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QuickStop Super Chain
Brake System
This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a
chain brake system that can be
activated in three different ways. As
before, the chain brake can be activated
by the inertia of the front hand guard in
certain kickback situations or manually
by pushing the front hand guard towards
the bar nose. In both these cases the
chain is brought to a standstill within a
fraction of a second. In addition, there is
a coasting brake function that stops
chain rotation within a second of you
letting go of the rear handle. The locked
chain is not released again until you
press down the throttle trigger interlock
lever to operate the throttle.
The chain brake can be activated in
three ways:
1
1
By inertia in certain kickback
situations
2
Manually by pushing the front hand
guard towards the bar nose
2
3
Manually by releasing the rear
handle
The activating mechanism of the
QuickStop Super coasting brake is
2
integrated in throttle trigger interlock
(rear handle). One of the big advantages
of this system is that the saw chain is
automatically locked in position when
carrying the running saw with the rear
handle released.
To reduce the risk of damage or
personal injury during cutting,
observe the characteristics that
make this saw different from saws
not equipped with a coasting
brake. Before operating the chain
saw for the first time, make sure
you are familiar with how the
chain brake system works. See
the chapter on "Chain Brake".
Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of
an accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
MS 280 C-Q
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