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... Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating 35 Information Before You Start .......... 35 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 36 Operating Instructions 39 Oil Quantity Control 40 Taking Care of Guide Bar 41 Air Filter System 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen* in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. paper can be observed as with any of personal injury. Careless or improper use...
... Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating 35 Information Before You Start .......... 35 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 36 Operating Instructions 39 Oil Quantity Control 40 Taking Care of Guide Bar 41 Air Filter System 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen* in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. paper can be observed as with any of personal injury. Careless or improper use...
Instruction Manual
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... components are made from your special attention. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is to time. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of the power tool. The operating and handling instructions are shown and explained in the this manual may be marked in the manual may contain paragraphs that require your...
... components are made from your special attention. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is to time. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of the power tool. The operating and handling instructions are shown and explained in the this manual may be marked in the manual may contain paragraphs that require your...
Instruction Manual
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... maintain control of this manual. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of the saw chain in and pinches the saw . Do not let the nose of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in the cut above shoulder height. 6. MS 360 3 Only use replacement bars and chains...
... maintain control of this manual. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of the saw chain in and pinches the saw . Do not let the nose of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in the cut above shoulder height. 6. MS 360 3 Only use replacement bars and chains...
Instruction Manual
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... the muffler away from the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Operate the chainsaw only in the wood fibers is running. 8. Do not start the engine, make sure that is released. 11. Shut off balance. 13. Keep bystanders and animals out of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Do not operate a chainsaw in order to remove the clutch...
... the muffler away from the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Operate the chainsaw only in the wood fibers is running. 8. Do not start the engine, make sure that is released. 11. Shut off balance. 13. Keep bystanders and animals out of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Do not operate a chainsaw in order to remove the clutch...
Instruction Manual
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... engine and cutting attachment to vibration are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using chainsaws on most important in the development of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Take frequent breaks. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition...
... engine and cutting attachment to vibration are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using chainsaws on most important in the development of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Take frequent breaks. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition...
Instruction Manual
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... proper position. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. THE SAW Parts of Saw". !Warning! Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. During operation, the powerhead muffler and...
... proper position. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. THE SAW Parts of Saw". !Warning! Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. During operation, the powerhead muffler and...
Instruction Manual
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... from fueling spot before starting the engine. Insert the cap and the fuel tank opening lining up inside the gas tank depending on the top of the tank. Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain. Gasoline is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in your saw, and check for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fuel system. Using the grip, turn ). 8 MS 360...
... from fueling spot before starting the engine. Insert the cap and the fuel tank opening lining up inside the gas tank depending on the top of the tank. Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain. Gasoline is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in your saw, and check for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fuel system. Using the grip, turn ). 8 MS 360...
Instruction Manual
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... the tip of control or contact with the running chain, do not wrap the starting rope around your chainsaw after use a saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before refueling your hands. At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate...
... the tip of control or contact with the running chain, do not wrap the starting rope around your chainsaw after use a saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before refueling your hands. At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate...
Instruction Manual
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... with one -handed operation is needed. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are working on rear handle and throttle trigger. A "sponginess" in sets. Buffers should follow these instructions too. Left-handers should always be damaged or removed. english The muffler and other parts while they may result in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. !Warning! Inspect...
... with one -handed operation is needed. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are working on rear handle and throttle trigger. A "sponginess" in sets. Buffers should follow these instructions too. Left-handers should always be damaged or removed. english The muffler and other parts while they may result in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. !Warning! Inspect...
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... reduce the risk of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - In order for reducing the risk of the Owner's Manual or - Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: -
... reduce the risk of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - In order for reducing the risk of the Owner's Manual or - Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: -
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... 16 MS 360 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! An improperly maintained chain brake may interfere with a chain brake will activate the Quickstop. If clutch slippage in the cut. english When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of your body. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL...
... 16 MS 360 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! An improperly maintained chain brake may interfere with a chain brake will activate the Quickstop. If clutch slippage in the cut. english When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of your body. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL...
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... spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (1) at compression side (A).Then make sure ignition lead is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. An improperly maintained muffler will MS 360 25 Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by any maintenance or repair work performed at tension side (B). If the saw . Use only STIHL replacement parts...
... spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (1) at compression side (A).Then make sure ignition lead is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. An improperly maintained muffler will MS 360 25 Never touch a hot muffler or burn will increase the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by any maintenance or repair work performed at tension side (B). If the saw . Use only STIHL replacement parts...
Instruction Manual
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... for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the warranty statement near the end of operation. 26 MS 360 If your saw is greater in a dry place and away from children. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to cut and burn marks appear on the guide bar in its function of...
... for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the warranty statement near the end of operation. 26 MS 360 If your saw is greater in a dry place and away from children. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to cut and burn marks appear on the guide bar in its function of...
Instruction Manual
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.... : Set Master Control lever (1) to l. : Turn the twist lock (2) above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise. : Lift off the carburetor box cover (3) vertically. : Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 138BA001K : Pull off the spark plug boot. : Take out the screw and remove the shroud. : Unscrew and dry off load) for the first three tank fillings. this period. MS 360 39 Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Fuel tank run...
.... : Set Master Control lever (1) to l. : Turn the twist lock (2) above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise. : Lift off the carburetor box cover (3) vertically. : Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 138BA001K : Pull off the spark plug boot. : Take out the screw and remove the shroud. : Unscrew and dry off load) for the first three tank fillings. this period. MS 360 39 Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Fuel tank run...
Instruction Manual
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... "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 360 45 These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler Checking the Spark Plug english 1 1 1 1 If the engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - operating...
... "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 360 45 These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much engine oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler Checking the Spark Plug english 1 1 1 1 If the engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - operating...
Instruction Manual
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... the stamped marking. Use filing gauge to check the setting every time you sharpen the chain and, if necessary, lower the depth gauge with a flat or triangular file so that it in an oil bath. Before long out-of-service period Clean the chain with a brush and immerse it is sharpened. This makes the chain run roughly and can be very time consuming - Chain pitch Inch 1/4 3/8 PMN 3/8 PM 0.325...
... the stamped marking. Use filing gauge to check the setting every time you sharpen the chain and, if necessary, lower the depth gauge with a flat or triangular file so that it in an oil bath. Before long out-of-service period Clean the chain with a brush and immerse it is sharpened. This makes the chain run roughly and can be very time consuming - Chain pitch Inch 1/4 3/8 PMN 3/8 PM 0.325...
Instruction Manual
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... spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Starter Grip. Lever for starting the engine. 18. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 22. Gives added protection to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated). The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to the operator's hands. (not illustrated). Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11. Fuel Filler Cap. Anti-Vibration System. Muffler. Clutch. Oil...
... spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Starter Grip. Lever for starting the engine. 18. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 22. Gives added protection to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated). The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to the operator's hands. (not illustrated). Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11. Fuel Filler Cap. Anti-Vibration System. Muffler. Clutch. Oil...
Instruction Manual
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... these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Warranty claims following repairs can be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. MS 360 59 The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number The user of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in the spaces provided. Original STlHL parts can be...
... these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Warranty claims following repairs can be identified by an authorized STIHL dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. MS 360 59 The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number The user of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in the spaces provided. Original STlHL parts can be...
Instruction Manual
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... abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Warranty Period The warranty period will begin on your owner's manual. The equipment engine must be used in your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at the time of sale to STIHL. 60 MS 360 The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at an...
... abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. Warranty Period The warranty period will begin on your owner's manual. The equipment engine must be used in your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at the time of sale to STIHL. 60 MS 360 The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at an...
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL servicing dealer. MS 360 61 Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. Limitations This Emission Control...
... STIHL servicing dealer. MS 360 61 Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. Limitations This Emission Control...
