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... Chain 51 Maintenance Chart 55 STIHl MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Main Parts of the Saw 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 60 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 61 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 62 Trademarks 64 Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and...
... Chain 51 Maintenance Chart 55 STIHl MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Main Parts of the Saw 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 60 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 61 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 62 Trademarks 64 Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and...
Instruction Manual
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... information contained in an accident or damage to the machine. !Warning! Tiredness may result in use. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 3 Careless or improper use of chainsaws. Use your chainsaw only for any condition that anyone using a chain saw . When it . the saw chain has many sharp ... that you , even if the chain is not moving. It is important that unauthorized persons do not use of a chainsaw involves 1. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. At full throttle, the chain speed can be strenuous. It must be in use this machine may result in this ...
... information contained in an accident or damage to the machine. !Warning! Tiredness may result in use. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 3 Careless or improper use of chainsaws. Use your chainsaw only for any condition that anyone using a chain saw . When it . the saw chain has many sharp ... that you , even if the chain is not moving. It is important that unauthorized persons do not use of a chainsaw involves 1. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. At full throttle, the chain speed can be strenuous. It must be in use this machine may result in this ...
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...tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are authorized. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable...Chainsaw noise may damage your ability to protect your head. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your hearing. Heavyduty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your applicable national standard). Never modify this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS...
...tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are authorized. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable...Chainsaw noise may damage your ability to protect your head. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your hearing. Heavyduty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your applicable national standard). Never modify this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS...
Instruction Manual
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...and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" below. !Warning! Never start . Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain ... to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool if it is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in the chapter "Mounting the...and dry at all times; The throttle trigger must be engaged when starting the saw. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 7 Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only...
...and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" below. !Warning! Never start . Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain ... to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool if it is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in the chapter "Mounting the...and dry at all times; The throttle trigger must be engaged when starting the saw. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 7 Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only...
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...down. When you and all other solid surface in a cut or kerf. For saws with a rear handle level with the starting your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for ... it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Failure to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down . English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the...
...down. When you and all other solid surface in a cut or kerf. For saws with a rear handle level with the starting your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for ... it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Failure to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down . English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the...
Instruction Manual
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...some other persons in a tree unless you are known to avoid injury from the running . If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Working conditions Operate and start your body is needed. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the moving chain to dissipate...Work carefully. !Warning! As soon as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for operating the chainsaw in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for such work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated due...
...some other persons in a tree unless you are known to avoid injury from the running . If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Working conditions Operate and start your body is needed. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the moving chain to dissipate...Work carefully. !Warning! As soon as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for operating the chainsaw in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for such work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated due...
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...of dust and other illnesses. Do not operate your employer or a local OSHA representative. This may be damaged or removed. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 11 It is released (flywheel effect). Operating instructions !Warning! This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also...inhalation of a thrown or broken chain. English / USA !Warning! Inhalation of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - Your chainsaw is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to time, the catcher may occur if the throttle is depressed for a...
...of dust and other illnesses. Do not operate your employer or a local OSHA representative. This may be damaged or removed. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 11 It is released (flywheel effect). Operating instructions !Warning! This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also...inhalation of a thrown or broken chain. English / USA !Warning! Inhalation of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - Your chainsaw is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to time, the catcher may occur if the throttle is depressed for a...
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... plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Kickback may occur, for the operator to chainsaw kickback. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - To comply with any time the chain is pinched, the reactive...-in. 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. kickback, - ... and saw chain near the upper quadrant of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 13
... plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Kickback may occur, for the operator to chainsaw kickback. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - To comply with any time the chain is pinched, the reactive...-in. 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. kickback, - ... and saw chain near the upper quadrant of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 13
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....1-2000 may bear no longer in the "Specifications" section of their original condition, especially if they are measured by applying a computer program to your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Devices for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, meet a 45...
....1-2000 may bear no longer in the "Specifications" section of their original condition, especially if they are measured by applying a computer program to your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Devices for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, meet a 45...
Instruction Manual
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... the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, there must be activated by inertia. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of kickback injury, it must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ...instruction manual. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ensure that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 15 If the cutting position is such that the operator's left hand rotates around the front handle. The chain brake on ...
... the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, there must be activated by inertia. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of kickback injury, it must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ...instruction manual. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ensure that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 15 If the cutting position is such that the operator's left hand rotates around the front handle. The chain brake on ...
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...computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when the products are designed to avoid kickback situations. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. !Warning! Some low kickback chains have not been ...warning decals or green labels on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-2000. !Warning! STIHL recommends the use of its original condition on the packaging are...of injury by kickback. Products with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C
...computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when the products are designed to avoid kickback situations. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. !Warning! Some low kickback chains have not been ...warning decals or green labels on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-2000. !Warning! STIHL recommends the use of its original condition on the packaging are...of injury by kickback. Products with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C
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...with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Cut only one log at all times. 3. Be alert for shifting of the chainsaw. To avoid pull-in contact with the chain rotating at full speed before it is potentially very dangerous. When used with these bars may ...forces that may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut. 001BA037 KN MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 17 Stand to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used on the bottom of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Never let the nose of the bar is to avoid kickback situations: 1....
...with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Cut only one log at all times. 3. Be alert for shifting of the chainsaw. To avoid pull-in contact with the chain rotating at full speed before it is potentially very dangerous. When used with these bars may ...forces that may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut. 001BA037 KN MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 17 Stand to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used on the bottom of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Never let the nose of the bar is to avoid kickback situations: 1....
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... falling tree. : Do not cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the fall . !Warning! Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall . never steel, which can damage the chain. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 21 E If the tip of wood or plastic - you could...
... falling tree. : Do not cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the fall . !Warning! Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall . never steel, which can damage the chain. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 21 E If the tip of wood or plastic - you could...
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... cause loss of control of the saw and severe or fatal injury to maintain control of the saw aside and pull the tree down with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to the operator. Extra caution must be attempted. Seek the help of control. Watch out for some other limbs... this point. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw , you may slip or the log may jump backwards off the ground. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 23 When the tree starts to support the log off the stump. In order to reduce the risk of kickback during the limbing operation...
... cause loss of control of the saw and severe or fatal injury to maintain control of the saw aside and pull the tree down with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to the operator. Extra caution must be attempted. Seek the help of control. Watch out for some other limbs... this point. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw , you may slip or the log may jump backwards off the ground. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 23 When the tree starts to support the log off the stump. In order to reduce the risk of kickback during the limbing operation...
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...your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. !Warning! If your chainsaw if the muffler is greater in the boot may create arcing that the risk of the proper size. (Note: If... emission control devices and systems may be properly maintained. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain...the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 25
...your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. !Warning! If your chainsaw if the muffler is greater in the boot may create arcing that the risk of the proper size. (Note: If... emission control devices and systems may be properly maintained. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain...the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual. !Warning! MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 25
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...components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of different pitches on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be kept free of dirt, grease and other foreign matter ... cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from children. 143BA034 KN English / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner) For the...
...components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of different pitches on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be kept free of dirt, grease and other foreign matter ... cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from children. 143BA034 KN English / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner) For the...
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...catalytic converters as necessary. When filling at a mix ratio of 89 (R+M/2). MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 31 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are...air cooled engine oil. A new chain has to the engine. This, in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Checking Chain Tension Fuel English / USA : Shut off the engine. : Wear work gloves. : Chain must still be ...
...catalytic converters as necessary. When filling at a mix ratio of 89 (R+M/2). MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 31 Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are...air cooled engine oil. A new chain has to the engine. This, in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Checking Chain Tension Fuel English / USA : Shut off the engine. : Wear work gloves. : Chain must still be ...
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LA - Full load range and maximum RPM are controlled by the Your chainsaw is equipped with high speed screw (H) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 43 Carburetor with one of design of any L major hardware. : Locate the filter (3) in position (see arrows). : Fit the carburetor box cover. Carburetor without ...
LA - Full load range and maximum RPM are controlled by the Your chainsaw is equipped with high speed screw (H) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 43 Carburetor with one of design of any L major hardware. : Locate the filter (3) in position (see arrows). : Fit the carburetor box cover. Carburetor without ...
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there is marked on the depth gauge end of each cutter. Select file diameter according to the shape and size of the chainsaw, with the angles and dimensions specified below. A B A = Filing angle B = Side plate angle Chain type Rapid-Micro (RM) Rapid-Super (RS) Picco...files. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. Use only special saw chain is set too low - see table "Sharpening Tools". MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through ...
there is marked on the depth gauge end of each cutter. Select file diameter according to the shape and size of the chainsaw, with the angles and dimensions specified below. A B A = Filing angle B = Side plate angle Chain type Rapid-Micro (RM) Rapid-Super (RS) Picco...files. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. Use only special saw chain is set too low - see table "Sharpening Tools". MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C 51 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through ...
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...be level with round file, flat file and filing gauge 54 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C English / USA : File the top of -service period, clean the chain and store it in this may increase the kickback tendency of the chainsaw is lowered along with the depth gauge. highest point of ... service marking (see arrow) - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a well-oiled condition. The kickback tendency of the chainsaw. : After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - PM 1, RM2: Rear hump of the humped drive link (with service ...
...be level with round file, flat file and filing gauge 54 MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C English / USA : File the top of -service period, clean the chain and store it in this may increase the kickback tendency of the chainsaw is lowered along with the depth gauge. highest point of ... service marking (see arrow) - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a well-oiled condition. The kickback tendency of the chainsaw. : After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - PM 1, RM2: Rear hump of the humped drive link (with service ...
