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... 44 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 45 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 362 C English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual. Careless or improper use may be observed as with any...
... 44 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 45 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 362 C English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual. Careless or improper use may be observed as with any...
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...to the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Such paragraphs are shown and explained in this saw different from saws not equipped with a secondary chain braking system. English Secondary Chain ...Braking System This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a chain brake system that can be activated by the inertia of the front hand guard in certain kickback...
...to the machine are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Such paragraphs are shown and explained in this saw different from saws not equipped with a secondary chain braking system. English Secondary Chain ...Braking System This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a chain brake system that can be activated by the inertia of the front hand guard in certain kickback...
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...in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the operation of personal injury. To reduce the risk of its individual components. MS 362 C 3 Have your chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to continually improve all applicable federal, state and local ... Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s) Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. indicates a risk of your power tool run ...
...in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the operation of personal injury. To reduce the risk of its individual components. MS 362 C 3 Have your chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to continually improve all applicable federal, state and local ... Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s) Use your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. indicates a risk of your power tool run ...
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... to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C In order to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. Proper Clothing Warning! English Most of these safety precautions and ...alert - Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of serious or fatal injury, persons with some STIHL powerheads, are fatigued. Keep the AV system well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through...
... to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C In order to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. Proper Clothing Warning! English Most of these safety precautions and ...alert - Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of serious or fatal injury, persons with some STIHL powerheads, are fatigued. Keep the AV system well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through...
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...Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your head. Never modify this machine if it checked by STIHL for which it is balanced 001BA115 KN MS 362 C 5 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that could become caught on "Main Parts...transport your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Never operate your power tool with nonslip soles. Good footing is damaged. To reduce the risk of injury ...
...Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your head. Never modify this machine if it checked by STIHL for which it is balanced 001BA115 KN MS 362 C 5 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that could become caught on "Main Parts...transport your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Never operate your power tool with nonslip soles. Good footing is damaged. To reduce the risk of injury ...
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...wiped away. Fueling Instructions Warning! Warning! If fuel leakage is fixed and any fire or flame near the end of the instruction manual.) 6 MS 362 C Different models may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. See "Fueling" chapter in your instruction manual). Using the... grip, turn ). In order to get fuel on "Fuel" of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your power tool in tightening ...
...wiped away. Fueling Instructions Warning! Warning! If fuel leakage is fixed and any fire or flame near the end of the instruction manual.) 6 MS 362 C Different models may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. See "Fueling" chapter in your instruction manual). Using the... grip, turn ). In order to get fuel on "Fuel" of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your power tool in tightening ...
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...and properly control your saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Warning! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in an open area. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the... sprocket cover is particularly important to the idle position. Never start . it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 Starting Warning! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you may cause arcing...
...and properly control your saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Warning! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in an open area. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the... sprocket cover is particularly important to the idle position. Never start . it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 Starting Warning! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you may cause arcing...
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... to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. Pull the starting grip slowly with your leg. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your hand. Your... right hand should not move. With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers and may lose control. 8 MS 362 C If you are using the rear-handleactivated chain brake, be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is...
... to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. Pull the starting grip slowly with your leg. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your hand. Your... right hand should not move. With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers and may lose control. 8 MS 362 C If you are using the rear-handleactivated chain brake, be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is...
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...To reduce the risk of the engine by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Never modify your muffler. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in the muffler. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury. MS 362 C 11 clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning...! If you have any foreign materials such as to time, the catcher may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Warning! Catalytic Converter Warning! It can ...
...To reduce the risk of the engine by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Never modify your muffler. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in the muffler. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury. MS 362 C 11 clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning...! If you have any foreign materials such as to time, the catcher may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Warning! Catalytic Converter Warning! It can ...
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... the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is rotating. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of control, which 12 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. The powerful force used to cut .... If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Sudden surprise contributes to the heat from the emission of the catalytic converter. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. These...
... the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is rotating. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of control, which 12 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. The powerful force used to cut .... If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Sudden surprise contributes to the heat from the emission of the catalytic converter. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. These...
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must, in their original condition, especially if they have been improperly maintained. MS 362 C The computer derived angles for use of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear... requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use of injury, never use the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 does not automatically mean that may lose some...
must, in their original condition, especially if they have been improperly maintained. MS 362 C The computer derived angles for use of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear... requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use of injury, never use the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 does not automatically mean that may lose some...
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...front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chain saws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained ... the cut. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches...
...front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chain saws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained ... the cut. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches...
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... Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chain saw is to reduce kickback energy. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to reduce the risk of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Some low kickback chains have specially designed... components to properly match your STIHL dealer. The risk of kickback is potentially very dangerous. To Avoid Kickback The best ...
... Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chain saw is to reduce kickback energy. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to reduce the risk of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Some low kickback chains have specially designed... components to properly match your STIHL dealer. The risk of kickback is potentially very dangerous. To Avoid Kickback The best ...
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... the direction of the operator of a sawhorse. shaped supports on the uphill side of pinching! If the saw chains. 22 MS 362 C Have such work in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the log. Drag the logs into a clear area before doing...a slope, stand on top of the saw. Shattered wood should work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. When bucking, do not stand on saw pinches, stop...
... the direction of the operator of a sawhorse. shaped supports on the uphill side of pinching! If the saw chains. 22 MS 362 C Have such work in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the log. Drag the logs into a clear area before doing...a slope, stand on top of the saw. Shattered wood should work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. When bucking, do not stand on saw pinches, stop...
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...dirt, grease and other injuries, it must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with... Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in its function of reducing the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter...and hearing loss. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 362 C 23 Warning!
...dirt, grease and other injuries, it must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with... Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in its function of reducing the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter...and hearing loss. Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 362 C 23 Warning!
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.... 001BA185 KN Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 362 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged.
.... 001BA185 KN Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 362 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged.
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...carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as to release slowly. 001BA159 KN 26 MS 362 C Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that no dirt falls into the canister first, and then ...vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. Avoid direct contact with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. For this reason STIHL recommends that are for use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other personal injury from your machine. Always ...
...carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as to release slowly. 001BA159 KN 26 MS 362 C Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that no dirt falls into the canister first, and then ...vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. Avoid direct contact with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. For this reason STIHL recommends that are for use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other personal injury from your machine. Always ...
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...drive, clutch and chain. Take care not to ensure that the filler cap is facing up. MS 362 C Waste oil does not have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the oil level in the tank does not go down, the reason may... Filling chain oil tank N Refill the chain oil tank every time you have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you refuel. There must be a fault in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer ...
...drive, clutch and chain. Take care not to ensure that the filler cap is facing up. MS 362 C Waste oil does not have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the oil level in the tank does not go down, the reason may... Filling chain oil tank N Refill the chain oil tank every time you have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you refuel. There must be a fault in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer ...
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...oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - Before operating the chain saw for about 2 to 3 minutes. MS 362 C 29 To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that make sure you are familiar with ...N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Never operate your saw has two functions: N Standard STIHL chain brake and N STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front hand guard as the activating mechanism and is designed to rotate. N When...
...oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - Before operating the chain saw for about 2 to 3 minutes. MS 362 C 29 To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that make sure you are familiar with ...N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Never operate your saw has two functions: N Standard STIHL chain brake and N STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front hand guard as the activating mechanism and is designed to rotate. N When...
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... chain brake). even if your STIHL dealer for no more than a second. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting work: Open the throttle fully and then release the rear handle. Open the throttle wide for assistance. 30 MS 362 C The chain brake is accelerated...rule is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The only exception to a standstill and locked in certain kickback situations. during a felling cut. STIHL dealer) at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose - Check operation of the chain brake. The...
... chain brake). even if your STIHL dealer for no more than a second. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting work: Open the throttle fully and then release the rear handle. Open the throttle wide for assistance. 30 MS 362 C The chain brake is accelerated...rule is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The only exception to a standstill and locked in certain kickback situations. during a felling cut. STIHL dealer) at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose - Check operation of the chain brake. The...