Instruction Manual
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... vegetable oils; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those 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... before using your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to reduce the risk of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. K7. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made...
... vegetable oils; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those 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... before using your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time-to reduce the risk of the instructions in USA STIHl MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 1 Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. K7. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made...
Instruction Manual
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... engine and then tighten. Start and operate your power tool if it is extremely important. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 Never operate your saw is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or...Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw without assistance. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting methods reduce the risk...To reduce the risk of your power tool for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is very dangerous because you to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must ...
... engine and then tighten. Start and operate your power tool if it is extremely important. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 7 Never operate your saw is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or...Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw without assistance. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting methods reduce the risk...To reduce the risk of your power tool for you may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is very dangerous because you to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must ...
Instruction Manual
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... mounted cylinder shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Catalytic converter !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! If you experience loss of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Warning! To reduce the risk of hot particles. Such use could cause an... burn injury. The muffler and other objects. A "sponginess" in loss of control of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of the saw , increased vibration...
... mounted cylinder shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Catalytic converter !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! If you experience loss of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Warning! To reduce the risk of hot particles. Such use could cause an... burn injury. The muffler and other objects. A "sponginess" in loss of control of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of the saw , increased vibration...
Instruction Manual
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...is engaged. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause serious or fatal injury. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of wear will reduce the effectiveness of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Remember that ... spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that the chain is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Keep the chain sharp. For example, if improper tools are always clean and in your STIHL chainsaw to burst. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 ...
...is engaged. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause serious or fatal injury. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of wear will reduce the effectiveness of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Remember that ... spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that the chain is used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! Keep the chain sharp. For example, if improper tools are always clean and in your STIHL chainsaw to burst. MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 ...
Instruction Manual
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... engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). : Observe safety precautions. : Check operation of arrow. : Remove carburetor box cover (2). 3 : Pull off the spark plug boot (3). 213BA010 KN 213BA009 KN 40 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C If fuel tank has been run completely dry (engine stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to open the decompression valve. : Start...
... engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). : Observe safety precautions. : Check operation of arrow. : Remove carburetor box cover (2). 3 : Pull off the spark plug boot (3). 213BA010 KN 213BA009 KN 40 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C If fuel tank has been run completely dry (engine stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to open the decompression valve. : Start...
Instruction Manual
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... some time. Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to be pulled along the bar by hand. see "Adjusting Carburetor". MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 41 Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. the chain may otherwise jump off the bar. If it down . ... : Now start the engine. During operation Check chain tension frequently A new chain has to clear the combustion chamber. : Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar groove - see "Tensioning the Saw Chain"! The...
... some time. Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to be pulled along the bar by hand. see "Adjusting Carburetor". MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 41 Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. the chain may otherwise jump off the bar. If it down . ... : Now start the engine. During operation Check chain tension frequently A new chain has to clear the combustion chamber. : Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar groove - see "Tensioning the Saw Chain"! The...
Instruction Manual
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... at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. no further than stop. : If the engine is down firmly. If the screen is a risk of 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) - Wrong fuel...
... at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. no further than stop. : If the engine is down firmly. If the screen is a risk of 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) - Wrong fuel...
Instruction Manual
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... type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal ...poorly at part load. If engine is down on power, difficult to avoid injury. 001BA096 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 47 do not pull the rewind spring out of spark plug: : Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause...
... type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal ...poorly at part load. If engine is down on power, difficult to avoid injury. 001BA096 KN MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 47 do not pull the rewind spring out of spark plug: : Too much oil in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause...
Instruction Manual
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... if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X X MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 57 chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours Retighten Inspect Clean or replace Check X Replace Replace 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not...
... if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X X MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C 57 chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours Retighten Inspect Clean or replace Check X Replace Replace 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not...
Instruction Manual
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... 20 22 24 25 23 16 21 26 58 213BA031 KN 213BA030 KN 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Switch for handle heating* 4 Spark plug boot 5 Shutter (summer and winter operation) 6 Decompression valve* (automatically resetting) 7 Chain brake 8 Chain sprocket 9 Chain sprocket cover 10 Chain catcher 11 Chain tensioner (side) 12... cap 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger interlock 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
... 20 22 24 25 23 16 21 26 58 213BA031 KN 213BA030 KN 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Switch for handle heating* 4 Spark plug boot 5 Shutter (summer and winter operation) 6 Decompression valve* (automatically resetting) 7 Chain brake 8 Chain sprocket 9 Chain sprocket cover 10 Chain catcher 11 Chain tensioner (side) 12... cap 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger interlock 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard * see "Guide to Using this Manual" MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C
Instruction Manual
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... Bar Nose The exposed end of the saw. 26. Front Handle Handlebar for carburetor box cover. 2. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 5. Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 24. Carburetor Box Cover ...Twist Lock Lock for the left hand at or toward the rear of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
... Bar Nose The exposed end of the saw. 26. Front Handle Handlebar for carburetor box cover. 2. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 5. Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 24. Carburetor Box Cover ...Twist Lock Lock for the left hand at or toward the rear of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 341, MS 361, MS 361...
Instruction Manual
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... terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C Bore MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C Stroke MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C 3.6 cu.in (59 cm3) 3.6 cu.in (59 cm3) 1.85 ...in (47 mm) 1.85 in (47 mm) 1.34 in (34 mm) 1.34 in (34 mm) Idle speed 2800 rpm Maximum permissible engine speed with guide bar and chain MS 341: 13500 rpm MS 361: 14000 rpm Magneto ignition system Electronic (breakerless) Spark plug...
... terms: Extended = 300 hours Intermediate = 125 hours Moderate = 50 hours Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C Bore MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C Stroke MS 341 MS 361, MS 361 C 3.6 cu.in (59 cm3) 3.6 cu.in (59 cm3) 1.85 ...in (47 mm) 1.85 in (47 mm) 1.34 in (34 mm) 1.34 in (34 mm) Idle speed 2800 rpm Maximum permissible engine speed with guide bar and chain MS 341: 13500 rpm MS 361: 14000 rpm Magneto ignition system Electronic (breakerless) Spark plug...
Instruction Manual
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...Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that adversely affect performance and/or ... warranted part which is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 64 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which...
...Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that adversely affect performance and/or ... warranted part which is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 64 MS 341, MS 361, MS 361 C Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which...