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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 260 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Catalytic Converter Spark Plug This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Keep bystanders, especially children, injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. personal injury and damage to property The user is responsible for avoiding...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as the saw chain starting unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 7 – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 8 Check condition and secure fitting – regularly and correct when possible. Store the machine in a safe, dry room. Check sharpness Have the machine repaired by a STIHL – servicing dealer if the saw chain still Never touch the saw chain when the Vibrations continues to move during idling.
  • Page 9 Use only spark plugs that are in perfect In the event of a chain brake condition and have been approved by malfunction, switch off the machine STIHL – see "Specifications". immediately – risk of injury! Consult a MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 10: Reactive Forces

    – caught or encounters a foreign object in Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a hoist, winch or dragline instead. Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 14 On steep slopes, plan escape – routes parallel to the slope. When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 18 Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 19 (2). Do not cut into the hinge. – Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged Depending on the model, the scabbard beyond repair after a short period of extension either comes standard with operation. the saw or is available as a special accessory. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Bar And Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    (2) butts against the left end of WARNING the housing slot. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 22: Mounting The Bar And Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    Removing the sprocket cover Position the tensioning gear (1) against the guide bar (3) so that the stud (4) projects through the upper hole and the short guide peg (5) locates in the lower hole. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 23 Turn the tensioning gear (1) clockwise as far as stop. Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear is facing you. Fit the chain sprocket cover so that the wingnut locates on the collar screw (3). MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 24: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    "Operating often than one that has been in use for some time. Instructions". some time. Check chain tension frequently – Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating see chapter on "Operating Instructions". Instructions". MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 25: Fuel

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. gasoline vapor. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another STIHL MotoMix 2 years without any problems.

  • Page 26: Fueling

    Push the filler cap down as far as it will go Turn the filler cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn) MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 27 Checking the lock To open: left: Base of filler cap twisted right: Base of filler cap correctly positioned The lug on the bracket must engage – Open bracket entirely in the recess (arrow) MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 28 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends using the STIHL Then the markings on filler cap and fuel filling system for fuel (special tank will align accessory). Fill with fuel MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 29: Chain Lubricant

    Biological chain oil must be resistant to right: Base of filler cap is in the cor- aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will rect position – interior otherwise quickly turn to resin. This marking is below the bracket.

  • Page 30: Checking Chain Lubrication

    2 to 3 minutes. your left hand – or by inertia in certain kickback situations: The chain is After breaking in the chain, check chain stopped and locked. tension and adjust if necessary – see "Checking Chain Tension". MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 31: Winter Operation

    STIHL recommends that you 90° counterclockwise. have servicing and repair work carried Pull the hand guard back toward the Lift off the carburetor box cover out exclusively by an authorized STIHL front handle, vertically. servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing intervals:...

  • Page 32: Electric Handle Heating

    – this helps prevent air filter and carburetor icing. The shutter for carburetor preheating must be in the "winter" position when the intake air preheating kit is fitted. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 33: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Place your right foot into the rear handle When the engine has fired for the – first time After ventilation of the combustion – chamber, if the engine was flooded MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 34 WARNING times – to prime the fuel line. There must not be anyone within the swivel range of the chain saw. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 35 (2); the minute) stop position 0 master control lever (1) jumps to Hold and start the chain saw run F and the engine begins to idle if necessary, configure for winter operation, see "Winter Operation" MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating Check chain tension frequently temperature during work. A new saw chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 37: Oil Quantity Control

    (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear NOTICE Chain type Chain pitch Minimum The chain must always be wetted with a groove depth film of lubricant. Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 38: Air Filter System

    0 Turn the twist lock (2) above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise. Lift off the carburetor box cover (3) vertically. Removing the air filter Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Carburetor

    If filter is caked with dirt: Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. NOTICE Do not use a brush to clean the fleece filter.

  • Page 40: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    WARNING Refit the spark arresting screen. If the chain continues moving when the Insert the screw and tighten it down. engine is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 41: Catalytic Converter

    Pull off the spark plug boot (3). The catayltic converter integrated in the only suppressed spark plugs of the muffler reduces the harmful emissions in type approved by STIHL – see Unscrew the spark plug. the exhaust gas. "Specifications". Checking the Spark Plug...

  • Page 42: Storing The Machine

    Using two saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 43: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – risk of injury! Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 44 The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle Use a file holder in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a Always use a file holder (special cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, accessory, see table "Sharpening tools")
  • Page 45 The depth gauge determines the depth guide bar) in accordance with the to which the cutter penetrates the wood specified angle – according to the and thus the chip thickness. MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 46 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Care

    Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 260, MS 260 C...
  • Page 48 150 hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 49: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Starter mechanism – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 50: Main Parts

    17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Decompression valve (depending on model) 19 Starter grip 20 Fuel filler cap 21 Master Control lever 22 Throttle trigger 23 Throttle trigger interlock 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 260, MS 260 C...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Displacement: 50.2 cm converter: 5.2 kg Groove width: 1.6 mm Cylinder bore: 44.7 mm MS 260 C with quick chain Piston stroke: 32 mm Saw chains 3/8" tensioner: 4.9 kg Engine power MS 260 C with handle heating Rapid Micro (36 RM) Type 3652 according to ISO 2.6 kW (3.5 HP)

  • Page 52: Ordering Spare Parts

    MS 260 C: 113 dB(A) Please enter your saw model, serial The applicable exhaust emission MS 260 with handle heating number as well as the part numbers of requirements are fulfilled by the and catalytic the guide bar and saw chain in the...

  • Page 53: Maintenance And Repairs

    Take the product, replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an MS 260-DW approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- MS 260-N are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
  • Page 54 Spremberger Straße 1 D-64823 Groß-Umstadt Certification No. K-EG-2009/3390 Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 27.11.2018 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG...
  • Page 56 0458-172-0121 englisch www.stihl.com *04581720121* 0458-172-0121...

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