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...instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working 53 Techniques" before using your STIHL clearing 51 saw is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. FS 360 C This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and ...the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your clearing saw. 50 To receive ...
...instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working 53 Techniques" before using your STIHL clearing 51 saw is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. FS 360 C This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and ...the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your clearing saw. 50 To receive ...
Instruction Manual
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... Depending on your special attention. Fuel tank for assistance. 2 FS 360 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air...in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual may be shown in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration may not be covered in different...
... Depending on your special attention. Fuel tank for assistance. 2 FS 360 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air...in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual may be shown in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to an illustration may not be covered in different...
Instruction Manual
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...could damage the cutting attachment and may not be used to designate an FS unit that unauthorized persons do not use . STIHL does not recommend the use of rigid blades when cutting in this manual. WARNING Do not use (e.g. When it understands the information contained in stony...appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Use your unit is equipped with metal blades. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of a clearing...
...could damage the cutting attachment and may not be used to designate an FS unit that unauthorized persons do not use . STIHL does not recommend the use of rigid blades when cutting in this manual. WARNING Do not use (e.g. When it understands the information contained in stony...appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Use your unit is equipped with metal blades. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of a clearing...
Instruction Manual
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... plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your unit, see the chapter on branches, brush or the moving . If this power tool in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is... unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your head when there is restricted. FS 360 C 5 Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit.
... plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your unit, see the chapter on branches, brush or the moving . If this power tool in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is... unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your head when there is restricted. FS 360 C 5 Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit.
Instruction Manual
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... WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank. If this instruction manual). 002BA479 KN WARNING Gasoline is no longer drawn across the cylinder and engine temperatures .... Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on your clothing immediately. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from...Vapors can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C If you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). WARNING To...
... WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank. If this instruction manual). 002BA479 KN WARNING Gasoline is no longer drawn across the cylinder and engine temperatures .... Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on your clothing immediately. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from...Vapors can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C If you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). WARNING To...
Instruction Manual
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...proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 8 FS 360 C Always follow the instructions in the run position F. - Do not start... section of all required parts. a loose boot may be properly tightened and not damaged. Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Discontinue use the proper parts may cause the blade or head to modify the controls or safety devices. Stop using it may...
...proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 8 FS 360 C Always follow the instructions in the run position F. - Do not start... section of all required parts. a loose boot may be properly tightened and not damaged. Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - Discontinue use the proper parts may cause the blade or head to modify the controls or safety devices. Stop using it may...
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... of the deflector in that chart, some cutting attachments may require you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness"). ...A Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; FS 360 C 9 For specific starting work. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all times (see...
... of the deflector in that chart, some cutting attachments may require you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness"). ...A Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; FS 360 C 9 For specific starting work. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all times (see...
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... speed, have your power tool under control at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of this manual). Make sure your clearing saw handles and grips are working. Loss of control of the ...injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Failure to follow this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. 002BA480 KN English Starting ...the cutting attachment should release the starting . WARNING To reduce the risk of your body. 10 FS 360 C With the engine running cutting attachment, do not wrap the starter rope around the ...
... speed, have your power tool under control at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of this manual). Make sure your clearing saw handles and grips are working. Loss of control of the ...injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Failure to follow this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. 002BA480 KN English Starting ...the cutting attachment should release the starting . WARNING To reduce the risk of your body. 10 FS 360 C With the engine running cutting attachment, do not wrap the starter rope around the ...
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...You may interfere with a spark arresting screen designed to idle or is hot. If your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing when it is... (i.e., not too rich), this process, the muffler does not cool down sitting on an FS model for certain uses. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. WARNING... suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some state or federal laws or regulations may require a properly maintained spark arrestor ...
...You may interfere with a spark arresting screen designed to idle or is hot. If your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing when it is... (i.e., not too rich), this process, the muffler does not cool down sitting on an FS model for certain uses. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. WARNING... suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Some state or federal laws or regulations may require a properly maintained spark arrestor ...
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...is important to be used only on the engine and reduces its proper length. WARNING To reduce the risk of these built-in your instruction manual). STIHL DuroCut mowing head Uses only nylon lines. If one of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause ...the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used when it has worn as far as one of the DuroCut. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). Mowing heads are four wear limit indicators shaped like ...
...is important to be used only on the engine and reduces its proper length. WARNING To reduce the risk of these built-in your instruction manual). STIHL DuroCut mowing head Uses only nylon lines. If one of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause ...the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used when it has worn as far as one of the DuroCut. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). Mowing heads are four wear limit indicators shaped like ...
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WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Do not clean your machine with a sparkarresting screen to use . Before storing for maintenance and repair. FS 360 C 17 Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug ... or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to reduce the risk of fire; Have such work not described in your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is ...
WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Do not clean your machine with a sparkarresting screen to use . Before storing for maintenance and repair. FS 360 C 17 Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug ... or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to reduce the risk of fire; Have such work not described in your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is ...
Instruction Manual
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... and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are for several minutes before filling. this manual: - When filling at authorized disposal locations. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that gets into the container first, and then add... it by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil suited for a few days work, not to exceed 30 days of ... shake it is half full or more . - Avoid direct contact with the fuel. FS 360 C 29 Take care when handling gasoline.
... and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are for several minutes before filling. this manual: - When filling at authorized disposal locations. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that gets into the container first, and then add... it by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil suited for a few days work, not to exceed 30 days of ... shake it is half full or more . - Avoid direct contact with the fuel. FS 360 C 29 Take care when handling gasoline.
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... unit firmly on Starting". NOTICE Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - FS 360 C 33 a hot engine is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. Starting the Engine 4 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (4) at least five times - N Make sure you have a firm footing, either...
... unit firmly on Starting". NOTICE Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - FS 360 C 33 a hot engine is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. Starting the Engine 4 N Press the manual fuel pump bulb (4) at least five times - N Make sure you have a firm footing, either...
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...speed does not increase, your dealer. If the engine does not start the engine. 34 FS 360 C N If the machine is filled with the engine at idling speed. N ... The cutting attachment runs. N Repeat the starting until completely dry N After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time - Your machine is ready for first time N Depress ...tank run until normal operating temperature is fuel in the Start } position after starting procedure. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Machine is flooded N Move the choke lever to section "Stopping the...
...speed does not increase, your dealer. If the engine does not start the engine. 34 FS 360 C N If the machine is filled with the engine at idling speed. N ... The cutting attachment runs. N Repeat the starting until completely dry N After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time - Your machine is ready for first time N Depress ...tank run until normal operating temperature is fuel in the Start } position after starting procedure. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Machine is flooded N Move the choke lever to section "Stopping the...
Instruction Manual
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... for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). English Before starting work At the end of operation Visual inspection X Clean Clean2) FS 360 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 45 The specified intervals must not turn X X If the cutting attachment turns when the engine is ...damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug Intake port for normal operating conditions.
... for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.). English Before starting work At the end of operation Visual inspection X Clean Clean2) FS 360 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 45 The specified intervals must not turn X X If the cutting attachment turns when the engine is ...damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug Intake port for normal operating conditions.
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Main Parts 9 8 10 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 # English 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Starter Grip 3 Shutter 4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Spacer 7 Guard Plate 8 Throttle Trigger 9 Momentary Stop Switch 10 Throttle Trigger Lockout 11 Handlebar 12 Clamp Screw 13 Handle Support 14 Carrying Strip 15 Wear Guard 16 Choke Lever 17 Manual Fuel Pump 18 Filter Cover 19 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 0000-GXX-1186-A0 FS 360 C 47
Main Parts 9 8 10 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 11 12 13 14 15 17 16 18 19 # English 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Starter Grip 3 Shutter 4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Spacer 7 Guard Plate 8 Throttle Trigger 9 Momentary Stop Switch 10 Throttle Trigger Lockout 11 Handlebar 12 Clamp Screw 13 Handle Support 14 Carrying Strip 15 Wear Guard 16 Choke Lever 17 Manual Fuel Pump 18 Filter Cover 19 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 0000-GXX-1186-A0 FS 360 C 47
Instruction Manual
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... Definitions 1 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 2 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting by enriching mixture. 17 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 18 Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter. 19 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil...Screw Locks handlebar in winter position. 4 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 5 Muffler with the cutting attachment. 48 FS 360 C Spark arresting screen is heated in selected position. 13 Handle Support Connects the shaft and bike handle. 14 Carrying Strip The device to ...
... Definitions 1 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 2 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting by enriching mixture. 17 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 18 Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter. 19 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil...Screw Locks handlebar in winter position. 4 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 5 Muffler with the cutting attachment. 48 FS 360 C Spark arresting screen is heated in selected position. 13 Handle Support Connects the shaft and bike handle. 14 Carrying Strip The device to ...
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...operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. STIHL products must not be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in this manual. A separate emissions control system warranty ... www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for emissionrelated components. 50 FS 360 C Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Take the product, accessories ...
...operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. STIHL products must not be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. STIHL recommends that other repair work be thrown in this manual. A separate emissions control system warranty ... www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. The symbol may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy for emissionrelated components. 50 FS 360 C Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. Take the product, accessories ...
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...warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be... not to a STIHL service center as soon...product, but STIHL Incorporated cannot... STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL ... that is FS 360 C 51 STIHL Incorporated must...STIHL Incorporated free ...to STIHL Inc.,...STIHL has a means to ...STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL...STIHL...purchased by STIHL Incorporated at...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser ...
...warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be... not to a STIHL service center as soon...product, but STIHL Incorporated cannot... STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL ... that is FS 360 C 51 STIHL Incorporated must...STIHL Incorporated free ...to STIHL Inc.,...STIHL has a means to ...STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL...STIHL...purchased by STIHL Incorporated at...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser ...
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...recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Emission test may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 52 FS 360 C Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. Air Filter - ... parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Cylinder - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to the owner. English scheduled only for regular inspection to...
...recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Emission test may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 52 FS 360 C Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. Air Filter - ... parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Cylinder - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be provided without charge to the owner. English scheduled only for regular inspection to...