Stihl FS 360 C - English; Table of Contents

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2015 0458-743-8621-B. VA7.A15. 0000003973_016_GB
FS 260 C, FS 360 C
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your clearing
saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL clearing
saw, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your clearing
saw. For further information you can go
to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a clearing saw is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness 17
Mounting the Bike Handle 18
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 21
Mounting the Deflector 22
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 22
Fuel 27
Fueling 28
Fitting the Full Harness 28
Balancing the Machine 30
Starting / Stopping the Engine 31
Operating Instructions 33
Air filter 34
Engine Management 35
Adjusting the Carburetor 35
Winter Operation 35
Spark Plug 37
Engine Running Behavior 38
Rewind Starter 39
Storing the Machine 39
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 39
Maintaining the Mowing Head 40
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 41
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 43
Maintenance and Care 44
Main Parts 46
Specifications 48
Maintenance and Repairs 49
Disposal 49
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations 50
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 50
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations 52
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 52
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 54
Trademarks 57