Winter Operation; Electric Handle Heating - Stihl MS 362 C-M Instruction Manual

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Part-time use:
occasional use:

15 Winter Operation

15.1 Preheating the Carburetor
► Remove the shroud – see "Shroud".
15.1.1 At temperatures below +10°C
► Pull the shutter (1) out of the summer posi‐
tion (s).
► Fit the shutter in the winter position (r).
► Install the shroud – see "Shroud".
Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylin‐
der to warm the carburetor – this helps prevent
carburetor icing.
15.1.2 At temperatures above +20°C
► Always return the shutter to the summer posi‐
tion (s) to avoid engine running problems
and overheating.
15.2 At temperatures below -10 °C
It is advisable to fit the "cover plate" kit (special
accessory) if you use your saw in extremely cold
conditions (temperatures below -10°C, in powder
or drifting snow).
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every six months
annually
15.3 Cover plate
The cover plate (special accessory) helps pre‐
vent snow being sucked into the machine.
When the cover plate is fitted, the shutter must
be in the winter position.
In the event of engine running problems, first
check that conditions for use of the cover plate
still apply.
15.3.1 Fitting the cover plate
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► Place the cover plate (1) in position, engage
the two tabs (arrows), and secure it with the
screws (2).

16 Electric Handle Heating

16.1 Switching on handle heating
(depending on model)
► Move the switch to F – move switch back to 0
to switch off.
There is no risk of overheating during long peri‐
ods of operation. The heating system is mainte‐
nance-free.
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