Cutting Attachment - Stihl MS 362 C-Q Instruction Manual

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STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
Only use high-quality replacement parts
in order to avoid the risk of accidents
and damage to the machine. If you have
any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL replacement parts. They are
specifically designed to match your
model and meet your performance
requirements.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs or cleaning the
machine. – Exception: Carburetor and
idle speed adjustments.
Do not turn the engine over on the
starter with the spark plug boot or spark
plug removed unless the slide control /
stop switch is on STOP or 0 since there
is otherwise a risk of fire from
uncontained sparking.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not service
or store your machine near open flames.
Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at
regular intervals.
Use only a spark plug of the type
approved by STIHL and make sure it is
in good condition – see "Specifications".
Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in
good condition, secure connection).
Check the condition of the muffler.
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To reduce the risk of fire and damage to
hearing, do not operate your machine if
the muffler is damaged or missing. –
Do not touch a hot muffler since burn
injury will result.
Vibration behavior is influenced by the
condition of the AV elements – check the
AV elements at regular intervals.
Check the chain catcher and replace it if
damaged.
Stopping the Engine
before checking chain tension.
–
before retensioning the chain.
–
before replacing the chain.
–
before rectifying problems.
–
Observe sharpening instructions – keep
the chain and guide bar in good
condition at all times for safe and correct
handling of the saw. The chain must be
properly sharpened, tensioned and well
lubricated.
Always change the chain, guide bar and
sprocket in good time.
Check condition of clutch drum
periodically.
Store fuel and chain lubricant in properly
labelled, safety-type canisters only.
When handling gasoline, avoid direct
contact with the skin and avoid inhaling
fuel vapour – health risk.
To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the
engine immediately if the chain brake
malfunctions – contact your servicing
dealer – do not use your power tool until
the problem has been rectified (see
"Chain Brake").

Cutting Attachment

STIHL is the only manufacturer in the
industry to produce its own chain saws,
guide bars, saw chains and chain
sprockets.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
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The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
–
chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
–
chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
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