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2 - 40
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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 362 C-M 2 - 40 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cutting Attachment........15 Mounting the Bar and Chain..... 16 Guide to Using this Manual Tensioning the Chain........ 16 Checking Chain Tension......17 This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain Fuel............17 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Fueling............18 Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Engineering improvements the work in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind). STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify Persons with pacemakers only: The ignition sys‐ the design, engineering and appearance of our tem of your chain saw produces an electromag‐...
  • Page 4 (e.g. leather). match your model and meet your performance requirements. Refuelling STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ Gasoline is an extremely flammable sonal protective equipment. fuel – keep clear of naked flames and fire – do not spill any fuel – no smok‐...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English cap, hose connections and the manual fuel pump (on machines so equipped). If there are any leaks or damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire. Have your saw repaired by a serv‐ icing dealer before using it again. –...
  • Page 6 (e.g. tingling correct when possible. Have the machine sensation in fingers), seek medical advice. repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the saw chain still continues to move during idling. 2.14 Maintenance and repairs...

  • Page 7: Reactive Forces

    – risk of fire due to the fuel! Check fuel cap regularly for tightness. Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ fications". Check ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).

  • Page 8: Working Techniques

    English 4 Working Techniques Quickstop chain brake: Pushback (B) This device reduces the risk of injury in certain situations – it cannot prevent kickback. When activated, the chain brake stops the saw chain within a fraction of a second – see the section "Saw chain"...
  • Page 9 4 Working Techniques English Sawing that you ask the responsible forestry office about the current fire hazard. Do not operate your saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Engine speed cannot be control‐ led with the throttle trigger in this position. Work calmly and carefully –...
  • Page 10 English 4 Working Techniques Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. Maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the next felling site. Determining direction of fall and escape path Select gap in stand into which you want the tree to fall.
  • Page 11 4 Working Techniques English – When felling, stand only to the side of the fall‐ Determine direction of fall with gunning sight on ing trunk and only move back laterally onto the cover and fan housing escape path – Plan escape paths on slopes parallel to the slope –...
  • Page 12 English 4 Working Techniques Sapwood cuts – With rotten trunks, leave a wider strip Plunge cutting – For relieving cuts during shortening – For wood carving Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood help pre‐ vent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of the trunk at same ►...
  • Page 13 ► Engage the spiked bumper behind the hinge logue to felling cut (E)). and use this as the rotation point – reposition Contact the STIHL dealer for the selection of the the chainsaw as little as possible felling wedge (suitable length, width and height).
  • Page 14 English 4 Working Techniques – Do not cut into the stabilizing strap – Cut horizontally – Do not cut into the holding strap. The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐ site side of the trunk. Ensure that the second cut is at the same level as the first cut.

  • Page 15: Cutting Attachment

    5 Cutting Attachment English Chain Scabbard – Do not cut into the hinge ► Make the felling cut up to the holding strap (6) – Do not cut into the holding strap. Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that matches the cutting attachment.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    English 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain Mounting the Bar and Fitting the chain Chain Removing the chain sprocket cover WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. ► Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain ►...

  • Page 17: Checking Chain Tension

    9.2.2 Engine Oil ► Shut off the engine. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Wear work gloves to protect your hands. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► The chain must fit snugly against the under‐...

  • Page 18: Fueling

    30 days. Exposure to light, the sun, low or high temperatures can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years without any problems. ► Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister ► Raise grip to vertical position.
  • Page 19 English 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. 10.4 Closing ►...

  • Page 20: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for chain oil (special accessory). ► Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 21: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Press the hand guard towards the nose of the ried out only by authorised STIHL dealers. The guide bar with the left hand - or automatically following intervals must be complied with:...

  • Page 22: Winter Operation

    English 15 Winter Operation 15.3 Cover plate Part-time use: every six months occasional use: annually The cover plate (special accessory) helps pre‐ 15 Winter Operation vent snow being sucked into the machine. When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must be in the winter position.

  • Page 23: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    17 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 17 Starting / Stopping the The Master Control lever moves from the start Engine position (}) to the run position (F) when you press down the throttle trigger lockout and 17.1 Positions of Master Control squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time.
  • Page 24 English 17 Starting / Stopping the Engine 17.3.2 Between knees or thighs ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage – and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐ dle at the same time.
  • Page 25 17 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 17.6 As soon as the engine runs WARNING Bystanders must be well clear of the general STOP work area of the saw. ► If the engine was started in the start posi‐ tion }: Press down trigger lockout (2) and the pull the throttle trigger (3) at the same time –...

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    English 18 Operating Instructions 17.8 Stopping the engine this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. STOP 18.2 During work NOTICE Open the throttle only when the chain brake is off. Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

  • Page 27: Oil Quantity Control

    19 Oil Quantity Control English NOTICE NOTICE Always slacken off the chain again after finishing The chain must always be wetted with a film of work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is lubricant. not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft 20 Taking Care of the Guide and bearings.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Air Filter

    ► Push the air filter towards the filter housing 22.1 If There is a Noticeable Loss of and turn it clockwise at the same time until it engages – the "STIHL" name must be horizon‐ Engine Power tal. ► Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".

  • Page 29: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    If the engine stalls again: ► Engage the chain brake. ► Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. Your saw has a malfunction. As soon as the engine speed drops noticeably: ► Release the throttle trigger.

  • Page 30: Spark Plug

    ► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". WARNING 25.1 Removing the Spark Plug ►...

  • Page 31: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    ► Remove clutch drum or spur chain serve the chain sprocket. sprocket (5) including needle cage (6) from the STIHL recommends use of original STIHL chain crankshaft – with QuickStop Super chain sprockets in order to ensure optimal functioning brake, press throttle trigger lockout before‐...

  • Page 32: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    A Sharpening angle Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are especially wear-resistant. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are WARNING exceptions.
  • Page 33 ► Rotate the file a little periodically in order to avoid uneven wear ► To remove file burr, use a piece of hardwood STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table ► Check angle with file gauge "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐...
  • Page 34 English 28 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 28.7 Depth gauge setting mark) is lowered at the same time as the depth gauge of the cutter. WARNING The rest of the humped drive link must not be filed; otherwise, this could increase the tendency of the chain saw to kick back.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    29 Maintenance and Care English ► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐ est point of the depth gauge must be flush with the file gauge ► After sharpening, clean the saw chain thor‐ oughly, removing any filings or grinding dust – lubricate the saw chain thoroughly ►...
  • Page 36 English 29 Maintenance and Care The following information applies in normal operat‐ ing conditions. The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). If you only use the tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.

  • Page 37: Main Parts

    Chain catcher check replace Safety information label replace 1)STIHL recommends STIHL dealers2)Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of chainsaws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. 30 Main Parts 8 Chain sprocket cover 9 Chain catcher...

  • Page 38: Ordering Spare Parts

    MS 362 C-M: 5.6 kg The CO value measured in the EU type approval MS 362 C-M with handle and carbu‐ 5.8 kg procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2. retor heating: The measured CO value was determined on a 31.6...

  • Page 39: Maintenance And Repairs

    K-EG -2009/5159 Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ The year of manufacture and serial number are bage can. Take the product, accessories and applied to the product.
  • Page 40 English 35 EC Declaration of Conformity Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann Head of Product Data, Regulations and Licens‐ 0458-154-8321-C...
  • Page 41 35 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-154-8321-C...
  • Page 42 English 35 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-154-8321-C...
  • Page 43 35 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-154-8321-C...
  • Page 44 *04581548321C* 0458-154-8321-C...

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