Solo USA 280 User Manual

MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C

1) STIHL recommends that this work 

be done by a STIHL servicing dealer

2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws 

of professional saws (3.4 kW or 
more) after 10 to 20 hours of 
operation

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see “Guide to Using this Manual“

Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal 
operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or 
cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, 
tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only 
use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.

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Carburetor

Check idle adjustment – chain must not rotate

Readjust idle

Spark plug

Readjust electrode gap

Replace after about 100 operating hours

All accessible screws and nuts 
(not adjusting screws) 

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Retighten

Spark arresting screen* in muffler

Inspect

Clean or replace

Chain catcher

Check

Replace

Safety label

Replace