FS 280
General
Powerful clearing saw for working on large areas of tough grass. Anti-vibration system, multi-function handle, bike handle.
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FS 280
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Technical specifications

Technical specifications
Technical specifications | Value |
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Displacement | 38,9 cm³ |
Power output | 1,9/2,6 kW/bhp |
Weight 1) | 7,9 kg |
Sound pressure level 2) | 100 dB(A) |
Sound power level 2) | 112 dB(A) |
Vibration level, left/right with plastic tool 3) | 3,1/2,6 m/s² |
Total length 4) | 185 cm |
1) Weight excluding fuel, cutting tool and guard
2) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)
3) K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²
4) Without cutting tool
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Features

Standard equipment
Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Cutting Tools

Cutting Tools
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- Mowing line SuperCut 40-2
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GrassCut Grass cutting blade (8 teeth)
Made of steel with 8 teeth for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds.
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- Grass cutting blade 255 mm (8 teeth)
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GrassCut Grass cutting blade (8 teeth)
Made of steel with 8 teeth for mowing thick, dry grass and reeds.
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- Grass cutting blade 230 mm (8 teeth)
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- Grass cutting blade 250 mm (40 teeth)
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BrushCut Brush knife
Brush blade made of special steel. Ideal for thinning and clearing tough, matted grass and scrub. Also the pruning of thorn hedges. For use with universal protection.
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- 300 mm (3 blade)
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BrushCut Brush knife
Brush blade made of special steel. Ideal for thinning and clearing tough, matted grass and scrub. Also the pruning of thorn hedges. For use with universal protection.
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- 250 mm (3 blade)
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BrushCut Brush knife 305-2
Thicket knife with 2-flügeligen knife from steel to the Auslichten and removing of tough, matted grass, undergrowth and to the Zurückschneiden of thorn hedges. Diameter 305 mms. Only with universal protection use.
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- Brush knife 305-2
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Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.
Accessories

Accessories
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ADVANCE X-TREEm forestry harness
Offering outstanding ergonomic design, specially developed for long periods of forestry work using circular saws. Highly comfortable to wear due to the length-adjustable back section and infinitely variable load distribution between the shoulders and hips, for FS 89 – FS 560, and FSA 90.
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- Hip pad
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- For retrofitting the FS 480
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ADVANCE universal harness, fluorescent orange
High visibility. Perfectly complements protective clothing when mowing in hazardous areas, with a comfort carry ring for quickly attaching and removing the clearing saw, for FS 50 – FS 560 and FSA 90.
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- ADVANCE universal harness, fluorescent orange
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Universal guard
Excellent protection against flying cuttings or stones. With or without an apron for mowing heads.
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- Universal guard
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Deviations from the product range and information provided here are possible, depending on the country. STIHL reserves the right to make changes to technical specifications and equipment.