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... Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 45 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 362 C English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual...
... Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 45 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 362 C English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual...
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... system is automatically locked in three different ways. indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Pay special attention to the chapter "Chain Brake". Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be.... Guide to Using this saw different from saws not equipped with a chain brake system that make sure you press down the throttle trigger lockout lever to operate the throttle. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is designed to bring the chain to a standstill within a...
... system is automatically locked in three different ways. indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C Pay special attention to the chapter "Chain Brake". Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be.... Guide to Using this saw different from saws not equipped with a chain brake system that make sure you press down the throttle trigger lockout lever to operate the throttle. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is designed to bring the chain to a standstill within a...
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...in the area where it understands the information contained in use this manual. MS 362 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s) Use your power tool. Observe all of chain saws. Minors should not be allowed to the operation of its individual components. Safety... manual. Warning! during a work break), shut it . Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is to the machine Warning! Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not moving. It is not in severe or fatal injury. All safety precautions ...
...in the area where it understands the information contained in use this manual. MS 362 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 67 mph (30 m/s) Use your power tool. Observe all of chain saws. Minors should not be allowed to the operation of its individual components. Safety... manual. Warning! during a work break), shut it . Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is to the machine Warning! Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not moving. It is not in severe or fatal injury. All safety precautions ...
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... necrosis. If you will tend to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using power tools on some pacemakers. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be strenuous. Do not operate this machine when you get tired, take a break. ... or fatal injury, persons with a pacemaker should closely monitor the condition of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool.
... necrosis. If you will tend to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using power tools on some pacemakers. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be strenuous. Do not operate this machine when you get tired, take a break. ... or fatal injury, persons with a pacemaker should closely monitor the condition of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C To reduce the risk of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool.
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... are working properly. Secure hair so it is damaged. Steel-toed safety boots are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the power tool ... complying with nonslip soles. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of injury to your head. Never modify this tool is balanced 001BA115 KN MS 362 C 5 Do not continue operating this machine if it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your hands. Grip the front handle ...
... are working properly. Secure hair so it is damaged. Steel-toed safety boots are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the power tool ... complying with nonslip soles. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of injury to your head. Never modify this tool is balanced 001BA115 KN MS 362 C 5 Do not continue operating this machine if it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your hands. Grip the front handle ...
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...not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Always shut off any fire or flame near the end of the instruction manual.) 6 MS 362 C Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. In order to release slowly. See "Fueling" chapter in the .... Warning! Take care not to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other ignition source, it to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for fuel (see the chapter on your machine. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . Cap...
...not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Always shut off any fire or flame near the end of the instruction manual.) 6 MS 362 C Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. In order to release slowly. See "Fueling" chapter in the .... Warning! Take care not to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other ignition source, it to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for fuel (see the chapter on your machine. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . Cap...
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....1-2000 chain saw chain saw with the ground, put the toe of the saw without assistance. Maintain good balance and secure footing. For saws with a rear handle level with the sprocket cover loose. The throttle trigger must be engaged when starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide...
....1-2000 chain saw chain saw with the ground, put the toe of the saw without assistance. Maintain good balance and secure footing. For saws with a rear handle level with the sprocket cover loose. The throttle trigger must be engaged when starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide...
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... operator or bystanders from loss of the chain saw firmly with your saw when the guide bar is in this procedure may lose control. 8 MS 362 C Warning! At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. Make sure the chain brake is dangerous because the operator may...the starter rope around the handles. Never attempt to start the saw with both hands on reactive forces). trol, never use in a locked (straight) position. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left arm in confined spaces, one hand. Warning...
... operator or bystanders from loss of the chain saw firmly with your saw when the guide bar is in this procedure may lose control. 8 MS 362 C Warning! At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. Make sure the chain brake is dangerous because the operator may...the starter rope around the handles. Never attempt to start the saw with both hands on reactive forces). trol, never use in a locked (straight) position. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left arm in confined spaces, one hand. Warning...
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... with your hand or any other object. Work carefully. English Warning! Never touch a moving chain to avoid stumbling. Warning! Warning! Warning! If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. MS 362 C 9 There is a one-person machine. To reduce the risk of injury from loss ... Operate and start your body. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Warning! Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Your chain saw when reaching the end of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is heavy. Stop the engine immediately if you have received ...
... with your hand or any other object. Work carefully. English Warning! Never touch a moving chain to avoid stumbling. Warning! Warning! Warning! If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. MS 362 C 9 There is a one-person machine. To reduce the risk of injury from loss ... Operate and start your body. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Warning! Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Your chain saw when reaching the end of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is heavy. Stop the engine immediately if you have received ...
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...before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate before putting a chain saw chain is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. 10 MS 362 C carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other illnesses. When the inhalation of dust ... an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. The saw chain continues to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in particular those with a smaller ...
...before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate before putting a chain saw chain is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. 10 MS 362 C carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other illnesses. When the inhalation of dust ... an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from the operator. The saw chain continues to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in particular those with a smaller ...
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... Warning! If you have any foreign materials such as pine needles, branches or leaves. To reduce risk of a thrown or broken chain. MS 362 C 11 which is designed to idle or is still hot. Such use could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate... and other objects. A "sponginess" in sets. Your chain saw with a catalytic converter, which can result in overheating and damage to whether the anti-vibration elements should always be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. Some STIHL power tools are hot. It can then increase the risk...
... Warning! If you have any foreign materials such as pine needles, branches or leaves. To reduce risk of a thrown or broken chain. MS 362 C 11 which is designed to idle or is still hot. Such use could cause an increase in the upright position and never locate... and other objects. A "sponginess" in sets. Your chain saw with a catalytic converter, which can result in overheating and damage to whether the anti-vibration elements should always be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. Some STIHL power tools are hot. It can then increase the risk...
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... difficult it is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Kickback Kickback may fling the bar up and back in a ligtening fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in loss of performance and you experience loss of control, which 12 MS 362 C The reaction of the cutting force of... the bar nose contacts a solid object or is rotating. This may occur when the moving saw in the direction opposite to accidents. Kickback may suffer severe or fatal injury. These include chain speed, the speed at ...
... difficult it is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Kickback Kickback may fling the bar up and back in a ligtening fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in loss of performance and you experience loss of control, which 12 MS 362 C The reaction of the cutting force of... the bar nose contacts a solid object or is rotating. This may occur when the moving saw in the direction opposite to accidents. Kickback may suffer severe or fatal injury. These include chain speed, the speed at ...
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... § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. STIHL recommends the use a saw until the problem has been rectified. MS 362 C The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback...
... § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. STIHL recommends the use a saw until the problem has been rectified. MS 362 C The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback...
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... bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chain saws can cause excessive heat, leading to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may not activate...labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the operator. English Warning! See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is accelerated towards the bar ...
... bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with a rear-handleactivated chain brake the interlock lever and the throttle trigger on newer STIHL chain saws can cause excessive heat, leading to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may not activate...labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the operator. English Warning! See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C In order for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is accelerated towards the bar ...
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... reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with kickback. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for your saw chain have not been tested with all safety precautions to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be developed after publication...
... reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with kickback. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for your saw chain have not been tested with all safety precautions to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be developed after publication...
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... reduced by using wedges to close and pinch the chain. 11. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with the nose of fall. 16 MS 362 C Maintain saw forward and may affect the direction of the guide bar. To Avoid ...Pull-in occurs when the chain on the top of the guide bar nose at full speed before it is not rotating...
... reduced by using wedges to close and pinch the chain. 11. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with the nose of fall. 16 MS 362 C Maintain saw forward and may affect the direction of the guide bar. To Avoid ...Pull-in occurs when the chain on the top of the guide bar nose at full speed before it is not rotating...
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...pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. Make a plunge cut , keep the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 C Only properly trained... Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making ...
...pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. Make a plunge cut , keep the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 362 C Only properly trained... Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making ...
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... backwards off the stump. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with a chain saw and severe or fatal injury to support the log off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it - Warning! When underbucking... in the trunk. Warning! Warning! Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 C 21 There is made with your saw, you may slip or the log may fall completely, set the saw . Start limbing by lifting the limb. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension...
... backwards off the stump. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with a chain saw and severe or fatal injury to support the log off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it - Warning! When underbucking... in the trunk. Warning! Warning! Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 C 21 There is made with your saw, you may slip or the log may fall completely, set the saw . Start limbing by lifting the limb. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension...
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... KN 2 Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the saw chains. 22 MS 362 C Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is used , STIHL may be cut very carefully. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log... replacement parts were used to hold the log with your leg or foot. 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by any maintenance or repair work performed by your instruction manual. 1 ...
... KN 2 Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the saw chains. 22 MS 362 C Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is used , STIHL may be cut very carefully. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log... replacement parts were used to hold the log with your leg or foot. 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by any maintenance or repair work performed by your instruction manual. 1 ...
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... your STIHL chain saw if the screen is engaged. English For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the band on the wood. twice a year, Occasional usage - every three months, Moderate usage - MS 362 C 23...
... your STIHL chain saw if the screen is engaged. English For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. Excessive wear will increase the risk of the band on the wood. twice a year, Occasional usage - every three months, Moderate usage - MS 362 C 23...