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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 362 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Ordering Spare Parts This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 4 STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 5 Keep bystanders, especially children, injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. personal injury and damage to property The user is responsible for avoiding...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as the saw chain starting unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 7 – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 8 Check condition and secure fitting – regularly and correct when possible. Store the machine in a safe, dry room. Check sharpness Have the machine repaired by a STIHL – servicing dealer if the saw chain still Never touch the saw chain when the Vibrations continues to move during idling.
  • Page 9 Use only spark plugs that are in perfect In the event of a chain brake condition and have been approved by malfunction, switch off the machine STIHL – see "Specifications". immediately – risk of injury! Consult a MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 10 – caught or encounters a foreign object in Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a hoist, winch or dragline instead. Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 14 On steep slopes, plan escape – routes parallel to the slope. When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 18 Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 19 (2). Do not cut into the hinge. – Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged Depending on the model, the scabbard beyond repair after a short period of extension either comes standard with operation. the saw or is available as a special accessory. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    (2) butts against the left end of WARNING the housing slot. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 22: Tensioning The Chain

    STIHL MotoMix Retensioning during cutting work: Shut off the engine. Shut off the engine. Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL recommends the use of STIHL hands. Loosen the nuts. MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix The chain must fit snugly against contains no benzol or lead, has a high Hold the bar nose up.

  • Page 23: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 24 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 25: Chain Lubricant

    Biological chain oil must be resistant to Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi- aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will tion – inner mark is under the otherwise quickly turn to resin. This grip. It is not in line with the results in hard deposits that are difficult outer mark.

  • Page 26: Checking Chain Lubrication

    2 to 3 minutes. your left hand – or by inertia in certain kickback situations: The chain is After breaking in the chain, check chain stopped and locked. tension and adjust if necessary – see "Checking Chain Tension". MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 27: Winter Operation

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried Pull the hand guard back toward the out exclusively by an authorized STIHL front handle, servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing intervals: Open the twist locks (1) by turning...
  • Page 28 In the event of engine running problems, first check that conditions for use of the Always return the shutter to the cover plate still apply. summer position (s) to avoid engine running problems and overheating. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 29: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    STOP, 0 – engine off – ignition is The Master Control lever must be in the switched off choke closed position (l) for the changeover to the starting throttle position (n). MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 30 Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is new or after a long out-of-service period, it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times to prime the fuel system. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 31 – Master Control lever (1) moves to been running for about one minute. the run position F and the engine settles down to idling speed. Hold and start your saw as described. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    A new saw chain must be retensioned position (n) to the stop position (0) – more frequently than one that has been depress the trigger lockout and throttle in use already for an extended period. trigger at the same time. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 33: Oil Quantity Control

    After finishing work counterclockwise. Slacken off the chain if you have NOTICE retensioned it at operating The chain must always be wetted with a temperature during work. film of lubricant. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 34: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    To avoid damaging the filter, do not use Chain type Chain pitch Minimum tools to remove or install the air filter. groove depth Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 35: Adjusting The Carburetor

    – the Cleaning the Air Filter "STIHL" name must be horizontal. Wash the filter in STIHL special Preparations Fit the shroud. cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.
  • Page 36 Turn the low speed screw (L) run – then back it off 1 1/2 turns. clockwise (leaner) – no further than carefully clockwise until it is against stop. its seat, then turn it back 1 full turn MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 37: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install Pull off the spark plug boot. only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see Unscrew the spark plug. "Specifications". Checking the Spark Plug Removing the Spark Plug Move Master Control lever to STOP, 0 or †.

  • Page 38: Storing The Machine

    Using two saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to ensure optimal functioning of the chain Screw home the spark plug, fit the brake. boot and press it down firmly.

  • Page 39: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – risk of injury! Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 40 The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle Use a file holder in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a Always use a file holder (special cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, accessory, see table "Sharpening tools")
  • Page 41 The depth gauge determines the depth guide bar) in accordance with the to which the cutter penetrates the wood specified angle – according to the and thus the chip thickness. MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 42 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Care

    Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 44 150 hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 45: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Starter mechanism – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 46: Main Parts

    16 Front hand guard 17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Starter grip 19 Fuel filler cap 20 Master Control lever 21 Throttle trigger 22 Throttle trigger lockout 23 Rear handle 24 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 47: Specifications

    Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see pump with rotary piston. Additional and does not represent either an explicit www.stihl.com/vib. manual oil flow control or implied guarantee of the performance of a specific engine. MS 362, MS 362 C...

  • Page 48: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Maintenance And Repairs

    When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Serial number approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to Guide bar part number avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.

  • Page 49: Safety Precautions 3 Disposal

    Serial identification: 1140 Done at Waiblingen, 30.11.2018 Displacement 59 cc STIHL products must not be thrown in ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG the garbage can. Take the product, conforms to the relevant provisions of accessories and packaging to an...
  • Page 50 English MS 362, MS 362 C...
  • Page 52 0458-553-0121-E englisch www.stihl.com *04585530121E* 0458-553-0121-E...

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