Instruction Manual
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...equipped with the rear handle released). As before, the chain brake can be activated in the throttle trigger interlock lever (rear handle). English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of...handle (with a chain brake system that make sure you are familiar with a secondary chain braking system. Before operating the chainsaw for engine starts and when carrying the running saw chain is designed to bring the chain to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 280 C The chain brake...
...equipped with the rear handle released). As before, the chain brake can be activated in the throttle trigger interlock lever (rear handle). English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of...handle (with a chain brake system that make sure you are familiar with a secondary chain braking system. Before operating the chainsaw for engine starts and when carrying the running saw chain is designed to bring the chain to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 280 C The chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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...particular that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C If this machine if it is damaged. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Do not continue ...STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Check in a horizontal position. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over your hearing. English / USA !Warning! Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Always engage the chain brake...
...particular that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 280 C If this machine if it is damaged. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Do not continue ...STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Check in a horizontal position. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over your hearing. English / USA !Warning! Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Always engage the chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... is particularly important to secure the bar. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged...chain while the engine is very dangerous because you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. Keep the handles...chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in your power tool for starting methods reduce the risk of injury. !Warning To reduce the risk of your power tool if it is secure - Start and operate your chainsaw. 10 MS 280...10 feet (3 meters) from chain contact and/or reactive forces, the chain brake must move freely and always ...
... is particularly important to secure the bar. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged...chain while the engine is very dangerous because you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool. Keep the handles...chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in your power tool for starting methods reduce the risk of injury. !Warning To reduce the risk of your power tool if it is secure - Start and operate your chainsaw. 10 MS 280...10 feet (3 meters) from chain contact and/or reactive forces, the chain brake must move freely and always ...
Instruction Manual
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...handle-activated chain brake is disengaged and allows the chain...handle of the bar touches any object, it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain...see "Chain Brake" chapter ...chain are using the rear-handleactivated chain brake..., be fast enough for starting your leg. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be careful not to disengage the brake... the chain brake is engaged...Make sure the chain brake is in ...
...handle-activated chain brake is disengaged and allows the chain...handle of the bar touches any object, it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain...see "Chain Brake" chapter ...chain are using the rear-handleactivated chain brake..., be fast enough for starting your leg. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be careful not to disengage the brake... the chain brake is engaged...Make sure the chain brake is in ...
Instruction Manual
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... deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! Also make sure that the operator's left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and...chain brake is engaged or when the chain is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle. The chain brake on a saw equipped with the operation of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280...
... deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! Also make sure that the operator's left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and...chain brake is engaged or when the chain is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle. The chain brake on a saw equipped with the operation of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 280...
Instruction Manual
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... brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. !Warning! English / USA MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Use of the instruction manual. !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or... work not described in the maintenance chart near the end of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Remember that the chain is used and other injuries, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C You can render it must be securely attached.) A loose connection...
... brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. !Warning! English / USA MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Use of the instruction manual. !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or... work not described in the maintenance chart near the end of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Remember that the chain is used and other injuries, it inoperable. 28 MS 280 C You can render it must be securely attached.) A loose connection...
Instruction Manual
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...the drive link tangs are located in the sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 30 MS 280 C cutting edges on the underside of the bar -- and screw on the nuts only fingertight. : Go to release the chain brake. : Now turn tensioning screw (10) clockwise until it snaps into position. : Turn the... guide bar over the studs (7) - start at the same time. : Press down the throttle trigger interlock to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". 1 3 2 : Pull out the hinged handle (1) so that it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover - and engage the peg of bar must point...
...the drive link tangs are located in the sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 30 MS 280 C cutting edges on the underside of the bar -- and screw on the nuts only fingertight. : Go to release the chain brake. : Now turn tensioning screw (10) clockwise until it snaps into position. : Turn the... guide bar over the studs (7) - start at the same time. : Press down the throttle trigger interlock to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". 1 3 2 : Pull out the hinged handle (1) so that it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover - and engage the peg of bar must point...
Instruction Manual
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... tangs engage the bar groove (see arrow) and then rotate tensioning gear counterclockwise as far as stop. 32 MS 280 C 133BA032 KN 133BA033 KN 133BA034 KN English / USA 9 11 10 : Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard (9) towards the front handle. : Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear is facing you. : Fit the...
... tangs engage the bar groove (see arrow) and then rotate tensioning gear counterclockwise as far as stop. 32 MS 280 C 133BA032 KN 133BA033 KN 133BA034 KN English / USA 9 11 10 : Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard (9) towards the front handle. : Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear is facing you. : Fit the...
Instruction Manual
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...chain brake disengaged, it must fit snugly against the underside of the bar - Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. If the octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). This, in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 34 MS 280...(1) clockwise as far as well. A new chain has to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the ...toward the rear handle. : Press down the throttle trigger interlock to release the chain brake. : Chain must still be possible to pull the chain along the bar...
...chain brake disengaged, it must fit snugly against the underside of the bar - Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. If the octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). This, in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 34 MS 280...(1) clockwise as far as well. A new chain has to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the ...toward the rear handle. : Press down the throttle trigger interlock to release the chain brake. : Chain must still be possible to pull the chain along the bar...
Instruction Manual
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...braking system, on your saw different from saws not equipped with how secondary braking system works. Never operate your saw has two functions: : Standard STIHL chain brake and : STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake... utilizes the front hand guard as the activating mechanism and is designed to stop the chain...Chain Tension". 143BA024 KN The chain brake ...
...braking system, on your saw different from saws not equipped with how secondary braking system works. Never operate your saw has two functions: : Standard STIHL chain brake and : STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake... utilizes the front hand guard as the activating mechanism and is designed to stop the chain...Chain Tension". 143BA024 KN The chain brake ...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL dealer for no more than a second. In case of any way. The only exception to this rule is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The chain brake is brought to be free from dirt and move freely. The hand guard must not rotate. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain...cut. English / USA Standard chain brake is activated by front hand guard : When the hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose - The hand guard is pushed toward the front handle. Open the throttle wide for assistance. MS 280 C 39 Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before ...
...STIHL dealer for no more than a second. In case of any way. The only exception to this rule is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The chain brake is brought to be free from dirt and move freely. The hand guard must not rotate. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain...cut. English / USA Standard chain brake is activated by front hand guard : When the hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose - The hand guard is pushed toward the front handle. Open the throttle wide for assistance. MS 280 C 39 Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before ...
Instruction Manual
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your saw is now disengaged - MS 280 C 43 see "Winter Operation". At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - To shut ... valve. : Move Master Control lever (4) to winter operation if necessary - As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be damaged. : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will settle down the engine: : Move Master Control lever to idling...
your saw is now disengaged - MS 280 C 43 see "Winter Operation". At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - To shut ... valve. : Move Master Control lever (4) to winter operation if necessary - As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be damaged. : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will settle down the engine: : Move Master Control lever to idling...
Instruction Manual
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... splines on sprockets. Use only original STIHL chain sprockets to check the depth of the wear marks on clutch drum (4) - Installing spur sprocket / rim sprocket : Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STlHL grease ("Special Accessories"). : push needle cage on the crankshaft. 54 MS 280 C if wear marks are deeper than...
... splines on sprockets. Use only original STIHL chain sprockets to check the depth of the wear marks on clutch drum (4) - Installing spur sprocket / rim sprocket : Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STlHL grease ("Special Accessories"). : push needle cage on the crankshaft. 54 MS 280 C if wear marks are deeper than...
Instruction Manual
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... accessory - Rest the file holder on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN 56 MS 280 C push hand guard forward. : To rotate the chain, pull the hand guard against the front handle to disengage the chain brake. For checking angles 85° 70° 90° 60° 80° :... Sharpen chain frequently, take away as little metal as possible - see table "Sharpening Tools"). English / USA...
... accessory - Rest the file holder on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN 56 MS 280 C push hand guard forward. : To rotate the chain, pull the hand guard against the front handle to disengage the chain brake. For checking angles 85° 70° 90° 60° 80° :... Sharpen chain frequently, take away as little metal as possible - see table "Sharpening Tools"). English / USA...
Instruction Manual
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...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 brake 8= Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 9= Side chain tensioner 10= Chain catcher ...11= Bumper spike 12= Guide bar 13= Oilomatic saw chain # Machine number 14= Oil filler cap 15= Muffler 16= Front hand guard 17= Front handle (...
...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 brake 8= Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 9= Side chain tensioner 10= Chain catcher ...11= Bumper spike 12= Guide bar 13= Oilomatic saw chain # Machine number 14= Oil filler cap 15= Muffler 16= Front hand guard 17= Front handle (...
Instruction Manual
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... The anti-vibration system includes a number of Anti-Vibration elements designed to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 62 MS 280 C Engages and disengages the coasting brake. 23. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 6. Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch positions. 21. Rear Hand Guard Gives... Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 4. Front Handle Handlebar for starting the engine. 19. Starter Grip The grip of the starter, for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off the handlebar. Master Control Lever Lever for...
... The anti-vibration system includes a number of Anti-Vibration elements designed to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 62 MS 280 C Engages and disengages the coasting brake. 23. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 6. Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch positions. 21. Rear Hand Guard Gives... Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 4. Front Handle Handlebar for starting the engine. 19. Starter Grip The grip of the starter, for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off the handlebar. Master Control Lever Lever for...