Stihl MS 280 User Manual

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22 MS 270, MS 280
Install a new brake band if there are
noticeable signs of wear (large
areas on inside diameter and/or
parts of outside diameter) and its
remaining thickness is less than
0.6 mm.
Important:
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Thickness of brake band must not
be less at any point.
 Take out the screw (1) together
with the bushing (2).
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2
1
 Remove the E-clip (arrow).
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 Carefully pry the hand guard (1)
and bell crank (2) off their pivot
pins and remove them together.
 Pull the bell crank out of the hand
guard.
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2
 Remove the E-clip (1).
 Detach the spring (2).
 Pull off the cam lever (3).
– Inspect parts and replace if
damaged.
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4
3
1
2
– Clean the entire housing recess
for the chain brake.
– If the groove in the pin (4) is worn,
fit a new pin – see 5.6.

Stihl MS 280 Specifications

General

Sound Pressure Level	101 dB(A)
Sound Power Level	113 dB(A)
Oil Capacity	0.20 l (6.8 oz)
Guide Bar Length	16 in
Chain Pitch	3/8"