Instruction Manual
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... Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner 32 Checking Chain Tension 32 Fuel 32 Fueling 33 Chain Lubricant 35 Filling Chain Oil Tank 35 Checking Chain Lubrication 36 Chain Brake 36 Winter Operation 38 Information Before You Start .......... 39 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 39 Operating Instructions 43 Oil Quantity Control 44 Taking Care of Guide Bar 44 Air Filter System 45 Cleaning the Air Filter 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. Careless or improper use may...
... Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner 32 Checking Chain Tension 32 Fuel 32 Fueling 33 Chain Lubricant 35 Filling Chain Oil Tank 35 Checking Chain Lubrication 36 Chain Brake 36 Winter Operation 38 Information Before You Start .......... 39 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 39 Operating Instructions 43 Oil Quantity Control 44 Taking Care of Guide Bar 44 Air Filter System 45 Cleaning the Air Filter 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. Careless or improper use may...
Instruction Manual
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... throttle trigger interlock lever to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C As before, the chain brake can be activated by the inertia of the front hand guard in certain kickback situations or manually by releasing the rear handle 150BA000 KN The activating mechanism for the secondary chain braking system is designed to bring the chain to stop chain rotation within fractions of this saw...
... throttle trigger interlock lever to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C As before, the chain brake can be activated by the inertia of the front hand guard in certain kickback situations or manually by releasing the rear handle 150BA000 KN The activating mechanism for the secondary chain braking system is designed to bring the chain to stop chain rotation within fractions of this saw...
Instruction Manual
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... injury from your hearing. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head. Grip the front handle in good condition before transporting the power tool over your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Wear an...
... injury from your hearing. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head. Grip the front handle in good condition before transporting the power tool over your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Wear an...
Instruction Manual
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... lie completely flush with this happens, change your clothing immediately. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Using the grip, turn ). MS 361 C 7 Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Fuel your machine. !Warning! Select bare...
... lie completely flush with this happens, change your clothing immediately. English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Using the grip, turn ). MS 361 C 7 Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Fuel your machine. !Warning! Select bare...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual.) !Warning! Starting !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. !Warning! English / USA Before Starting Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch...
... instruction manual.) !Warning! Starting !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. !Warning! English / USA Before Starting Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch...
Instruction Manual
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... clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. MS 361 C 9 Make sure the chain brake is engaged (see section on the ground. Grip the front handle of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the starting throttle lock...
... clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. MS 361 C 9 Make sure the chain brake is engaged (see section on the ground. Grip the front handle of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. English / USA With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the starting throttle lock...
Instruction Manual
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... from loss of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your hands in confined spaces, one hand. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C For directions on freshly debarked logs. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Take extreme care...
... from loss of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your hands in confined spaces, one hand. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C For directions on freshly debarked logs. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Take extreme care...
Instruction Manual
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... reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Catalytic converter !Warning! To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g. MS 361 C 13 Buffers should be replaced, consult your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. The muffler and other parts while they may interfere with screens designed to idle or is still hot. !Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system...
... reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Catalytic converter !Warning! To reduce the risk of the engine (e.g. MS 361 C 13 Buffers should be replaced, consult your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. The muffler and other parts while they may interfere with screens designed to idle or is still hot. !Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system...
Instruction Manual
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... guard helps protect your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of the hand guard on a saw equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. In addition, removal of these Safety Precautions. No Quickstop or other parts of your chainsaw without hand contact. 001BA174 KN On models equipped with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger...
... guard helps protect your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of the hand guard on a saw equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. In addition, removal of these Safety Precautions. No Quickstop or other parts of your chainsaw without hand contact. 001BA174 KN On models equipped with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger...
Instruction Manual
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... effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut and burn marks appear on the wood. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. !Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in order to remove the clutch, structural damage...
... effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut and burn marks appear on the wood. Use of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. !Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in order to remove the clutch, structural damage...
Instruction Manual
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... the instruction manual. annually. The chainsaw should be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. 001BA105 KN : Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 depending on the drum. The drive link gauge (2) must match the pitch of the sprocket and the guide bar (for...
... the instruction manual. annually. The chainsaw should be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. 001BA105 KN : Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 4 5 : Turn screw (4) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 depending on the drum. The drive link gauge (2) must match the pitch of the sprocket and the guide bar (for...
Instruction Manual
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... guard toward the rear handle. : Press down the hinged clip. : Follow instructions in "Checking Chain Tension". The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. : Fold down the throttle trigger interlock to the engine. This, in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 32 MS 361 C and, with the chain brake...
... guard toward the rear handle. : Press down the hinged clip. : Follow instructions in "Checking Chain Tension". The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. : Fold down the throttle trigger interlock to the engine. This, in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 32 MS 361 C and, with the chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... of the rear handle, including the throttle trigger interlock lever. Disengaging the secondary chain brake : Press down the throttle trigger interlock lever. This releases the clutch drum and allows the chain to 3 minutes. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be broken in for the first time, make this saw has two functions: : Standard STIHL chain brake and : STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front...
... of the rear handle, including the throttle trigger interlock lever. Disengaging the secondary chain brake : Press down the throttle trigger interlock lever. This releases the clutch drum and allows the chain to 3 minutes. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be broken in for the first time, make this saw has two functions: : Standard STIHL chain brake and : STIHL rear-handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front...
Instruction Manual
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.... : Remove carburetor box cover (2). 3 213BA009 KN : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug boot (3). 42 MS 361 C Start as described for cold engine (cold start n). To shut down firmly) - even if engine is flooded. 1 2 : Loosen twist lock (1) in button to $. see "Winter Operation". English / USA At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n - fit the carburetor box cover. : Set Master Control lever to winter operation...
.... : Remove carburetor box cover (2). 3 213BA009 KN : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug boot (3). 42 MS 361 C Start as described for cold engine (cold start n). To shut down firmly) - even if engine is flooded. 1 2 : Loosen twist lock (1) in button to $. see "Winter Operation". English / USA At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to n - fit the carburetor box cover. : Set Master Control lever to winter operation...
Instruction Manual
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... low speed screw (L). It is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - no further than stop - Chain runs while 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 insufficient lubrication and overheating. MS 361 C 47 Idle setting is a risk of the setting may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude: : Check the standard setting...
... low speed screw (L). It is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - no further than stop - Chain runs while 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 insufficient lubrication and overheating. MS 361 C 47 Idle setting is a risk of the setting may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude: : Check the standard setting...
Instruction Manual
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... screw (1). : Remove the spark arresting screen (2). : Clean the spark arresting screen. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. see "Guide to Using this Manual" 48 MS 361 C Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. * see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - English / USA Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler* Checking the Spark Plug...
... screw (1). : Remove the spark arresting screen (2). : Clean the spark arresting screen. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. see "Guide to Using this Manual" 48 MS 361 C Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. * see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - English / USA Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler* Checking the Spark Plug...
Instruction Manual
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... saw chain. 8. Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 21. Front Handle (Handlebar) Handle for choke control, starting the engine. 20. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 9. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 14. Decompression Valve (automatically resetting) Reduces compression resistance to reduce the risk of vibrations created by inertia. 7. Chain Catcher Helps to make engine starting easier when activated. 6. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for the chain brake. 18. Side Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of the engine...
... saw chain. 8. Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 21. Front Handle (Handlebar) Handle for choke control, starting the engine. 20. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 9. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 14. Decompression Valve (automatically resetting) Reduces compression resistance to reduce the risk of vibrations created by inertia. 7. Chain Catcher Helps to make engine starting easier when activated. 6. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for the chain brake. 18. Side Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of the engine...
Instruction Manual
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... requirements of § 5.11 of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of the parts. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this manual, ask your product. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. 1) see definition of "low kickback chain" on this powerhead are subject to comply...
... requirements of § 5.11 of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of the parts. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this manual, ask your product. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. 1) see definition of "low kickback chain" on this powerhead are subject to comply...
Instruction Manual
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... Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. MS 361 C 65 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for two years. In the U.S. The equipment engine must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from defects...
... Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. MS 361 C 65 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for two years. In the U.S. The equipment engine must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from defects...
Instruction Manual
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... effect of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be warranted for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable...
... effect of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be warranted for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable...