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Special Accessories

Cutting Attachment

Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000

(see page 14 of this manual):

STIHL reduced kickback bar (with green label) for .325" pitch: Rollomatic with sprocket nose 16, 18 or 20" (40, 45 or 50 cm) STIHL low kickback chain1) (with green label) for 0.325" pitch Rapid-Micro 2 (23 RM2, 26 RM2) Rapid-Micro C3 (23 RMC3, 26 RMC3) for 3/8“ pitch

Rapid-Micro 2 (33 RM2, 36 RM2) Rapid-Super C3 (33 RSC3, 36 RSC3) Chain sprocket:

7-tooth for .325" pitch

7-tooth for 3/8“ pitch

In order to comply with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the ANSI

§5.11 requirements on this specific

powerhead, or has been designated as "low kickback" saw chain1) in accordance with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard.

Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations.

Other bars and chains available for this powerhead are:

STIHL yellow-labeled guide bars: For .325" and 3/8“ pitch: Rollomatic “S“ with sprocket nose 16, 18 or 20" (40, 45 or 50 cm ) Duromatic with stellite tipped nose 16, 18 or 20" (40, 45 or 50 cm) STIHL yellow-labeled chains:

for .325" pitch:

Rapid Micro (23/26 RM, 23/26 RMC) Rapid Super (23/26 RS)

for 3/8“ pitch:

Rapid Micro (33/36 RM),

Rapid Super (33/36 RSC, 33/36 RSK

Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product.

1)See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 17.

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1)See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 17.

MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C