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... and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications 58 Special Accessories 59 STIHl MS 360 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 59 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Allow only... 40 Taking Care of the instructions in this Manual 2 Important Safety Precautions for informations and assistance. 1 © 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 174 3021. Contents english Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from ...
... and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications 58 Special Accessories 59 STIHl MS 360 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 59 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Allow only... 40 Taking Care of the instructions in this Manual 2 Important Safety Precautions for informations and assistance. 1 © 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 174 3021. Contents english Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from ...
Instruction Manual
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...hint on correct procedure in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of your STIHL dealer. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in better use of the ...personal injury or serious damage to property. Such paragraphs are marked with different features. Components that require your STIHL dealer for assistance. 2 MS 360 Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is...
...hint on correct procedure in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of your STIHL dealer. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in better use of the ...personal injury or serious damage to property. Such paragraphs are marked with different features. Components that require your STIHL dealer for assistance. 2 MS 360 Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is...
Instruction Manual
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...are operating the saw . and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. MS 360 3 Don't let go. 3. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. snug-fitting clothing; STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you to...english A. Serious injury to be used with one -handed operation. protective gloves; As a chainsaw user, you are designed to keep your STIHL dealer about these persons may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Use safety footwear;...
...are operating the saw . and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. MS 360 3 Don't let go. 3. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. snug-fitting clothing; STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you to...english A. Serious injury to be used with one -handed operation. protective gloves; As a chainsaw user, you are designed to keep your STIHL dealer about these persons may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Use safety footwear;...
Instruction Manual
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...other machines) exposing the operator to operate your doctor before storing for a description of the controls and function of the parts of chainsaws. MS 360 5 If you have different parts and controls. Working with your chainsaw. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 ... of any chainsaw may be observed to the section on reactive forces. !Warning! Tiredness may result in this manual. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Never let the saw reads and understands the information contained in loss of control. Safety Precautions english The use of any ...
...other machines) exposing the operator to operate your doctor before storing for a description of the controls and function of the parts of chainsaws. MS 360 5 If you have different parts and controls. Working with your chainsaw. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 ... of any chainsaw may be observed to the section on reactive forces. !Warning! Tiredness may result in this manual. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Never let the saw reads and understands the information contained in loss of control. Safety Precautions english The use of any ...
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... AV system, well maintained. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear overalls or jeans with nonslip soles. Protect your national standard. 6 MS 360 An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are available with constant, excessive pressures. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of their ... using chainsaws on most important in the development of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to your hands warm. Many STIHL models are recommended for cold weather use. - A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood...
... AV system, well maintained. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear overalls or jeans with nonslip soles. Protect your national standard. 6 MS 360 An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are available with constant, excessive pressures. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of their ... using chainsaws on most important in the development of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to your hands warm. Many STIHL models are recommended for cold weather use. - A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood...
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... a chainsaw with the chain guard. Preparation for safety in this manual. 001BA115 KN MS 360 7 THE SAW Parts of the saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for the use with the STIHL powerhead, their hearing checked regularly. for use of the chainsaw; During operation, the ... the engine running is extremely dangerous. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be behind you could receive serious burns. english Wear an approved safety hard hat to ...
... a chainsaw with the chain guard. Preparation for safety in this manual. 001BA115 KN MS 360 7 THE SAW Parts of the saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for the use with the STIHL powerhead, their hearing checked regularly. for use of the chainsaw; During operation, the ... the engine running is extremely dangerous. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be behind you could receive serious burns. english Wear an approved safety hard hat to ...
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...(approx. Note that combustible fuel vapors may be followed as described in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Using the grip, turn ). 8 MS 360 If spilled or ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain. ...operation. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for leakage. !Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or...
...(approx. Note that combustible fuel vapors may be followed as described in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Using the grip, turn ). 8 MS 360 If spilled or ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain. ...operation. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for leakage. !Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or...
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... your chainsaw. Starting The chain brake must repeat the above the knees. For specific starting the saw without assistance. Maintain good balance and secure footing. MS 360 9 Do not drop start the saw . !Warning! The second recommended method for starting grip slowly with the cap and the detent on the grip does.... The screwdriver end of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. See "Fueling" chapter in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of the STIHL combination wrench or other persons to start .
... your chainsaw. Starting The chain brake must repeat the above the knees. For specific starting the saw without assistance. Maintain good balance and secure footing. MS 360 9 Do not drop start the saw . !Warning! The second recommended method for starting grip slowly with the cap and the detent on the grip does.... The screwdriver end of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. See "Fueling" chapter in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of the STIHL combination wrench or other persons to start .
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... process in injury to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is designed to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). Some STIHL chainsaw models are clear of fire or burn injury. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is very important at all... unit cool down on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. To reduce the risk of your Owner's Manual. Have your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 10 MS 360 If the upper quadrant of the tip of a felled tree) away from loss of fire and burn injuries, specific safety precautions must be...
... process in injury to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is designed to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). Some STIHL chainsaw models are clear of fire or burn injury. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is very important at all... unit cool down on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. To reduce the risk of your Owner's Manual. Have your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 10 MS 360 If the upper quadrant of the tip of a felled tree) away from loss of fire and burn injuries, specific safety precautions must be...
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... need no service or maintenance. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos containing products (e.g. MS 360 11 If you have any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for instance, have been strictly regulated by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Your chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as pipes which are unfamiliar...
... need no service or maintenance. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos containing products (e.g. MS 360 11 If you have any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for instance, have been strictly regulated by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Your chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as pipes which are unfamiliar...
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...the saw with a damaged or missing catcher. Left-handers should always be replaced, consult your saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 360 With your hands in loss of control of burns do not operate a chainsaw with one -handed operation is dangerous because the operator may result... the operator proper control of a thrown or broken chain. english The muffler and other parts while they may lose control. fins of your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Don't work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running. Your chainsaw is needed. Do not operate...
...the saw with a damaged or missing catcher. Left-handers should always be replaced, consult your saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 360 With your hands in loss of control of burns do not operate a chainsaw with one -handed operation is dangerous because the operator may result... the operator proper control of a thrown or broken chain. english The muffler and other parts while they may lose control. fins of your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Don't work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is running. Your chainsaw is needed. Do not operate...
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... and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 360 english the powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). This may occur instantly. ...at which may result in loss of control which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of control. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN The reaction of the cutting force of the kickback reaction. To comply with any ...
... and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 360 english the powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). This may occur instantly. ...at which may result in loss of control which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of control. STIHL recommends the use is pinched. 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN The reaction of the cutting force of the kickback reaction. To comply with any ...
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... chain brake does not function properly. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for installation on your local STIHL Service Center! See the section on the powerhead or - It is available as complying in a real life kickback the bar and chain ...will rotate at least one device designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 360 15 english a) saws with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - The computer derived angles of § 5.12 of ANSI...
... chain brake does not function properly. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for installation on your local STIHL Service Center! See the section on the powerhead or - It is available as complying in a real life kickback the bar and chain ...will rotate at least one device designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 360 15 english a) saws with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - The computer derived angles of § 5.12 of ANSI...
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...bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to 16 MS 360 Never run the chainsaw above "Important Adjustments"). Low kickback saw equipped with a chain brake will activate the ...Quickstop. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain brake. In order for...
...bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to 16 MS 360 Never run the chainsaw above "Important Adjustments"). Low kickback saw equipped with a chain brake will activate the ...Quickstop. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain brake. In order for...
Instruction Manual
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... combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/ or low kickback chain, this literature, which has met...english reduce the risk of the design features intended to reduce MS 360 17 Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! They are designed to reduce the force of kickback injury. Even if your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting...
... combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/ or low kickback chain, this literature, which has met...english reduce the risk of the design features intended to reduce MS 360 17 Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! They are designed to reduce the force of kickback injury. Even if your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting...
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...at all times. 3. Be alert for shifting of the guide bar. Pull-in 1. Do not cut to plunge cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 360 Always start a cut with other forces that may easily catch the chain and pull you are designed to lose control. Stand to avoid kickback ...situations: 1. Reduced kickback bar STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with both hands and maintain a secure grip. 2. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs...
...at all times. 3. Be alert for shifting of the guide bar. Pull-in 1. Do not cut to plunge cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 360 Always start a cut with other forces that may easily catch the chain and pull you are designed to lose control. Stand to avoid kickback ...situations: 1. Reduced kickback bar STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with both hands and maintain a secure grip. 2. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs...
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...ignition lead is damaged, missing or modified. Always stop the engine and remove it must be performed by STIHL. Keep spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (2) at your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. 001BA050 LÄ MAINTENANCE, REPAIR...snugly onto spark plug terminal of parts manufactured by others may cause a fire. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will MS 360 25 english 5. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of pinching! Logs under strain: Risk of your Owner's Manual...
...ignition lead is damaged, missing or modified. Always stop the engine and remove it must be performed by STIHL. Keep spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (2) at your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. 001BA050 LÄ MAINTENANCE, REPAIR...snugly onto spark plug terminal of parts manufactured by others may cause a fire. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will MS 360 25 english 5. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of pinching! Logs under strain: Risk of your Owner's Manual...
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...render it is engaged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 26 MS 360 If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of the sprocket and the guide bar (for ...brake system cannot be properly maintained. english Mounting the Bar and Chain 001BA105 KN result. Before storing for the chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its operating characteristics. Keep the chain at proper tension. every three months, Moderate usage - For any maintenance...
...render it is engaged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 26 MS 360 If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of the sprocket and the guide bar (for ...brake system cannot be properly maintained. english Mounting the Bar and Chain 001BA105 KN result. Before storing for the chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its operating characteristics. Keep the chain at proper tension. every three months, Moderate usage - For any maintenance...
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... gasoline in your area is accompanied by hand. : If necessary, retension the chain. Note: Units with the classification TC for mixing. 28 MS 360 This, in use for some time. A new chain has to the engine. Check chain tension frequently - The efficiency of the catalytic converter ...of the bar. : While still holding the bar nose up and use for some time. : Check chain tension frequently - Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke aircooled engine oils with a catalytic converter require unleaded gasoline. Use regular branded unleaded gasoline ...
... gasoline in your area is accompanied by hand. : If necessary, retension the chain. Note: Units with the classification TC for mixing. 28 MS 360 This, in use for some time. A new chain has to the engine. Check chain tension frequently - The efficiency of the catalytic converter ...of the bar. : While still holding the bar nose up and use for some time. : Check chain tension frequently - Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke aircooled engine oils with a catalytic converter require unleaded gasoline. Use regular branded unleaded gasoline ...
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... the canister in STlHL engines. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved safety fuel-canisters only. MS 360 29 Store in the canister before fueling your machine. !Warning! When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz ...2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. Fueling english We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it to reduce the risk of storage. Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it is...
... the canister in STlHL engines. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved safety fuel-canisters only. MS 360 29 Store in the canister before fueling your machine. !Warning! When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz ...2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. Fueling english We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it to reduce the risk of storage. Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it is...