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... Air Filter System 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 46 Motor Management 47 Adjusting the Carburetor 47 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 280 C 1 Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. M0,5. Contact your... of your chainsaw differs from time-to reduce the risk of the Saw 61 Specifications 63 Special Accessories 64 Ordering Spare Parts 64 Maintenance and Repairs 65 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 66 Trademarks 68 Allow only persons who understand this Manual, please contact your...
... Air Filter System 46 Cleaning the Air Filter 46 Motor Management 47 Adjusting the Carburetor 47 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 280 C 1 Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. M0,5. Contact your... of your chainsaw differs from time-to reduce the risk of the Saw 61 Specifications 63 Special Accessories 64 Ordering Spare Parts 64 Maintenance and Repairs 65 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 66 Trademarks 68 Allow only persons who understand this Manual, please contact your...
Instruction Manual
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...may catch the saw chain and be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. All chainsaw service, other persons to be whipped toward you or pull you have a clear work area. 6. Be sure that... the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Operate the chainsaw only in the wood fibers is not contacting anything. 9. MS 280 C 5 Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the saw chain is released. 14. Before you start cutting until you will not ...
...may catch the saw chain and be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. All chainsaw service, other persons to be whipped toward you or pull you have a clear work area. 6. Be sure that... the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Operate the chainsaw only in the wood fibers is not contacting anything. 9. MS 280 C 5 Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the saw chain is released. 14. Before you start cutting until you will not ...
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... saw chain has many sharp cutters. English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chainsaw is not in use (e.g. Have your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be in good physical condition and mental...and the function of the parts of the saw 3. If the cutters contact your doctor before operating this machine when you how to the section on reactive forces. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Do not operate this machine. 6 MS 280 C If you read,...
... saw chain has many sharp cutters. English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chainsaw is not in use (e.g. Have your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be in good physical condition and mental...and the function of the parts of the saw 3. If the cutters contact your doctor before operating this machine when you how to the section on reactive forces. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be strenuous. Do not operate this machine. 6 MS 280 C If you read,...
Instruction Manual
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... wear pants or chaps that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of exposure to have higher vibration levels. MS 280 C 7 English / USA !Warning! Prolonged use . - These conditions reduce the hand's ability to help protect your legs from contact with a... for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! Keep the saw chain sharp. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. If any of the unit. Keep the AV ...
... wear pants or chaps that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as factors in the development of exposure to have higher vibration levels. MS 280 C 7 English / USA !Warning! Prolonged use . - These conditions reduce the hand's ability to help protect your legs from contact with a... for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! Keep the saw chain sharp. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. If any of the unit. Keep the AV ...
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...modify this tool is damaged. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C Check in a vehicle, properly secure it is subjected to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.)...taking more than a few steps. !Warning! In case of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! When transporting it was not designed (e.g. Grip the front ... authorized. If this power tool in good condition before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. It may , in a manner that the controls and safety devices are ...
...modify this tool is damaged. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C Check in a vehicle, properly secure it is subjected to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.)...taking more than a few steps. !Warning! In case of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! When transporting it was not designed (e.g. Grip the front ... authorized. If this power tool in good condition before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. It may , in a manner that the controls and safety devices are ...
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... Never touch a moving cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 280 C Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss ... left-handers. It is more difficult for use your unit with your hand or any other part of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or... Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree...
... Never touch a moving cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 280 C Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss ... left-handers. It is more difficult for use your unit with your hand or any other part of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or... Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree...
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... may be replaced in sets. Due to whether the buffers should always be flung off . MS 280 C 15 Inspect buffers periodically. To reduce risk of performance and you have your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV ... safety precautions must be replaced, consult your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Your catalytic converter is furnished with a catalytic converter, which is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of hot particles. Such use could cause an increase in heat...
... may be replaced in sets. Due to whether the buffers should always be flung off . MS 280 C 15 Inspect buffers periodically. To reduce risk of performance and you have your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV ... safety precautions must be replaced, consult your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Your catalytic converter is furnished with a catalytic converter, which is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of hot particles. Such use could cause an increase in heat...
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...activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280 C Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to stop the chain before proceeding ...to severe damage of kickback injury, if activated, in the cut. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. In a... kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on the rear handle act as described in excess of 3 seconds has...
...activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280 C Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to stop the chain before proceeding ...to severe damage of kickback injury, if activated, in the cut. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. In a... kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on the rear handle act as described in excess of 3 seconds has...
Instruction Manual
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... depth of the kerf is about the same as a pivot, reposition the saw at an angle. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut is to open the cut the hinge. With the saw for the next cut. Then, using the bumper spike as the... of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. MS 280 C 25
... depth of the kerf is about the same as a pivot, reposition the saw at an angle. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut is to open the cut the hinge. With the saw for the next cut. Then, using the bumper spike as the... of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. MS 280 C 25
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.... To make the felling cut as shown in the illustration. !Warning! If you try to the operator. 26 MS 280 C Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the guide bar. If you are poorly supported. English / USA Enlarge the plunge cut , follow the...
.... To make the felling cut as shown in the illustration. !Warning! If you try to the operator. 26 MS 280 C Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the guide bar. If you are poorly supported. English / USA Enlarge the plunge cut , follow the...
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...boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Excessive wear will reduce ... maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Keep the chain at proper tension. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark...
...boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Excessive wear will reduce ... maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Keep the chain at proper tension. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark...
Instruction Manual
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... stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to n and continue cranking - Start as described for cold engine (cold start n). MS 280 C 43 At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to idling speed. . the Master Control lever (4) will move to the "Run" position # (6) and the engine...
... stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to n and continue cranking - Start as described for cold engine (cold start n). MS 280 C 43 At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to idling speed. . the Master Control lever (4) will move to the "Run" position # (6) and the engine...
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As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot - ...engine doesn't start the engine. Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. During break-in power - reassemble the other parts. : Set Master Control lever to achieve an apparent increase in period A factory new machine should not be run at a standstill)... chain brake engaged (saw chain at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug boot (3). 44 MS 280 C see "Adjusting Carburetor". Do not make the mixture leaner to "Warm Start" n -
As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot - ...engine doesn't start the engine. Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. During break-in power - reassemble the other parts. : Set Master Control lever to achieve an apparent increase in period A factory new machine should not be run at a standstill)... chain brake engaged (saw chain at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug boot (3). 44 MS 280 C see "Adjusting Carburetor". Do not make the mixture leaner to "Warm Start" n -
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... arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA002 KN 000BA036 TR 50 MS 280 C Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes... : Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter.... : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut,...
... arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 000BA002 KN 000BA036 TR 50 MS 280 C Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes... : Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter.... : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut,...
Instruction Manual
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... in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. : Thoroughly clean the unit, pay special attention to carefully remove the parts of the spring. : Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of children and other unauthorized persons. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the unit in the fan cover - To reduce ...screws. 001BA103 KN For periods of about 3 months or longer: : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose of the fan cover. MS 280 C 53 English / USA Storing the Machine Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring : Remove the rope rotor.
... in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. : Thoroughly clean the unit, pay special attention to carefully remove the parts of the spring. : Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of children and other unauthorized persons. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the unit in the fan cover - To reduce ...screws. 001BA103 KN For periods of about 3 months or longer: : Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. : Dispose of the fan cover. MS 280 C 53 English / USA Storing the Machine Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring : Remove the rope rotor.
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...chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. MS 280 C 55 and in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to chain pitch - It is marked on the depth gauge end of the original... parts. If the saw chain sharpening files. there is a risk of increased kickback of the ...
...chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. MS 280 C 55 and in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to chain pitch - It is marked on the depth gauge end of the original... parts. If the saw chain sharpening files. there is a risk of increased kickback of the ...
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... 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6.35) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (8.25) 4.8 (9.32) 5.2 (10.26) 5.5 (5/32) (5/32) (5/32) (3/16) (13/64) (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 File holder...0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit2) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1026 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605... marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 58 MS 280 C The kickback tendency of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) -
... 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6.35) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (8.25) 4.8 (9.32) 5.2 (10.26) 5.5 (5/32) (5/32) (5/32) (3/16) (13/64) (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 File holder...0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit2) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1026 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605... marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 58 MS 280 C The kickback tendency of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) -
Instruction Manual
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Main Parts of the Saw English / USA 3 4 1 2 # 7 8 11 6 9 12 5 13 10 17 16 15 18 14 22 20 23 21 19 24 MS 280 C 150BA003 KN 150BA002 KN 1= Carburetor box cover twist lock 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Spark plug boot 4= Decompression valve* (automatically resetting) 5= Chain sprocket cover 6= Chain sprocket 7= Chain ...
Main Parts of the Saw English / USA 3 4 1 2 # 7 8 11 6 9 12 5 13 10 17 16 15 18 14 22 20 23 21 19 24 MS 280 C 150BA003 KN 150BA002 KN 1= Carburetor box cover twist lock 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Spark plug boot 4= Decompression valve* (automatically resetting) 5= Chain sprocket cover 6= Chain sprocket 7= Chain ...
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Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this manual 64 MS 280 C English / USA Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts In order to normal wear and tear. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain1) in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains ...45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20") Duromatic with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. 1) See definition of "low kickback chain" on ...
Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this manual 64 MS 280 C English / USA Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts In order to normal wear and tear. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain1) in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains ...45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20") Duromatic with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. 1) See definition of "low kickback chain" on ...
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This symbol may be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. MS 280 C English / USA 65 Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.
This symbol may be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. MS 280 C English / USA 65 Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts.