Electric Handle Heating; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl MS 362 C-M Instruction Manual

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At temperatures above +20°C
Always return the shutter to the
N
summer position (s) to avoid
engine running problems and
overheating.
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).
Cover plate
The cover plate (special accessory)
helps prevent 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.
Fitting the cover plate
2
2
1
Place the cover plate (1) in position,
N
engage the two tabs (arrows), and
secure it with the screws (2).
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Electric Handle Heating

Switching on handle heating (depending
on model)
Move the switch to F – move switch
N
back to 0 to switch off.
There is no risk of overheating during
long periods of operation. The heating
system is maintenance-free.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Positions of Master Control Lever
STOP or † – Master Control lever must
be pushed in direction of STOP or † to
switch off ignition. The Master Control
lever springs back to the run position F
when it is released.
WARNING
The ignition is switched on again
automatically after the engine stops.
Engine can be started by operating the
rewind starter.
Run position F – a hot engine is started
in this position or the engine runs in this
position.
Start position } – a cold engine is
started in this position.
MS 362 C-M