Checking Chain Lubrication; Chain Brake - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

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Checking Chain
Lubrication
The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
Never operate your saw without
chain lubrication. If the chain runs
dry, the whole cutting attachment
will be irretrievably damaged
within a very short time. Always
check chain lubrication and the oil
level in the tank before starting
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".
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Chain Brake

The chain brake system has two
functions:
N Standard STIHL chain brake
N STIHL coasting brake
The coasting brake stops chain rotation
as soon as you release the saw's rear
handle.
To reduce the risk of damage or
personal injury during cutting, observe
the characteristics that make this saw
different from saws not equipped with a
coasting brake. Before operating the
chain saw for the first time, make sure
you are familiar with how the coasting
brake works.
Coasting brake is activated
N
When you let go of the rear handle.
Disengaging the coasting brake
N Press down the throttle trigger
interlock lever. This releases the
clutch drum and allows the chain to
rotate.
Chain brake is activated
N When the hand guard is pushed
towards the bar nose by the left
hand or by inertia in certain kickback
situations.
The chain is stopped and locked.
MS 362 C-Q