Stihl MS 280 C User Manual

41MS 280 C
English / USA
The four positions of the
Master Control lever
$ = Engine off –
ignition is switched off.
# = Normal run position –
engine runs or can fire.
To move the Master Control lever from #
to
n or l, press down the throttle
trigger interlock and squeeze throttle
trigger at the same time.
n=Warm start – this position is used to
start a warm engine. The Master
Control lever moves to the normal
run position as soon as the throttle
trigger is squeezed.
l=Cold start – this position is used to
start a cold engine.
Starting the Engine
Only Models with Decompression
Valve
: Press in the button (arrow) to open
the decompression valve.
The valve closes automatically as soon
as the engine begins to fire.
: For this reason the decompression
valve should be pressed in before
each starting attempt.
All Models
: Observe safety precautions.
: Push hand guard (1) forward:
The chain is now locked.
: Press down trigger interlock (2) and
squeeze throttle trigger (3) at the
same time.
Set Master Control lever to:
for cold start l
for warm start n
(even if engine has been running
but is still cold)
Information
Before You Start
STOP
0
001BA140 KN
Starting / Stopping
the Engine
146BA001 KN
3
146BA002 KN
2
STOP
1
0

Stihl MS 280 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 280 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English