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  • Page 2 2. Keep a good firm grip on the to reduce the risk of kickback and back towards the operator. saw with both hands, the right injury. Ask your STIHL dealer Pinching the saw chain along the hand on the rear handle, about these devices.
  • Page 3 Continuation of Important Safety Precautions 4. Use caution when handling fuel. 10. Do not operate a chainsaw that Manual maintenance instruc- Move the chainsaw at least is damaged, improperly tions, should be performed by 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling adjusted, or not completely and competent chainsaw service point before starting the engine.
  • Page 4 67,+/  46 :DUQLQJ Your STIHL 036 QS is equipped with The QS braking system may be an additional chain braking system activated in three ways: Due to the way it functions, the QS activated by removing the hand from the braking system may cause the saw to rear handle.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    &RQWHQWV Main Parts of Saw Air Filter System This Manual contains operating and Definitions Winter Operation safety instructions for all STIHL 036 QS Safety Precautions Taking Care of Guide Bar series power saws. - The Operator Adjusting Carburetor Pay special attention to the safety...
  • Page 6 0DLQ 3DUWV RI 6DZ Carburetor box cover twist lock Spark plug boot Chain sprocket cover Chain sprocket Chain brake Chain catcher Chain tensioner Bumper Spike Guide bar Oilomatic saw chain Oil filler cap Muffler Front hand guard Front handle (handlebar) Starter grip Master Control lever Fuel filler cap...
  • Page 7  )URQW +DQGOH  'HFRPSUHVVLRQ 9DOYH with the front hand guard or by inertia. On model "036 QS", may Handle bar for the left hand at Makes starting easier also be activated by releasing the front of saw.
  • Page 8 These condi- reactive forces. These safety precautions and warnings tions reduce the hand’s ability to feel apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. :DUQLQJ and regulate temperature, produce Different models may have different Reactive forces, including kickback, can numb- parts and controls.

  • Page 9: Main Parts Of Saw

    STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL Keep the saw chain sharp and the Heavy-duty, nonslip for use with the specific STIHL saw saw, including the AV system, well gloves improve your grip models are authorized. Although certain maintained.
  • Page 10 (when- not to contact the chain. STIHL product carefully so as to allow ever the saw is shut off). If the chain %\ YHKLFOH When transporting in a...
  • Page 11 The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel...
  • Page 12 If you cannot set the correct idle back to occur (see section on reactive muffler and other parts while they are speed, have your STIHL dealer check forces). Never attempt to start the chain- hot. Operate the saw under good...
  • Page 13 :DUQLQJ Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy. Clear the area where you are working. :DUQLQJ Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as &XWWLQJ ,QVWUXFWLRQV stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for Grip: Always hold the saw firmly with...
  • Page 14 Position the chainsaw in such a way that forces may occur instantly. These your body is clear of the cutting attach- reactive forces may result in loss of ment whenever the engine is running. control which may, in turn, cause serious Stand to the left of cut while bucking.
  • Page 15 Some STIHL bar and chain types are de- entitled "Bow Guides" of this manual. signed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL The computer derived angles for saws recommends the use of reduced kick- below 3.8 cubic inch displacement are back bars and low kickback chains.
  • Page 16 3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-1991. :DUQLQJ STIHL offers a variety of bars and Do not mount a bow guide on any chains. STIHL chain saw. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low...
  • Page 17 Quick- contact with the operator. stop. The chain brake on most new model STIHL chain saws can also be :DUQLQJ activated by inertia. On QS" models, the 'HYLFHV IRU UHGXFLQJ WKH ULVN RI...

  • Page 18: Safety Precautions

    :DUQLQJ kickback injury when used with STIHL 11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with Even if your saw is equipped with a green labeled low kickback chains.

  • Page 19: The Operator

    &XWWLQJ 7HFKQLTXHV )HOOLQJ Felling is cutting down a tree. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the direction of fall, including: 3XOOLQ 3XVKEDFN The intended direction of the fall. Pull-in occurs when the chain on the Pushback occurs when the chain on the The natural lean of the tree.
  • Page 20 When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to cut. When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 tree lengths from the nearest person.
  • Page 21 &RQYHQWLRQDO FXW 2SHQIDFH WHFKQLTXH 0DNLQJ VDSZRRG FXWV • $ = felling notch - determines the $ = felling notch - determines the For medium sized or larger trees direction of the fall direction of the fall make cuts at both sides of the trunk, •...
  • Page 22 )HOOLQJ FXW & +LQJH • :DUQLQJ Conventional and open-face technique: Helps control the falling tree • • Be extremely careful with partially fallen Begin 1 to 2 inches higher than Do not cut through the hinge - you center of felling notch trees which are poorly supported.
  • Page 23 )HOOLQJ FXW IRU ODUJH GLDPHWHU WUHHV Avoid repositioning the saw more than First, cut a large, wide felling notch. VHFWLRQLQJ PHWKRG necessary. When repositioning for the Make a plunge cut in the center of the next cut, keep the guide bar fully enga- notch.
  • Page 24 :DUQLQJ There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. If you are inexperienced with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, QRW EHHQ VHUYLFHG RU PDLQWDLQHG SUR use only spark plugs authorized by SHUO\ RU LI QRQDSSURYHG UHSODFHPHQW STIHL. Always press spark plug boot SDUWV ZHUH XVHG 67,+/ PD\ GHQ\ snugly onto spark plug terminal of the ZDUUDQW\ proper size.
  • Page 26 In order for the chain brake on your maintenance chart DQG WR WKH ZDUUDQW\ VWDWHPHQW near the end of this manual. STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback Additionally, the daily maintenance and other injuries, it must be properly schedule for your chainsaw set forth in maintained.

  • Page 27: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    0RXQWLQJ WKH %DU DQG &KDLQ • Fit the guide bar over the studs  - cutting edges on top of bar must point to right - and engage the peg of the tensioner slide in locating hole  . • Place the chain over the sprocket  at the same time.
  • Page 28 For this use for some time. reason it is essential that you use only branded fuels! Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke air- cooled engine oils with the classification TC for mixing.

  • Page 29: Fuel Mix

    )XHOLQJ We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use in STIHL engines. Do not use BIA or TCW (two-stroke water cooled) mix oils! Take care when handling gasoline. Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapour (see “Safety Precautions”).

  • Page 30: Chain Lubricant

    DGGLWLYH RU WKH UDSLGO\ ELRGHJUDGDEOH 67,+/ %LRSOXV LV UHFRPPHQGHG ,PSRUWDQW Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain.

  • Page 31: Chain Brake

    In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure you are familiar with how the additional chain braking system works before cutting with the 036 QS for the first time. Observe and become accustomed to the characteristics that...

  • Page 32: Starting

    In case of any doubt about the above functions, contact your STIHL dealer for 7KH FKDLQ EUDNH ZLOO RSHUDWH RQO\ assistance. Do not use your chainsaw if LI WKH KDQG JXDUG KDV QRW EHHQ...
  • Page 33 6WDUWLQJ :DUP VWDUW SRVLWLRQ Choke shutter is open - throttle trigger is in starting-throttle position. STOP If you leave the Master Control lever in the cold start position, the combustion chamber will flood and stall the engine. The Master Control lever must be in warm start position  to start a warm engine.
  • Page 34 • • Place your saw on the ground. Alternative method of starting: Pull the starter grip slowly with your • Make sure you have a firm footing. Hold the rear handle tightly right hand until you feel it engage - Check that chain is not touching any between your legs, just above the then give the grip a brisk strong pull...
  • Page 35 $W YHU\ ORZ RXWVLGH WHPSHUDWXUHV $OORZ HQJLQH WR ZDUP XS STOP As soon as the engine runs: • Blip the throttle trigger to disengage it from starting throttle position - Master Control lever will move to normal operating position - engine settles down to ide speed.
  • Page 36 &KHFNLQJ &KDLQ /XEULFDWLRQ • Pull off the spark plug boot. • Take out screw and remove the shroud. • Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. • Set the Master Control lever to G . • Crank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber.

  • Page 37: After Finishing Work

    2LO 4XDQWLW\ 'XULQJ %UHDN LQ 3HULRG 'XULQJ 2SHUDWLRQ &RQWURO &KHFN FKDLQ WHQVLRQ IUHTXHQWO\ A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) A new chain has to be retensioned more for the first three tank fillings. This avoids often than one that has been in use for unnecessary high loads during the some time.

  • Page 38: Winter Operation

    $IWHU )LQLVKLQJ :RUN $LU )LOWHU 6\VWHP • Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating temperature during cutting work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it could damage the crankshaft and bearings. %HIRUH VWRULQJ \RXU VDZ IRU D ORQJ SHULRG  Dirty air filters reduce engine power,...
  • Page 39 In case of stubborn dirt: carburetor box cover and slide it • into the slot  at the bottom end Wash the filter parts in STIHL universal cleaner or in a fresh, non- of the carburetor box cover. flammable cleaning solution 7KH VKXWWHU PXVW EH UHWXUQHG WR WKH (e.g.warm soapy water).
  • Page 40 7DNLQJ &DUH RI *XLGH %DU • $W WHPSHUDWXUHV EHORZ ƒ&ƒ) 0HDVXUH JURRYH GHSWK  with scale on filing gauge* - It is advisable to fit the intake air prehea- at nose of Duromatic bars - ting kit* if you use your saw in extremely in area used most for cutting cold conditions (temperatures below on Rollomatic bars.
  • Page 41 $GMXVWLQJ &DUEXUHWRU 0RWRU PDQDJHPHQW 6HWWLQJ LGOH VSHHG Exhaust emissions are controlled by the It is usually necessary to change the design of the fundamental engine setting of the idle speed adjusting screw /$ after every correction to the low parameters and components speed adjusting screw / .
  • Page 42 • • use only spark plugs authorized by Pull out the spark arresting screen Use only resistor type spark plugs STIHL (see “Specifications”). Always  . of the approved range. • press spark plug boot  snugly onto Clean spark arresting screen if spark plug terminal  of the proper necessary.
  • Page 43 5HSODFLQJ 6WDUWHU 5RSH DQG 5HZLQG 6SULQJ • • • Remove four screws. Use screwdriver or suitable pliers Use a screwdriver to pry the rope • to carefully remove spring clip  Push the hand guard upward. out of the starter grip. •...
  • Page 44 • • 7HQVLRQLQJ UHZLQG VSULQJ Thread the rope through the rotor Coat rope rotor bearing bore with and secure it with a simple non-resinous oil. • • overhand knot. Slide rotor onto starter post - Make a loop in the starter rope and turn it back and forth so that anchor use it to turn the rope rotor six full loop of rewind spring engages.
  • Page 45 5HSODFLQJ D EURNHQ UHZLQG VSULQJ • Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. • Remove the rope rotor- see "Replacing Starter Rope". • Remove the spring housing and parts of spring. • Fit the new spring housing - bottom plate must face upward - •...
  • Page 46 Refit the washer and E-clip on the Remove chain sprocket cover, chain crankshaft. and guide bar. Disengage the chain brake: Use only original STIHL clutch drums Pull hand guard toward front handle. to ensure correct operation of the chain brake.  46...
  • Page 47 0DLQWDLQLQJ DQG 6KDUSHQLQJ 6DZ &KDLQ &RUUHFWO\ VKDUSHQHG FKDLQ A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Do not work with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of wear.
  • Page 48 • Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the file. • Rotate the file at regular intervals while filing - this avoids one-sided wear. • 90° Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from cutting edge. • Check angles with the filing gauge.
  • Page 49 Chain Depth gauge pitch distance “D” Inch (mm) (Inch) (6.35) 0.65 (0.026) 3/8-PM (9.32) 0.65 (0.018) 3/8-PMN (9.32) 0.45 (0.026) 0.325 (8.25) 0.65 (0.026) (9.32) 0.65 (0.026) 0.404 (10.26) 0.80 (0.031) 'HSWK JDXJH VHWWLQJ Round off depth gauges parallel to the stamped marking.

  • Page 50: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Complete machine Clean Throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, Ma- Check operation ster Control 29-30 Check operation Chain brake Have cleaned and serviced by STIHL dealer 29-30 Filter in fuel tank Check Clean, replace filter element Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank...
  • Page 51 :HLJKW Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Dry, without Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. bar and chain: Displaceent: 61.5cm (3.75cu.in) Other bars and chains available for this 5.8 kg (13.2 lb)
  • Page 52 67O+/ VSDUH SDUWV Guide bar part number This will make re-ordering simpler. Original STIHL parts can be identified by The guide bar, saw chain and chain the STlHL part number, Chain part number the logo S...
  • Page 53 STIHL service center as soon as a meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small the part will be repaired or replaced by problem exists.

  • Page 54: Specifications

    Any such work shall be free of Deviations from this recommendation warranty card to STIHL. If any emission charge to the owner if it is determined regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel related part on your engine is defective, that a warranted part is defective.
  • Page 55 Stihl Parts...

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