Stihl MS 361, Instruction Manual

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Page 2: ...product It has been built using modern production techni ques and comprehensive quality assurance Every effort has been made to ensure your satis faction and trouble free use of the product Please co...

Page 3: ...yone using it understands the information contained in this manual To operate a chain saw you must be rested in good physical condition and mental health If you have any condition that might be aggrav...

Page 4: ...If you have any questions in this respect consult a servicing dealer Use only high quality tools and accessories Otherwise there may be a risk of accidents and damage to the machine STIHL recommends...

Page 5: ...start the engine start as described in the Instruction Manual 2 10 During operation Ensure you always have a firm and safe footing Take special care when the bark is wet danger of slipping 001BA087 L...

Page 6: ...arts These gases may be colour less and odourless and may contain unburnt hydrocarbons and benzene Never work with the machine indoors or in poorly ventilated areas even if your machine is equipped wi...

Page 7: ...ring Never touch a hot muffler risk of burns The condition of the anti vibration elements influ ences vibration behaviour inspect anti vibration elements periodically Inspect chain catcher replace if...

Page 8: ...a foreign object in the wood The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward to reduce this risk always engage the spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb 3 6 Pushback B 001BA038 KN B Pushback occu...

Page 9: ...s Also dried out plants and brushwood are combustible above all in hot and dry weather If there is a risk of fire do not use the chain saw in the vicinity of easily combustible materials dry plants or...

Page 10: ...e sure no one is endangered by the falling tree the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls 001BA088 L 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 Maintain a distance of at least 2 1 2 tree lengths from the next felling s...

Page 11: ...direction of fall Important Make a felling notch at right angle to direction of fall Saw as close to the ground as possible Cut to a depth of approx 1 5 to 1 3 of the diameter of the trunk Determine...

Page 12: ...0 to 1 5 of the trunk diameter Do not cut into the strip during the felling cut With rotten trunks leave a wider strip Plunge cutting For relieving cuts during shortening For wood carving 001BA269 KN...

Page 13: ...g before starting the felling cut Plunge cut the felling cut E plunge the guide bar fully in Engage the spiked bumper behind the hinge and use this as the rotation point reposition the chainsaw as lit...

Page 14: ...the felling cut towards the holding strap 2 Cut horizontally Do not cut into the holding strap 001BA266 KN Shout a second warning immediately before the tree falls With outstretched arms cut through t...

Page 15: ...ge 2 of the saw chain 1 must match the groove width of the guide bar 3 If non matching components are used the cut ting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation 5 1 Ch...

Page 16: ...to protect your hands from the sharp cutters Fit the chain start at the bar nose 3 1 1 2 4 001BA187 KN Fit the guide bar over the studs 1 the cut ting edges on the top of the bar must point to the rig...

Page 17: ...e engine oil for optimum engine life MotoMix is not available in all markets 9 2 Mixing fuel NOTICE Unsuitable fuels or a mixing ratio that deviates from the specification can lead to severe engine da...

Page 18: ...built up in the canister open it carefully The fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mixture is stored should be cleaned thoroughly from time to time Residual fuel and the liquid used for cleaning...

Page 19: ...turn it clock wise until it engages in position 001BA231 KN The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank are then in alignment 001BA235 KN Fold the grip down 001BA241 KN Tank cap is locked 10 5 If the tank...

Page 20: ...not use waste oil Renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer Moreover waste oil is environmentally harmful NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricat ing properties and is unsuit...

Page 21: ...efore sawing Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged chain locked will quickly dam age the engine and chain drive clutch chain brake The chain brake is also activated by the inert...

Page 22: ...a turn counterclockwise It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw LA after every correction to the low speed screw L see Adjusting the Carburetor If your saw is very cold...

Page 23: ...the throttle trigger lockout and blip the throttle trigger at the same time To switch off the engine move the Master Con trol lever to Stop 0 16 2 1 Choke shutter closed l If the engine is cold If the...

Page 24: ...se break Do not let the starter grip snap back Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly Machines without additional manual fuel pump If the engine is new or a...

Page 25: ...g for about one minute Hold and start your saw as described 16 6 When the engine begins to fire 1 213BA035 KN 0 STOP Set the Master Control lever 1 to the starting throttle position n Press the button...

Page 26: ...ts maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings 17 2 During work NOTICE Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in power this could damage the engine see Adjusting the Carbur...

Page 27: ...of lubricant 19 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 3 1 2 143BA026 KN Turn the guide bar over every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain this helps avoid one sided wear especially...

Page 28: ...the fleece filter Always replace damaged filters 21 1 4 Installing the air filter Place the filter 3 in position arrows Fit the carburetor box cover 22 Adjusting the Carburetor 22 1 General Informatio...

Page 29: ...up the engine Turn high speed screw H slightly clockwise leaner no further than stop NOTICE After returning from high altitude reset the car buretor to the standard setting If the setting is too lean...

Page 30: ...stops 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 STIH...

Page 31: ...ed saw chain A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly even with very little pushing Never use a dull or damaged saw chain this leads to increased physical strain increased vibrati...

Page 32: ...e holder 689BA025 KN Use a file holder Always use a file holder special accessory see table Sharpening tools when sharpening saw chains by hand File holders have markings for the sharpening angle Use...

Page 33: ...an electric sharpener 26 7 Depth gauge setting 689BA023 KN a The depth gauge determines the depth to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness a Required distance between depth...

Page 34: ...when doing this be careful not to fur ther lower the highest point of the depth gauge WARNING Depth gauges that are too low increase the kick back tendency of the chain saw 689BA052 KN Lay the file ga...

Page 35: ...n working under difficult conditions high accumulation of dust highly resinous lumber lumber from tropical trees etc or longer than normal each day the specified intervals must be shortened accordingl...

Page 36: ...X Clean and turn over X Deburr X replace X X Chain sprocket check X Air filter Clean X X replace X Anti vibration elements check X X Have replaced by servicing dealer1 X Air intake on fan housing Clea...

Page 37: ...training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information If these maintenance operations are not carried out as specified the user assumes responsibility for any damage that may occ...

Page 38: ...e bars Bar lengths 3 8 pitch 37 40 45 50 cm Groove width 1 6 mm 30 6 2 3 8 chains Rapid Micro 36 RM Type 3652 Rapid Micro 3 36 RM3 Type 3664 Rapid Super 36 RS Type 3621 Rapid Super 3 36 RS3 Type 3626...

Page 39: ...ining courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information When repairing the machine only use replace ment parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically...

Page 40: ...0363 Spremberger Stra e 1 D 64823 Gro 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...

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