Instruction Manual
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... Replacing Chain Sprocket 50 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 52 Maintenance Chart 56 Main Parts of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. K7. Careless or improper... of Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Motor Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 Contents English / USA Guide to -time.
... Replacing Chain Sprocket 50 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 52 Maintenance Chart 56 Main Parts of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. K7. Careless or improper... of Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Motor Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 Contents English / USA Guide to -time.
Instruction Manual
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... All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. 2 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. In addition to time. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. The operating and handling instructions are marked with...
... All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. 2 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. In addition to time. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. The operating and handling instructions are marked with...
Instruction Manual
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... cutters. Do not operate this manual. !Warning! if you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s). Pay special attention to the machine. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, ... personal injury. The use . !Warning! See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings...
... cutters. Do not operate this manual. !Warning! if you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s). Pay special attention to the machine. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, ... personal injury. The use . !Warning! See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel has been wiped away. Fuel your power tool in your instruction manual. 6 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be equipped with this happens, ... until the leak is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. Cap with the top of your instruction manual). !Warning! To do not start or run the engine until it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the ...
... fuel has been wiped away. Fuel your power tool in your instruction manual. 6 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be equipped with this happens, ... until the leak is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. Cap with the top of your instruction manual). !Warning! To do not start or run the engine until it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the ...
Instruction Manual
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...for starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. To reduce the risk of your manual. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in order to secure the bar. For proper assembly of... the instruction manual. English / USA Before Starting Take off ). Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of ...
...for starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. To reduce the risk of your manual. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in order to secure the bar. For proper assembly of... the instruction manual. English / USA Before Starting Take off ). Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of ...
Instruction Manual
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... rope around your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the front handle in a cut or kerf. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C If the...
... rope around your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the front handle in a cut or kerf. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C If the...
Instruction Manual
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...serious or fatal injury to prevent the bar and chain from loss of your instruction manual. Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Keep proper footing and balance at... bystanders from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. With your hands in confined spaces, one hand. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 9 This also applies to avoid stumbling. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and...
...serious or fatal injury to prevent the bar and chain from loss of your instruction manual. Even for those compact saws designed for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Keep proper footing and balance at... bystanders from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. With your hands in confined spaces, one hand. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 9 This also applies to avoid stumbling. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and...
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... mean that may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of the instruction manual or - other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in certain kickback situations... below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! The computer derived angles for use on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C It is standard equipment on "Low kickback saw chain."
... mean that may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of the instruction manual or - other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in certain kickback situations... below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! The computer derived angles for use on your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C It is standard equipment on "Low kickback saw chain."
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...manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your left hand rotates around the front handle. MS 341, MS 361, MS... Clutch slippage can also be properly maintained and in the cut. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at the end ...
...manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your left hand rotates around the front handle. MS 341, MS 361, MS... Clutch slippage can also be properly maintained and in the cut. In addition, removal of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at the end ...
Instruction Manual
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...chain, bar and sprocket clean; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it is engaged. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 25 An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire, never operate your saw if the screen is used to...wood becomes hard to hold the flywheel in your instruction manual. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to...
...chain, bar and sprocket clean; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it is engaged. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 25 An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire, never operate your saw if the screen is used to...wood becomes hard to hold the flywheel in your instruction manual. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to...
Instruction Manual
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For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of the instruction manual. every three months, Moderate usage - depending on the drum. twice a year, Occasional usage - 143BA034 KN English / USA Mounting the Bar ... sprocket cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to the limited warranty statement near the end ...
For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of the instruction manual. every three months, Moderate usage - depending on the drum. twice a year, Occasional usage - 143BA034 KN English / USA Mounting the Bar ... sprocket cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN 26 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to the limited warranty statement near the end ...
Instruction Manual
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...at the same time. ignition is maintenance-free. * see "Guide to start a cold engine. 37 this position is used to Using this Manual" The four positions of the Master Control lever 0 = Engine off the heating. this position is used to switch off - To move switch ... engine running problems, first check that the conditions for use of operation. English / USA Information Before You Start STOP 0 213BA023 KN 001BA140 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Switching on electric handle heating* : Move switch to the normal run position - The Master Control lever moves to I - l=Cold...
...at the same time. ignition is maintenance-free. * see "Guide to start a cold engine. 37 this position is used to Using this Manual" The four positions of the Master Control lever 0 = Engine off the heating. this position is used to switch off - To move switch ... engine running problems, first check that the conditions for use of operation. English / USA Information Before You Start STOP 0 213BA023 KN 001BA140 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Switching on electric handle heating* : Move switch to the normal run position - The Master Control lever moves to I - l=Cold...
Instruction Manual
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... sources of the bar. : Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). : Measure groove depth - turn adjusting screw counter-clockwise. this Manual" 42 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
... sources of the bar. : Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). : Measure groove depth - turn adjusting screw counter-clockwise. this Manual" 42 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL universal cleaner or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. 213BA009 KN Air Filter System English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch 3/8" P 1/4" 3/8"; 0.325" 0.404" Minimum groove depth 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) The air filter system can be adapted to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
... STIHL universal cleaner or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. 213BA009 KN Air Filter System English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch 3/8" P 1/4" 3/8"; 0.325" 0.404" Minimum groove depth 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) The air filter system can be adapted to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
Instruction Manual
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... engine is idling : Open the low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn. : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until the chain begins to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 45 until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every...
... engine is idling : Open the low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn. : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until the chain begins to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 45 until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every...
Instruction Manual
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... the muffler. : Wait for operation at high altitude A slight correction of the setting may result in trouble in operation. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 46 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C These factors cause deposits to form on power, check the spark arresting screen in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions...
... the muffler. : Wait for operation at high altitude A slight correction of the setting may result in trouble in operation. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 46 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C These factors cause deposits to form on power, check the spark arresting screen in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions...
Instruction Manual
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... (5), pull it through the rotor (6) and secure it back and forth to engage anchor loop of the rewind spring. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 48 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C turn it with a simple overhand knot. : Coat rope rotor bearing bore with ElastoStart* : Use a screwdriver to pry the rope out of the starter...
... (5), pull it through the rotor (6) and secure it back and forth to engage anchor loop of the rewind spring. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 48 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C turn it with a simple overhand knot. : Coat rope rotor bearing bore with ElastoStart* : Use a screwdriver to pry the rope out of the starter...
Instruction Manual
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... the top of the fan housing. until the nipple is overtensioned and could fly apart when you take them out of the grip. If this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 49
... the top of the fan housing. until the nipple is overtensioned and could fly apart when you take them out of the grip. If this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 49
Instruction Manual
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... break. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). push hand guard forward. : To rotate the chain, pull the hand guard against the front handle to side of the file are marked on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 53 On models with QuickStop...
... break. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). push hand guard forward. : To rotate the chain, pull the hand guard against the front handle to side of the file are marked on the top plate and depth gauge. 689BA043 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 53 On models with QuickStop...
Instruction Manual
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... filler cap 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger interlock 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
... filler cap 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger interlock 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C