STIHL MS 280 C manual 2

Contents

__04.fm01		Secondary Chain ..............	3	Taking Care of Guide Bar ...............	45
		Guide to Using this Manual		Cleaning the Air Filter .....................	46
		Braking System ................................	2	Air Filter System .............................	46
_003		Some Important Safety Precautions		Motor Management ........................	47
122		for Chain Saw Users ........................	4	Adjusting the Carburetor ................	47
		Safety Precautions and Working		Spark Arresting Screen
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		Techniques .......................................	6	in Muffler ........................................	49
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		Mounting the Bar and Chain		Checking the Spark Plug ................	50
		(Side chain tensioner) ....................	29	Replacing Starter Rope
		Mounting the Bar and Chain		and Rewind Spring .........................	51
		(Quick Chain Tensioner) .................	30	Storing the Machine .......................	53
	recycled.	Tensioning the Saw Chain		Checking and Replacing
		(Side chain tensioner) ....................	33	Chain Sprocket ...............................	54
		Tensioning the Saw Chain		Maintaining and Sharpening
	can be	(Quick chain tensioner) ..................	34	Saw Chain ......................................	55
		Checking Chain Tension .................	34	Maintenance Chart .........................	59
	paper	Fuel ................................................	34	Main Parts of the Saw ....................	61
		Fueling ............................................	35	Specifications .................................	63
	oils;
paper.free-chlorineon		Chain Lubricant ..............................	37	Special Accessories .......................	64
	vegetablecontaininks	Filling Chain Oil Tank ......................	37	Ordering Spare Parts .....................	64
		Checking Chain Lubrication ...........	38	Maintenance and Repairs ..............	65
		Chain Brake ...................................	38	STIHL Incorporated
		Winter Operation ............................	40	Federal Emission Control
		Information Before You Start ..........	41	Warranty Statement ........................	66
Printed	Printing	Starting / Stopping the Engine ........	41	Trademarks ....................................	68
		Operating Instructions ....................	44
& Co. KG, 2006	J6. CP. Printed in USA
© ANDREAS STIHL AG	0458 150 8621 A. M0,5.	STIHl

English / USA

Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw.

To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 4, before using your chainsaw.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual.

!Warning!

Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury.

STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance.

MS 280 C 1