Instruction Manual
Page 2
... described in Muffler 46 Checking the Spark Plug 46 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 47 Storing the Machine 50 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 50 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 52 Maintenance Chart 56 Main Parts of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 paper can be observed as with any of the Saw 58 Specifications 60 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
... described in Muffler 46 Checking the Spark Plug 46 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 47 Storing the Machine 50 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 50 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 52 Maintenance Chart 56 Main Parts of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 paper can be observed as with any of the Saw 58 Specifications 60 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
Instruction Manual
Page 6
... face screen over longer distances. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to unusually high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use may, in fact, be carried only in particular that you . 001BA115 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 5 Check in a horizontal position. Always engage the chain brake...
... face screen over longer distances. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to unusually high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use may, in fact, be carried only in particular that you . 001BA115 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 5 Check in a horizontal position. Always engage the chain brake...
Instruction Manual
Page 7
... instruction manual. 6 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Select bare ground for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Take care not to release slowly. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Note that combustible fuel vapor may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Cap with different fuel caps. Using the grip, turn ). See "Fueling...
... instruction manual. 6 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Select bare ground for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Take care not to release slowly. Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Note that combustible fuel vapor may be used , the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Cap with different fuel caps. Using the grip, turn ). See "Fueling...
Instruction Manual
Page 8
... the spark plug boot is secure - Start and operate your power tool. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start . MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting the saw . Starting !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
... the spark plug boot is secure - Start and operate your power tool. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start . MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting the saw . Starting !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
Instruction Manual
Page 9
... chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down . If the upper quadrant of the tip of you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your left hand. To reduce this procedure may result in injury to your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the ground. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger...
... chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down . If the upper quadrant of the tip of you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your left hand. To reduce this procedure may result in injury to your instruction manual) and place the chainsaw on the ground. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger...
Instruction Manual
Page 10
... idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with the running cutting tool, do not use the saw without losing control (see section on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
... idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with the running cutting tool, do not use the saw without losing control (see section on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. There is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
Instruction Manual
Page 11
... away from work area, even when starting. Some of others in poorly ventilated locations. Keep within calling distance of the gases (e.g. English / USA !Warning! Working conditions Operate and start your body is needed. !Warning! Your chainsaw is running . As soon as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that your power tool only outdoors in the general work area...
... away from work area, even when starting. Some of others in poorly ventilated locations. Keep within calling distance of the gases (e.g. English / USA !Warning! Working conditions Operate and start your body is needed. !Warning! Your chainsaw is running . As soon as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that your power tool only outdoors in the general work area...
Instruction Manual
Page 13
..., spark plug) become hot during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Due to kickback. !Warning! Your saw is still hot. !Warning! Such use could cause an increase in loss of control of the saw . Let the engine cool...
..., spark plug) become hot during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Due to kickback. !Warning! Your saw is still hot. !Warning! Such use could cause an increase in loss of control of the saw . Let the engine cool...
Instruction Manual
Page 16
... instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). Clutch slippage can also be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 15 An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may rotate around the front handle...
... instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). Clutch slippage can also be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 15 An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may rotate around the front handle...
Instruction Manual
Page 26
..., it and the ignition lead are used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it inoperable. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 25 Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on your saw chains. !Warning! Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. !Warning! The...
..., it and the ignition lead are used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it inoperable. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 25 Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on your saw chains. !Warning! Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. !Warning! The...
Instruction Manual
Page 32
... necessary. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. The canister should be kept tightly closed in order to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in which fuel mix is also important. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in STlHL engines. A new chain has to be possible...
... necessary. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. The canister should be kept tightly closed in order to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your area is lower, use in which fuel mix is also important. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in STlHL engines. A new chain has to be possible...
Instruction Manual
Page 37
... of the idle speed screw (LA) after making adjustments to the low speed screw (L) - If engine idle speed is erratic or acceleration is advisable to use the cover plate mounting kit (special accessory) in extremely cold operating conditions (temperatures below 50 °F, preheat the carburetor as shown in powder or drifting snow). this helps prevent carburetor icing. 36 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C It is necessary to have it serviced and...
... of the idle speed screw (LA) after making adjustments to the low speed screw (L) - If engine idle speed is erratic or acceleration is advisable to use the cover plate mounting kit (special accessory) in extremely cold operating conditions (temperatures below 50 °F, preheat the carburetor as shown in powder or drifting snow). this helps prevent carburetor icing. 36 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C It is necessary to have it serviced and...
Instruction Manual
Page 42
... spark plug. : Set the Master Control lever to 0 : Crank the engine several times with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at a standstill) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). even if engine is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar groove - Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to open the decompression valve. : Now start the engine. Retension the chain - MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
... spark plug. : Set the Master Control lever to 0 : Crank the engine several times with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at a standstill) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). even if engine is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar groove - Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to open the decompression valve. : Now start the engine. Retension the chain - MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
Instruction Manual
Page 46
... KN Standard Setting HL H L Adjusting Idle Speed L L Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (although L screw is open 1/4 turn) HL H L : Shut off the engine. : Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen* in the same direction. Chain runs while engine is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. If the chain continues moving when the engine is idling : Open the low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn . : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and...
... KN Standard Setting HL H L Adjusting Idle Speed L L Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (although L screw is open 1/4 turn) HL H L : Shut off the engine. : Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. : Check the spark arresting screen* in the same direction. Chain runs while engine is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. If the chain continues moving when the engine is idling : Open the low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn . : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until the engine runs and...
Instruction Manual
Page 47
... the setting may result in trouble in operation. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 46 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - If the screen is down firmly. These factors cause deposits to insufficient lubrication and overheating. : Take out the screw (1). : Remove the spark arresting screen (2). : Clean the spark arresting screen. no further than stop. : If the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen...
... the setting may result in trouble in operation. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 46 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Turn the high speed screw (H) clockwise (leaner) - If the screen is down firmly. These factors cause deposits to insufficient lubrication and overheating. : Take out the screw (1). : Remove the spark arresting screen (2). : Clean the spark arresting screen. no further than stop. : If the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen...
Instruction Manual
Page 48
... and remove it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. do not pull the rewind spring out of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug...
... and remove it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. do not pull the rewind spring out of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug...
Instruction Manual
Page 60
... transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to reduce the risk of the starter, for choke control, starting the engine. 21. Chain Catcher Helps to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 59 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw . 20. Starter Grip The grip of operator contact by inertia. 8. Master Control Lever Lever for starting throttle, run and stop switch positions. 23. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of quick tensioner 13. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 10. Front Handle...
... transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to reduce the risk of the starter, for choke control, starting the engine. 21. Chain Catcher Helps to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 59 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw . 20. Starter Grip The grip of operator contact by inertia. 8. Master Control Lever Lever for starting throttle, run and stop switch positions. 23. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of quick tensioner 13. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 10. Front Handle...
Instruction Manual
Page 62
... make re-ordering simpler. 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 this manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as "low kickback" saw chain 1) in accordance with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI Standard B 175.1-2000, do not use replacement saw chain in the spaces provided. Since new bar/chain combinations may be available for...
... make re-ordering simpler. 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 this manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as "low kickback" saw chain 1) in accordance with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI Standard B 175.1-2000, do not use replacement saw chain in the spaces provided. Since new bar/chain combinations may be available for...
Instruction Manual
Page 64
... all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road equipment engines must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale to you should be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. Any replacement part or service that you can write to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and...
... all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road equipment engines must be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale to you should be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. Any replacement part or service that you can write to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your warranty rights and...
Instruction Manual
Page 65
... of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at no cost to other services and adjustments necessary for that a warranted part is liable for damages to the owner. 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...
... of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for required maintenance at no cost to other services and adjustments necessary for that a warranted part is liable for damages to the owner. 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...