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BT 360

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9

N

Fit throttle cable nipple (26) in the 

recess (27) on the underside of the 

throttle lever.

N

Position the throttle cable in the 

guide (arrows).

N

Push the end sleeve (28) into its 

seat (29) in the throttle lever.

N

Secure the throttle cable (30) to the 

handlebar with two cable ties, 

a = 70 mm and b = 320 mm – the 

throttle cable should be on the 

inside of the handlebar.  

Checking Operation of Throttle Lever

1. Operate the throttle lever.
2. Release the throttle lever – it must 

return automatically to idle position.

Mounting Stop Switch on Handlebar

N

Position stop switch (32) against 

handlebar.

N

Fit the clamp (33).

N

Insert the screws (34) and tighten 

them down firmly.

N

Secure wiring harness to the 

handlebar with three cable ties (35), 

a = 60 mm, b = 300 mm and 

c = 60 mm – wiring harness should 

be on inside of the handlebar.

Preparing Machine for Transportation

N

Loosen and remove the lower hex 

head screws on the hinge plates at 

the throttle cable side and the upper 

hex head screws on the hinge 

plates at the other side.

N

Loosen the other hex head screws 

on the hinge plates (about 1/2 turn).

N

Fold the handlebar at the throttle 

cable side upwards, and the 

handlebar at the other side 

downwards – take care not to kink 

the throttle cable.

All hex head screws on the hinges must 

be tightened down firmly after unfolding 

the handlebars.

26

28

441BA054 KN

29

b

a

30

31

31

441BA055 KN

441BA043 KN

2.

1.

441BA056 KN

32

33

34

35

a

441BA057 KN

b

c

441BA058 KN

Summary of Contents for BT 360

Page 1: ... STIHL BT 360 Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...e to ensure your satisfaction and troublefree use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Assembling the Unit 7 Fuel 10 Fueling 11 Starting Stopping the Engine 12 Fitting the Auger 14 Operating Instructions 14 Releasing a Trapped Auge...

Page 4: ...ormation contained in this manual The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations To operate the power tool you must be rested in good physical condition and mental health If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work check with your doctor before operating a power tool Persons with pacemakers only The ignition system...

Page 5: ...ere there is a danger of head injuries from falling objects STIHL offers a comprehensive range of personal protective clothing and equipment Transporting the Power Tool Always turn off the engine The power tool should be carried by two persons by the handle frame Remove the auger before transporting the power tool long distances Toreduce the risk of burn injury carry the unit by the handle frame w...

Page 6: ...y Keep the handles dry and clean free from oil and dirt for safe control of the power tool Check that handle hoses on handlebars and coating on throttle lever are in good condition To reduce the risk of personal injury do not operate your power tool if it is damaged or not properly assembled Starting the Engine Start the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling spot outdoors only Do not start the...

Page 7: ...educe the risk of accidents take a break in good time to avoid tiredness or exhaustion Work calmly and carefully in daylight conditions and only when visibility is good Stay alert so as not to endanger others To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes ensure proper ventilation when working in trenches hollows or other confined locations To reduce the risk of accidents...

Page 8: ...sensation in fingers seek medical advice Maintenance and Repairs Service the machine regularly Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual Have all other work performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportun...

Page 9: ...f the tubes N Fit the clamps 3 and line up the holes N Insert the M10x75 hex head screws 4 from below N Fit the plain washers 5 and spring washers 6 N Screw on the nuts 7 and tighten them down firmly Preparing the Retainers N Fit two hex head screws 8 in each of the retainers 9 make sure the retainer engages the groove in the hex head screw Mounting the Handlebars N Mount the handlebars so that th...

Page 10: ...ed throttle lever together Mounting the Throttle Lever N Insert countersunk screw 17 with preassembled throttle lever through the hole in the handlebar 10 N Fit the washer 19 N Screw on the nut 20 and tighten it down firmly the throttle lever 13 must move freely Fitting the Throttle Cable Use only the throttle cable supplied with the machine N Push the throttle cable small nipple first through the...

Page 11: ...t the screws 34 and tighten them down firmly N Secure wiring harness to the handlebar with three cable ties 35 a 60 mm b 300 mm and c 60 mm wiring harness should be on inside of the handlebar Preparing Machine for Transportation N Loosen and remove the lower hex head screws on the hinge plates at the throttle cable side and the upper hex head screws on the hinge plates at the other side N Loosen t...

Page 12: ...nes Engines equipped with M Tronic deliver full power when run on gasoline with an ethanol content of up to 25 E25 Engine oil Use only high quality two stroke engine oil preferably STIHL HP HP Super or HP Ultra which are specially formulated for use in STIHL engines HP Ultra guarantees high performance and a long engine life These engine oils are not available in all markets Use only STIHL 50 1 tw...

Page 13: ...the filler cap Fill up with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel special accessory WARNING After fueling tighten down the filler cap as securely as possible by hand Change the fuel pickup body every year N Drain the fuel tank N Use a hook to pull the fuel pickup body out of the tank and take it off the...

Page 14: ... warm also use this position if engine has been running but is still cold N Move the stop switch 2 away from STOP N Move the stop switch 3 to F N Turn the throttle lever 4 with your left hand until it is in line with the handlebar starting throttle position Cranking N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull Do not pull out the...

Page 15: ...f the engine does not start If you did not push in the choke knob quickly enough after the engine began to fire the combustion chamber is flooded N Move the stop switch on the powerhead to STOP N Move the stop switch on the handlebar to 0 N Remove the spark plug see Spark Plug N Dry the spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber N Refit the spark p...

Page 16: ...so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of cooling air This protects engine mounted components ignition carburetor from thermal overload After Finishing Work Storing for a short period Wait for the engine to cool down To avoid condensation fill the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place well away from sources of ignition until you need it again For longer out of service periods se...

Page 17: ...lter cover N Remove the filter cover 3 N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter and inside the filter cover N Inspect the main filter 4 If it is dirty or damaged N Unscrew the end cover 5 with wingnut N Remove and replace the main filter Always install a new auxiliary filter together with the new main filter N Inspect the auxiliary filter 6 if it is dirty knock it out on the palm of your han...

Page 18: ...or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL see Specifications Removing the Spark Plug N Move the stop switch on the powerhead to STOP N Move the stop switch on the handlebar to 0 N Pull boot off the spark plug N Unscrew the spark plug Checking the spark plug N Clean dirty spark plug N Check electrode gap A and readjust if necessar...

Page 19: ...Accessories for lubrication of the gearbox Checking Oil Level Refilling N Check the oil level regularly once a week in normal operating conditions N Remove the auger N Position the gearbox vertically so that the drilling spindle is horizontal and the throttle trigger is at the top N Take out the inspection plug 1 N Check the oil level it must come up to the bottom edge of the hole If the oil level...

Page 20: ...t allow the starter grip to snap back guide it back into the housing slowly see chapter on Starting Stopping the Engine Have a damaged starter rope replaced by your dealer before it breaks completely STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer For periods of 3 months or longer N Remove the drilling tool N Drain and clean ...

Page 21: ... X Handle hoses throttle lever coating Visual inspection X Interlock lever Check operation X X Air filter auxiliary filter Clean X Air filters main and auxiliary Replace X X Manual fuel pump if fitted Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer2 X Pickup body in fuel tank Check X Replace X X Fuel tank Clean X Cooling inlets Clean X Cylinder fins Clean X Carburetor Check idle adjustment drilling spin...

Page 22: ... recommends a STIHL servicing dealer The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only If your daily work ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult very dusty work area etc shorten the specified intervals accordingly before starting work after finishing work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required ...

Page 23: ...ner they should be performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information If these maintenance operations are not carried out as specified the user assumes responsibil...

Page 24: ... 8 Spark plug boot 9 Muffler 10 Handle frame foldable 11 Retainer 12 Stop switch on handlebar 13 Clamp ring 14 Drilling spindle 15 Auger 16 Stop switch on powerhead 17 Choke knob 18 Interlock lever 19 Filler plug 20 Idle speed screw LA Serial number Main Parts 20 1 3 18 19 441BA074 KN 15 13 14 2 5 4 6 7 8 9 11 10 12 17 16 L A STOP ...

Page 25: ...e level and sound power level the K factor in accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC is 2 0 m s2 for the vibration measurement REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances For information on compliance with the REACH regulation EC No 1907 2006 see www stihl com reach Specifications Displacement 60 3 cm3 Bore 49 mm Str...

Page 26: ...ne only use replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number the logo and the STIHL parts symbol K the symbol may app...

Page 27: ...h the following standards EN ISO 12100 EN 55012 EN 61000 6 1 Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Product Licensing The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product Done at Waiblingen 01 08 2012 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Thomas Elsner Director Group Product Management EC Declaration of Conformity Category Earth Auger Make STIHL Model BT 360 Seri...

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