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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 270, 280 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 Storing the Machine MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Secure it against unauthorized use. Intake air baffle: winter operation The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their property. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 5 STIHL or are technically Transporting in a vehicle: Properly identical. If you have any questions in secure your power tool to prevent this respect, consult a servicing dealer. turnover, fuel spillage and damage. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 6 Place the unit on firm ground in an open Make sure you always have good area. Make sure you have good balance balance and secure footing. and secure footing. Hold the unit securely. The cutting attachment must MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 7 Shut off the engine and wait until the The most common reactive forces that chain comes to a complete stanstill. occur during cutting are: kickback, pushback and pull-in. – Check condition – Check sharpness. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 8 Be aware of the location of the guide tree or limb. bar nose at all times. – Do not cut with the bar nose. – Take special care with small, tough limbs, they may catch the chain. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 9 Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs. extent of the dangers is complicated, if – Never operate your unit with one not impossible. Use aids such as a cable hand winch or tractor in such cases. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 10 – but only if the wood is Maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree Direction of fall sound lengths from the next felling site. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 11 Felling notch at a right angle to the planned direction of fall. – As close to the ground as possible. – Cut to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/3 of the trunk diameter. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 13 If tree diameter is more than twice – For relieving cuts during bucking the length of the guide bar. – For DIY projects – If a large portion of heartwood remains uncut on large diameter trees. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 14 Never cut several limbs at once. care since there is an increased danger of kickback. Make relieving cut at the compression side (1) Make bucking cut at the tension side (2) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 15 Have all other work performed by a good condition, secure connection). dealer – do not use your power tool until servicing dealer. the problem has been rectified (see Check the condition of the muffler. "Chain Brake"). MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 16: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. the housing slot. the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

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

    Position the tensioning gear (1) against the guide bar (3) so that the stud (4) projects through the upper hole and the short guide peg (5) locates in the lower hole. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 18 Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear is facing you. Fit the chain sprocket cover so that the wingnut locates on the collar screw (3). MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

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

    Check chain tension frequently – Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating see chapter on "Operating Instructions". Instructions". MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 20: Checking Chain Tension

    90 – leaded or unleaded. Other brand-name two-stroke If your machine is equipped with a engine oils: 25 parts gasoline to 1 catalytic converter, you must use part oil unleaded gasoline. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 21: Fueling

    Insert the cap in the opening – with the grip upright – the marks must line up. Rotate the cap clockwise as far as Swing the grip to the upright stop position. (about 1/4 turn). MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 22: Chain Lubricant

    Moreover, waste oil is environmentally harmful. Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication. Change the fuel pickup body every year: MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 23: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    – see "Checking Chain Tension". Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 24: Chain Brake

    The hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose – even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 25: Winter Operation

    Cold start l – this position is for malfunction due to overheating! starting the cold engine MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 26 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 27 Hold and start the chain saw times – to prime the fuel line. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 28 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 30: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    – 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Full-throttle range and maximum speed Cleaning the air filter are controlled electronically. Knock out the filter or blow it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards. In case of stubborn dirt: MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 32 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 33: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Refit the spark arresting screen Insert and tighten down the screw Turn the knob (1) above the rear handle in the direction of the arrow and remove the carburetor box cover (2) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 34: Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring

    – 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 35 (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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 36: Storing The Machine

    Carefully pry out the broken pieces of spring with a screwdriver Apply a few drops of non-resinous oil to the new replacement spring MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 37: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    (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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 38: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Use a STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Micro = Semi-chisel Tools"). This is a universal tool for Super = Full chisel checking the filing and side plate angles, MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 39 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 40 (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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Care

    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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 42 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 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 43: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    – Starter mechanism STIHL recommends that you have – Spark plug servicing and repair work carried out – Components of antivibration system exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 44: Main Parts

    17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Starter grip 19 Fuel tank twist lock 20 Master Control lever 21 Throttle trigger 22 Throttle trigger lockout 23 Rear handle 24 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    101 dB(A) MS 270 C: 101 dB(A) Spark plug Bosch WSR 6 F, (suppressed): NGK BPMR 7 A MS 280: 100 dB(A) Electrode gap: 0.5 mm MS 280 C: 100 dB(A) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 46: Special Accessories

    Push the scabbard extension, locking tabs (1) first, onto the scabbard until the required length is obtained. Other special accessories – File holder with round file – Filing gauge – Reference gauges MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 47: Ordering Spare Parts

    Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, and standard ISO 9207. Measured sound power level MS 270: 114 dB(A) MS 270 C: 114 dB(A) MS 280: 114 dB(A) MS 280 C: 114 dB(A) MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...

  • Page 48: Quality Certification

    ISO 9001 standard for quality Waiblingen, 28.05.2010 management systems in terms of ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service. Elsner Head of Product Group Management MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 49 English MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 50 English MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C...
  • Page 52 0458-146-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04581460121A* 0458-146-0121-A...

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