Chainsaw STIHL MS 261

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The Stihl MS 261 chainsaw has an updated cylinder, sprocket cover and muffler. Engine power has increased to 3.0 kW and weight has been reduced to 4.9 kg. A very light, comfortable and durable professional chainsaw. Agile and powerful, with an easy-to-clean HD2 filter, an adjustable oil pump and practical features such as a stainless steel muffler, captive nuts on the sprocket cover and a one-piece cover with three quick-release fasteners. Up to 20% lower fuel consumption and up to 50% lower exhaust emissions compared with a STIHL two-stroke engine of the same power without 2-MIX technology.

ElastoStart starter, tool-free fuel caps, pre-separation air filtration system, 2-MIX engine, tool-free HD2 air filter, tool-free engine cover, adjustable oil pump, captive cover nuts on the chain sprocket cover

Stihl's patented anti-vibration system. A decompression valve for easier starting. The ElastoStart starter reduces jolts when starting. The compensator keeps the engine running smoothly and trouble-free even with a dirtier air filter.

HD2 air filter

The air filter can be replaced/removed without tools. It suits all conditions (warm, cold, dry, humid, etc.) and can be cleaned. Thanks to a special material, it repels water and oil.

STIHL 2-MIX®

2-MIX: Using the unique four-channel technology developed by STIHL, a cushion of fresh air is created between the combustion gases and the fresh fuel. This cushion reduces the amount of fresh fuel that ends up among the combustion gases, thereby cutting fuel consumption. This also produces fewer exhaust emissions, making the engine's operation kinder to the environment.

About guide bars

STIHL produces a full range of guide bars for all STIHL chainsaws. With a few exceptions,
all STIHL guide bars use the oil-saving Ematic system. Every guide bar marked with the letter E
is an Ematic guide bar. STIHL guide bars are available in a wide range of lengths and in gauges of 1.1 mm (Rollomatic
Mini), 1.3 mm, 1.5 mm and 1.6 mm.