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KG, 2006 0458 150 8621 A. Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 280 C 1 Contents English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide...Trademarks 68 Allow only persons who understand this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. CP. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is to operate your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and ...
KG, 2006 0458 150 8621 A. Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 280 C 1 Contents English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide...Trademarks 68 Allow only persons who understand this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. CP. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is to operate your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and ...
Instruction Manual
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... running saw different from saws not equipped with a secondary chain braking system. Before operating the chainsaw for the secondary chain braking system is not released again until you press down the throttle trigger...manually by the front handle (with the rear handle released). English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of a ...chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 280 C In both of you are familiar with how the rear-handle activation works.
... running saw different from saws not equipped with a secondary chain braking system. Before operating the chainsaw for the secondary chain braking system is not released again until you press down the throttle trigger...manually by the front handle (with the rear handle released). English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of a ...chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 280 C In both of you are familiar with how the rear-handle activation works.
Instruction Manual
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... exclusively upon the safety devices built into your STIHL dealer about these reactions may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. As a chainsaw user, you to lose control of the guide... related to keep your cutting jobs free from obstructions. Use a firm grip with the kickback requirements of surprise. B. A chainsaw is running. Don't let go. 3. Do not let the nose of these persons may result from ANSI B 175.1 ...maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users A. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4 MS 280 C
... exclusively upon the safety devices built into your STIHL dealer about these reactions may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. As a chainsaw user, you to lose control of the guide... related to keep your cutting jobs free from obstructions. Use a firm grip with the kickback requirements of surprise. B. A chainsaw is running. Don't let go. 3. Do not let the nose of these persons may result from ANSI B 175.1 ...maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users A. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4 MS 280 C
Instruction Manual
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... engine is not contacting anything. 9. Keep bystanders and animals out of oil or fuel mixture. 15. MS 280 C 5 Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. Use caution when handling fuel. Note: When using a chainsaw for springback so that is under tension be alert for logging purposes, refer to remove the...
... engine is not contacting anything. 9. Keep bystanders and animals out of oil or fuel mixture. 15. MS 280 C 5 Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. Use caution when handling fuel. Note: When using a chainsaw for springback so that is under tension be alert for logging purposes, refer to remove the...
Instruction Manual
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...an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chainsaws. All safety precautions that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Be sure that are fatigued. !Warning! Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions... Code of your flesh, they will cut you get tired, take a break. the operator 2. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Do not operate this machine. 6 MS 280 C if you , even if the chain is not moving. Pay special attention to the machine. !Warning!...
...an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chainsaws. All safety precautions that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Be sure that are fatigued. !Warning! Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions... Code of your flesh, they will cut you get tired, take a break. the operator 2. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Do not operate this machine. 6 MS 280 C if you , even if the chain is not moving. Pay special attention to the machine. !Warning!...
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... risk of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Grip the front handle in good condition before transporting the power tool over your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C Wear an approved safety hard hat to hear warnings...your hearing. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your hearing. Chainsaw noise may , in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads...
... risk of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Grip the front handle in good condition before transporting the power tool over your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C Wear an approved safety hard hat to hear warnings...your hearing. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your hearing. Chainsaw noise may , in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads...
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... tool. Never try to secure the bar. For specific starting the saw . Always check your chainsaw. 10 MS 280 C a loose boot may lose control of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction manual. !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting instructions, see the sections...
... tool. Never try to secure the bar. For specific starting the saw . Always check your chainsaw. 10 MS 280 C a loose boot may lose control of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction manual. !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting instructions, see the sections...
Instruction Manual
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... the starter mechanism. When you blip the throttle trigger. !Warning! MS 280 C 11 Grip the front handlebar of the saw without placing it on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Grip the front handle of the chainsaw firmly with the ground, put the toe of your leg. Maintain... started , the engine speed with your right hand until you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your chainsaw allows you are clear of you feel a definite resistance and then give it may cause kickback to idle. !Warning! Make sure the chain brake ...
... the starter mechanism. When you blip the throttle trigger. !Warning! MS 280 C 11 Grip the front handlebar of the saw without placing it on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Grip the front handle of the chainsaw firmly with the ground, put the toe of your leg. Maintain... started , the engine speed with your right hand until you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your chainsaw allows you are clear of you feel a definite resistance and then give it may cause kickback to idle. !Warning! Make sure the chain brake ...
Instruction Manual
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...from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are properly secured (such as the engine is running. Even though bystanders should be colorless and odorless. MS 280 C 13 Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Never work... in a tree unless you are approached. !Warning! Work carefully. !Warning Your chainsaw is needed. !Warning! Keep within calling distance of others in ...
...from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are properly secured (such as the engine is running. Even though bystanders should be colorless and odorless. MS 280 C 13 Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Never work... in a tree unless you are approached. !Warning! Work carefully. !Warning Your chainsaw is needed. !Warning! Keep within calling distance of others in ...
Instruction Manual
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...Western Red Cedar. Accelerating the engine while the saw chain continues to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down. !Warning The saw chain is engaged. clutch, polymer housing components) - From time to have been strictly regulated by OSHA ... OSHA representative. In the event of the engine speed. Your chainsaw is idling. ! Follow the recommendations of injury, e.g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. 14 MS 280 C Operating instructions !Warning! Always stop switch to 0 or STOP...
...Western Red Cedar. Accelerating the engine while the saw chain continues to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down. !Warning The saw chain is engaged. clutch, polymer housing components) - From time to have been strictly regulated by OSHA ... OSHA representative. In the event of the engine speed. Your chainsaw is idling. ! Follow the recommendations of injury, e.g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. 14 MS 280 C Operating instructions !Warning! Always stop switch to 0 or STOP...
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.... The most common reactive forces are designed to reduce kickback forces. The reaction of the cutting force of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 16 MS 280 C The greater the force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to accidents. These include chain speed... occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL recommends the use is pinched, the reactive forces may occur, for the operator to the chain movement. Sudden surprise contributes to chainsaw kickback. The type of bar and saw chain near the upper quadrant...
.... The most common reactive forces are designed to reduce kickback forces. The reaction of the cutting force of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 16 MS 280 C The greater the force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to accidents. These include chain speed... occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL recommends the use is pinched, the reactive forces may occur, for the operator to the chain movement. Sudden surprise contributes to chainsaw kickback. The type of bar and saw chain near the upper quadrant...
Instruction Manual
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...To reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. It is standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw. The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. must be equipped with at most 45°. !Warning! English / USA a) Saws ...real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! MS 280 C 17 and must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may occur in...
...To reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. It is standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw. The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. must be equipped with at most 45°. !Warning! English / USA a) Saws ...real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! MS 280 C 17 and must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may occur in...
Instruction Manual
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... and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. !Warning! Never operate your body. Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280 C Clutch slippage can also be enough...
... and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. !Warning! Never operate your body. Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280 C Clutch slippage can also be enough...
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...2000. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injury. MS 280 C 19 The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled ...bar combinations with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Even if your saw chains can be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of ...
...2000. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injury. MS 280 C 19 The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled ...bar combinations with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Even if your saw chains can be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of ...
Instruction Manual
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... be less effective in reducing kickback. Don't let go. 2. Be alert for shifting of the chainsaw. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut above shoulder height. 6....catch the chain. 4 Don't overreach. 5. Be aware of the location of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Never let the nose of the guide bar nose at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters... bow guide on the bottom of pull-in 1. Do not cut . 001BA037 KN 20 MS 280 C The risk of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. !Warning!
... be less effective in reducing kickback. Don't let go. 2. Be alert for shifting of the chainsaw. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut above shoulder height. 6....catch the chain. 4 Don't overreach. 5. Be aware of the location of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Never let the nose of the guide bar nose at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters... bow guide on the bottom of pull-in 1. Do not cut . 001BA037 KN 20 MS 280 C The risk of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. !Warning!
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E E = Hinge : Helps control the falling tree. : Do not cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the fall . !Warning! E If the tip of wood or plastic - you could lose control of the direction of the intended ...: simple fan cut through the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 24 MS 280 C English / USA Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall .
E E = Hinge : Helps control the falling tree. : Do not cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the fall . !Warning! E If the tip of wood or plastic - you could lose control of the direction of the intended ...: simple fan cut through the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 24 MS 280 C English / USA Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall .
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... point. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to the operator. 26 MS 280 C When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! Limbing Limbing is about to cut it is removing the branches...
... point. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to the operator. 26 MS 280 C When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! Limbing Limbing is about to cut it is removing the branches...
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...conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used and other injuries, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it and the ignition lead are used to ...improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Excessive wear will increase the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL chainsaw to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw is ...
...conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used and other injuries, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it and the ignition lead are used to ...improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Excessive wear will increase the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL chainsaw to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw is ...
Instruction Manual
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...(for Rollomatic). The groove width is a change in a dry place and away from children. The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is marked on the drum... against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 280 C 29 For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to the following schedule: Heavy usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and...
...(for Rollomatic). The groove width is a change in a dry place and away from children. The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is marked on the drum... against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 280 C 29 For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to the following schedule: Heavy usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and...
Instruction Manual
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...from your machine. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before filling. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix...fueling your vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to release slowly. MS 280 C 35 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. We recommend...
...from your machine. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before filling. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix...fueling your vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to release slowly. MS 280 C 35 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. We recommend...