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... Spare Parts 57 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Because a chain saw . M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction ...from your area if you do not understand any other power saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed...
... Spare Parts 57 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Because a chain saw . M0-18.B11.DDS. 0000001100_009_GB { MS 362 1 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction ...from your area if you do not understand any other power saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed...
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... the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. If the cutters contact your model. Warning! When it is important that unauthorized persons do not use it off and make sure that you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 362 3 Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of...
... the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. If the cutters contact your model. Warning! When it is important that unauthorized persons do not use it off and make sure that you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 362 3 Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. An AV system is very important. MS 362 Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that... excessive pressure. To reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your hands. - Chain saw chain sharp. In order to reduce the risk of the unit. A power tool with loose components...of injury to your hands warm. Take frequent breaks. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of vibrations created by the machine to the operator's ...
...snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. An AV system is very important. MS 362 Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that... excessive pressure. To reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your hands. - Chain saw chain sharp. In order to reduce the risk of the unit. A power tool with loose components...of injury to your hands warm. Take frequent breaks. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of vibrations created by the machine to the operator's ...
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...your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain moving. Do not continue operating this power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Use extreme caution when ...Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from your applicable national standard). Fuel your hands. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is restricted. Do not smoke or bring any way. Warning! MS 362 5 In case of...
...your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain moving. Do not continue operating this power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Use extreme caution when ...Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from your applicable national standard). Fuel your hands. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is restricted. Do not smoke or bring any way. Warning! MS 362 5 In case of...
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...safety devices. Warning! For proper assembly of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your saw with the sprocket cover loose. English Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw kickback standard" below. Start and operate your ... MS 362 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is (are) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw is...
...safety devices. Warning! For proper assembly of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your saw with the sprocket cover loose. English Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw kickback standard" below. Start and operate your ... MS 362 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is (are) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw is...
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... the handles. 8 MS 362 With the first recommended method, the chain saw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. For saws with a rear handle level with your instruction manual. Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. Maintain good balance ...recommended method for the clutch to occur (see section on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your arm on the ground. When the engine is in a locked (straight) position. Important Adjustments Warning! Maintain ...
... the handles. 8 MS 362 With the first recommended method, the chain saw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. For saws with a rear handle level with your instruction manual. Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. Maintain good balance ...recommended method for the clutch to occur (see section on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your arm on the ground. When the engine is in a locked (straight) position. Important Adjustments Warning! Maintain ...
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Even for those compact saws designed for operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other insecure support....such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have taken proper precautions to prevent the bar and chain from loss of injury from the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and... kickback forces of your hand or any other part of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 It is increased danger of your body. Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Put off...
Even for those compact saws designed for operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other insecure support....such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have taken proper precautions to prevent the bar and chain from loss of injury from the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and... kickback forces of your hand or any other part of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. Do not overreach. MS 362 9 It is increased danger of your body. Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Put off...
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...and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 Never put pressure on the saw is running saw, never work area, even when starting. Warning! English Position the chain saw in such a way that your power tool only outdoors in particular those with respect to... the left of cut or kerf, go out of a cut. If the rotating chain strikes some other persons in the general work alone. Your chain saw when reaching the end of control and strike the operator or some other airborne contaminants, in a well ventilated...
...and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 362 Never put pressure on the saw is running saw, never work area, even when starting. Warning! English Position the chain saw in such a way that your power tool only outdoors in particular those with respect to... the left of cut or kerf, go out of a cut. If the rotating chain strikes some other persons in the general work alone. Your chain saw when reaching the end of control and strike the operator or some other airborne contaminants, in a well ventilated...
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...STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! It can result in the cut or the chain brake is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the saw to believe that the saw with a chain catcher. MS 362 11 Your chain saw... is not designed for more than a few seconds when the chain is pinched in overheating and damage to time, the ...
...STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! It can result in the cut or the chain brake is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the saw to believe that the saw with a chain catcher. MS 362 11 Your chain saw... is not designed for more than a few seconds when the chain is pinched in overheating and damage to time, the ...
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... a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of control. Reactive forces can be observed. An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may suffer severe or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - The most common reactive forces... are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by contact with screens designed to cut . 12 MS 362 stay clean and need...
... a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of control. Reactive forces can be observed. An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may suffer severe or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - The most common reactive forces... are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by contact with screens designed to cut . 12 MS 362 stay clean and need...
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... related to chain saw chain." b) Saws with at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of injury in accordance with the standard for use only the following cutting attachments: English - STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system ... chain designated "low kickback saw kickback. See the section on "Low kickback saw to your powerhead with certain cutting attachments, - To reduce the risk of injury, never use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Do not use is called a Quickstop chain brake. MS 362 ...
... related to chain saw chain." b) Saws with at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of injury in accordance with the standard for use only the following cutting attachments: English - STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system ... chain designated "low kickback saw kickback. See the section on "Low kickback saw to your powerhead with certain cutting attachments, - To reduce the risk of injury, never use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Do not use is called a Quickstop chain brake. MS 362 ...
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...slippage in good working order. Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to...kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your instruction manual. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is...
...slippage in good working order. Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to...kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your instruction manual. English All STIHL chain saws are sufficiently high, the hand guard is...
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... kickback chain for such combinations. There are designed to comply with your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of saw users. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential powerhead and bar combinations with a properly sharpened chain. MS 362...
... kickback chain for such combinations. There are designed to comply with your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of saw users. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential powerhead and bar combinations with a properly sharpened chain. MS 362...
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... contacts the wood. A = Pull-in A Pull-in may cause the operator to plunge cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Warning! B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with these...
... contacts the wood. A = Pull-in A Pull-in may cause the operator to plunge cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 362 Warning! B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with these...
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...attempt these techniques. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than the length of the guide bar requires use of the notch. 20 MS 362 These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to open the cut. If... Make a plunge cut in toward the hinge. When repositioning for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw for the next cut method. First, cut the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the...
...attempt these techniques. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than the length of the guide bar requires use of the notch. 20 MS 362 These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to open the cut. If... Make a plunge cut in toward the hinge. When repositioning for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw for the next cut method. First, cut the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the...
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... Do not work with the guide bar nose. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Extra caution must be cut...to the tree at this point. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 21 English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. Begin the plunge cut by applying the... is an extreme danger of kickback at an angle. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. When the tree hangs or for falling...
... Do not work with the guide bar nose. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Extra caution must be cut...to the tree at this point. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 21 English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. Begin the plunge cut by applying the... is an extreme danger of kickback at an angle. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. When the tree hangs or for falling...
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...the log will not roll downhill. Use of a sawhorse. Never permit another person to the maintenance chart in your STIHL servicing dealer only. However, if you make bucking cut (2) at a time. Cut only one log at tension side... the log with your instruction manual. Sharp slivers of the saw chains. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by your instruction manual. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. For example, if improper... or if an improper tool is stopped before cutting. English Warning! MS 362
...the log will not roll downhill. Use of a sawhorse. Never permit another person to the maintenance chart in your STIHL servicing dealer only. However, if you make bucking cut (2) at a time. Cut only one log at tension side... the log with your instruction manual. Sharp slivers of the saw chains. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by your instruction manual. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. For example, if improper... or if an improper tool is stopped before cutting. English Warning! MS 362
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..., conditions under which the saw if the screen is greater in its function of reducing the risk of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be properly maintained. MS 362 23 If your muffler was...Do not operate your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw if the muffler is a change in hot or dry weather. You can render it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark ...
..., conditions under which the saw if the screen is greater in its function of reducing the risk of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be properly maintained. MS 362 23 If your muffler was...Do not operate your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw if the muffler is a change in hot or dry weather. You can render it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark ...
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... Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to protect...
... Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 362 The cutting attachment that comes standard is designed to protect...
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...133BA026 KN 172BA008 KN N Fit the guide bar over sprocket (3) at the same time. N Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the nuts only fingertight. N Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the underside of the bar - N Removing the sprocket cover N ... cutting edges on "Tensioning the Saw Chain" 1 3 2 N Pull out the hinged clip (1) so that the stud (4) projects through the upper hole and the short guide peg (5) locates in the bar groove. and the drive link tangs are engaged in the lower hole. 172BA009 KN MS 362 25 N Engage the peg of...
...133BA026 KN 172BA008 KN N Fit the guide bar over sprocket (3) at the same time. N Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the nuts only fingertight. N Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the underside of the bar - N Removing the sprocket cover N ... cutting edges on "Tensioning the Saw Chain" 1 3 2 N Pull out the hinged clip (1) so that the stud (4) projects through the upper hole and the short guide peg (5) locates in the bar groove. and the drive link tangs are engaged in the lower hole. 172BA009 KN MS 362 25 N Engage the peg of...