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MS 361
2 - 40
Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MS 361 2 - 40 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cutting Attachment........15 Mounting the Bar and Chain..... 16 Guide to Using this Manual Tensioning the Chain........ 16 Checking Chain Tension......17 This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain Fuel............17 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Fueling............18 Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Engineering improvements the work in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind). STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify Persons with pacemakers only: The ignition sys‐ the design, engineering and appearance of our tem of your chain saw produces an electromag‐...
  • Page 4 (e.g. leather). match your model and meet your performance requirements. Refuelling STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ Gasoline is an extremely flammable sonal protective equipment. fuel – keep clear of naked flames and fire – do not spill any fuel – no smok‐...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English cap, hose connections and the manual fuel pump (on machines so equipped). If there are any leaks or damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire. Have your saw repaired by a serv‐ icing dealer before using it again. –...
  • Page 6 (e.g. tingling correct when possible. Have the machine sensation in fingers), seek medical advice. repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the saw chain still continues to move during idling. 2.14 Maintenance and repairs...

  • Page 7: Reactive Forces

    – risk of fire due to the fuel. Check fuel cap regularly for tightness. Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ fications". Check ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).

  • Page 8: Working Techniques

    English 4 Working Techniques object, e.g. when another limb is touched acci‐ the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this dentally during limbing. risk, always engage the spiked bumper securely – when the chain at the nose of the guide bar is in the tree or limb.
  • Page 9 4 Working Techniques English Country-specific legislation on felling technique chain saw in the vicinity of easily combustible must be complied with during felling work. materials, dry plants or scrub. It is mandatory that you ask the responsible forestry office about Sawing the current fire hazard.
  • Page 10 English 4 Working Techniques Preparing for felling erwise the cutting attachment may stick in the cut or kick back – risk of injury! Check that there are no other persons in the fell‐ ing area – other than helpers. Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree –...
  • Page 11 4 Working Techniques English – Clear escape paths, eliminate obstacles Determine direction of fall with gunning sight on – Put down tools and equipment at a safe dis‐ cover and fan housing tance – but not on the escape paths –...
  • Page 12 English 4 Working Techniques Sapwood cuts – With rotten trunks, leave a wider strip Plunge cutting – For relieving cuts during shortening – For wood carving Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood help pre‐ vent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of the trunk at same ►...
  • Page 13 – reposition logue to felling cut (E)). the chainsaw as little as possible Contact the STIHL dealer for the selection of the ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (1) felling wedge (suitable length, width and height).
  • Page 14 English 4 Working Techniques ► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing ► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap strap (3) – Do not cut into the stabilizing strap – Cut horizontally – Do not cut into the holding strap. The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐...

  • Page 15: Cutting Attachment

    5 Cutting Attachment English Chain Scabbard ► Tip of the guide bar must penetrate the wood before the holding strap (4) – guide the chain‐ saw absolutely horizontally and swivel as widely as possible ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (5) –...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    English 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain Mounting the Bar and Fitting the chain Chain Removing the chain sprocket cover WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. ► Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain ►...

  • Page 17: Checking Chain Tension

    27% (E27). 9.2.2 Engine oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Shut off the engine. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 18: Fueling

    STIHL MotoMix however can be stored for up to 5 years without any problems. ► Raise grip to vertical position. ► Shake the canister containing the fuel mixture...
  • Page 19 English 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. 10.4 Closing ►...

  • Page 20: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for chain oil (special accessory). ► Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 21: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Press the hand guard towards the nose of the ried out only by authorised STIHL dealers. The guide bar with the left hand - or automatically following intervals must be complied with:...

  • Page 22: Winter Operation

    English 15 Winter Operation Part-time use: every six months It is usually necessary to change the setting of occasional use: annually the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L) – see "Adjusting the 15 Winter Operation Carburetor".
  • Page 23 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 16.3.1 On the ground Choke shutter closed l – this position is used to start a cold engine. 16.2 Setting the Master Control lever To move the Master Control lever from the nor‐ mal run position (F) to choke closed (l), press down the throttle trigger lockout and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time and hold them in...
  • Page 24 English 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine 16.3.2 Between knees ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage – and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐ dle at the same time.
  • Page 25 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 16.6 When the engine begins to fire: 16.5.2 All models WARNING STOP Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw. STOP ► Set the Master Control lever (1) to the starting throttle position (n ).

  • Page 26: Operating Instructions

    English 17 Operating Instructions 17.2 During work NOTICE NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerat‐ ing the engine. High revs with the chain brake Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the apparent increase in power –...

  • Page 27: Oil Quantity Control

    18 Oil Quantity Control English NOTICE NOTICE Always slacken off the chain again after finishing The chain must always be wetted with a film of work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is lubricant. not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft 19 Taking Care of the Guide and bearings.

  • Page 28: Cleaning The Air Filter

    If filter is caked with dirt: ► Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (spe‐ cial accessory) or a clean, non-flammable sol‐ ution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry.

  • Page 29: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly – Too much oil in fuel mix. eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of – Dirty air filter. the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ – Unfavorable running conditions. tions". 0458-212-0121-C...

  • Page 30: Storing The Machine

    ► Remove saw chain and guide bar; clean and spray with protective oil ► Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter ► When using biological chain oil (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), fill the lubricant oil tank 0458-212-0121-C...

  • Page 31: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    25.2 Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket ► Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special acces‐ sory) ► Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub ► After refitting, turn the clutch drum and/or spur chain sprocket approx.
  • Page 32 A Sharpening angle 26.5 To check the angles STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are exceptions. Ripping chains have an X in the des‐...
  • Page 33 26 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English 26.7 Depth gauge setting 90° The depth gauge determines the depth to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness. a Required distance between depth gauge and cutting edge When cutting softwood outside of the frost sea‐...
  • Page 34 English 26 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain ► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐ mark) is lowered at the same time as the depth est point of the depth gauge must be flush with gauge of the cutter.

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Clean Lubricating oil tank Clean STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation 0458-212-0121-C...
  • Page 36 Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation 0458-212-0121-C...

  • Page 37: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    30 Specifications Chain speed at maximum power 21.7 m/s output: 30.1 Engine 30.7 Noise and Vibration Data STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine For further details on compliance with Vibration 30.1.1 MS 361 Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib. Displacement: 59.0 cc 30.7.1...

  • Page 39: Ordering Spare Parts

    This will make re-ordering simpler. The guide bar and saw chain are subject to nor‐ STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ mal wear and tear. When purchasing these bage can. Take the product, accessories and parts, always quote the saw model, the part packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 40 D‑64823 Groß-Umstadt Certification No. MS 361: K-EG-2009/3730 Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr.
  • Page 41 34 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-212-0121-C...
  • Page 42 English 34 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-212-0121-C...
  • Page 43 34 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-212-0121-C...
  • Page 44 *04582120121C* 0458-212-0121-C...

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