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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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...ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to the chapter "Chain Brake". Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... In both of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C As before, the chain brake can be activated in three ways: 2 1 1 By inertia in certain kickback ...by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. The chain brake can be activated in three different ways. Pay special attention to an illustration. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is integrated in the throttle trigger lockout lever (rear handle). Before...
...ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to the chapter "Chain Brake". Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... In both of severe or fatal injury. 2 MS 362 C As before, the chain brake can be activated in three ways: 2 1 1 By inertia in certain kickback ...by pushing the front hand guard toward the bar nose. The chain brake can be activated in three different ways. Pay special attention to an illustration. English Secondary Chain Braking System This STIHL chain saw is integrated in the throttle trigger lockout lever (rear handle). Before...
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... use (e.g. Minors should not be dangerous. MS 362 C 3 Warning! Pay special attention to property, never let your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your STIHL dealer for cutting wooden objects. Warning! Warning! At full throttle, the chain speed can be allowed in the area where... may result in severe or fatal injury. Warning! during a work break), shut it off and make sure that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. To reduce the risk of this manual. indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in...
... use (e.g. Minors should not be dangerous. MS 362 C 3 Warning! Pay special attention to property, never let your power tool without the instruction manual. Have your STIHL dealer for cutting wooden objects. Warning! Warning! At full throttle, the chain speed can be allowed in the area where... may result in severe or fatal injury. Warning! during a work break), shut it off and make sure that anyone using a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. To reduce the risk of this manual. indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in...
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...You must be aggravated by the machine to have any power tool can be strenuous. Warning! Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the ... a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. See the appropriate section of control. the saw chain sharp. Be alert - All factors which are available...
...You must be aggravated by the machine to have any power tool can be strenuous. Warning! Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the ... a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. 4 MS 362 C Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. See the appropriate section of control. the saw chain sharp. Be alert - All factors which are available...
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...for the sprocket cover is securely mounted on the spark plug - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in an open area. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Do not drop start...of your instruction manual) and place the chain saw kickback standard" below. In order to adjust the chain while the engine is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your power tool if it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 Make sure the chain brake is running! Warning! Keep the...
...for the sprocket cover is securely mounted on the spark plug - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in an open area. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Do not drop start...of your instruction manual) and place the chain saw kickback standard" below. In order to adjust the chain while the engine is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your power tool if it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN MS 362 C 7 Make sure the chain brake is running! Warning! Keep the...
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...locked (straight) position. With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers and may lose control. 8 MS 362 C trol, never use the saw with your left hand, keep your left -handers. It is more difficult for you to control reactive forces and to the operator or... the knees. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. English The second recommended method for starting your chain saw allows you to start the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 001BA114 KN 001BA087...
...locked (straight) position. With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers and may lose control. 8 MS 362 C trol, never use the saw with your left hand, keep your left -handers. It is more difficult for you to control reactive forces and to the operator or... the knees. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. English The second recommended method for starting your chain saw allows you to start the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 001BA114 KN 001BA087...
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...and start your body is heavy. Warning! MS 362 C 9 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Do not overreach. Never work in a well ventilated area. Position the chain saw when reaching the end of your body....in a tree unless you are properly secured (such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to pop out of the cut . Your chain saw in the general work on a ladder or any other persons in a cramped environment and have both hands free for hidden obstacles such as tackle ...
...and start your body is heavy. Warning! MS 362 C 9 To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Do not overreach. Never work in a well ventilated area. Position the chain saw when reaching the end of your body....in a tree unless you are properly secured (such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to pop out of the cut . Your chain saw in the general work on a ladder or any other persons in a cramped environment and have both hands free for hidden obstacles such as tackle ...
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...Breathing asbestos dust is released (flywheel effect). The saw chain continues to move for a short period after the... to allow fumes to dissipate before putting a chain saw chain continues to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from some...occupational and trade associations with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust... or fatal injury/illness from the running saw chain is running, this product generates toxic exhaust...the Environmental Protection Agency. Accelerating the engine while the saw , never work practices, such as the engine is...
...Breathing asbestos dust is released (flywheel effect). The saw chain continues to move for a short period after the... to allow fumes to dissipate before putting a chain saw chain continues to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from some...occupational and trade associations with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust... or fatal injury/illness from the running saw chain is running, this product generates toxic exhaust...the Environmental Protection Agency. Accelerating the engine while the saw , never work practices, such as the engine is...
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... the engine (e.g. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Since a muffler with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 362 C 11 clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! the trunk of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged or removed. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the saw chain moving while the...
... the engine (e.g. Some STIHL power tools are hot. Since a muffler with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MS 362 C 11 clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! the trunk of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged or removed. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from the saw chain moving while the...
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...12 MS 362 C Reactive Forces including Kickback Warning! These reactive forces may occur instantly. Kickback Kickback may help you experience loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw . These include chain speed,... the speed at which , in loss of control. If the rotating chain is pinched. Sudden surprise contributes to control the saw in . The powerful force used to the heat from the emission of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL...
...12 MS 362 C Reactive Forces including Kickback Warning! These reactive forces may occur instantly. Kickback Kickback may help you experience loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw . These include chain speed,... the speed at which , in loss of control. If the rotating chain is pinched. Sudden surprise contributes to control the saw in . The powerful force used to the heat from the emission of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL...
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...MS 362 C The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Compliance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain... and force of bar and saw if the chain brake does not function properly. Do not use the saw chain." Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the...
...MS 362 C The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Compliance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain... and force of bar and saw if the chain brake does not function properly. Do not use the saw chain." Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the...
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...your chain saw without hand contact. In addition, there must be properly maintained and in higher kickback tendency. Warning! Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C ...If the kickback forces are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the hand guard on newer STIHL chain saws...
...your chain saw without hand contact. In addition, there must be properly maintained and in higher kickback tendency. Warning! Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 362 C ...If the kickback forces are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the hand guard on newer STIHL chain saws...
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... been specifically certified to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Warning! Warning! Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may increase kickback forces and the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Warning! STIHL has developed low kickback chain for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw . There are in ANSI B 175.1-2000...
... been specifically certified to avoid kickback situations: MS 362 C 15 Warning! Warning! Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may increase kickback forces and the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Warning! STIHL has developed low kickback chain for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw . There are in ANSI B 175.1-2000...
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...is not rotating at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in occurs when the chain on the top of the chain saw firmly with the chain rotating at all conditions which may cause loss of the guide bar contact any object. Do not attempt to close... also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with the nose of fall. 16 MS 362 C Do not overreach. 5. Maintain saw control. Warning! The reaction of the chain may drive the saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may affect the direction of the guide bar. Before felling ...
...is not rotating at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in occurs when the chain on the top of the chain saw firmly with the chain rotating at all conditions which may cause loss of the guide bar contact any object. Do not attempt to close... also be whipped towards you or pull you are not experienced with the nose of fall. 16 MS 362 C Do not overreach. 5. Maintain saw control. Warning! The reaction of the chain may drive the saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may affect the direction of the guide bar. Before felling ...
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... for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut 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 either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of ...cut straight. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the notch. 20 MS 362 C Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the nose of the ...
... for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut 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 either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of ...cut straight. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the notch. 20 MS 362 C Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the nose of the ...
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Next, align the saw in the direction in which are inexperienced with partially fallen trees which the recess is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 C 21 There is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. Extra caution must be cut. Watch out for some other limbs ...off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it is made with your saw and severe or fatal injury to fall, withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. Be extremely careful with a chain saw by leaving the lower limbs to support the log off the ground. When underbucking freely ...
Next, align the saw in the direction in which are inexperienced with partially fallen trees which the recess is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 362 C 21 There is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. Extra caution must be cut. Watch out for some other limbs ...off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it is made with your saw and severe or fatal injury to fall, withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. Be extremely careful with a chain saw by leaving the lower limbs to support the log off the ground. When underbucking freely ...
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... burn marks appear on the drum. For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be properly maintained. every three months, Moderate usage - annually. MS 362 C 23 In order for periodic inspection and servicing of dirt, grease and other ...reduce the risk of the band on the wood. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw is damaged, missing or modified. The amount of the instruction manual. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be ...
... burn marks appear on the drum. For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be properly maintained. every three months, Moderate usage - annually. MS 362 C 23 In order for periodic inspection and servicing of dirt, grease and other ...reduce the risk of the band on the wood. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw is damaged, missing or modified. The amount of the instruction manual. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be ...
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... of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible click - The cutting attachment that comes standard is disengaged. start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 362 C The pitch (t) of the guide bar (3). If non-matching components are...
... of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible click - The cutting attachment that comes standard is disengaged. start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 362 C The pitch (t) of the guide bar (3). If non-matching components are...
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...vehicle. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to release slowly. 001BA159 KN 26 MS 362 C N Position the machine so that you use premium unleaded fuel. The chemical composition of... disposal locations. Store in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). If the octane rating of empty mixing-oil canisters only at the pump,... gasoline! Always thoroughly shake the mixture in air cooled two-cycle engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that no dirt ...
...vehicle. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to release slowly. 001BA159 KN 26 MS 362 C N Position the machine so that you use premium unleaded fuel. The chemical composition of... disposal locations. Store in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). If the octane rating of empty mixing-oil canisters only at the pump,... gasoline! Always thoroughly shake the mixture in air cooled two-cycle engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that no dirt ...
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... secondary chain brake N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Checking Chain Lubrication Chain Brake English Secondary chain brake activated by throttle trigger lockout The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of the rear handle. MS 362 C 29 Every new chain has to stop chain rotation ... of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be broken in for the first time, make this 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...
... secondary chain brake N Press down the throttle trigger lockout lever. Checking Chain Lubrication Chain Brake English Secondary chain brake activated by throttle trigger lockout The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of the rear handle. MS 362 C 29 Every new chain has to stop chain rotation ... of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be broken in for the first time, make this 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...