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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 361 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Ordering Spare Parts Safety Precautions Maintenance and Repairs Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Reactive Forces Disposal It has been built using modern Working Techniques EC Declaration of Conformity production techniques and Cutting Attachment comprehensive quality assurance.
  • Page 4 STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.
  • Page 5 Keep bystanders, especially children, injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. personal injury and damage to property The user is responsible for avoiding...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as the saw chain starting unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 7 – the chain must not an emergency, switch off the engine touch any objects or the floor – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 361...
  • Page 8 Check condition and secure fitting – regularly and correct when possible. Store the machine in a safe, dry room. Check sharpness Have the machine repaired by a STIHL – servicing dealer if the saw chain still Never touch the saw chain when the Vibrations continues to move during idling.
  • Page 9 Instruction Manual. All other work should periodically. be carried out by a servicing dealer. Inspect chain catcher – replace if STIHL recommends that maintenance damaged. and repair work be carried out only by Switch off the engine authorised STIHL dealers. STIHL...
  • Page 10 Always cut at full throttle – caught or encounters a foreign object in Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 361...
  • Page 11 – In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a hoist, winch or dragline instead. Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 361...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 361...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 361...
  • Page 14 On steep slopes, plan escape – routes parallel to the slope. When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 361...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 361...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – stabilizing strap (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 361...
  • Page 18 Holding the saw with outstretched arms, cut through the stabilizing Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 361...
  • Page 19 Enlarge felling cut as far as hinge (2). Do not cut into the hinge. – Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 361...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged Depending on the model, the scabbard beyond repair after a short period of extension either comes standard with operation. the saw or is available as a special accessory. MS 361...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of WARNING the housing slot. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. MS 361...

  • Page 22: Tensioning The Chain

    STIHL MotoMix Retensioning during cutting work: Shut off the engine. Shut off the engine. Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL recommends the use of STIHL hands. Loosen the nuts. MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix The chain must fit snugly against contains no benzol or lead, has a high Hold the bar nose up.

  • Page 23: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 24 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill the fuel tank.

  • Page 25: Chain Lubricant

    Biological chain oil must be resistant to Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi - aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will tion – inner mark is under the otherwise quickly turn to resin. This grip. It is not in line with the results in hard deposits that are difficult outer mark.

  • Page 26: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing Locking the chain dealer.

  • Page 27: Winter Operation

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried Use the combination wrench or a Pull the hand guard back toward the out exclusively by an authorized STIHL screwdriver to ease the shutter (1) front handle, servicing dealer. Maintain the following out of the summer position s.

  • Page 28: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – first check that the conditons for use of been running for about one minute. the cover plate mounting kit still apply. When the engine begins to fire. – After clearing a flooded combustion – chamber. MS 361...
  • Page 29 If the engine is new or after a long under the handle. out-of-service period, it may be Put your right foot into the rear necessary to pull the starter rope several handle and press down. times to prime the fuel system. MS 361...
  • Page 30 (2) – the been running for about one minute. Master Control lever (1) moves to the run position F and the engine Hold and start your saw as settles down to idling speed. described. MS 361...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    (clutch, chain Move the Master Control lever to the brake). stop position (0). Check chain tension frequently A new saw chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. MS 361...

  • Page 32: Oil Quantity Control

    After finishing work counterclockwise. Slacken off the chain if you have NOTICE retensioned it at operating The chain must always be wetted with a temperature during work. film of lubricant. MS 361...

  • Page 33: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 361...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Air Filter

    English If filter is caked with dirt: Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. If there is a noticeable loss of engine General Information warm soapy water) and then dry.

  • Page 35: Spark Plug

    Turn the idle speed screw (LA) Turn high speed screw (H) slightly type approved by STIHL – see clockwise until the chain begins to clockwise (leaner) – no further than run – then back it off 1/2 turn.

  • Page 36: Storing The Machine

    Installing the spark plug If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Clean dirty spark plug. Store the machine in a dry, high or...

  • Page 37: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    (5) including needle cage (6) from the crankshaft – with STIHL recommends use of original QuickStop Super chain brake, press STIHL chain sprockets in order to throttle trigger lockout beforehand ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket...

  • Page 38: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle increased vibration load, unsatisfactory in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a cutting results and increased wear. cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, Clean the saw chain which are sharpened with a 10°...
  • Page 39 90° electric sharpener Depth gauge setting STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for checking sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge Guide the file: horizontally (at a right...
  • Page 40 – if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked MS 361...
  • Page 41 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 361...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Care

    Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 361...
  • Page 43 Decoke after first 139 hours of operation, then Exhaust port every 150 hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 361...

  • Page 44: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 45: Main Parts

    14 Oil filler cap 15 Muffler 16 Front hand guard 17 Front handle (handlebar) 18 Starter grip 19 Fuel filler cap 20 Master Control lever 21 Throttle trigger 22 Throttle trigger lockout 23 Rear handle 24 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 361...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    ISO 22868 Engine MS 361: 5.6 kg MS 361: 115 dB(A) Cutting Attachment STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Vibration measurement a hv, eq ISO 22867 MS 361 Actual cutting length may be less than the specified length Handle, left...

  • Page 47: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Ordering Spare Parts

    When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Serial number approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to Guide bar part number avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.

  • Page 48: Reactive Forces 8 Disposal

    Model: MS 361 number are applied to the product. Serial identification: 1135 STIHL products must not be thrown in Done at Waiblingen, 30.11.2018 conforms to the provisions of Directives the garbage can. Take the product, 2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG...
  • Page 49 English MS 361...
  • Page 50 English MS 361...
  • Page 52 0458-212-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04582120121B* 0458-212-0121-B...

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