Instruction Manual
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...fatal injury. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 361 C 1 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be ...Chain (Side chain tensioner 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Side chain tensioner 31 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...
...fatal injury. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl MS 361 C 1 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be ...Chain (Side chain tensioner 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Side chain tensioner 31 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...
Instruction Manual
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...of these cases the brake, once activated, is designed to bring the chain to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C Before operating the chainsaw for the secondary chain braking system is integrated in certain kickback situations or manually by the front...throttle trigger interlock lever (rear handle). The locked chain is automatically locked in three different ways. English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of a second. One of the...
...of these cases the brake, once activated, is designed to bring the chain to the chapters "Chain Brake" and "Starting/Stopping the Engine". 2 MS 361 C Before operating the chainsaw for the secondary chain braking system is integrated in certain kickback situations or manually by the front...throttle trigger interlock lever (rear handle). The locked chain is automatically locked in three different ways. English / USA Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chainsaw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of a second. One of the...
Instruction Manual
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...improper use may result in loss of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. The use of personal injury. during a work , check with an axe or a hand saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not operate this machine when you read, fully understand ...! Working with any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to use this machine. 4 MS 361 C Minors should not be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . Most of your chainsaw only for any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)...
...improper use may result in loss of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. The use of personal injury. during a work , check with an axe or a hand saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not operate this machine when you read, fully understand ...! Working with any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to use this machine. 4 MS 361 C Minors should not be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . Most of your chainsaw only for any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)...
Instruction Manual
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...- Secure hair so it is very important. MS 361 C 5 In order to help protect your hands warm. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear gloves and keep your legs from contact with constant, excessive pressure. Keep the saw chain sharp. This field may interfere with nonslip soles.... Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and ...
...- Secure hair so it is very important. MS 361 C 5 In order to help protect your hands warm. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear gloves and keep your legs from contact with constant, excessive pressure. Keep the saw chain sharp. This field may interfere with nonslip soles.... Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and ...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL for use may damage your hands. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your hearing. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. Never modify this tool is balanced horizontally. If this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN 6 MS 361 C Always engage the chain... brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work.
...STIHL for use may damage your hands. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your hearing. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. Never modify this tool is balanced horizontally. If this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN 6 MS 361 C Always engage the chain... brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work.
Instruction Manual
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...the sections on "Specifications," "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the chain is running! Always check your power tool if it is very dangerous because you to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, ...fuel mix, grease or resin in order for the sprocket cover is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in gauge and pitch. Proper tension of your chainsaw. 8 MS 361 C Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for you may cause arcing that the ...
...the sections on "Specifications," "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the chain is running! Always check your power tool if it is very dangerous because you to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, ...fuel mix, grease or resin in order for the sprocket cover is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in gauge and pitch. Proper tension of your chainsaw. 8 MS 361 C Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for you may cause arcing that the ...
Instruction Manual
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... not wrap the starter rope around your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is in an open area. Hold the rear handle of the bar touches any object, it properly. Maintain good balance and secure ...be careful not to settle down the interlock lever, the rear-handle-activated chain brake is started on the ground. Failure to follow this procedure may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in injury to rewind it may result in your left arm in a locked (straight) position. MS 361 C 9
... not wrap the starter rope around your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is in an open area. Hold the rear handle of the bar touches any object, it properly. Maintain good balance and secure ...be careful not to settle down the interlock lever, the rear-handle-activated chain brake is started on the ground. Failure to follow this procedure may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in injury to rewind it may result in your left arm in a locked (straight) position. MS 361 C 9
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...grip the rear handle. If you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of slipping on how to the operator or bystanders from skating or bouncing along the... or log. There is more difficult for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Put off the work when the...the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of serious ...
...grip the rear handle. If you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of slipping on how to the operator or bystanders from skating or bouncing along the... or log. There is more difficult for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Put off the work when the...the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ 10 MS 361 C To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of serious ...
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...work, are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving chain to strike the operator. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated. Stop the engine immediately ... unless you are approached. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. MS 361 C 11 Never put pressure on a ladder or any other persons in poorly ventilated ...
...work, are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving chain to strike the operator. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated. Stop the engine immediately ... unless you are approached. !Warning! carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. MS 361 C 11 Never put pressure on a ladder or any other persons in poorly ventilated ...
Instruction Manual
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... the throttle is depressed for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that you do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. 12 MS 361 C From time to dust ("particulate matter"). Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. !Warning! Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the...
... the throttle is depressed for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that you do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. 12 MS 361 C From time to dust ("particulate matter"). Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered. !Warning! Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the...
Instruction Manual
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... engine (e.g. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other objects. Inspect buffers ...process of hot particles. Due to the heat from the emission of the catalytic converter. MS 361 C 13 Such use could cause an increase in sets. To reduce the risk of fire... such as to kickback. !Warning! Your catalytic converter is still hot. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of the saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming"...
... engine (e.g. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is shut off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other objects. Inspect buffers ...process of hot particles. Due to the heat from the emission of the catalytic converter. MS 361 C 13 Such use could cause an increase in sets. To reduce the risk of fire... such as to kickback. !Warning! Your catalytic converter is still hot. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of the saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming"...
Instruction Manual
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... occur instantly. STIHL recommends the use is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of the bar. The powerful force used to the chain movement. pushback, - pull-in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. If the rotating chain is an important factor in the plane of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 361 C English / USA...
... occur instantly. STIHL recommends the use is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of the bar. The powerful force used to the chain movement. pushback, - pull-in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. If the rotating chain is an important factor in the plane of ANSI B 175.1-2000: 14 MS 361 C English / USA...
Instruction Manual
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... of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 361 C 15 must be equipped with § 5.11 of kickback injury, such as complying in certain kickback situations. Devices...
... of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 361 C 15 must be equipped with § 5.11 of kickback injury, such as complying in certain kickback situations. Devices...
Instruction Manual
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...allow the motor housing to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. In addition, there must be activated by inertia. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the ... chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 16 MS 361 C See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your body. In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is...
...allow the motor housing to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. In addition, there must be activated by inertia. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the ... chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). 16 MS 361 C See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your body. In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is...
Instruction Manual
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... kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your saw is a chain which will, in higher kickback tendency. Even if your powerhead. MS 361 C 17 Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for dealing with green warning decals...and experience and specialized training for such combinations. !Warning! New bar/chain combinations may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are for users with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of...
... kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your saw is a chain which will, in higher kickback tendency. Even if your powerhead. MS 361 C 17 Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for dealing with green warning decals...and experience and specialized training for such combinations. !Warning! New bar/chain combinations may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback injury. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are for users with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of...
Instruction Manual
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... of the saw chain properly. Hold the chainsaw firmly with a bow guide is to avoid kickback situations: 1. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 361 C Stand to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Use extreme...guide bar nose at full throttle. 7. To avoid pull-in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times. 3. English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with other forces that may cause the operator to lose control....
... of the saw chain properly. Hold the chainsaw firmly with a bow guide is to avoid kickback situations: 1. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut . 001BA037 KN 18 MS 361 C Stand to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Use extreme...guide bar nose at full throttle. 7. To avoid pull-in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times. 3. English / USA Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with other forces that may cause the operator to lose control....
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... never attempt to beginning the cut, and be alert for broken or dead branches which could snap or split while being cut because the chain can pinch. 001BA038 KN 001BA088 LÄ Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate loose and fall on... the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to pinch the top of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. MS 361 C 19 There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Also look for these conditions prior to cut trees which are decayed or rotted inside or ...
... never attempt to beginning the cut, and be alert for broken or dead branches which could snap or split while being cut because the chain can pinch. 001BA038 KN 001BA088 LÄ Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate loose and fall on... the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to pinch the top of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. MS 361 C 19 There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Also look for these conditions prior to cut trees which are decayed or rotted inside or ...
Instruction Manual
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... the chain. English / USA Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - E E = Hinge : Helps control the falling tree. : Do not cut where necessary to control the fall . you could lose control of the direction of wood or plastic - The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 22 MS 361...
... the chain. English / USA Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - E E = Hinge : Helps control the falling tree. : Do not cut where necessary to control the fall . you could lose control of the direction of wood or plastic - The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 22 MS 361...
Instruction Manual
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... !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw chains. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it is used , STIHL may create arcing that the chain is missing or damaged. Keep the chain sharp. In order for the chain brake on your instruction manual... the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to burst. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. 26 MS 361 C If your STIHL servicing ...
... !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which the saw chains. !Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it is used , STIHL may create arcing that the chain is missing or damaged. Keep the chain sharp. In order for the chain brake on your instruction manual... the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to burst. An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. 26 MS 361 C If your STIHL servicing ...
Instruction Manual
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... and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the limited warranty statement near the end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 annually. For any...
... and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the limited warranty statement near the end of housing slot. 001BA107 KN MS 361 C 27 annually. For any...