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Stihl BT 360 Instruction Manual

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Safety Precautions ........................... 3
Assembling the Machine .................. 8
Fuel ................................................ 10
Fueling ............................................ 12
Fitting the Auger ............................. 15
Operating Instructions .................... 15
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 16
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 17
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 18
Gearbox Lubrication ....................... 19
and Rewind Spring ......................... 20
Storing the Machine ........................ 22
Maintenance Chart ......................... 23
Avoid Damage ................................ 24
Main Parts and Controls ................. 25
Specifications ................................. 26
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 27
Certificate of Conformity ................. 27
Quality Certification ........................ 28
STIHl
BT 360
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.
Hans Peter Stihl
English
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Guide to Using this Manual ....2 Safety Precautions ......3 Thank you for choosing a quality Assembling the Machine ....8 engineered STIHL product. Fuel ..........10 This machine has been built using Fueling ..........12 modern production techniques and Starting / Stopping the Engine ..

  • Page 2: Guide To Using This Manual

    Engineering improvements in different ways: individual components. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Note or hint which is not essential A bullet marks a step or procedure improve all of its products. As a result,...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Do not wear loose-fitting garments, supplied by STIHL or explicitly approved Have your STIHL dealer show you how scarves, jewelry or anything that could for your earth auger model by STIHL. to operate your earth auger or attend a...
  • Page 4 Keep clear of naked flames and fire. Take care not to spill any fuel. Do not refuel while the STIHL offers a comprehensive range of engine is still hot since fuel may overflow safety clothing and equipment. and catch fire.

  • Page 5: Before Starting

    Note that the drilling spindle continues to To reduce risk of accidents and personal rotate for a short period after your let go injury, do not operate your machine if it is of the throttle lever (flywheel effect). damaged or not properly assembled. BT 360...

  • Page 6: During Operation

    Check idle speed adjustment regularly. If running. These fumes may be colorless and the drilling tool rotates, have the machine checked by your STIHL dealer. odorless. Never run the engine indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Do not allow any other persons in the work area.
  • Page 7 – Low outside temperatures. – Gripping force (a tight grip hinders circulation). Continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice. BT 360...

  • Page 8: Assembling The Machine

    Use only a spark plug of the type Fit the clamps (3) and line up the approved by STIHL and make sure it is holes. in good condition. Inspect ignition lead Insert the hex head screws (4) from (insulation in good condition, secure below.
  • Page 9 (1) and line up the stop lugs engage the guide (19). Screw on the nut (23) and tighten it holes. down moderately. Insert and tighten down the hex The throttle lever (17) must move head screws (8) firmly. freely. BT 360...

  • Page 10: Fuel

    (16) into the guide (15) – use a screwdriver or other suitable tool if If your machine is equipped with a necessary. catalytic converter, you must use unleaded gasoline. A few tankfuls of leaded gasoline will greatly reduce the efficiency of the catalytic converter. BT 360...
  • Page 11 0.10 (100) 0.20 (200) a catalytic converter. 0.20 (200) 0.40 (400) If no STIHL two-stroke engine oil is 0.30 (300) 0.60 (600) available, use only quality two-stroke oil Avoid direct skin contact with 0.40 (400) 0.80 (800) designed for use in air cooled engines.

  • Page 12: Fueling

    Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup Take care not to spill fuel while fueling body out of the tank and take it off and do not overfill the tank. STIHL the hose. recommends use of the STIHL filling Push the new pickup body into the system (special accessory).
  • Page 13 If the engine is new, pull the starter rope several times to prime the fuel system. Starting throttle position Turn the throttle lever (3) with your left hand until it is in line with the handlebar. BT 360...
  • Page 14 – the engine will settle down to idling speed. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted – the drilling spindle must not rotate when the engine is idling. The machine is now ready for operation. BT 360...

  • Page 15: Fitting The Auger

    This protects engine- by a specialist, e.g. STIHL dealer, to mounted components (ignition, ensure it is in good and safe working carburetor) from thermal overload.

  • Page 16: Releasing A Trapped Auger

    The interlock lever is designed to Remove the filter cover (3). disengage automatically if a given Clean away loose dirt from around maximum unwinding torque is the filter and inside the filter cover. exceeded. This reduces the risk of damaging the drilling gear. BT 360...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Fit the filter cover. onto their seats. Tighten down the twist lock. Open the high speed screw (H) one Push in the choke knob. full turn. Open the low speed screw (L) on full turn. see "Guide to Using this Manual" BT 360...

  • Page 18: Checking The Spark Plug

    "Starting / Stopping the Engine". counterclockwise until the drilling Clean dirty spark plug. spindle stops rotating – then turn the Check electrode gap (A) and screw another 1/2 turn in the same readjust if necessary – see direction. "Specifications". BT 360...

  • Page 19: Gearbox Lubrication

    Use a mildly alloyed gear oil (see Install only suppressed spark plugs "Special Accessories") for lubrication of of the type approved by STIHL – the gearbox. see "Specifications". Checking Oil Level To reduce the risk of arcing Check the oil level regularly –...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring

    (3) from the starter post. Remove the rope rotor (4) together with the washer (5) and pawl (6). Use a screwdriver to lever the starter rope (7) out of the grip (8). Remove the remaining rope from the rotor and starter grip. BT 360...
  • Page 21 The starter grip must be firmly seated in the rope guide bush. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more turn on rope rotor to increase spring tension. BT 360...

  • Page 22: Storing The Machine

    "Replacing the starter rope". Remove the screws from the fan housing, take out the spring housing and parts of the old spring. Install the new spring housing – bottom plate upwards – engage outer spring loop on lug. BT 360...

  • Page 23: Maintenance Chart

    Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Inspect Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not Retighten adjusting screws) Check oil level Gearbox Change gearbox oil Drilling spindle Clean Inspect Auger/drilling tool Replace STIHL dealer BT 360...

  • Page 24: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    STIHL recommends that you have caused by non-observance of the safety maintenance and repair work carried out – Clutch precautions, operating and maintenance only by an authorized STIHL servicing – Augers instructions in this manual. This includes dealer. STIHL servicing dealers are able –...

  • Page 25: Main Parts And Controls

    7 Spark plug boot 8 Muffler 9 Retainer 10 Handle frame (collapsible) 11 Clamp ring 12 Drilling spindle 13 Auger 14 Stop switch 15 Choke knob 16 Interlock lever (gearbox) 17 Filler plug (gearbox) 18 Carburetor adjusting screws Serial number BT 360...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    English Specifications Engine Ignition System Drilling Gear STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Type Type Electronic magneto ignition Three-stage spur gear drive Displacement 60.3 cm (breakerless) Gear ratio Bore 49 mm Spark plug (suppressed) 151 : 1 Stroke 32 mm Bosch WSR 6 F, NGK BPMR 7 A or Max.

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Repairs

    Serial identification: 4308 When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool conforms to the specifications of or are technically equivalent. Only use Directives 98/37/EC and 89/336/EEC. high-quality replacement parts in order...

  • Page 28: Quality Certification

    All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.

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