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STIHL MS 362 C-M
1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 1.1 Pictograms
- 1.2 Symbols in text
- 1.3 Engineering improvements
2 Safety Precautions
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 Intended use
- 2.3 Clothing and Equipment
- 2.4 Transporting
- 2.5 Cleaning
- 2.6 Accessories
- 2.7 Refuelling
- 2.8 Before Starting Work
- 2.9 Starting the chain saw
- 2.10 During operation
- 2.11 After finishing work
- 2.12 Storage
- 2.13 Vibrations
- 2.14 Maintenance and repairs
3 Reactive Forces
- 3.1 Dangers of kickback
- 3.2 Kickback occurs if, e. g.,
- 3.3 Quickstop chain brake:
- 3.4 To reduce the risk of kickback
- 3.5 Pull-in (A)
- 3.6 Pushback (B)
- 3.7 Exercise extreme caution
4 Working Techniques
- 4.1 Sawing
- 4.2 Preparing for felling
- 4.3 Felling notch
- 4.4 Sapwood cuts
- 4.5 Basic information on felling cut
- 4.6 Selecting the appropriate felling cut
- 4.7 Felling cut with stabilizing strap (normal tree)
- 4.8 Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
5 Cutting Attachment
- 5.1 Chain Scabbard
- 5.2 Fitting Chain Scabbard Extension
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain
- 6.1 Removing the chain sprocket cover
- 6.2 Disengaging the chain brake.
- 6.3 Fitting the chain
7 Tensioning the Chain
8 Checking Chain Tension
9 Fuel
- 9.1 STIHL MotoMix
- 9.2 Mixing Fuel
- 9.3 Storing Fuel
10 Fueling
- 10.1 Preparing the machine
- 10.2 Opening
- 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel
- 10.4 Closing
- 10.5 If the tank cap cannot be locked in the fuel tank opening
11 Chain Lubricant
12 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 12.1 Preparations
- 12.2 Fill up with chain oil.
13 Checking Chain Lubrication
14 Chain Brake
- 14.1 Saw chain, lock
- 14.2 Disengage the chain brake.
- 14.3 Checking Operation of the Chain Brake
- 14.4 Chain Brake Maintenance
15 Winter Operation
- 15.1 Preheating the Carburetor
- 15.2 At temperatures below -10 °C
- 15.3 Cover plate
16 Electric Handle Heating
- 16.1 Switching on handle heating (depending on model)
17 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 17.1 Positions of Master Control Lever
- 17.2 Setting the Master Control Lever
- 17.3 Holding the Saw
- 17.4 Cranking
- 17.5 Starting the Saw
- 17.6 As soon as the engine runs
- 17.7 At very low outside temperatures
- 17.8 Stopping the engine
- 17.9 If the engine does not start
18 Operating Instructions
- 18.1 During the break-in period
- 18.2 During work
- 18.3 After finishing work
19 Oil Quantity Control
20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
21 Shroud
- 21.1 Removing the Shroud
- 21.2 Installing the Shroud
22 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 22.1 If There is a Noticeable Loss of Engine Power
23 M-Tronic
24 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
25 Spark Plug
- 25.1 Removing the Spark Plug
- 25.2 Checking the Spark Plug
- 25.3 Installing the Spark Plug
26 Storing the Machine
27 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 27.1 Fit new chain sprocket
- 27.2 Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket
28 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 28.1 Sawing effortlessly with a properly sharpened saw chain
- 28.2 Chain pitch
- 28.3 Sharpening and side plate angles
- 28.4 File holder
- 28.5 To check the angles
- 28.6 Proper sharpening
- 28.7 Depth gauge setting
- 28.8 Lowering the depth gauges
29 Maintenance and Care
30 Main Parts
31 Specifications
- 31.1 Engine
- 31.2 Ignition System
- 31.3 Fuel System
- 31.4 Chain Lubrication
- 31.5 Weight
- 31.6 Cutting Attachment
- 31.7 Noise and Vibration Data
- 31.8 REACH
- 31.9 Exhaust Emissions
32 Ordering Spare Parts
33 Maintenance and Repairs
34 Disposal
35 EC Declaration of Conformity

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