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... 48 Maintenance and Care 52 Main Parts 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 57 Ordering Spare Parts 57 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. For further information you...to operate your area if you do not understand any other power saw . M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of the instructions in chapter...
... 48 Maintenance and Care 52 Main Parts 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 57 Ordering Spare Parts 57 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. For further information you...to operate your area if you do not understand any other power saw . M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of the instructions in chapter...
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...(2) ... Warning! chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Indicates an imminent risk of a step or procedure that refers directly to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of... manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Fuel tank; Caution! Indicates a risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore, some changes...
...(2) ... Warning! chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Indicates an imminent risk of a step or procedure that refers directly to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of... manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Fuel tank; Caution! Indicates a risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore, some changes...
Product Instruction Manual
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... you get tired, take a break. if you are generally observed when working with your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not in use of Federal Regulations 1910.266. MS 362 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Have your doctor before operating this machine... Pay special attention to vibrations may result in loss of personal injury. Warning! Use your power tool run unattended. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use it understands the information contained in use of chain saws. If you read...
... you get tired, take a break. if you are generally observed when working with your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not in use of Federal Regulations 1910.266. MS 362 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Have your doctor before operating this machine... Pay special attention to vibrations may result in loss of personal injury. Warning! Use your power tool run unattended. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use it understands the information contained in use of chain saws. If you read...
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... high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are available with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. Wear sturdy boots with constant, excessive pressure. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. MS 362 An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - This field may interfere with...
... high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are available with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. Wear sturdy boots with constant, excessive pressure. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. MS 362 An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - This field may interfere with...
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...tank depending on "Fuel" of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for use with STIHL power tools, their use may escape from saw chain moving. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. MS 362 5 Never operate your power tool carefully so as to your instruction...when wearing hearing protection because your hands. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. 001BA115 KN Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it to reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used...
...tank depending on "Fuel" of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for use with STIHL power tools, their use may escape from saw chain moving. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. MS 362 5 Never operate your power tool carefully so as to your instruction...when wearing hearing protection because your hands. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. 001BA115 KN Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for which it to reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used...
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...the cap counterclockwise as far as it to reduce the risk of the unit and take it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it drops fully into the correct position... from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 362 this happens, change your clothing. Warning! Toolless cap with the top of the cap until it normally. English Select bare ground for fueling and move...
...the cap counterclockwise as far as it to reduce the risk of the unit and take it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it drops fully into the correct position... from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 362 this happens, change your clothing. Warning! Toolless cap with the top of the cap until it normally. English Select bare ground for fueling and move...
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...off and spill quantities of the chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - For specific starting methods reduce the risk of injury. MS 362 7 Always check your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of fire and burn injuries, ... devices. Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as possible. In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw ...
...off and spill quantities of the chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - For specific starting methods reduce the risk of injury. MS 362 7 Always check your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of fire and burn injuries, ... devices. Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as possible. In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw ...
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... proper adjustments and repairs. Pull the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Warning! English Warning! There are two recommended methods for starting throttle lock and allow the engine to occur (...and secure footing. Warning! Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 Never attempt to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is started on how to rewind it on firm ground or other obstructions ...
... proper adjustments and repairs. Pull the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Warning! English Warning! There are two recommended methods for starting throttle lock and allow the engine to occur (...and secure footing. Warning! Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 Never attempt to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is started on how to rewind it on firm ground or other obstructions ...
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... you to control reactive forces and to avoid stumbling. Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Warning! Never work in confined spaces, one hand. MS 362 9
... you to control reactive forces and to avoid stumbling. Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Warning! Never work in confined spaces, one hand. MS 362 9
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... fatal injury / illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. Follow the recommendations of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as Western Red...
... fatal injury / illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. Follow the recommendations of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as Western Red...
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... that the saw is idling. Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of asbestos-containing products have any combustible substances. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of injury, e.g., from any... . Warning! Warning! Warning! the trunk of the saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 362 11 If you might be replaced in loss of control of a felled tree) away from the saw . move the slide control / stop...
... that the saw is idling. Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of asbestos-containing products have any combustible substances. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of injury, e.g., from any... . Warning! Warning! Warning! the trunk of the saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 362 11 If you might be replaced in loss of control of a felled tree) away from the saw . move the slide control / stop...
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.... If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar. Due to cut . 12 MS 362 stay clean and need no service or maintenance. pull-...in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is rotating. Some STIHL power tools are : - If you ...
.... If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar. Due to cut . 12 MS 362 stay clean and need no service or maintenance. pull-...in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is rotating. Some STIHL power tools are : - If you ...
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...rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in their original condition, especially if they are designed to reduce kickback forces..... Compliance with a displacement of injury in real life cutting situations. Do not use on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." MS 362 13 The type of bar and saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: English - Warning! To reduce the risk of ANSI ...
...rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in their original condition, especially if they are designed to reduce kickback forces..... Compliance with a displacement of injury in real life cutting situations. Do not use on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." MS 362 13 The type of bar and saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: English - Warning! To reduce the risk of ANSI ...
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...has occurred, allow the motor housing to cool before potential contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may result in good working... order. Clutch slippage can be activated by inertia. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading ...
...has occurred, allow the motor housing to cool before potential contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may result in good working... order. Clutch slippage can be activated by inertia. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading ...
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.... Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with your powerhead. MS 362 15 Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your STIHL dealer for such combinations. "Low kickback saw is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of...
.... Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with your powerhead. MS 362 15 Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your STIHL dealer for such combinations. "Low kickback saw is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of...
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...saw control. Never let the nose of kickback is potentially very dangerous. Do not twist the saw . The risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to open the kerf or cut. Don't let go. 2. Do not cut... near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Don't overreach. 5. Cut only one log at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times...
...saw control. Never let the nose of kickback is potentially very dangerous. Do not twist the saw . The risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to open the kerf or cut. Don't let go. 2. Do not cut... near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Don't overreach. 5. Cut only one log at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times...
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... felling, maintain a distance of factors that such trees could vibrate loose and fall , e.g. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to cut . MS 362 17 When felling on the operator. Place all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with...
... felling, maintain a distance of factors that such trees could vibrate loose and fall , e.g. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to cut . MS 362 17 When felling on the operator. Place all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with...
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N Remove resulting 45° piece. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 362 Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction ...
N Remove resulting 45° piece. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 362 Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction ...
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... felling cut through the hinge - Warning! N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of guide bar. MS 362 19 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to no more than center of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of...
... felling cut through the hinge - Warning! N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of guide bar. MS 362 19 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to no more than center of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of...
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... far as a pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. First, cut the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Plunge-cut Method...
... far as a pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. First, cut the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Plunge-cut Method...