Product Information Compact, powerful and fitted with the M-Tronic fully electronic engine management system as standard – the new STIHL MS 261 C-M chain saw delivers optimal engine performance at all times and really comes into its own when trimming branches, harvesting thin wood and felling trees in medium density stands. Thanks to its cutting precision and powerful torque, it also makes light work of thinning jobs. The STIHL MS 261 C-M chain saw offers professionals outstanding performance right from the word go. No matter if you're just starting work, are already on the job or restarting the chain saw after a break, M-Tronic adjusts the ignition timing in all operating modes. It also precisely and electronically meters the fuel supply. It even takes into account external conditions such as temperature, elevation and fuel quality. M-Tronic also saves your previous settings on an electronic chip and restores them when you restart the chain saw. So when external conditions are the same, full engine performance is at your disposal after every new start – all without changing the settings or making other adjustments. This means that you save time and get the job done faster. STIHL is the only chain saw manufacturer in the world that develops its own saw chains and guide bars, so that the three components are guaranteed to match each other perfectly. All STIHL chain saws are manufactured with Swiss precision in the STIHL factory located in Wil, Switzerland. STIHL are made using special machines that have also been developed and manufactured by STIHL. STIHL chain saws not only deliver outstanding cutting performance on STIHL chain saws but are also excellent on chain saws from other manufacturers. Compact, powerful and fitted with the M-Tronic fully electronic engine management system as standard – the new STIHL MS 261 C-M chain saw delivers optimal engine performance at all times and really comes into its own when trimming branches, harvesting thin wood and felling trees in medium density stands. Thanks to its cutting precision and powerful torque, it also makes light work of thinning jobs.

Key Features

* 2-MIX engine - with stratified charge system, with up to 50% lower exhaust emissions and up to 20% lower fuel consumption compared to STIHL 2-stroke engines of the same performance class without 2-MIX technology * Professional anti-vibration system and low vibration saw chain - runs noticeably smoother, reduces the vibrations generated by the engine and the rotating saw chain to just 3.5 m/s2 making work less strenuous and tiring * STIHL.325” Rapid Super low vibration saw chain – effectively dampens the transmission of surge energy to the guide bar, significantly reducing the vibrations transferred to the operator * Die-cast magnesium and stainless steel muffler – gives the tool a low weight of 5.2 kg, whilst ensuring a long life service * Compact design with a solid housing * Ergonomic handle position – allowing precise manoeuvre of the chain saw without unnecessary strain * M-Tronic electric engine management – adjusts the ignition timing in all operating modes. M-Tronic continually monitors and electronically adjusts the fuel supply while the tool is in use. It even saves your previous settings and restores them when you next use the chain saw * Combi-lever with a stop button function - there is only one start position on the combi-lever. The exact amount of fuel needed for each kind of start-up is provided automatically * Decompression valve & ElastoStart – ensures jerk free starting without load peaks * Long-life air filter system with air routing & HD2 filter – uses air routing to remove larger particles of dirt. The HD2 filter can be fitted and removed without any tools * Just one look under the cover - simply open the three quick-release fasteners, take off the one-piece hood and you're ready to carry out three different maintenance jobs on the chain saw: clean the air filter, check the spark plugs and clean the cylinder fins * Captive nuts * Side-mounted chain tensioning * User-friendly STIHL filling system with transparent fuel tank and tool-less fuel caps * STIHL Ematic chain lubrication system - adjustable oil pump * Models with additional features comprise – STIHL Quick Chain Tensioning and electric heated handles