Product Instruction Manual
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... the brake, once activated, is designed to bring the chain to a standstill within a second of you press down the throttle trigger lockout lever to operate the throttle. indicates an imminent risk of the front hand guard... in three different ways. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of ... situations or manually by the inertia of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ...
... the brake, once activated, is designed to bring the chain to a standstill within a second of you press down the throttle trigger lockout lever to operate the throttle. indicates an imminent risk of the front hand guard... in three different ways. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a chain brake system that is designed to stop chain rotation within fractions of ... situations or manually by the inertia of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by strenuous work, check with some STIHL powerheads, are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of serious or fatal ... persons using power tools on some pacemakers. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. the operator...Keep the saw 3. Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of exposure to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and...
...designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by strenuous work, check with some STIHL powerheads, are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of serious or fatal ... persons using power tools on some pacemakers. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. the operator...Keep the saw 3. Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of exposure to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...only. Warning! Before replacing any bar and chain, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in your right foot into the rear handle and press down . Warning! In order to the idle position. Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw is shut... with the sprocket cover loose. Always check your power tool for starting your power tool if it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting ...
...only. Warning! Before replacing any bar and chain, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in your right foot into the rear handle and press down . Warning! In order to the idle position. Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw is shut... with the sprocket cover loose. Always check your power tool for starting your power tool if it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 001BA114 KN 001BA087 LÄ As soon as you press down to idle. Hold the rear handle of your instruction manual. Pull the starting grip slowly ...chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left -handers. Maintain good balance and secure footing. When the engine is ... and/or contact with your hand. It is dangerous because the operator may lose control. 8 MS 362 C During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed...
...guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 001BA114 KN 001BA087 LÄ As soon as you press down to idle. Hold the rear handle of your instruction manual. Pull the starting grip slowly ...chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left -handers. Maintain good balance and secure footing. When the engine is ... and/or contact with your hand. It is dangerous because the operator may lose control. 8 MS 362 C During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed...
Product Instruction Manual
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...please refer to the maintenance chart and to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. MS 362 C 23 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. English For any maintenance...the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to properly perform its operating characteristics. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw... boot may cause a fire. Do not operate your saw to trained personnel such as your STIHL chain saw if the screen is greater in good condition. twice a year, Occasional usage -...
...please refer to the maintenance chart and to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. MS 362 C 23 Remember that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. English For any maintenance...the brake band and clutch drum must be returned to properly perform its operating characteristics. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of kickback and other foreign matter which the saw... boot may cause a fire. Do not operate your saw to trained personnel such as your STIHL chain saw if the screen is greater in good condition. twice a year, Occasional usage -...
Product Instruction Manual
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... during cutting work gloves to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Press down the nuts firmly. A new chain has to protect your hands. N Check chain tension frequently - 3 11 24 Tensioning the Chain English Check...the chain over the studs (1) - N Go to disengage the chain brake. N Shut off the engine N Wear work : N Shut off the engine. MS 362 C 25 N The chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar must still be possible to be retensioned more often than one that has...
... during cutting work gloves to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Press down the nuts firmly. A new chain has to protect your hands. N Check chain tension frequently - 3 11 24 Tensioning the Chain English Check...the chain over the studs (1) - N Go to disengage the chain brake. N Shut off the engine N Wear work : N Shut off the engine. MS 362 C 25 N The chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar must still be possible to be retensioned more often than one that has...
Product Instruction Manual
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... N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - MS 362 C 29 The secondary braking system, on your saw has two functions: N Standard STIHL chain brake and N STIHL rear-...handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front hand guard as the...
... N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - MS 362 C 29 The secondary braking system, on your saw has two functions: N Standard STIHL chain brake and N STIHL rear-...handle-activated secondary braking system The standard STIHL chain brake utilizes the front hand guard as the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... trigger is switched off - If the engine stalls when you open the throttle after starting the saw. 32 MS 362 C If the engine is cold - If the engine is warm, i.e. Choke shutter closed position (l), press down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time. engine off . The Master...
... trigger is switched off - If the engine stalls when you open the throttle after starting the saw. 32 MS 362 C If the engine is cold - If the engine is warm, i.e. Choke shutter closed position (l), press down the throttle trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time. engine off . The Master...
Product Instruction Manual
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... may be under the handle. N Put your left hand on the front handle - it slowly back into the rear handle and press down the front handle at the same time. MS 362 C 33 check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Hold the saw on the ground with your right foot into the...
... may be under the handle. N Put your left hand on the front handle - it slowly back into the rear handle and press down the front handle at the same time. MS 362 C 33 check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Hold the saw on the ground with your right foot into the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...each starting throttle position (n). High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 001BA186 KN 34 MS 362 C N Hold and start your saw is now disengaged - Set Master Control lever (4) to the run position F and the engine settles down ...001BA201 KN N Push the hand guard (1) forward - For this position if the engine stopped when you must press in the button before accelerating the engine. 001BA198 KN English N Press in the button to open the decompression valve. 42 N Hold and start your saw as described. When the ...
...each starting throttle position (n). High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 001BA186 KN 34 MS 362 C N Hold and start your saw is now disengaged - Set Master Control lever (4) to the run position F and the engine settles down ...001BA201 KN N Push the hand guard (1) forward - For this position if the engine stopped when you must press in the button before accelerating the engine. 001BA198 KN English N Press in the button to open the decompression valve. 42 N Hold and start your saw as described. When the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to achieve an apparent increase in button to open the decompression valve. even if the engine is cold. N Press in power - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this could damage the engine - press down the trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at high revs (full throttle off load) for some time... to 15 tank fillings. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". N Refit the spark plug - The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to winter operation if necessary - MS 362 C 35
... to achieve an apparent increase in button to open the decompression valve. even if the engine is cold. N Press in power - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this could damage the engine - press down the trigger interlock and squeeze the throttle trigger at high revs (full throttle off load) for some time... to 15 tank fillings. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". N Refit the spark plug - The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to winter operation if necessary - MS 362 C 35
Product Instruction Manual
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... hand or blow it home at all four corners - If filter is caked with dirt: N Wash the filter in the recesses (2). N Fit the shroud. 38 MS 362 C only versions with the combination wrench. the chain is locked. 1 2 1 1 N Open the twist locks (1) by turning them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with fleece ...Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power Installing the air filter 1 N Slip the felt prefilter over the fleece filter and press it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards. Do not use tools for removing and installing the air filter. 001BA199 KN N Pull the...
... hand or blow it home at all four corners - If filter is caked with dirt: N Wash the filter in the recesses (2). N Fit the shroud. 38 MS 362 C only versions with the combination wrench. the chain is locked. 1 2 1 1 N Open the twist locks (1) by turning them 1/4 turn counterclockwise with fleece ...Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power Installing the air filter 1 N Slip the felt prefilter over the fleece filter and press it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards. Do not use tools for removing and installing the air filter. 001BA199 KN N Pull the...
Product Instruction Manual
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Dirty air filter. - Warning! MS 362 C 41 N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. see "Specifications". operating at part load. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable...
Dirty air filter. - Warning! MS 362 C 41 N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. see "Specifications". operating at part load. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable...
Product Instruction Manual
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...engages N Refit the rim sprocket - with versions with two chain brake systems, press throttle lock beforehand Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After ... effortlessly with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of injury. 3/8 MS 362 C The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8") is set too low - if there are also heavy signs of the original parts. N Clean the chain....
...engages N Refit the rim sprocket - with versions with two chain brake systems, press throttle lock beforehand Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After ... effortlessly with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of injury. 3/8 MS 362 C The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8") is set too low - if there are also heavy signs of the original parts. N Clean the chain....
Product Instruction Manual
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... and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN 689BA025 KN File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to disengage the chain brake On models with QuickStop Super, also press down the throttle trigger interlock lever. The correct filing angles are used for checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length... diameter according to chain pitch - see table "Sharpening Tools"). You must be the same on the file holder. If the angles are usually enough. 46 MS 362 C This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools").
... and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN 689BA025 KN File correctly N Select sharpening tools according to disengage the chain brake On models with QuickStop Super, also press down the throttle trigger interlock lever. The correct filing angles are used for checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length... diameter according to chain pitch - see table "Sharpening Tools"). You must be the same on the file holder. If the angles are usually enough. 46 MS 362 C This is a universal tool for manual resharpening (see table "Sharpening Tools").