Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 362 C-M
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain
- 7 Tensioning the Chain
- 8 Checking Chain Tension
- 9 Fuel
- 10 Fueling
- 11 Chain Lubricant
- 12 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 13 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 14 Chain Brake
- 15 Winter Operation
- 16 Electric Handle Heating
- 17 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 18 Operating Instructions
- 19 Oil Quantity Control
- 20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 21 Shroud
- 22 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 23 M-Tronic
- 24 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
- 25 Spark Plug
- 26 Storing the Machine
- 27 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 28 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 29 Maintenance and Care
- 30 Main Parts
- 31 Specifications
- 32 Ordering Spare Parts
- 33 Maintenance and Repairs
- 34 Disposal
- 35 EC Declaration of Conformity
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the general
work area of the saw.
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2
1
4
0001BA039 KN
► Push the hand guard (1) forward – the chain is
locked.
The Master Control lever is in the normal run
position F.
► If the engine is cold: Press down the trigger
lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at
the same time. Hold both levers in that posi‐
tion and set the Master Control lever to start
symbol }.
► Hold your saw firmly.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and firmly as often
as necessary until the engine starts.
► If the engine does not start: Move the Master
Control lever to start position } and repeat
starting procedure.
17.6 As soon as the engine runs
4
3
2
0001BA040 KN
STOP
► If the engine was started in the start posi‐
tion }: Press down trigger lockout (2) and the
pull the throttle trigger (3) at the same time –
the Master Control lever (4) moves to the run
position F and the engine settles down to idling
speed.
001BA186 KN
► Pull the hand guard back towards the front
handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged – your saw is
ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before accelerat‐
ing the engine. High revs with the chain brake
engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
17.7 At very low outside tempera‐
tures
► Change over to winter operation if necessary –
see “Winter Operation”.
17 Starting / Stopping the Engine English
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