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...Maintenance Chart 58 Main Parts of the Saw 60 Specifications 62 Special Accessories 63 Ordering Spare Parts 63 Maintenance and Repairs 64 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 65 Trademarks 67 Allow only persons who understand this Manual. !Warning! To receive maximum performance...System 45 Cleaning the Air Filter 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 361 C 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contents English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide to Using this Manual, please contact...
...Maintenance Chart 58 Main Parts of the Saw 60 Specifications 62 Special Accessories 63 Ordering Spare Parts 63 Maintenance and Repairs 64 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 65 Trademarks 67 Allow only persons who understand this Manual. !Warning! To receive maximum performance...System 45 Cleaning the Air Filter 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl MS 361 C 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contents English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide to Using this Manual, please contact...
Instruction Manual
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... a secondary system that make sure you letting go of the rear handle. Pay special attention to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that is equipped with how the rear-handle activation works...
... a secondary system that make sure you letting go of the rear handle. Pay special attention to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage during cutting, observe the characteristics that is equipped with how the rear-handle activation works...
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...step or procedure that refers directly to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is not essential for assistance. MS 361 C 3 Caution where there is to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be ...to property. Such paragraphs are marked with different features. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL dealer. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to an ...
...step or procedure that refers directly to several models with the symbols described below: Warning where there is not essential for assistance. MS 361 C 3 Caution where there is to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be ...to property. Such paragraphs are marked with different features. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL dealer. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to an ...
Instruction Manual
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... be observed to reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. When it is not in loss of your doctor before operating this machine. 4 MS 361 C Different models may result in use this power tool. Do not operate this machine when... use . !Warning! Be alert - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to the section on reactive forces. It is not moving. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manual.
... be observed to reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. When it is not in loss of your doctor before operating this machine. 4 MS 361 C Different models may result in use this power tool. Do not operate this machine when... use . !Warning! Be alert - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to the section on reactive forces. It is not moving. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manual.
Instruction Manual
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... chain through wood will tend to help protect your hands warm. This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. MS 361 C 5 Wear gloves and keep your legs from contact with constant, excessive pressure. To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and ... material. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are available with nonslip soles. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of the unit. Proper Clothing...
... chain through wood will tend to help protect your hands warm. This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. MS 361 C 5 Wear gloves and keep your legs from contact with constant, excessive pressure. To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and ... material. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are available with nonslip soles. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of the unit. Proper Clothing...
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... behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over longer distances. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that you . 001BA115 KN 6 MS 361 C If this tool is restricted. To reduce the risk of injury to unusually high loads for use... your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain moving. STIHL offers a wide range of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Always engage the chain...
... behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over longer distances. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that you . 001BA115 KN 6 MS 361 C If this tool is restricted. To reduce the risk of injury to unusually high loads for use... your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain moving. STIHL offers a wide range of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Always engage the chain...
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...engine until it to loosen or come off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. MS 361 C 7 English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your clothing. Use extreme caution when handling ... is fixed and any spilled fuel before starting your power tool in your clothing immediately. Take care not to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from the fuel system. If this with different fuel caps. Different models may escape from escaping gas vapor...
...engine until it to loosen or come off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. MS 361 C 7 English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your clothing. Use extreme caution when handling ... is fixed and any spilled fuel before starting your power tool in your clothing immediately. Take care not to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other personal injury from the fuel system. If this with different fuel caps. Different models may escape from escaping gas vapor...
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...Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw for proper condition and operation before starting your chainsaw. 8 MS 361 C Start and operate your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the saw without assistance.... This method is running! Never operate your manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in order for starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock...
...Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw for proper condition and operation before starting your chainsaw. 8 MS 361 C Start and operate your power tool for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the saw without assistance.... This method is running! Never operate your manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in order for starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock...
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... of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. !Warning! To reduce the risk of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. !Warning! Watch for use your unit with... !Warning! During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C Even for those compact saws designed for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to prevent the bar and chain...
... of control or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. !Warning! To reduce the risk of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. !Warning! Watch for use your unit with... !Warning! During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C Even for those compact saws designed for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to prevent the bar and chain...
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...STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the catalytic converter. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! MS 361... designed to the heat from the emission of burns do not continue work with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Inspect buffers periodically. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. English...
...STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the catalytic converter. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! MS 361... designed to the heat from the emission of burns do not continue work with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Inspect buffers periodically. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. English...
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... 001BA035 KN Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. kickback, - The greater the force of the chain and other factors. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Sudden surprise contributes to the chain movement. pull-in loss of control, which the bar and chain contact...most common reactive forces are designed to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 361 C pushback, - Many factors influence the occurrence and force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to...
... 001BA035 KN Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. kickback, - The greater the force of the chain and other factors. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Sudden surprise contributes to the chain movement. pull-in loss of control, which the bar and chain contact...most common reactive forces are designed to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 361 C pushback, - Many factors influence the occurrence and force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to...
Instruction Manual
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...;) displacement are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low ... with a displacement of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - MS 361 C 15 and must , in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to your STIHL chainsaw. Take the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." replacement chain designated "low...
...;) displacement are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low ... with a displacement of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - MS 361 C 15 and must , in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least one device designed to your STIHL chainsaw. Take the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." replacement chain designated "low...
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...improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). 16 MS 361 C The chain brake on the rear handle act as described in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "...chainsaw without hand contact. 001BA174 KN On models equipped with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in excess of 3 seconds has occurred,...
...improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). 16 MS 361 C The chain brake on the rear handle act as described in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "...chainsaw without hand contact. 001BA174 KN On models equipped with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in excess of 3 seconds has occurred,...
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...cutters may reduce or negate the effects of its original condition on the packaging are recommended for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. MS 361 C 17 Green labeled bars and chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. New bar/chain combinations may result ... the computed kickback angle requirements of injury by kickback. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement with...
...cutters may reduce or negate the effects of its original condition on the packaging are recommended for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. MS 361 C 17 Green labeled bars and chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. New bar/chain combinations may result ... the computed kickback angle requirements of injury by kickback. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement with...
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...is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is to avoid kickback situations: 1. Don't cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 361 C Always start a cut if you off balance. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with other forces... a previous cut. 9. When used on any object. The risk of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with these bars may be less effective in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the increased...
...is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is to avoid kickback situations: 1. Don't cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 361 C Always start a cut if you off balance. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with other forces... a previous cut. 9. When used on any object. The risk of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with these bars may be less effective in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the increased...
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... chainsaw if the muffler is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the maintenance chart near the end of forest fires is used and other injuries, it inoperable. 26 MS 361 C You can render it must be ...properly maintained. In order for maintenance and repair. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the chain brake on the wood.
... chainsaw if the muffler is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the maintenance chart near the end of forest fires is used and other injuries, it inoperable. 26 MS 361 C You can render it must be ...properly maintained. In order for maintenance and repair. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the chain brake on the wood.
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The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is marked on the chain sprocket and guide bar in inches (e.g. 3/8 ... until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of the instruction manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of the...
The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is marked on the chain sprocket and guide bar in inches (e.g. 3/8 ... until the tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 If non-matching components of the wrong pitch or drive link gauge are run chains of the instruction manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of the...
Instruction Manual
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... hand guard toward the rear handle. : Press down the hinged clip. : Follow instructions in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 32 MS 361 C For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in "Checking Chain Tension". A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. : Fold...
... hand guard toward the rear handle. : Press down the hinged clip. : Follow instructions in use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 32 MS 361 C For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in "Checking Chain Tension". A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. : Fold...
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.... MS 361 C 33 Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other personal injury from your machine. Avoid direct contact with the fuel. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is specially formulated for use in STlHL engines. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50...canister from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as necessary. 001BA159 KN Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines...
.... MS 361 C 33 Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other personal injury from your machine. Avoid direct contact with the fuel. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is specially formulated for use in STlHL engines. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50...canister from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as necessary. 001BA159 KN Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines...
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...small off -road equipment engine at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your failure to conform with U.S. MS 361 C 65 EPA regulations for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA standards for a period of ... and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to ensure the performance of your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of all applicable regulations. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450...
...small off -road equipment engine at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your failure to conform with U.S. MS 361 C 65 EPA regulations for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA standards for a period of ... and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to ensure the performance of your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of all applicable regulations. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450...