I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle czcams.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
I also have a Stihl MS270. Of the many related vlogs on maintaining the 270, most are by men, and you blow them away. BRAVO! 👏 You're attention to detail and thoroughness by far is the very best. KUDOS to you!
You can always tell the person who take great pride in their work, and their craft. They are the ones who take great care of their tools as well. Another wonderful video, thank you for sharing.
Thank you! I just bought the same saw! Now I know how to take care of it! I had a husqvarna rancher 50, and never took care of it, now it's non functioning, ill do better with this one! Thank you for the help!
Love your videos! Simple to understand! Very thorough! As you well know if you take care of your equipment it will take care of you. Love your smile and your enthusiasm! God bless you!
This video is SO INCREDIBLY SATISFYING for myself, a gal that works on a ego driven tree crew that NEVER clean their saws it drives me crazier than them not letting me use it (to do a proper job) gosh even one guy was bragging about how he was running his w/o an air filter?!? Broo🙄 not for much longer.. ugh. Thank you so much for posting.
I change my sprockets the moment they skip, that's why there are several sprockets in my saw kit for all my saws. I also level the bars at home with a linisher that has an abrasive wheel set to 90degrees to a flat table. Nice video lumberchick! x
Bought a husqvarna 550 xp mk2 last month. When I wanted to try it out this weekend it would not start / would only start in full power / would die just like that. Finally I had it running and got in position to start cutting down a tree when it died again on me 😔 I’ve lost all trust in that 550xp saw and decided to return it. So Today I got a Stihl ms 261 c m 3.0 with the 04 light and full chisel. it started with the 4th pull. Keep up your great videos and thank you for your expertise!
Great job on field cleaning ur saw. I always use a paint brush along side using a toothbrush when out on the job site. It’s able to get deeper into the crevices where the toothbrush can’t get. Makes it much easier once I get home and can use compressed air for the final touches. Stay safe out there and thanks for the informative video.
Like the old saying goes look after your tools and your tools will look after you "and it's true" Espesially with something so dangerouse !! Yet another good up load Thanks !!
Never thought of cleaning out the clutch like you did, why I don’t really know. With the sprocket retaining e clip popping it off and cleaning the clutch out and checking the bearings is super easy as you show. Keeping the bearing lubricated and clean is important not only for the bearing but also keeping the chain brake operating properly by cleaning the goo off. Thanks for the great information, keep it coming!
great to see you know how to look after your saws/tools im looking for older stihl 261 as i love to strip and clean them and then i do a simple woods port on them i own stihls/huskys and 3 solos all pro saws and all ported enjoy your work and stay safe .love from ireland,jimmy.
Great video , i use the 261 for smaller firewood cutting and i think it's about a perfect little saw , light weight , nimble and plenty of power. I blow out all my saws after every use , I take care of my saws and they take care of me . You did a great job .
very impressed at the way you manage to service the whole saw with your gloves on. I start my day with the best intentions but as soon as i need to do any fine work(like removing the clutch clip) my gloves come off, and by the end of the day I'm wakling around with dirty/scarred hands trying to find where my golves went. beautiful smile BTW
You prolly dont care but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..? I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
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I have exactly same Stihl 261C as my main saw. Twice a year I clean it thoroughly by opening the chain brake mechanism and removing the spring. There is a lot of dirt below as well. Your saw seem pretty new. Mine has a lot of hours on it, but it has never failed. The most annoying thing would be to start early in the morning, drive 1 hour to the site just to find out that the saw is not working. That’s why I always keep my gear in a good shape. Happy sawing 👍🏽
Very good information .. Very few operators remove the the intake side cover of the saw to clean and lube where needed and inspect your starter rope .. I do once a month .. You have talent as when every i have taken the E clip off to remove the rim sproket and clutch drum the E clip ended up behind you in the weed patch never to be seen again.. Very good video .. you do well, keep making them..
I think I'm going to get the 261 for chunking down stems, Great and informative video! My tip for you would be to save those climbing gloves for jobs and get a box of latex gloves for cleaning up your saws!
Somehow while I was skipping through CZcams videos this video popped up on the sidebar so I decided to watch it. I have a Stihl MS170 that I mostly use for yard work and clearing shooting lanes for deer hunting and I hadn’t cleaned it since I bought it. Well after watching it I felt pretty guilty that I hadn’t cleaned it so this weekend I grabbed the saw and pulled it apart. Like you I didn’t have compressed air so I used an old paint brush and a small makeup brush that I found laying around and a can of WD40 to help remove the build up. I cleaned the chain brake, the bar and the bar oil holes and the air filter and the inside and outside of all the covers and now it’s squeaky clean and ready to go. I also felt guilty after seeing all the protective gear you wear. I should know better but I often cut without safety gear but soon after watching I bought a Stihl helmet and chainsaw pants. Not feeling so guilty anymore!
Thanks for an informative video! I have the exact same saw, and I haven't really bothered to read the manual too much. This helps. Just subscribed to your channel!
I bought an MS 261 C-M when I was 15 years old. Now, three years later, it is still one of my favorite chainsaws. With the right technique you can fell larger trees with it, but it is also very suitable for cutting branches and for cutting firewood. Certainly with the tuning kit (3/8P 1,3mm), it cuts extremely fast.
You might Convert Me from Husky to Stihl, ONLY You Could Do It 🤣😂😁. You Broke it Down to the Clutch, DANNNGGG‼ Good Info tho 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. Keep'em Coming Sweets💗. Love your Gear ‼ As Always Stay Sweet💗, Safe and Blessed🙏🏾❣❣❣
Really great video, and it's a lovely saw... I feel like Luke Skywalker with a light-sabre the way it just slices through stuff... But ... I left mine over winter with some fuel in and now it won't run. I was hoping you would show us how to strip it right down to clean the water out the carb... and do an ultrasound clean of the carb itself, but of course, yours would never have that problem. Thanks for the great video anyway. I'll start keeping mine nice and clean from now on!
Great video. I service my own saws. But never thought of cleaning out the clutch area. Best way I found to re-install an e-ring is using a small pair of channel locks. Prevents stabing my hand as I've done in the past. And....no wonder I could not find Mty Christmas tree. You cut it down at beginning of your video :)
Hi! You also pay attention to the important things (maintenance), unfortunately many people don't pay attention to this... You love the chainsaw, you're a lady, that's a given :) The toothbrush is cute the way you use it, but it's practical! It's not big and doesn't take up a lot of space... So one point next to the toothbrush 😁👌I wish you happy and accident-free work from Hungary :)
I use an old paint brush along with compressed air. I clean the sprocket cover in the kitchen sink with Dawn and hot water and then blow it off and allow it to dry in the sun. I use high temp wheel bearing grease on the sprocket bearing. I put the E clip back on with kitchen pliers. I clean the sprocket with break cleaner.
I don’t normally take my clutch apart, but after watching this video I tried it. It didn’t want to come apart due to all the saw dust and chain lube. Then the heat burnt it to harden it to the clutch drum. I think that is why my chain would sometimes turn at idle.
Great video Felixia!!! Great and important information...you definitely should shoot more informative videos, it’s always nice to learn and refresh our knowledge on this stuff...suggestion, get the mic closer to you. We all love to hear you better
Great video! I didn't hear you mentioned if this was a new saw or not but it looks like it. Understanding how your equipment works and runs will allow you to take care of little problems before you have a major one :) Mike Morgan (Outdoors with the Morgan's) recently got a MS 261 and loves it. I still like your 500i best. We're still waiting in the States for it to be released :(
@@Femalelumberjack I spoke with Stihl USA several months ago. They don't believe we will get the 500i in the USA. He stated the power curve at max power allows the saw to exceed California Small Engine Emissions Requirement. That dumb state ruins a lot of good things for the rest of the country.
Ma’am I’m a new subscriber, I’m from the state of Louisiana 🦞. Just a good ole country boy, where r u located? Very unusual to see a beautiful woman like yourself working outside like you do ! Much respect ✊
Regularly greasing the clutch needle bearing is essential on 261, known to wear crank shaft if left, very common to have a very wobbly bearing and worn cluch drum inner. Also the air injection system is a liability in short grained hardwood like dead eucalyptus, i have taped off the inlet at the flywheel and put air holes in the top cover with good results to keep filter cleaner for longer. Also worth sealing airfilter lip with grease in dusty cutting situations Cracking saw otherwise
I was running this saw for about 2 hours at about a 30-50% duty cycle czcams.com/users/postUgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF504 and it did a great job. I used the lever for the built in sharpener to clear chip buildup out more than to actually sharpen the chain. It managed to cut some hardwood stumps much larger than it's size without bothering the neighbors with hours of 2 stroke noise.
Thanks handsome Miss. I like you with a chainsaw on the Camera but also all the things u did. Have a good day.
Thanks
I also have a Stihl MS270. Of the many related vlogs on maintaining the 270, most are by men, and you blow them away. BRAVO! 👏 You're attention to detail and thoroughness by far is the very best. KUDOS to you!
Best saw by far for ground work, even used it at heights but overall a great professional saw 👍
You can always tell the person who take great pride in their work, and their craft. They are the ones who take great care of their tools as well. Another wonderful video, thank you for sharing.
John Simmer thank you
Sthil is like a swiss watch. Love the way you care your tool. Even the plastics look shiny.
Great video thanks for the helpful information
You’re welcome
What a beauty. Those eyes. Go girl. You are so cool.
Great video, will do this to my 4 saws. Thank you.
Such a pretty smile. Thank you for using the old fashion methods, you have reinforced what I do and some great ideas. Thank you
Just wanted to say your awesome 👍🏼
Thank you!!!
My father is unwell, and not able to maintain his tools, so I'm learning how to do it for it him. Thank you for this.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Glad my videos are of help
Excellent information thank you! Have a great weekend greetings from Arizona 😎
Just done a year on all electric stihl tools very impressed an watched your vid on the 161t a very impressive chainsaw 👍
Thanks for the video! I operate a Stihl Farm Boss and I learned a great deal about maintenance.
Thank you! I just bought the same saw! Now I know how to take care of it! I had a husqvarna rancher 50, and never took care of it, now it's non functioning, ill do better with this one! Thank you for the help!
Love your videos! Simple to understand! Very thorough! As you well know if you take care of your equipment it will take care of you. Love your smile and your enthusiasm! God bless you!
😀 Another great video 👍🏻 Always great to see people taking pride in looking after their kit.
The Fully Charged Gardener thanks
I have never seen someone so applied !! I love my STIHL ❤️ ... see you soon ☺️
This video is SO INCREDIBLY SATISFYING for myself, a gal that works on a ego driven tree crew that NEVER clean their saws it drives me crazier than them not letting me use it (to do a proper job) gosh even one guy was bragging about how he was running his w/o an air filter?!? Broo🙄 not for much longer.. ugh. Thank you so much for posting.
I change my sprockets the moment they skip, that's why there are several sprockets in my saw kit for all my saws.
I also level the bars at home with a linisher that has an abrasive wheel set to 90degrees to a flat table.
Nice video lumberchick! x
Great job at explaining things young lady!. Nice video!..
Bought a husqvarna 550 xp mk2 last month. When I wanted to try it out this weekend it would not start / would only start in full power / would die just like that. Finally I had it running and got in position to start cutting down a tree when it died again on me 😔 I’ve lost all trust in that 550xp saw and decided to return it.
So Today I got a Stihl ms 261 c m 3.0 with the 04 light and full chisel. it started with the 4th pull.
Keep up your great videos and thank you for your expertise!
👍👍👍👍, you have undestand the importent to make clean and adjust the chain and the gard...
Keep the good work up enjoyable watching your help an advice 👍
J P thank you
Great job on field cleaning ur saw. I always use a paint brush along side using a toothbrush when out on the job site. It’s able to get deeper into the crevices where the toothbrush can’t get. Makes it much easier once I get home and can use compressed air for the final touches. Stay safe out there and thanks for the informative video.
Like the old saying goes look after your tools and your tools will look after you "and it's true" Espesially with something so dangerouse !! Yet another good up load Thanks !!
Thank you
Never thought of cleaning out the clutch like you did, why I don’t really know. With the sprocket retaining e clip popping it off and cleaning the clutch out and checking the bearings is super easy as you show. Keeping the bearing lubricated and clean is important not only for the bearing but also keeping the chain brake operating properly by cleaning the goo off. Thanks for the great information, keep it coming!
Yes I put a bit of red grease on the roller bearing (not too much, just a smear)
great to see you know how to look after your saws/tools im looking for older stihl 261 as i love to strip and clean them and then i do a simple woods port on them i own stihls/huskys and 3 solos all pro saws and all ported enjoy your work and stay safe .love from ireland,jimmy.
Great video , i use the 261 for smaller firewood cutting and i think it's about a perfect little saw , light weight , nimble and plenty of power. I blow out all my saws after every use , I take care of my saws and they take care of me . You did a great job .
dan clas thank you! Yes it’s so important to take care of the saws :)
Nice video and format. Very good tip about loosening the chain when storing the saw. Most people just store it tightened... Merci
Great job 👍 All the chainsaw show You are the first one to clean the bearings.. I clean my saw like that to....
I heat mostly with wood and have the same saw.Three years and its been a great saw so far.
very impressed at the way you manage to service the whole saw with your gloves on. I start my day with the best intentions but as soon as i need to do any fine work(like removing the clutch clip) my gloves come off, and by the end of the day I'm wakling around with dirty/scarred hands trying to find where my golves went. beautiful smile BTW
You prolly dont care but does anybody know of a way to log back into an Instagram account..?
I was dumb forgot the login password. I appreciate any tricks you can offer me.
@Tatum Edgar Instablaster :)
@Roman Terrell I really appreciate your reply. I found the site thru google and im trying it out atm.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Roman Terrell It worked and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy!
Thank you so much you saved my account!
@Tatum Edgar glad I could help xD
Nice job on video thank you
Thanks
Excellent video on maintenance. Thanks
I have exactly same Stihl 261C as my main saw. Twice a year I clean it thoroughly by opening the chain brake mechanism and removing the spring. There is a lot of dirt below as well. Your saw seem pretty new. Mine has a lot of hours on it, but it has never failed.
The most annoying thing would be to start early in the morning, drive 1 hour to the site just to find out that the saw is not working. That’s why I always keep my gear in a good shape.
Happy sawing 👍🏽
I clean mine twice a day.
I can't wait to get that saw. Wow your always looking so adorable working with those chainsaws. Keep on buckin little darling....
Thanks
Your welcome gorgeous
Tell me do you prefer the LIGHT bars over the ROLLOMATIC E or the ROLLOMATIC ES bars ?
Great video gal! You use a toothbrush like I do! Love it! Hope you have a great day! Thanks for the video!
Very good information .. Very few operators remove the the intake side cover of the saw to clean and lube where needed and inspect your starter rope .. I do once a month ..
You have talent as when every i have taken the E clip off to remove the rim sproket and clutch drum the E clip ended up behind you in the weed patch never to be seen again.. Very good video .. you do well, keep making them..
Thanks for a great video! I personally always check the tension on all the screws on the saw when the clutch cover is removed.
Very cool, thanks to the high def video I was able to get the part number off that 16 inch bar.
Hey Danmark. Loved the video. A fellow chainsaw geek from Iceland
I just stumbled across this video. Well done. I’m now a subscriber
Thank you for showing us amateurs how to clean our saws.
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One of my favorite features about Sthil saws is that basic adjustments & maintenance are easier than any other saw brand.
Huck . Bowlt Thats what comes with them being the first to make a motorised chainsaw , and still years ahead of rest !
great video! thank you!
You’re welcome
I think I'm going to get the 261 for chunking down stems, Great and informative video! My tip for you would be to save those climbing gloves for jobs and get a box of latex gloves for cleaning up your saws!
I have some 026, a 260 and two 261. Great saws, the older ones runs better than the 261’ns, really solid saws👍
Very good
Somehow while I was skipping through CZcams videos this video popped up on the sidebar so I decided to watch it. I have a Stihl MS170 that I mostly use for yard work and clearing shooting lanes for deer hunting and I hadn’t cleaned it since I bought it. Well after watching it I felt pretty guilty that I hadn’t cleaned it so this weekend I grabbed the saw and pulled it apart. Like you I didn’t have compressed air so I used an old paint brush and a small makeup brush that I found laying around and a can of WD40 to help remove the build up. I cleaned the chain brake, the bar and the bar oil holes and the air filter and the inside and outside of all the covers and now it’s squeaky clean and ready to go. I also felt guilty after seeing all the protective gear you wear. I should know better but I often cut without safety gear but soon after watching I bought a Stihl helmet and chainsaw pants. Not feeling so guilty anymore!
Thanks for an informative video! I have the exact same saw, and I haven't really bothered to read the manual too much. This helps. Just subscribed to your channel!
Glad you liked it
Great video! Its also very important to clean the cooling fins! :)
I bought an MS 261 C-M when I was 15 years old. Now, three years later, it is still one of my favorite chainsaws. With the right technique you can fell larger trees with it, but it is also very suitable for cutting branches and for cutting firewood. Certainly with the tuning kit (3/8P 1,3mm), it cuts extremely fast.
Robin Moens yes it’s a great saw
Its a small saw but man can it cut, great for felling!
Just bought a 261 thank you
Brad Hanson awesome! You’re gonna love it
@@Femalelumberjack And I bought mine last week. C-M with light 04 bar. Like it already. Hope it lasts as long as my old MS260 did.
Thank you for the information.
You’re welcome
Chainsaw Chix Rule!!🤟
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how beautiful you always use new machines
You might Convert Me from Husky to Stihl, ONLY You Could Do It 🤣😂😁. You Broke it Down to the Clutch, DANNNGGG‼ Good Info tho 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾. Keep'em Coming Sweets💗. Love your Gear ‼ As Always Stay Sweet💗, Safe and Blessed🙏🏾❣❣❣
It looks great I am thinking of getting one
This video helped me a lot, thankyou
Happy to hear that
I always love your videos because I'm a tree cutter and harvesters you and I can so relate
I used a ms 261 for about 3 months there are great saws.
It's a GREAT saw!
Really great video, and it's a lovely saw... I feel like Luke Skywalker with a light-sabre the way it just slices through stuff... But ... I left mine over winter with some fuel in and now it won't run. I was hoping you would show us how to strip it right down to clean the water out the carb... and do an ultrasound clean of the carb itself, but of course, yours would never have that problem. Thanks for the great video anyway. I'll start keeping mine nice and clean from now on!
Je super👍
You did a great job
I love your videos, you are awesome lady!
Great video. I service my own saws. But never thought of cleaning out the clutch area. Best way I found to re-install an e-ring is using a small pair of channel locks. Prevents stabing my hand as I've done in the past. And....no wonder I could not find Mty Christmas tree. You cut it down at beginning of your video :)
Me encantan tus videos. No hablo ingles lamentablemente. Eres muy didactica. Gracias. Thank you!!
Great video you definitely take good care of your saw's . My stihl's don't get treated that good . I run them hard and they treat me good. 😁👍
Great maintenance tips. a dab of Stihl Superlube grease will make the needle bearing last a long time. Thanks for sharing.
Hi! You also pay attention to the important things (maintenance), unfortunately many people don't pay attention to this... You love the chainsaw, you're a lady, that's a given :) The toothbrush is cute the way you use it, but it's practical! It's not big and doesn't take up a lot of space... So one point next to the toothbrush 😁👌I wish you happy and accident-free work from Hungary :)
Keep up the good work, new subscriber from Denmark😊
I use an old paint brush along with compressed air. I clean the sprocket cover in the kitchen sink with Dawn and hot water and then blow it off and allow it to dry in the sun. I use high temp wheel bearing grease on the sprocket bearing. I put the E clip back on with kitchen pliers. I clean the sprocket with break cleaner.
Well done. Just bought mine and can’t wait to go use it. BTW at 6:20 the word you were searching for is contracts.
that's beautiful all is clear
Thanks
Well done an excellent video and good see a girl for a change.
Thank you
She's awesome
Nice video
Not long bought the MS 251 for smaller work , I have a MS 360 had since new 15 years still going strong . C Taylor .
I don’t normally take my clutch apart, but after watching this video I tried it. It didn’t want to come apart due to all the saw dust and chain lube. Then the heat burnt it to harden it to the clutch drum. I think that is why my chain would sometimes turn at idle.
Great video Felixia!!! Great and important information...you definitely should shoot more informative videos, it’s always nice to learn and refresh our knowledge on this stuff...suggestion, get the mic closer to you. We all love to hear you better
Lui Ferreira thank you! Yes I’ll get on that sound
Nice
Hello from Canada.I just bought a new MS261C and love it.Great video. Take care
LoggerJohn01 thanks. 261 is a great saw
Thanks, after using the MS 261 for awhile ,I notice it really can be thirsty on fuel, Not sure if this is normal ? What your opinion . Thanks
@@loggerjohn01 I don't find my 261 particularly thirsty
Compared to my older saws it seems like a pig on fuel. Might have to talk to my dealer. Thanks
I run two ms261c and 1 is hard on fuel the other not so much ,must be a problem with the saw,I like to know what ???
This was like ASMR for lumberjacks 😴
I like your saw I have the 180 C
Good stuff, thank you!
Ügyes lány vagy!😘👌👍🌷🌷🌷
Nice instructive video. The only item I miss is the cleaning of the oil-outlet and the hole in the chainbar.
MaartenVScheppingen I thought of that when editing the video but didn’t want to just put it in writing 🙈
Thank you!!
You're welcome!
Nice Job😄
thanks
Great video! I didn't hear you mentioned if this was a new saw or not but it looks like it. Understanding how your equipment works and runs will allow you to take care of little problems before you have a major one :) Mike Morgan (Outdoors with the Morgan's) recently got a MS 261 and loves it. I still like your 500i best. We're still waiting in the States for it to be released :(
Ken Spreutels the saw is 8 months old. It’s a great saw!
I can’t believe the 500i is still not in the states.. hopefully you’ll get it soon
@@Femalelumberjack I spoke with Stihl USA several months ago. They don't believe we will get the 500i in the USA. He stated the power curve at max power allows the saw to exceed California Small Engine Emissions Requirement. That dumb state ruins a lot of good things for the rest of the country.
Yaaaa i like it
Nice vidio thenku
Thanks
The double felling spike and roller catcher kit from ms361 fits 261 too
Thanx for that info, I need better spikes on mine.
Mark of a pro. Looking after your tools. Look after your kit, it looks after you.
Votre vidéo est très utile pour moi,car j ai aussi une sthil ms 261 et c est intéressant de montrer comment la démonter pour l entretenir 👍👍🙂
Ma’am I’m a new subscriber, I’m from the state of Louisiana 🦞. Just a good ole country boy, where r u located? Very unusual to see a beautiful woman like yourself working outside like you do ! Much respect ✊
Thanks.
I’m from Denmark
Regularly greasing the clutch needle bearing is essential on 261, known to wear crank shaft if left, very common to have a very wobbly bearing and worn cluch drum inner.
Also the air injection system is a liability in short grained hardwood like dead eucalyptus, i have taped off the inlet at the flywheel and put air holes in the top cover with good results to keep filter cleaner for longer. Also worth sealing airfilter lip with grease in dusty cutting situations
Cracking saw otherwise
What kind of grease do you suggest to keep the needle greased up?
An idea for a video! How YOU file the chain! 👍👍
Or different chains/bars what you prefer and why.