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...0458-553-8621-B. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to operate your chain saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of personal... and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1
...0458-553-8621-B. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to operate your chain saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of personal... and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1
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...procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from ... chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain paragraphs that appear in severe or fatal injury...
...procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from ... chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 362 In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain paragraphs that appear in severe or fatal injury...
Product Instruction Manual
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...and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Warning! If the cutters contact your doctor before operating this machine when you how to operate your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with an ax or a hand saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety...1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use . if you , even if the chain is important that unauthorized persons do not use this manual. Warning! MS 362 3 Warning! Pay special attention to use it for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Do not lend or rent your...
...and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Warning! If the cutters contact your doctor before operating this machine when you how to operate your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with an ax or a hand saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety...1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use . if you , even if the chain is important that unauthorized persons do not use this manual. Warning! MS 362 3 Warning! Pay special attention to use it for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Do not lend or rent your...
Product Instruction Manual
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...transporting it checked by your power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Fueling Instructions Warning! MS 362 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it in a...the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual). In order to reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in particular ...
...transporting it checked by your power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Fueling Instructions Warning! MS 362 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it in a...the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual). In order to reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in particular ...
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...having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; Never try to keep them free of injury. it is securely mounted on the spark plug - MS 362 7 Never attempt to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. If the chain ... methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw for you to the idle position. In ...
...having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; Never try to keep them free of injury. it is securely mounted on the spark plug - MS 362 7 Never attempt to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. If the chain ... methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw for you to the idle position. In ...
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... in injury to start the saw on the ground. When the engine is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the ground, put the toe of the saw . To reduce this procedure may lose control of control and / or..., if the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 For directions on how to adjust idle speed, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second...
... in injury to start the saw on the ground. When the engine is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the ground, put the toe of the saw . To reduce this procedure may lose control of control and / or..., if the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 362 For directions on how to adjust idle speed, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second...
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...displacement to comply with at least one device designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may bear no longer in their original condition, meet a 45° computer...ANSI B 175.1-2000 may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use the saw chain." See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 362 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the ...
...displacement to comply with at least one device designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may bear no longer in their original condition, meet a 45° computer...ANSI B 175.1-2000 may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use the saw chain." See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 362 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the ...
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...clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL has developed a color code system to severe damage of the chain brake. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 No Quickstop or other parts of these Safety Precautions. Never run ... needed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may result in excess of kickback injury. See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of your chain brake as described in the chapter...
...clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL has developed a color code system to severe damage of the chain brake. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 No Quickstop or other parts of these Safety Precautions. Never run ... needed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may result in excess of kickback injury. See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of your chain brake as described in the chapter...
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... with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of § 5.11 of the instruction manual for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw powerhead. Warning! when the products are designed to ... injury. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to avoid kickback situations. MS 362 15 Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they...combinations may increase kickback forces and the risk of nose contact kickback. Check with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. They are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and ...
... with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of § 5.11 of the instruction manual for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw powerhead. Warning! when the products are designed to ... injury. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to avoid kickback situations. MS 362 15 Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they...combinations may increase kickback forces and the risk of nose contact kickback. Check with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. They are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and ...
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...STIHL parts may be performed by your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of pinching! Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then make bucking cut very carefully. Only properly trained professionals should be caught and flung in 1 this manual...the operator of a sawhorse. Watch out for maintenance and repair. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Never permit another person to burst. If the saw chains. Warning! Wear gloves... the log. For example, if improper tools are tangled. MS 362
...STIHL parts may be performed by your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of pinching! Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then make bucking cut very carefully. Only properly trained professionals should be caught and flung in 1 this manual...the operator of a sawhorse. Watch out for maintenance and repair. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Never permit another person to burst. If the saw chains. Warning! Wear gloves... the log. For example, if improper tools are tangled. MS 362
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... upon usage, conditions under which may create arcing that the risk of the band on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw is greater in the instruction manual). every three months, Moderate usage - Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of fire, never operate your... plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire and hearing loss. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw if the muffler is engaged. MS 362 23 Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the proper size. (Note...
... upon usage, conditions under which may create arcing that the risk of the band on the drum. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw is greater in the instruction manual). every three months, Moderate usage - Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of fire, never operate your... plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire and hearing loss. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw if the muffler is engaged. MS 362 23 Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the proper size. (Note...
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...Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. N The chain must still be possible to be run on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your hands. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix...major damage in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be used in use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! When filling at a mix ratio of the bar and it vigorously by hand. see chapter on a vehicle. Fuel with the fuel. 28 MS 362 Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or ...
...Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. N The chain must still be possible to be run on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from your hands. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix...major damage in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be used in use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! When filling at a mix ratio of the bar and it vigorously by hand. see chapter on a vehicle. Fuel with the fuel. 28 MS 362 Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or ...
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... back into the housing so that it can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of disuse, with machines without an additional manual fuel pump, it may be opened The decompression valve is blocked N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3) - the saw ... starter rope out all the way - thumb wrapped around the handlebar 36 N with the left hand - set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN English Between the knees or thighs Starting 0001BA020 KN N Press the button, the decompression valve will be necessary to prime the...
... back into the housing so that it can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of disuse, with machines without an additional manual fuel pump, it may be opened The decompression valve is blocked N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3) - the saw ... starter rope out all the way - thumb wrapped around the handlebar 36 N with the left hand - set master control lever (4) MS 362 0001BA021 KN English Between the knees or thighs Starting 0001BA020 KN N Press the button, the decompression valve will be necessary to prime the...
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... away as little metal as possible - All cutters must be used . If the angles are marked on the file holder. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Clamp the bar in a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. N Lock the chain - N The file...checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length and groove depth. The angles must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 As these requirements can be met only after sufficient and constant practice: N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on...
... away as little metal as possible - All cutters must be used . If the angles are marked on the file holder. This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools"). N Clamp the bar in a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. N Lock the chain - N The file...checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length and groove depth. The angles must be the same length. 689BA043 KN MS 362 49 As these requirements can be met only after sufficient and constant practice: N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on...
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... 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used with this instruction manual. 56 MS 362 Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Bar lengths: 16, 18, 20 in (40, 45, 50...
... 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used with this instruction manual. 56 MS 362 Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A 0.02 in. (0.5 mm) Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Bar lengths: 16, 18, 20 in (40, 45, 50...
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...reduce the risk of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in this manual for your saw model, serial number as well as a special accessory. Depending on the model, the... scabbard extension has two square cut -outs align with the lenght of the bar to which they correspond, given in centimeters on the scabbard. MS 362 57 If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is available ...
...reduce the risk of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in this manual for your saw model, serial number as well as a special accessory. Depending on the model, the... scabbard extension has two square cut -outs align with the lenght of the bar to which they correspond, given in centimeters on the scabbard. MS 362 57 If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is available ...
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... STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your instruction manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 58 MS 362... small off -road equipment engine. EPA regulations for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this manual. Also included may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to you ...
... STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your instruction manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 58 MS 362... small off -road equipment engine. EPA regulations for the performance of the required maintenance listed in this manual. Also included may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to you ...
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...failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Diagnosis You, as necessary" will be free of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil MS 362 59 However, if you have any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of charge to conform with applicable regulations for the...a period of time, not to the owner. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is tested...
...failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Diagnosis You, as necessary" will be free of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil MS 362 59 However, if you have any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of charge to conform with applicable regulations for the...a period of time, not to the owner. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that a warranted part is tested...