Stihl MS 270 User Manual

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28 MS 270, MS 280
– Pull the hand guard towards the
front handle.
– Remove the chain sprocket
cover.
– Remove the cutting attachment –
wear work gloves to protect your
hands from injury.
 Take out the screw (1) and
remove the side plate (2).
 Take out the screws (3) and
remove the cover (4).
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1
3 4
2
3
 The brake cable (1) must hang
loosely in the crankcase when
the brake is disengaged.
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1
 Press down interlock lever (1) all
the way and hold it in that
position.
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1
 The brake band (1) must locate
without any play at the points
shown (A) in the crankcase.
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A
A
A
A
A
1
A
 Let go of the interlock lever (1).
– Check free travel by slowly
squeezing the interlock lever (1).
Play must be within the mark (B)
at the front end of the interlock
lever.
The brake lever must not move. If
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B
it does, adjust play – see 5.5.4.
Reassemble in the reverse
sequence.
5.5.3 Checking Play

Stihl MS 270 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 270
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English