English
Install spur chain sprocket / rim
sprocket
Maintaining and
Sharpening the Saw Chain
5
N
Clean crankshaft stub and needle
cage and lubricate with STIHL
lubricant (special accessory)
Cutting effortlessly with a correctly
sharpened chain
6
2
1
6
N
N
Slide needle cage onto the
crankshaft stub
A properly sharpened chain slices
through wood effortlessly and requires
very little feed pressure.
4
After refitting, turn the clutch drum
and/or spur chain sprocket approx.
Do not work with a dull or damaged
chain as it will increase the physical
effort required, produce unsatisfactory
results and a higher rate of wear.
3
1
full turn so that the carrier for the
oil pump drive engages
2
N
N
Refit the rim sprocket – cavities
toward the outside
1
N
N
Clean the chain.
Refit washer and E-clip on the
crankshaft
Check the chain for cracks in the
links and damaged rivets.
N
Use a screwdriver to remove the E-
clip (1)
N
Replace any damaged or worn
parts of the chain and match the
new parts to the shape and size of
the original parts.
N
N
Remove the washer (2)
Remove rim sprocket (3) (if so
equipped), clutch drum (4) and
needle cage (6).
Carbide-tipped saw chains (Duro) are
particularly wear resistant. STIHL
recommends you have your chain
resharpened by a STIHL servicing
dealer.
N
N
Inspect transport profile for rim
sprocket on the clutch drum (4) – if
there are also heavy signs of wear,
also replace the clutch drum
It is absolutely essential to comply
with the angles and dimensions
specified below. If the saw chain is
incorrectly sharpened – and in
particular if the depth gauge is set
too low – there is a risk of
Remove clutch drum with integrated
spur chain sprocket (5) (if so
equipped) including needle cage (6)
from the crankshaft – for
powerheads with Quickstop Plus
chain brake system, depress
throttle trigger lockout beforehand
increased kickback of the saw,
with resulting risk of injury.
4
8
MS 261, MS 261 C
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