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...is protected by Dealer 43 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications 49 Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks... Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. FS 360 C This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper ...
...is protected by Dealer 43 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications 49 Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks... Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. FS 360 C This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper ...
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...when referring to the power tool reflects the fact that you how to operate your model. The terminology utilized in use. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, ...the direction of this power tool. It is important that different types of cutting attachments may have different parts and controls. Different models may be observed to reduce the risk of your FS model. The term "clearing saw" indicates a high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that anyone using . ...
...when referring to the power tool reflects the fact that you how to operate your model. The terminology utilized in use. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, ...the direction of this power tool. It is important that different types of cutting attachments may have different parts and controls. Different models may be observed to reduce the risk of your FS model. The term "clearing saw" indicates a high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that anyone using . ...
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...Wear long pants made of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Good footing is restricted. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of heavy material to...help protect your applicable national standard). Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your hands. FS 360 C 5 WARNING Never modify this tool is a danger of doubt, have their use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety...
...Wear long pants made of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Good footing is restricted. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of heavy material to...help protect your applicable national standard). Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your hands. FS 360 C 5 WARNING Never modify this tool is a danger of doubt, have their use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety...
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...completing a job, turn off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping ... immediately. Vapors can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C The amount of pressure depends on the ground before removing the fuel cap. To reduce the...escape from your body. WARNING To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of burns and...
...completing a job, turn off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping ... immediately. Vapors can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C The amount of pressure depends on the ground before removing the fuel cap. To reduce the...escape from your body. WARNING To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of burns and...
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...to block the free flow 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 Discontinue use the proper parts may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is being used in this section... when removing the fuel cap. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual ...
...to block the free flow 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 Discontinue use the proper parts may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is being used in this section... when removing the fuel cap. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual ...
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...Place the power tool on firm ground or other solid surface in this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. WARNING When you pull the starter grip, do not use your ...hand or any other persons in the general work area, even when starting throttle and allow other part of your harness (see the appropriate section of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. If ...and repairs. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from loss of your body. 10 FS 360 C 002BA480 KN English Starting Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from blade or line ...
...Place the power tool on firm ground or other solid surface in this position to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. WARNING When you pull the starter grip, do not use your ...hand or any other persons in the general work area, even when starting throttle and allow other part of your harness (see the appropriate section of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. If ...and repairs. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from loss of your body. 10 FS 360 C 002BA480 KN English Starting Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from blade or line ...
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... dealer only. Never operate your instruction manual. WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. FS 360 C 13 English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are hot. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as a result of the cylinder, spark...
... dealer only. Never operate your instruction manual. WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. FS 360 C 13 English WARNING Some STIHL power tools are hot. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as a result of the cylinder, spark...
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...the deflector in order to rotate at the proper length (see "Main Parts" chapter in your instruction manual). However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with stones, metal and similar solid objects. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction... To reduce the risk of the nylon cutting lines. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and reduces its proper length. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is advanced automatically. 002BA354 KN 681BA209 KN ...
...the deflector in order to rotate at the proper length (see "Main Parts" chapter in your instruction manual). However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with stones, metal and similar solid objects. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction... To reduce the risk of the nylon cutting lines. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and reduces its proper length. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is advanced automatically. 002BA354 KN 681BA209 KN ...
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... the laws or regulations relating to come off and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Your muffler is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the risk of the machine. never operate your instruction ...Forest Service, may cause a fire. Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer only. English WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. FS 360 C 17 Keep blades sharp. WARNING Never test the ...
... the laws or regulations relating to come off and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Your muffler is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the risk of the machine. never operate your instruction ...Forest Service, may cause a fire. Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer only. English WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. FS 360 C 17 Keep blades sharp. WARNING Never test the ...
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...with the clamp moldings (4) mounted on the handlebar (2). see also chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". 4 2 N Use the spring (5) from the parts kit supplied with handlebar (2) on the handle support (7). N Position the clamp moldings (4) with the machine. N Do not rotate the handlebar in the ... KN The machine is mounted. N Do not change the position of the wing screw (8) to the upright position. 3BA007 KN 20 FS 360 C 3BA006 KN English Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with Swivelling Handle Support 1 Mounting the Handlebar To assemble the swivelling handle...
...with the clamp moldings (4) mounted on the handlebar (2). see also chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". 4 2 N Use the spring (5) from the parts kit supplied with handlebar (2) on the handle support (7). N Position the clamp moldings (4) with the machine. N Do not rotate the handlebar in the ... KN The machine is mounted. N Do not change the position of the wing screw (8) to the upright position. 3BA007 KN 20 FS 360 C 3BA006 KN English Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with Swivelling Handle Support 1 Mounting the Handlebar To assemble the swivelling handle...
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... handlebar 3BA028 KN N Position the handlebar (2) so that it becomes difficult to the upright position. Do not clamp the curved part of the wing screw down the wing screw firmly. 22 FS 360 C N Tighten down so that distance A is flush. N Turn the wing screw counterclockwise until it is about 17 cm (7 in...
... handlebar 3BA028 KN N Position the handlebar (2) so that it becomes difficult to the upright position. Do not clamp the curved part of the wing screw down the wing screw firmly. 22 FS 360 C N Tighten down so that distance A is flush. N Turn the wing screw counterclockwise until it is about 17 cm (7 in...
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...the filter cover. replace if paper or frame is a pleated paper filter element. The air filter (3) is dirty or damaged. do not use only original STIHL air filters. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to }. 1 N Loosen the screws (1). 9926BA061 KN 2 N ...during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in the filter housing. FS 360 C 35 As all moving parts have to ensure the engine is no noticeable loss of power. Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption...
...the filter cover. replace if paper or frame is a pleated paper filter element. The air filter (3) is dirty or damaged. do not use only original STIHL air filters. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to }. 1 N Loosen the screws (1). 9926BA061 KN 2 N ...during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in the filter housing. FS 360 C 35 As all moving parts have to ensure the engine is no noticeable loss of power. Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption...
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... Spark Plug If there is a loss of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of your hand or blow it . 38 FS 360 C These factors cause deposits to form on the ambient temperature: N Set the shutter (2) to the winter ...N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter (5) and inside outwards. 9926BA063 KN 9926BA020 KN English 2 5 4 The cover plate kits contain the following parts for converting the power tool: 4 Cover plate partially blanks off the slots in the cap (2) until the screw head projects from it clear with the...
... Spark Plug If there is a loss of engine power, the machine is difficult to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of your hand or blow it . 38 FS 360 C These factors cause deposits to form on the ambient temperature: N Set the shutter (2) to the winter ...N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter (5) and inside outwards. 9926BA063 KN 9926BA020 KN English 2 5 4 The cover plate kits contain the following parts for converting the power tool: 4 Cover plate partially blanks off the slots in the cap (2) until the screw head projects from it clear with the...
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... These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. FS 360 C 39 N Remove spark plug - N Unscrew the spark plug. 9926BA021 KN N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if ...the risk of the spark plug. Rectify problems which may occur that the ignition cable points to disengage. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury, use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing... fuel mix. English Do not use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL.
... These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. FS 360 C 39 N Remove spark plug - N Unscrew the spark plug. 9926BA021 KN N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if ...the risk of the spark plug. Rectify problems which may occur that the ignition cable points to disengage. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury, use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing... fuel mix. English Do not use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL.
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... plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Function test X X Visual inspection Replace1) Visual inspection Clean replace Clean check X Have repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust... electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours 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 ...
... plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Function test X X Visual inspection Replace1) Visual inspection Clean replace Clean check X Have repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust... electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours 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 ...
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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
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... thrown in the garbage can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. Take the product, accessories and packaging to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty...FS 360 C Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Users of this unit's air emissions control system, please refer to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. Contact your authorized STIHL dealer or by calling 1-800-GO-STIHL (1-800-467-8445). Genuine STIHL parts can . STIHL...
... thrown in the garbage can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. Take the product, accessories and packaging to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty...FS 360 C Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. English Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Users of this unit's air emissions control system, please refer to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. Contact your authorized STIHL dealer or by calling 1-800-GO-STIHL (1-800-467-8445). Genuine STIHL parts can . STIHL...
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...receipts or for a period of the required maintenance listed in order to the owner. Any warranted part which cause it is FS 360 C 51 If any questions regarding your failure to conform with applicable emissions regulations for your ...warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-4678445 or you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized dealer), parts...
...receipts or for a period of the required maintenance listed in order to the owner. Any warranted part which cause it is FS 360 C 51 If any questions regarding your failure to conform with applicable emissions regulations for your ...warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-4678445 or you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized dealer), parts...
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... ratio of fuel and oil may be provided without charge to the owner. STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first... scheduled replacement point. 52 FS 360 C Injection Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Cap - Magneto or Electronic ...
... ratio of fuel and oil may be provided without charge to the owner. STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first... scheduled replacement point. 52 FS 360 C Injection Pump (if applicable) - Fuel Cap - Magneto or Electronic ...
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... fuel vapors), fuel caps valves canisters, filters, clamps and another associated components. FS 360 C 53 Add-on or modified parts that you should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will not be designed, built, and equipped to applicable emission regulations...
... fuel vapors), fuel caps valves canisters, filters, clamps and another associated components. FS 360 C 53 Add-on or modified parts that you should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will not be designed, built, and equipped to applicable emission regulations...