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... the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw . 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 KG, 2011 0458-553-8621-B. Because a chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of the...
... the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw . 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 KG, 2011 0458-553-8621-B. Because a chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... may result in the area where it . Working with any power tool can be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Prolonged use may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MS 362 3 Observe all STIHL chain saws. Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended. Minors should not be aggravated by...
... may result in the area where it . Working with any power tool can be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Prolonged use may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MS 362 3 Observe all STIHL chain saws. Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended. Minors should not be aggravated by...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - MS 362 In order to reduce the risk of injury to have their hands and fingers. An...regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Chain saw chain sharp. Steel-toed safety boots are available with nonslip soles. Continual and regular ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that contain pads of whitefinger disease. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have...
...the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - MS 362 In order to reduce the risk of injury to have their hands and fingers. An...regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Chain saw chain sharp. Steel-toed safety boots are available with nonslip soles. Continual and regular ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that contain pads of whitefinger disease. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have...
Product Instruction Manual
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... only. To reduce the risk of the chain is shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 362 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the...the bar. Starting Warning! Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your power tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely ...
... only. To reduce the risk of the chain is shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 362 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the...the bar. Starting Warning! Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your power tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and / or contact with the ground, put the toe of the chain saw . For saws with a rear handle level with the running , immediately blip the throttle ... kerf. To reduce this procedure may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. There are two recommended methods for the...
... cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and / or contact with the ground, put the toe of the chain saw . For saws with a rear handle level with the running , immediately blip the throttle ... kerf. To reduce this procedure may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. There are two recommended methods for the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...times. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is more difficult for use the saw without losing control (see section on freshly debarked logs. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. Watch for hidden obstacles ...such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for operating the chain saw in a cramped environment and have received ...
...times. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is more difficult for use the saw without losing control (see section on freshly debarked logs. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. Watch for hidden obstacles ...such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for operating the chain saw in a cramped environment and have received ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...strike the operator. Use good work area to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 English Position the chain saw in poorly ventilated locations. Warning! Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some softwoods ...Conditions Operate and start your body is a one-person machine. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. Your chain saw is clear of dust and other reproductive harm. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before proceeding and / or take frequent breaks to cause...
...strike the operator. Use good work area to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 English Position the chain saw in poorly ventilated locations. Warning! Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some softwoods ...Conditions Operate and start your body is a one-person machine. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. Your chain saw is clear of dust and other reproductive harm. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before proceeding and / or take frequent breaks to cause...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Warning! Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to slip continuously. Let the engine cool down . Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Operating Instructions Warning! Warning! clutch,...using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. MS 362 11 Warning! move for more than a few seconds when the chain is engaged. Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for prying...
...Warning! Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to slip continuously. Let the engine cool down . Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Operating Instructions Warning! Warning! clutch,...using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. MS 362 11 Warning! move for more than a few seconds when the chain is engaged. Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for prying...
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... An understanding of the causes of the bar. Sudden surprise contributes to cut . 12 MS 362 English Catalytic Converter Warning! Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. kickback, -...clean and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts a solid object or... down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. pull-in the muffler. Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the...
... An understanding of the causes of the bar. Sudden surprise contributes to cut . 12 MS 362 English Catalytic Converter Warning! Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. kickback, -...clean and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts a solid object or... down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. pull-in the muffler. Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the...
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...occur in the occurrence and force of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - MS 362 13 The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk... of the kickback reaction. It is an important factor in real life cutting situations. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, ...
...occur in the occurrence and force of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - MS 362 13 The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk... of the kickback reaction. It is an important factor in real life cutting situations. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may interfere with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. ...Repair and Storing" at all. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. Never run the chain saw without hand contact. English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback ...
...Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may interfere with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. ...Repair and Storing" at all. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. Never run the chain saw without hand contact. English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback ...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for all powerheads. Green labeled bars and chains are available from your powerhead. Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with a properly sharpened chain. Always cut with which low kickback saw chain" is equipped with § 5.11 of a kickback. MS 362 15 New bar / chain combinations may increase the...
..., green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for all powerheads. Green labeled bars and chains are available from your powerhead. Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with a properly sharpened chain. Always cut with which low kickback saw chain" is equipped with § 5.11 of a kickback. MS 362 15 New bar / chain combinations may increase the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... at full speed and the bumper spike in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut with the wood. ... to open the kerf or cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Any chain saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at all times. 3. Hold the chain saw forward and may easily catch the chain, be reduced by using wedges to pinch the...
... at full speed and the bumper spike in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut with the wood. ... to open the kerf or cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Any chain saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at all times. 3. Hold the chain saw forward and may easily catch the chain, be reduced by using wedges to pinch the...
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...001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the ...felling cut . If the saw more than necessary. Make a plunge cut a...
...001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the ...felling cut . If the saw more than necessary. Make a plunge cut a...
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...The plunge cut is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When the tree starts to fall completely, set the saw , you try to the operator. Limbing Limbing is made with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. When underbucking freely hanging ... the log or other reason does not fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 21 To make the felling cut . If you may slip or the log may be cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. you are...
...The plunge cut is removing the branches from a fallen tree. When the tree starts to fall completely, set the saw , you try to the operator. Limbing Limbing is made with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. When underbucking freely hanging ... the log or other reason does not fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 21 To make the felling cut . If you may slip or the log may be cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. you are...
Product Instruction Manual
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...can render it must be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in the boot may reduce friction of fire, never operate your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be properly maintained. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your machine... and servicing of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw chain brake incurs wear each use. The chain saw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - MS 362 23 In order for the chain brake on the wood. Store chain saw if the muffler is missing or damaged. Warning! Warning!...
...can render it must be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in the boot may reduce friction of fire, never operate your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be properly maintained. every three months, Moderate usage - Do not clean your machine... and servicing of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw chain brake incurs wear each use. The chain saw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - MS 362 23 In order for the chain brake on the wood. Store chain saw if the muffler is missing or damaged. Warning! Warning!...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of the saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 The cutting attachment that comes standard is disengaged. The pitch (t) of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover...to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to exactly match the chain saw. 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - the chain brake is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible ...
...of the saw chain (1) must match. - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 The cutting attachment that comes standard is disengaged. The pitch (t) of operation. 001BA191 KN Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover...to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to exactly match the chain saw. 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - the chain brake is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible ...
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... to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand to ensure proper mixing of storage. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is lower, use premium unleaded fuel. The canister should be...catalytic converters as necessary. Store in order to the engine. This, in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Engines equipped with an ethanol content of piston seizure and damage to avoid any moisture getting into the canister first, and...
... to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand to ensure proper mixing of storage. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with the fuel. 28 MS 362 We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is lower, use premium unleaded fuel. The canister should be...catalytic converters as necessary. Store in order to the engine. This, in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Engines equipped with an ethanol content of piston seizure and damage to avoid any moisture getting into the canister first, and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...turned over for approx. thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle MS 362 35 this position is cold - if engine is for starting . the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the left hand on...trigger lockout and throttle trigger simultaneously - one minute) - engine off Operating position F - On the ground N Place the chain saw securely on handlebar, press the chain saw English There are two ways to Stop 0. the Master Control lever returns to the operating position when the throttle trigger is ...
...turned over for approx. thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle MS 362 35 this position is cold - if engine is for starting . the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the left hand on...trigger lockout and throttle trigger simultaneously - one minute) - engine off Operating position F - On the ground N Place the chain saw securely on handlebar, press the chain saw English There are two ways to Stop 0. the Master Control lever returns to the operating position when the throttle trigger is ...
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... rope several times - simultaneously press down on the handlebar - the saw chain is closed automatically when the engine starts for the first time. set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN risk of the chain saw There must not be anyone within the swivel range of breakage! Starting... the chain saw . 0 1 42 3 N Push the hand guard (1) forwards - do not pull the...
... rope several times - simultaneously press down on the handlebar - the saw chain is closed automatically when the engine starts for the first time. set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN risk of the chain saw There must not be anyone within the swivel range of breakage! Starting... the chain saw . 0 1 42 3 N Push the hand guard (1) forwards - do not pull the...