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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 280 C-Q Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Taking Care of the Guide Bar Air Filter System Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark Plug Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 4: Quickstop Super Chain Brake System

    English QuickStop Super Chain Guide to Using this Manual Brake System This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a Pictograms chain brake system that can be activated in three different ways. As before, the chain brake can be activated All the pictograms attached to the...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    Because a chain saw is a STIHL recommends the use of STIHL high-speed wood-cutting The use of noise emitting power tools original tools, guide bars, chains, chain may be restricted to certain times by sprockets and accessories.
  • Page 6 – if fuel gets on – Check that the spark plug boot is your clothing, change immediately. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of secure – a loose boot may cause Your power tool comes standard with personal protective clothing and...
  • Page 7 During Operation particularly hot. – Shut off the engine and wait until the chain comes to a complete stanstill. Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. – Check condition – Check sharpness. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 8 The most common reactive forces that bar nose at all times. occur during cutting are: kickback, – Do not cut with the bar nose. pushback and pull-in. – Take special care with small, tough limbs, they may catch the chain. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 9 Identifying the Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs. extent of the dangers is complicated, if not impossible. Use aids such as a cable winch or tractor in such cases. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 10 Never work on an insecure support – Do not work above shoulder height – Never operate your unit with one hand Maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree Direction of fall lengths from the next felling site. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 11 – observe direction of fall. Preparing work area at base of tree country-specific regulations on felling techniques. STIHL recommends the following – First clear the tree base and work method: area from interfering limbs and brush to provide a secure footing.
  • Page 12 This is the hinge. Drive wedges into the felling cut in good time. Use only wooden, aluminum or plastic wedges. Never steel, which can damage the chain and cause kickback. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 13 – avoid repositioning the saw more than Plunge cuts and heartwood cuts require necessary. special training and experience. Plunge cutting – For felling leaners – For relieving cuts during bucking – For DIY projects MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 14 If tree diameter is more than twice the length of the guide bar. Make relieving cut at the compression side (1) – If a large portion of heartwood remains uncut on large diameter Make bucking cut at the tension trees. side (2) MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 15 Use only a spark plug of the type of kickback. approved by STIHL and make sure it is Service the machine regularly. Do not in good condition – see "Specifications". attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual.

  • Page 16: Cutting Attachment

    Chain (side chain machine if the muffler is damaged or tensioner) missing. – STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, Do not touch a hot muffler since burn Removing the chain sprocket cover guide bars, saw chains and chain injury will result.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Bar And Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    Turn the wing nut (2) to the left until it hangs loosely in the chain Fit the chain starting at the nose of sprocket cover (3) the guide bar Remove chain sprocket cover MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 18 (6) relative to one another so that the headless pin (7) protrudes through the upper hole of the guide bar and the short guide peg (8) protrudes into the lower hole of the guide bar MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 19: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw chain" Press the throttle trigger interlock to release the chain brake Guide the drive link into the bar groove (see arrow) and turn the tensioning gear to the left as far as possible MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 20: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use of STIHL Retensioning during cutting work: Shut off the engine MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix Shut off the engine.

  • Page 21: Fueling

    Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel If STIHL two-stroke engine oil is not for a few weeks work. Do not store fuel available, use only quality two-stroke oil mix for longer than 3 months.
  • Page 22 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Changing the Fuel Pickup Body STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Closing the Cap Insert the cap in the opening – with the grip upright –...

  • Page 23: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for chain oil (special accessory). Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 24: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Checking Chain Chain Brake Lubrication The chain brake system has two functions: Standard STIHL chain brake STIHL coasting brake Press down the throttle trigger The coasting brake stops chain rotation interlock lever. This releases the as soon as you release the saw's rear clutch drum and allows the chain to handle.
  • Page 25 STIHL recommends that you not behind the hand guard, e.g. during have servicing and repair work carried the felling cut. out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Maintain the following The chain brake will operate only if the servicing intervals: front hand guard has not been modified in any way.

  • Page 26: Winter Operation

    Cold start l – this position is for malfunction due to overheating! starting the cold engine MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 27 Place your right foot through the minute) rear handle – When the engine has turned over for the first time – after ventilation of the combustion chamber, if the engine was flooded MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 28 Hold and start the chain saw times – to prime the fuel line. MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 29 If the engine does not start the operating position F and the engine begins to idle The Master Control lever was not returned from the position choke shutter closed l to starting acceleration n in time, the engine may be flooded. MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    Always slacken off the chain again in use already for an extended period. after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings. MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 31: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    (special accessory) – in the area used most for cutting. Chain type Pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 32: Cleaning The Air Filter

    English Wash the parts of the filter in STIHL Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor special-purpose cleaner (special accessories) or a clean, non- flammable cleaning liquid (e.g., If there is a noticeable loss of engine Basic information warm soapy water) and dry them...
  • Page 33 H The setting may have to be marginally Turn the high speed screw (H) corrected if engine performance is counterclockwise as far as possible unsatisfactory at high altitudes: (max. 3/4 turn) MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 34: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Install Let the muffler cool down lubrication and overheating. only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see Only machines with intelligent engine "Specifications". management When working under altered conditions Remove the spark plug (e.g., at high altitudes), adaptation to the...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring

    Dirty air filter. of the axle with a screw driver or – Unfavorable running conditions. suitable pliers Carefully remove the rope rotor with washer (3) and pawls (4) The rewind spring can jump out – risk of injury! MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 36 (7) and secure with a simple the arrow overhand knot Hold the rope rotor tight – pull out Coat the bearing bore in the rope the twisted rope and untangle it rotor with non-resinous oil MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 37: Storing The Machine

    Remove the rope rotor If you use a biological chain and bar and screw it into place lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, The broken pieces of spring may completely fill the chain oil tank. still be under tension and can...

  • Page 38: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    (5) including needle cage (6) from the crankshaft – with STIHL recommends use of original QuickStop Super chain brake, press STIHL chain sprockets in order to throttle lock beforehand ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 39: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Rapid Super (RS) Picco Micro (PM) Cutter shapes Use a STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Micro = Semi-chisel Tools"). This is a universal tool for Super = Full chisel...
  • Page 40 (6,35) 0,65 (0.026) Check angles with the filing gauge. /8 PM, PMMC3 (9,32) 0,65 (0.026) All cutters must be the same length. 0.325 (8,25) 0,65 (0.026) (9,32) 0,65 (0.026) 0.404 (10,26) 0,80 (0.031) MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 41 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10,26) 5,5 /32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Care

    Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace Check Anti-vibration elements Have replaced by dealer MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 43 Clean, replace if necessary Check Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 44: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 45: Main Parts

    16 Front hand guard 17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Starter grip 19 Fuel tank twist lock 20 Master Control lever 21 Throttle trigger 22 Coasting brake activating lever (throttle trigger interlock) 23 Rear handle 24 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 280 C-Q...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Vibration level a to ISO 7505 Engine hv,eq Cutting attachment Left handle: 2.9 m/s STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Right handle: 3.4 m/s Rollomatic guide bars The K-factor in accordance with Displacement: 54.7 cm Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for...

  • Page 47: Special Accessories

    English – STIHL lubricating grease Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts – STIHL filler nozzle for fuel – helps avoid spills and overfilling during Please enter your saw model, serial refueling Chain scabbard number as well as the part numbers of –...

  • Page 48: Maintenance And Repairs

    When repairing the machine, only use Directives 98/37/EC (until 12/28/09), replacement parts which have been 2006/42/EC (starting 12/29/09), approved by STIHL for this power tool or 2004/108/EC and 2000/14/EC and has are technically identical. Only use high- Elsner been developed and built in compliance...

  • Page 49: Quality Certification

    All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
  • Page 50 English MS 280 C-Q...
  • Page 52 0458-150-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04581500121A* 0458-150-0121-A...

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