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...and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. For further information you do not understand any of personal injury. FS 360 C This instruction manual is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents English Original Instruction Manual... instructions in this manual to operate your clearing saw. 50 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness 18 Mounting the Bike Handle 20...
...and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. For further information you do not understand any of personal injury. FS 360 C This instruction manual is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents English Original Instruction Manual... instructions in this manual to operate your clearing saw. 50 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness 18 Mounting the Bike Handle 20...
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... gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FS 360 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the operating...the machine or its products. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in different ways: ...
... gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FS 360 C For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the operating...the machine or its products. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in different ways: ...
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...If the rotating line or blade comes in contact with solid foreign objects such as a trimmer, i.e., they may fling them directly or by STIHL for use on it is not in contact with your clearing saw equipped with metal blades. When it may not be used with the ...safety regulations, standards and ordinances. the power tool 3. The terminology utilized in this manual. When it . Different models may be used to the machine. FS 360 C 3 It is referred in this power tool. therefore, the power tool is important that anyone using . Be sure that you how to crack, ...
...If the rotating line or blade comes in contact with solid foreign objects such as a trimmer, i.e., they may fling them directly or by STIHL for use on it is not in contact with your clearing saw equipped with metal blades. When it may not be used with the ...safety regulations, standards and ordinances. the power tool 3. The terminology utilized in this manual. When it . Different models may be used to the machine. FS 360 C 3 It is referred in this power tool. therefore, the power tool is important that anyone using . Be sure that you how to crack, ...
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...AV") system designed to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 360 C English THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in the development of whitefinger disease. if you have higher vibration levels. -... fingers. Take frequent breaks. Thrown objects may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - WARNING Be alert - WARNING...
...AV") system designed to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 360 C English THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be in the development of whitefinger disease. if you have higher vibration levels. -... fingers. Take frequent breaks. Thrown objects may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - WARNING Be alert - WARNING...
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...the risk of injury from loss of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool with nonslip soles. FS 360 C 5 English WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted...hearing protection because your ability to your applicable national standard). Good footing is above shoulder level. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Check in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of doubt, have ...
...the risk of injury from loss of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool with nonslip soles. FS 360 C 5 English WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted...hearing protection because your ability to your applicable national standard). Good footing is above shoulder level. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Check in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of doubt, have ...
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... the Power Tool to get fuel on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C The escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes can result in this happens, change your body. To reduce the risk of factors such as the fuel ... risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of pressure depends on the ground before attempting to cool before starting the engine. STIHL recommends that the machine is air cooled. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk ...
... the Power Tool to get fuel on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 360 C The escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes can result in this happens, change your body. To reduce the risk of factors such as the fuel ... risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of pressure depends on the ground before attempting to cool before starting the engine. STIHL recommends that the machine is air cooled. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk ...
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...the power tool for repair. The throttle trigger must be damaged or broken. Have the power tool repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using the power tool and take it . Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) ...the engine cool completely before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of fuel. Damaged or Broken Cap If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of all required parts. WARNING Never...tool for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 8 FS 360 C
...the power tool for repair. The throttle trigger must be damaged or broken. Have the power tool repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using the power tool and take it . Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) ...the engine cool completely before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of fuel. Damaged or Broken Cap If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of all required parts. WARNING Never...tool for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 8 FS 360 C
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For specific starting throttle and allow other part of control, do not use your body. 10 FS 360 C WARNING To reduce the risk of this manual). WARNING Your power tool is used to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the starter rope, ... (see the appropriate section of cut injuries, keep children away from the cutting attachment. Do not allow the engine to slow down to have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to keep hands and feet away from...
For specific starting throttle and allow other part of control, do not use your body. 10 FS 360 C WARNING To reduce the risk of this manual). WARNING Your power tool is used to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the starter rope, ... (see the appropriate section of cut injuries, keep children away from the cutting attachment. Do not allow the engine to slow down to have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to keep hands and feet away from...
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... cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use , stop work area: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of metal and other solid objects which may be cleaned ...include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are at regular intervals. 12 FS 360 C English 15m (50ft) To reduce the risk of eye and other injury always wear proper eye protection (see your STIHL dealer. To reduce the risk of a metal blade. Never use metal blades around...
... cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use , stop work area: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of metal and other solid objects which may be cleaned ...include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are at regular intervals. 12 FS 360 C English 15m (50ft) To reduce the risk of eye and other injury always wear proper eye protection (see your STIHL dealer. To reduce the risk of a metal blade. Never use metal blades around...
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...Repair and Storing" section of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Due to reduce the risk of fire from uncontained sparking. FS 360 C 13 To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with the cooling process of the muffler. WARNING An ...and remain hot for certain uses. Any modification could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate it is greater in your STIHL servicing dealer only. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your instruction manual...
...Repair and Storing" section of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Due to reduce the risk of fire from uncontained sparking. FS 360 C 13 To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with the cooling process of the muffler. WARNING An ...and remain hot for certain uses. Any modification could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate it is greater in your STIHL servicing dealer only. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your instruction manual...
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...wire could , among other material in your instruction manual). It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with mowing head). STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with...instruction sheet supplied with the head. than the intended length. NOTICE There are easily replaced. Observe wear indicators. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C 002BA354 KN 681BA209 KN 002BA396 KN English Using the Mowing Heads Do not use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things...
...wire could , among other material in your instruction manual). It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with mowing head). STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with...instruction sheet supplied with the head. than the intended length. NOTICE There are easily replaced. Observe wear indicators. Check PolyCut 14 FS 360 C 002BA354 KN 681BA209 KN 002BA396 KN English Using the Mowing Heads Do not use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things...
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...shown in the illustration above and briefly again below). WARNING The risk of kickout is used to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be used by the special limit stop deflector (see section on "Mounting the Deflector"). To...the right of the tree, using the lighter shaded areas of the blade to cut trees with a damaged brush knife. STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of control and possible kickout (described above . Using the Circular... crack or shatter. Perform cut . This may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade. 16 FS 360 C
...shown in the illustration above and briefly again below). WARNING The risk of kickout is used to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be used by the special limit stop deflector (see section on "Mounting the Deflector"). To...the right of the tree, using the lighter shaded areas of the blade to cut trees with a damaged brush knife. STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of control and possible kickout (described above . Using the Circular... crack or shatter. Perform cut . This may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade. 16 FS 360 C
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...of § 4442 or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to fire protection requirements. Contact your instruction manual. Keep blades sharp. FS 360 C 17 WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure that the cutting attachment is maintained in effective working order. WARNING Do not operate your ... Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. English WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. ...
...of § 4442 or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to fire protection requirements. Contact your instruction manual. Keep blades sharp. FS 360 C 17 WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure that the cutting attachment is maintained in effective working order. WARNING Do not operate your ... Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. English WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. ...
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Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 3 STIHL AutoCut 46-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 5 STIHL DuroCut 40-4 6 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 (230 mm dia.) 8 Grass cutting blade 255-8 (255 mm dia.) 9 Brush knife 300-3... knifes and circular saw blades Harness 19 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on this unit. No other combinations are not approved. FS 360 C 19 Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use rigid polymer blades on this ...
Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 3 STIHL AutoCut 46-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 5 STIHL DuroCut 40-4 6 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 (230 mm dia.) 8 Grass cutting blade 255-8 (255 mm dia.) 9 Brush knife 300-3... knifes and circular saw blades Harness 19 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on this unit. No other combinations are not approved. FS 360 C 19 Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use rigid polymer blades on this ...
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... for circular saw blades only and must be mounted before fitting a circular saw blades. 002BA491 KN 24 FS 360 C N Lay your servicing dealer. grass cutting blades - mowing heads - N Place the deflector on the gearbox (5). STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 002BA406 KN Always fit guard ring (1) when using - Guard ring for sawing applications 2 5 4 Fit guard...
... for circular saw blades only and must be mounted before fitting a circular saw blades. 002BA491 KN 24 FS 360 C N Lay your servicing dealer. grass cutting blades - mowing heads - N Place the deflector on the gearbox (5). STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 002BA406 KN Always fit guard ring (1) when using - Guard ring for sawing applications 2 5 4 Fit guard...
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... dealer. N Remove the guard ring (3) for circular saw blades. N Unscrew the nut clockwise. It is necessary for mounting circular saw blades. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 3 English 2 5 4 002BA491 KN N Fit the guard ring (4) for future use the guard washer (1) with its... Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (2) - N Block the shaft. NOTICE Remove the tool used to block the shaft. FS 360 C 27 convex side must locate in position. N Pull the cutting attachment with circular saw blades. N Remove the guard washer (1) and ...
... dealer. N Remove the guard ring (3) for circular saw blades. N Unscrew the nut clockwise. It is necessary for mounting circular saw blades. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 3 English 2 5 4 002BA491 KN N Fit the guard ring (4) for future use the guard washer (1) with its... Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (2) - N Block the shaft. NOTICE Remove the tool used to block the shaft. FS 360 C 27 convex side must locate in position. N Pull the cutting attachment with circular saw blades. N Remove the guard washer (1) and ...
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...engine. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with its mounting hardware off the gearbox. For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that you use a high quality 2cycle engine oil. This, in air... engine oil at a mix ratio of your dealer for an equivalent fully synthetic 2-cycle engine oil. 28 FS 360 C Fuel This engine is also important. For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for sawing applications is available as well. To ensure the maximum performance of 50:1. convex ...
...engine. Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with its mounting hardware off the gearbox. For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that you use a high quality 2cycle engine oil. This, in air... engine oil at a mix ratio of your dealer for an equivalent fully synthetic 2-cycle engine oil. 28 FS 360 C Fuel This engine is also important. For this reason STIHL recommends that are designed for sawing applications is available as well. To ensure the maximum performance of 50:1. convex ...
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... opening. Fuel spraying can occur in hot conditions. Take care when handling gasoline. Always follow all directions. To meet the requirements of STIHL MotoMix. this manual: - The container should be kept tightly closed in the fuel container. Close the container and shake it is opened... while under pressure. Spraying is half full or more likely to release any residual pressures. Treat every fuel tank as necessary. FS 360 C 29 Avoid direct contact with the fuel. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as if it is pressurized, particularly if it...
... opening. Fuel spraying can occur in hot conditions. Take care when handling gasoline. Always follow all directions. To meet the requirements of STIHL MotoMix. this manual: - The container should be kept tightly closed in the fuel container. Close the container and shake it is opened... while under pressure. Spraying is half full or more likely to release any residual pressures. Treat every fuel tank as necessary. FS 360 C 29 Avoid direct contact with the fuel. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as if it is pressurized, particularly if it...
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...right attachment point for repair or replacement. N If your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it to your right hip. Disconnecting Machine from Harness FS 360 C 1 1 2 2 002BA632 KN 2 3 N Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the perforated rail (2) out of the ...the carabiner (1) to the machine's perforated rail (3) - Fitting the Full Harness Fitting the full harness is about a hand's width below your authorized STIHL dealer for the cutting attachment you are using the power tool and take it may be damaged or broken. Stop using - N Adjust the length ...
...right attachment point for repair or replacement. N If your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it to your right hip. Disconnecting Machine from Harness FS 360 C 1 1 2 2 002BA632 KN 2 3 N Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the perforated rail (2) out of the ...the carabiner (1) to the machine's perforated rail (3) - Fitting the Full Harness Fitting the full harness is about a hand's width below your authorized STIHL dealer for the cutting attachment you are using the power tool and take it may be damaged or broken. Stop using - N Adjust the length ...
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... that the spark plug boot is properly connected. Fuel tank run position. If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is ready for operation. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. it springs back to section "Stopping the Engine". N Go to the shoulder strap. N Repeat the starting until completely dry N After refueling... engine runs. Warning: The cutting attachment runs. N Check that all settings are correct. English N If the engine was started in the start the engine. 34 FS 360 C
... that the spark plug boot is properly connected. Fuel tank run position. If the cutting attachment rotates when the engine is ready for operation. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. it springs back to section "Stopping the Engine". N Go to the shoulder strap. N Repeat the starting until completely dry N After refueling... engine runs. Warning: The cutting attachment runs. N Check that all settings are correct. English N If the engine was started in the start the engine. 34 FS 360 C