Stihl MS362C-M User Manual

MS 362 C-M
English
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Starting the Saw
Decompression valve
N Press in the button to open the
decompression valve.
The decompression valve closes as
soon as the engine fires. For this reason
you must press in the button before each
starting attempt.
WARNING
Bystanders must be well clear of the
general work area of the saw.
N Push the hand guard (1) forward –
the chain is locked.
N Depress the throttle trigger
lockout (2) and throttle trigger (3)
and hold them in that position –
move Master Control lever (4) to
start position (}) and let go of the
throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout at the same time.
N Hold and start your saw as
described.
As soon as the engine runs
N Press down trigger lockout (2) and
the pull the throttle trigger (3) at the
same time – the Master Control
lever (4) moves to the run
position (F) and the engine settles
down to idling speed.
N Pull the hand guard back toward the
front handle.
The chain brake is now disengaged –
your saw is ready for operation.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before
accelerating the engine. High revs with
the chain brake engaged (chain locked)
will quickly damage the clutch and chain
brake.
5902BA006 KN
3
2
1
4
0001BA039 KN
4
3
2
0001BA040 KN
STOP
001BA186 KN

Stihl MS362C-M Specifications

General

Engine Power	3.5 kW
STIHL M-Tronic	Yes
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Weight	5.9 kg
Guide Bar Length	40-50 cm
Displacement	59 cm³