STIHL MS 360 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STIHL MS 360 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL RM 2 (0.325 “) or RM 2 (3/8 “) chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena RM 2 (0.325 pulg) o RM 2 (3/8 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe.

Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. english Contents Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. 2002 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 174 3021. M5,2. B2. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions . 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain . 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 28 Checking Chain Tension . 28 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication . 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating* 35 Information Before You Start 35 Starting / Stopping the Engine 36 Operating Instructions 39 Oil Quantity Control 40 Taking Care of Guide Bar . 41 Air Filter System . 41 Cleaning the Air Filter . 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 45 Checking the Spark Plug 45 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 46 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket . 49 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart . 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications . 58 Special Accessories . 59 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Ordering Spare Parts . 59 Maintenance and Repairs 59 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement . 60 !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for informations and assistance. Printed on chlorine-free paper. STIHl MS 360 * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” 1 english Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in the this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Warning where there is a risk of damaging the power tool or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the power tool, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the power tool. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *. Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Description of step or procedure that refers directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 MS 360 english Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. Kickback Safety Precautions !Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard.