Stihl MS 361, Instruction Manual

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NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain again after finishing
work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is
not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft
and bearings.
17.3.1 Short-term storage
Wait for engine to cool down. Keep the machine
with a full tank of fuel in a dry place, well away
from sources of ignition, until you need it again.
17.3.2
Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"
18 Oil Quantity Control
Adjustable flow oil pump is a special option.
Different quantities of oil are required for different
bar lengths, types of wood and cutting techni‐
ques.
001BA157 KN
1
Use the adjusting screw (1) (on underside of
machine) to vary the oil feed rate as required.
Ematic position (E), medium oil flow rate –
► turn the adjusting screw to "E" (Ematic posi‐
tion).
To increase oil feed –
► turn the adjusting screw clockwise.
Turn reduce oil feed –
► turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise.
NOTICE
The chain must always be wetted with a film 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 at the nose and underside of the
bar.
► Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oil‐
way (2) and the bar groove (3)
► Measure the groove depth – with the scale on
the filing gauge (special accessory) – in the
area used most for cutting
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove
depth
Picco 1/4" P 4.0 mm
Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm
Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm
If groove depth is less than specified:
► Replace the guide bar
The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along
the bottom of the groove – the cutters and tie
straps will not ride on the bar rails.
20 Air Filter System
The air filter system can be adapted to suit differ‐
ent operating conditions by installing a choice of
filters. Changing the filter is quick and simple.
The saw comes standard with either a fabric filter
or a fleece filter.
20.1 Fabric filter
For normal operating conditions and winter oper‐
ation.
18 Oil Quantity Control English
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