Instruction Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-553-8621-F. VA4.G20. 0000007913_007_GB
MS 362
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 27
Mounting the Bar and Chain 28
Tensioning the Chain 29
Checking Chain Tension 29
Fuel 30
Fueling 31
Chain Lubricant 34
Filling Chain Oil Tank 34
Checking Chain Lubrication 35
Chain Brake 35
Winter Operation 36
Electric Handle Heating 37
Starting / Stopping the Engine 38
Operating Instructions 41
Oil Quantity Control 42
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 43
Air Filter System 43
Cleaning the Air Filter 44
Engine Management 45
Adjusting the Carburetor 45
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 46
Spark Plug 46
Storing the Machine 48
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 48
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 49
Maintenance and Care 53
Main Parts 55
Specifications 57
Ordering Spare Parts 58
Maintenance and Repairs 58
Disposal 58
Limited Warranty 59
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 59
Trademarks 61