{"product_id":"stihl®-ms-261-c-m-gas-chainsaw","title":"STIHL® MS 261 C-M Gas Chainsaw","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMS 261 C-M\u003c\/strong\u003e gas chainsaw has all the same great features as the \u003cstrong\u003eMS 261\u003c\/strong\u003e—low exhaust emissions, high fuel efficiency, and robust performance—but also features the advanced \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL M-Tronic™\u003c\/strong\u003e engine management system. The \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL M-Tronic™\u003c\/strong\u003e onboard microprocessor digitally monitors and automatically compensates for changes in your work conditions, including elevation, temperature, fuel quality, varying octane levels, and dirty filters. The end result is maximum performance across a wide range of cutting conditions without making any manual adjustments. 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Two strategically placed ramps in the guide bar rail help contain and direct oil to the sliding faces of the bar and chain links, as well as the rivets and driver holes—reducing bar oil consumption by up to 50%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL® ElastoStart™\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL® ElastoStart™\u003c\/strong\u003e starter handle is an exclusive \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL®\u003c\/strong\u003e feature. This starting grip has a built-in shock absorber to reduce the effort required to pull the starter cord. It noticeably smooths out the compression forces felt during starting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntelliCarb™ Compensating Carburetor\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL® IntelliCarb™\u003c\/strong\u003e Compensating Carburetor automatically adjusts the air\/fuel ratio as the air filter becomes restricted, maintaining proper engine RPM. It uses clean air from the filter to regulate fuel flow—unlike typical carburetors that use air from the “dirty” side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL® Quickstop®\u003c\/strong\u003e – The \u003cstrong\u003eSTIHL® Quickstop®\u003c\/strong\u003e chain brake system is designed to reduce injury risk in kickback situations. It stops chain rotation when activated by the operator’s hand or by inertia during a strong kickback—halting the chain in fractions of a second.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBumper Spikes\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provide improved control and help prevent pull-in during cutting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Automatic Oiler\u003c\/strong\u003e – Allows the user to regulate lubrication to the guide bar and chain, adapting to different bar lengths and cutting conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecompression Valve\u003c\/strong\u003e – Temporarily reduces cylinder pressure to make starting easier. 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