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10 Chain Catcher
20 Front Handle (Handlebar)
Helps to reduce the risk of operator
contact by a chain when it breaks or
comes off the bar.
Handlebar for the left hand at the
front of the saw.
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Shroud Lock
Lock for the shroud.
21 Spark Plug Boot
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Side Chain Tensioner
Connects the spark plug with the
ignition lead.
Carburetor Adjusting Screws
Permits precise adjustment of chain
tension.
For tuning the carburetor.
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Starter Grip
Fuel Pump
Bumper Spike
The grip of the pull starter, for
starting the engine.
Provides additional fuel feed for a
cold start.
Toothed stop for holding saw steady
against wood.
Fuel Filler Cap
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Handle Heating Switch
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Guide Bar
For closing the fuel tank.
For switching the electric handle
heating on and off.
Supports and guides the saw chain.
24 Master Control Lever
Oilomatic Saw Chain
Lever for choke control, starting
throttle, run and stop switch
position.
Decompression Valve
(Automatically Resetting)
A loop consisting of cutters, tie
straps and drive links.
Releases compression pressure to
make engine starting easier – when
activated.
15 Adjusting Wheel
25 Throttle Trigger
Permits precise adjustment of chain
tension.
Controls the speed of the engine.
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Shutter (Summer and Winter
Operation)
26 Throttle Trigger Lockout
16 Handle of Wingnut (Quick Chain
Tensioner)
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
With summer and winter positions.
Carburetor is heated in winter
position.
Has to be released to tension chain
with adjusting wheel.
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Rear Handle
The support handle for the right
hand, located at the rear of the saw.
Chain Brake
17 Oil Filler Cap
A device to stop the rotation of the
chain. Is activated in a kickback
situation by the operator's hand or
by inertia.
For closing the oil tank.
Rear Hand Guard
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Muffler (with Spark Arresting
Screen)
Gives added protection to
operator's right hand.
Muffler reduces engine exhaust
noise and diverts exhaust gases
away from operator.
Spark arresting screen is designed
to reduce the risk of fire.
Guide Bar Nose
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Chain Sprocket
The exposed end of the guide bar.
(not illustrated, see chapter
"Tensioning the Saw Chain")
The toothed wheel that drives the
saw chain.
Chain Sprocket Cover
Clutch
Covers the clutch and chain
sprocket.
19 Front Hand Guard
Couples engine to chain sprocket
when engine is accelerated beyond
idle speed. (not illustrated)
Provides protection against
projecting branches and helps
prevent left hand from touching the
chain if it slips off the handlebar. It
also serves as the lever for chain
brake activation.
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Depending on Model
MS 261, MS 261 C
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