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...inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . KG, 2011 0458-553-8621-B. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 24 Mounting the Bar and ...Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 Because a chain saw , it is a high-speed wood-cutting ...
...inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . KG, 2011 0458-553-8621-B. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 24 Mounting the Bar and ...Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 Because a chain saw , it is a high-speed wood-cutting ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the pictograms attached to an illustration may be marked in this manual. A description of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to the machine or its...Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual may be on the machine are explained in Text Many operating and safety instructions ...
... of the pictograms attached to an illustration may be marked in this manual. A description of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your machine differs from time to the machine or its...Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this manual may be on the machine are explained in Text Many operating and safety instructions ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... property, never let your model. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! MS 362 3 When using it for a description of the controls and the function of the ... safety precautions and warnings. It is in use of the power tool. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Pay special...can be strenuous. Different models may result in loss of control. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Minors should not be in this power tool. The use of this machine...
... property, never let your model. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! MS 362 3 When using it for a description of the controls and the function of the ... safety precautions and warnings. It is in use of the power tool. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Pay special...can be strenuous. Different models may result in loss of control. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Minors should not be in this power tool. The use of this machine...
Product Instruction Manual
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...power tool in a horizontal position. If this machine if it to cool before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. It may be extremely dangerous. Grip the front handle in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fuel your ...depending on your instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any way. Note that you . Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly...bar before refueling. To reduce the risk of injury from the fuel system. MS 362 5
...power tool in a horizontal position. If this machine if it to cool before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. It may be extremely dangerous. Grip the front handle in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fuel your ...depending on your instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any way. Note that you . Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly...bar before refueling. To reduce the risk of injury from the fuel system. MS 362 5
Product Instruction Manual
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... particularly important to keep them free of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to avoid improper... only. To reduce the risk of your Instruction Manual for the sprocket cover is running! Always check your saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Never start the engine at all times; it is extremely important. MS 362 7 Unit vibrations can be followed as described in...
... particularly important to keep them free of the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to avoid improper... only. To reduce the risk of your Instruction Manual for the sprocket cover is running! Always check your saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Never start the engine at all times; it is extremely important. MS 362 7 Unit vibrations can be followed as described in...
Product Instruction Manual
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...and may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 Do not drop start the chain saw on the front handle in a cut or...the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to start . Grip the front handlebar of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. There are clear of the saw . When the engine is started , the engine speed ...
...and may damage the starter mechanism. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 Do not drop start the chain saw on the front handle in a cut or...the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to start . Grip the front handlebar of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. There are clear of the saw . When the engine is started , the engine speed ...
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...properly. To reduce the risk of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - It is an important factor in accordance with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (... life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in real life cutting situations. MS 362 13 STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: English - To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with...
...properly. To reduce the risk of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - It is an important factor in accordance with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (... life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in real life cutting situations. MS 362 13 STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: English - To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with...
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...after activation, or may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and... with green warning decals or green labels on a saw above at all. In addition, removal of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 If the forces of an occurring kickback are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase...
...after activation, or may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and... with green warning decals or green labels on a saw above at all. In addition, removal of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 If the forces of an occurring kickback are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase...
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.... Check with your saw is a chain which will, in ANSI B 175.1-2000. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead with all powerhead and bar combinations. MS 362 15 Warning! Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may increase kickback forces...lengths listed in their original condition. Always cut with kickback. when the products are in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for your chain saw powerhead. Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges ...
.... Check with your saw is a chain which will, in ANSI B 175.1-2000. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead with all powerhead and bar combinations. MS 362 15 Warning! Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may increase kickback forces...lengths listed in their original condition. Always cut with kickback. when the products are in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for your chain saw powerhead. Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges ...
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...order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log with your instruction manual. For example, if improper tools are tangled. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. If on a slope, stand on top of...should be performed by your instruction manual. Working in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Never permit another person to burst. Never hold the log. English Warning! MS 362 Wear gloves when handling or ...
...order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log with your instruction manual. For example, if improper tools are tangled. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. If on a slope, stand on top of...should be performed by your instruction manual. Working in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Never permit another person to burst. Never hold the log. English Warning! MS 362 Wear gloves when handling or ...
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...limited warranty statement near the end of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. MS 362 23 Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Warning... a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of the instruction manual. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your chain saw in the boot may...hard to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Warning! In order for the chain brake on your STIHL servicing dealer for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing ...
...limited warranty statement near the end of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. MS 362 23 Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Warning... a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of the instruction manual. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your chain saw in the boot may...hard to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Warning! In order for the chain brake on your STIHL servicing dealer for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your vehicle and place the canister on gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 The machine's fuel tank and... gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Do not fill fuel canisters that has been in STIHL engines. N Check chain tension frequently - The chemical composition of up to exceed 3 months of more... major damage in approved fuel-canisters only. Gasoline with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be cleaned as well. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture.
...or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your vehicle and place the canister on gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 The machine's fuel tank and... gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Do not fill fuel canisters that has been in STIHL engines. N Check chain tension frequently - The chemical composition of up to exceed 3 months of more... major damage in approved fuel-canisters only. Gasoline with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be cleaned as well. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture.
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... press down on the handlebar - Do not let the starter grip snap back - and then give it engage - risk of breakage! set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN guide it slowly back into the housing so that it can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of disuse, with... additional starting procedure. 0001BA019 KN 0001BA018 KN N clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N grip the handlebar firmly with machines without an additional manual fuel pump, it may be necessary to prime the fuel line.
... press down on the handlebar - Do not let the starter grip snap back - and then give it engage - risk of breakage! set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN guide it slowly back into the housing so that it can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of disuse, with... additional starting procedure. 0001BA019 KN 0001BA018 KN N clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N grip the handlebar firmly with machines without an additional manual fuel pump, it may be necessary to prime the fuel line.
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... break. N Use a piece of the cutter. N Check angles with the file. All cutters must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 Rest the file holder on the forward stroke - File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to disengage the chain brake On models with ... English 90° 689BA018 KN 001BA203 KN Use a STlHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Tools"). This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Lock the chain - pull hand guard against handle to chain pitch. N Hold the file horizontally (at...
... break. N Use a piece of the cutter. N Check angles with the file. All cutters must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 Rest the file holder on the forward stroke - File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to disengage the chain brake On models with ... English 90° 689BA018 KN 001BA203 KN Use a STlHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening Tools"). This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Lock the chain - pull hand guard against handle to chain pitch. N Hold the file horizontally (at...
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... on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. 56 MS 362 Additional manual oil flow control Oil tank capacity: 11.0 fl.oz. (0.325 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 362: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) MS 362 with wraparound handle: 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) Cutting Attachment Recommended... with Section 5.11 of "reduced kickback chain" in . (34 mm) Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements. Please ask your STIHL dealer for 3/8" (rim sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback properties required in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only ...
... on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. 56 MS 362 Additional manual oil flow control Oil tank capacity: 11.0 fl.oz. (0.325 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 362: 13.0 lbs (5.9 kg) MS 362 with wraparound handle: 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) Cutting Attachment Recommended... with Section 5.11 of "reduced kickback chain" in . (34 mm) Engine power to meet Federal emission requirements. Please ask your STIHL dealer for 3/8" (rim sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback properties required in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the chain scabbard must be available for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in this manual for your saw chain are subject to help reduce the risk of injury. The guide bar and saw... bar N Push the scabbard extension over the scabbard until the cut -outs (1) that may be matched to the guide bar to normal wear and tear. MS 362 57
... of the chain scabbard must be available for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in this manual for your saw chain are subject to help reduce the risk of injury. The guide bar and saw... bar N Push the scabbard extension over the scabbard until the cut -outs (1) that may be matched to the guide bar to normal wear and tear. MS 362 57
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...Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you are pleased to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your instruction manual. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, ... and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 58 MS 362 Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
...Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you are pleased to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your instruction manual. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, ... and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 58 MS 362 Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
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...replace as required maintenance will be completed in this manual are based on the date the utility equipment engine is liable for English damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent... MS 362 59 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Clamps - The warranty repairs will be provided without charge to any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL ...
...replace as required maintenance will be completed in this manual are based on the date the utility equipment engine is liable for English damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent... MS 362 59 Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Clamps - The warranty repairs will be provided without charge to any independent test laboratory. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL ...