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MS 260 Petrol Chainsaw

MS 260
MS 260 Left side
R 11,100.00
All prices include 15% VAT.
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Technical details

Displacement50,2 cm³
Power2,6 kW
Device weight without refuelling4,9 kg 1)
Device weight without refuelling5,71 / 5,85 / 6,22 kg 2)
Power-to-weight ratio1,8 kg/kW
1)without guide bar and saw chain2)with guide bar and saw chain

Features

The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

QUICK AND EASY TO USE. With tool-free fuel cap, you can open and close oil and fuel tanks in just a few simple steps, thanks to a bayonet closure.
TOOL-FREE FUEL CAP FOR OIL AND FUEL TANKS
EFFORTLESS START-UP. The decompression valve makes it easier to start your power tool. When starting, you can allow some of the compressed mixture to escape from the cylinder by opening the valve. This protects the start-up system and reduces the amount of force required on the starter cord.
MANUAL DECOMPRESSION
REDUCED MAINTENANCE. The compensator is a control system in the carburettor, which uses pressure compensation to ensure that engine performance, exhaust gas quality and fuel consumption remain virtually constant over a long period of time, despite increasing contamination of the air filter. You do not need to clean the air filter until there is a noticeable drop in performance. This means that you can work for a long time without maintenance.
COMPENSATOR
REDUCES OIL CONSUMPTION. The STIHL Ematic system comprises a STIHL Ematic or Ematic S guide bar, a STIHL Oilomatic saw chain and a controlled-delivery oil pump. It ensures that the chain oil gets to where it is needed for lubrication. This allows you to reduce oil consumption by up to 50%. If you often work in dusty conditions or if you use long guide bars, you can quickly and easily increase the oil quantity at any time with the new oil pump system.
STIHL EMATIC SYSTEM
FOR SIMPLE AND SECURE RE-TENSIONING. Side-mounted chain tensioning allows for protected, easy and quick chain tensioning and replacement. The tensioning screw is inserted laterally through the sprocket cover.
SIDE-MOUNTED CHAIN TENSIONING
OIL CONSUMPTION BASED ON NEED. The controlled-delivery oil pump reduces your chainsaw’s oil consumption by up to 50%. To use it, simply select the E position. For very long cutting attachments or very dry wood, an additional oil volume can be set by the user.
CONTROLLED-DELIVERY OIL PUMP

MS 260 petrol-driven chainsaw: suitable for all types of forestry work

Developed for professional use, this robust STIHL MS 260 petrol chainsaw combines superior engine performance with pleasant handling so that you can manoeuvre it easily and work for extended periods. The STIHL MS 260 is ideal for forestry work in low- and medium-density stands.

Manual decompression noticeably reduces the pulling force required on the starter cable, as the decompression valve allows part of the compressed mixture to escape. All functions, such as cold start, warm start, operation and shutdown, can be controlled comfortably and safely with the single-lever control, so that your right hand can always remain on the handle. The compensator reduces the amount of maintenance work required because the engine output remains constant for a long time despite even as the air filter becomes more heavily soiled.

Other features and benefits of the STIHL MS 260 petrol-driven chainsaw:

  • STIHL anti-vibration system for noticeably less vibration and less fatigue when working
  • side-mounted chain tensioning for easy and safe chain retensioning
  • tool-free tank caps for quick and easy manual opening and closing
MS 260

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