Operation Manual
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english / USA
MS 360 C
Chain brake is activated by front 
hand guard
: When the hand guard is pushed 
toward the bar nose by the left hand 
or by inertia in certain kickback 
situations.
The chain is brought to a standstill and 
locked in position.
Disengaging the chain brake
: Pull the hand guard toward the front 
handle.
The chain brake is activated by 
the inertia of the front hand guard
if the kickback force of the saw is high 
enough.
The hand guard is accelerated toward 
the bar nose – even if your left hand is 
not behind the hand guard, e.g. during 
felling cut.
The chain brake will operate only if the 
hand guard has not been modified in any 
way.
Check operation of interlock lever 
activated function of chain brake
Before starting work:
Open the throttle fully and then release 
the rear handle. The chain must stop 
moving within less than a second.
Check operation of hand guard 
activated function of chain brake
Before starting work: Run engine at idle 
speed, engage the chain brake (push 
hand guard toward bar nose). Open the 
throttle wide for no more than 3 seconds. 
The chain must not rotate. The hand 
guard must be free from dirt and move 
freely.
In case of any doubt about the above 
functions, contact your STIHL dealer for 
assistance.
001BA000 KN
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