain Brake

The chain brake will operate only if it has been properly
maintained and the front hand guard has not been modified,
@ 6.2.
WARNING
12 The Chain Brake
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