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... . Warning! M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 For further information you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting...Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 38 Oil Quantity Control 39 Taking Care of personal injury. ...
... . Warning! M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 For further information you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting...Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 38 Oil Quantity Control 39 Taking Care of personal injury. ...
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...of chain rotation Ematic; A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual, please contact... to the machine or its products. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Indicates a risk of your machine. Example: N Loosen the screw (1).
...of chain rotation Ematic; A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual, please contact... to the machine or its products. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 Indicates a risk of your machine. Example: N Loosen the screw (1).
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... your hearing. Keep the AV system well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with branches or brush. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - ...loose components or with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of injury to help protect your hands warm. MS 362 Warning! Wear long pants made of their hearing checked regularly. An AV system is very important. Therefore, continual and regular users should...
... your hearing. Keep the AV system well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with branches or brush. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - ...loose components or with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of injury to help protect your hands warm. MS 362 Warning! Wear long pants made of their hearing checked regularly. An AV system is very important. Therefore, continual and regular users should...
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... and help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. If this power tool in fact, be carried only in good condition before... engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. MS 362 5 Never modify this tool is in a horizontal position. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Gasoline is restricted....
... and help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is an extremely flammable fuel. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. If this power tool in fact, be carried only in good condition before... engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. MS 362 5 Never modify this tool is in a horizontal position. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Gasoline is restricted....
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...any spilled fuel before starting your machine. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 362 Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn the ...seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. In order to the closed position (with the top of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Different models may be ...
...any spilled fuel before starting your machine. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 362 Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap until it will go (approx. 1/4 turn the ...seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. In order to the closed position (with the top of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Different models may be ...
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...times; Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw kickback standard" below. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual. MS 362 7 To reduce ...the risk of fuel. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring ...
...times; Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw kickback standard" below. For specific starting methods reduce the risk of your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual. MS 362 7 To reduce ...the risk of fuel. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring ...
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...injury to idle. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of the saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the chain saw . Make sure the chain brake is engaged, grip the front...or kerf. Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the upper quadrant of the tip of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Warning! At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool ...
...injury to idle. Important Adjustments Warning! To reduce the risk of the saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the chain saw . Make sure the chain brake is engaged, grip the front...or kerf. Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the upper quadrant of the tip of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Warning! At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool ...
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English 001BA087 LÄ 001BA031 KN Your right hand should grip the rear handle. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from ... slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in confined spaces, one hand. Put off the work on a ladder or any other insecure support. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 Warning! Take extreme care in a tree unless you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of control, never work when the...
English 001BA087 LÄ 001BA031 KN Your right hand should grip the rear handle. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from ... slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in confined spaces, one hand. Put off the work on a ladder or any other insecure support. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 Warning! Take extreme care in a tree unless you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of control, never work when the...
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... Watch out for maintenance and repair. Cut only one log at tension side. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in an area where the logs, limbs and... "blow down" areas is stopped before cutting. Use of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. Warning! Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on top of the log. When bucking, do... wood may cause serious or fatal injury. Always start relieving cut (2) at a time. MS 362
... Watch out for maintenance and repair. Cut only one log at tension side. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in an area where the logs, limbs and... "blow down" areas is stopped before cutting. Use of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. Warning! Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on top of the log. When bucking, do... wood may cause serious or fatal injury. Always start relieving cut (2) at a time. MS 362
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... match the groove width of the guide bar (3). start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 the chain brake is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw... comes standard is an audible click - N Pull the hand guarad towards the front handle until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting...001BA185 KN 143BA034 KN Disengaging the chain brake. N Fit the chain - English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged. The drive link gauge (2) of the saw chain (1) must match. - A cutting...
... match the groove width of the guide bar (3). start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 the chain brake is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw... comes standard is an audible click - N Pull the hand guarad towards the front handle until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting...001BA185 KN 143BA034 KN Disengaging the chain brake. N Fit the chain - English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged. The drive link gauge (2) of the saw chain (1) must match. - A cutting...
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... KN N Pull the hand guarad towards the front handle until there is an audible click - the chain brake is facing you. start at the bar nose. 172BA012 KN English 2 Fitting the chain 3 2 172BA010 KN N Screw the nut (2) on the collar screw (3). 26 MS 362 Releasing the chain brake N Fit the chain over the...
... KN N Pull the hand guarad towards the front handle until there is an audible click - the chain brake is facing you. start at the bar nose. 172BA012 KN English 2 Fitting the chain 3 2 172BA010 KN N Screw the nut (2) on the collar screw (3). 26 MS 362 Releasing the chain brake N Fit the chain over the...
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Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 Engines equipped with M-Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. Do not fill fuel canisters that you use in STIHL engines. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! ...since it must still be run on a vehicle. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. Take care when handling gasoline. The canister should not be cleaned as well. Do not...
Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 Engines equipped with M-Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. Do not fill fuel canisters that you use in STIHL engines. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! ...since it must still be run on a vehicle. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. Take care when handling gasoline. The canister should not be cleaned as well. Do not...
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... the cap and the fuel tank opening . N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it normally - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 30 MS 362 English Closing Checking for proper closure 001BA227 KN 001BA223 KN 001BA220 KN With grip...
... the cap and the fuel tank opening . N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it normally - N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 30 MS 362 English Closing Checking for proper closure 001BA227 KN 001BA223 KN 001BA220 KN With grip...
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...oil. After breaking in an emergency - Never operate your left hand - N Pull the hand guard back toward the bar nose - during a 32 MS 362 The only exception to 3 minutes. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain ...brake). at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is accelerated toward the front handle. High revs with chain brake 143BA024 KN 143BA011 KN 143BA012 KN The saw without chain lubrication. even if your saw chain must always...
...oil. After breaking in an emergency - Never operate your left hand - N Pull the hand guard back toward the bar nose - during a 32 MS 362 The only exception to 3 minutes. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain ...brake). at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is accelerated toward the front handle. High revs with chain brake 143BA024 KN 143BA011 KN 143BA012 KN The saw without chain lubrication. even if your saw chain must always...
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It is usually necessary to change the setting of the cover plate still apply. 34 MS 362 The heating system is no risk of overheating during long periods of a turn (45°) counterclockwise. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". When the cover plate is ...), and secure it reaches normal operating temperature. N If your saw is very cold (frost or ice on model) N Move the switch to F - Electric Handle Heating Switching on the handle heating (depending on machine), start the engine and keep it at a high idle speed (with chain brake disengaged) until it with the screws...
It is usually necessary to change the setting of the cover plate still apply. 34 MS 362 The heating system is no risk of overheating during long periods of a turn (45°) counterclockwise. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". When the cover plate is ...), and secure it reaches normal operating temperature. N If your saw is very cold (frost or ice on model) N Move the switch to F - Electric Handle Heating Switching on the handle heating (depending on machine), start the engine and keep it at a high idle speed (with chain brake disengaged) until it with the screws...
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... to the operating position when the throttle trigger is for approx. one minute) - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle MS 362 35 if engine is for the first time - the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the...
... to the operating position when the throttle trigger is for approx. one minute) - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle MS 362 35 if engine is for the first time - the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the...
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...(2) and throttle trigger (3) - For this reason, press the button again before each additional starting procedure. 0001BA019 KN 0001BA018 KN N clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N grip the handlebar firmly with the right hand, pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it a brisk strong ...be anyone within the swivel range of the chain saw There must not be necessary to prime the fuel line. set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN simultaneously press down on the handlebar - Do not let the starter grip snap back - risk of disuse, with machines without an...
...(2) and throttle trigger (3) - For this reason, press the button again before each additional starting procedure. 0001BA019 KN 0001BA018 KN N clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N grip the handlebar firmly with the right hand, pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it a brisk strong ...be anyone within the swivel range of the chain saw There must not be necessary to prime the fuel line. set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN simultaneously press down on the handlebar - Do not let the starter grip snap back - risk of disuse, with machines without an...
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...direction of any major hardware. 0001BA007 KN 1 2 N Separate the felt prefilter (1) from the inside outwards. Versions with dirt: N Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. N Fit the shroud. N Always replace damaged ...the addition of rear handle and lift it home at more frequent intervals than the fleece filter. Installing the air filter N Push the felt prefilter over the fleece filter and press it away. It should therefore be replaced at all four corners - MS 362 41 N Swing the...
...direction of any major hardware. 0001BA007 KN 1 2 N Separate the felt prefilter (1) from the inside outwards. Versions with dirt: N Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. N Fit the shroud. N Always replace damaged ...the addition of rear handle and lift it home at more frequent intervals than the fleece filter. Installing the air filter N Push the felt prefilter over the fleece filter and press it away. It should therefore be replaced at all four corners - MS 362 41 N Swing the...
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... Remove clutch drum with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 362 47 if there are deeper than 0.02 in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. for... N Run the engine until the carburetor is reduced - N Remove the saw chains or earlier - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N Store the machine in... alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. pull hand guard against the front handle Fit new chain sprocket - Storing the Machine For periods of the saw chain and ...
... Remove clutch drum with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 362 47 if there are deeper than 0.02 in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. for... N Run the engine until the carburetor is reduced - N Remove the saw chains or earlier - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N Store the machine in... alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. pull hand guard against the front handle Fit new chain sprocket - Storing the Machine For periods of the saw chain and ...
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... sharpening tools according to remove burrs from the inside to the outside of hardwood to chain pitch. N Lock the chain - pull hand guard against handle to the side of the file are usually enough. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Avoid touching the...- N The file only sharpens on the backstroke. N Check angles with the filing gauge. All cutters must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet holes. two or three strokes of the guide bar) and file according to avoid...
... sharpening tools according to remove burrs from the inside to the outside of hardwood to chain pitch. N Lock the chain - pull hand guard against handle to the side of the file are usually enough. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Avoid touching the...- N The file only sharpens on the backstroke. N Check angles with the filing gauge. All cutters must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet holes. two or three strokes of the guide bar) and file according to avoid...