The Stihl MS 260 Chainsaw is a gasoline-powered chainsaw designed for professional use. It has a 50.2cc engine with a power output of 3.0 kW, and a bar length of 16-20 inches. The chainsaw weighs 5.5 pounds, making it slightly heavier than the MS 250, but still manageable for most users. It features an advanced anti-vibration system to reduce operator fatigue and a side-access chain tensioner for easy chain adjustments. The Stihl MS 260 is a powerful and reliable tool for cutting firewood, felling large trees, and other heavy-duty tasks in forestry and agriculture.

Features

STIHL ElastoStart-Due to compression pressure, jerky stresses occur when starting internal combustion engines. The damping element in the ElastoStart special starter grip alternately absorbs and releases force according to the compression pattern. The result is smooth, even starting.

Carburettor heating (V)-By changing the chain saw from summer to winter operation, the intake air is pre-heated over the engine fins. This ensures that the carburettor does not ice up and you can continue working in freezing temperatures.

Controlled-delivery oil pump-Different bar lengths, wood types and sawing techniques require different amounts of oil. The controlled-delivery oil pump allows the user to select just the right amount of oil for the job at hand.

Side-mounted chain tensioning-Side-mounted chain tensioning makes it easy to tension the chain safely.

Compensator-This controller in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture getting richer as the air filter becomes clogged. The correct quantity of fuel is delivered to the carburettor depending on the quantity of air passing through the air filter. This keeps the fuel/air ratio in the combustion mixture constant and hence also the engine power. The filter doesn’t need to be cleaned until an appreciable drop in power occurs.

Decompression valve-The decompression valve is part of the easy starting system. The valve should be pressed before starting to reduce the compression pressure when starting, as well as reducing the effort needed to pull the starter rope. The decompression valve is semi-automatic; it must be pressed manually before starting, but then closes automatically.

STIHL anti-vibration system-Precisely calculated buffer zones minimise the transfer of engine and saw chain vibrations to the front and rear handles. The chainsaw therefore runs noticeably smoother. This allows the user to save their strength and work longer.