Got the super chain for my 261.

[user 188535]

OH BOY! Full chisel RIPS! not much kickback though. Yellow chain cool

 

[Vintage Engine Repairs]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the 261. The chain and its condition will make or break any saw. Keep it sharp and you’ll be very pleased.

 

[Evan]

How do we go about testing the kick back. I tend do everything i can to prevent kick back but have caused it.

I could make a green mixed with purple chain kickback and never have the knarelest scsrey color chain ever come back at me.

Depends more on my mood and risks i decide to take than the colur of chain

 

[user 188535]

I’ve heard nothing but good things about the 261. The chain and its condition will make or break any saw. Keep it sharp and you’ll be very pleased.

Yep.

 

[user 188535]

How do we go about testing the kick back. I tend do everything i can to prevent kick back but have caused it.

I could make a green mixed with purple chain kickback and never have the knarelest scsrey color chain ever come back at me.

Depends more on my mood and risks i decide to take than the colur of chain

Yep. I've got green chains too. You will get reactive forces with any tool grinders, saws, sanders, etc. My grandfather says tools will do EXACTLY what you tell them. I also picked up a file guide.

 

[user 122190]

Yep. I've got green chains too. You will get reactive forces with any tool grinders, saws, sanders, etc. My grandfather says tools will do EXACTLY what you tell them. I also picked up a file guide.

Guides will get you started. In short time you will find it accurate but restrictive. You'll find soon that you are accurate enough and will ditch the guide. They make nice gifts to neighbors just starting out.

 

[littletimber]

I know you had a question about plunge cuts after I recommended the rapid super! What do you think, how it is with the plunge cuts? Do you notice quicker cut times? Larger chips? Enjoy and be safe

 

[stihltech]

The chain is not going to stop kickback. Green link chains are less reactive, but can still kickback. The operator is the only one that can prevent it or be ready for it.

 

[user 188535]

The chain is not going to stop kickback. Green link chains are less reactive, but can still kickback. The operator is the only one that can prevent it or be ready for it.

yep.