Stihl MS 361, Instruction Manual

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear tight-fitting safety goggles con‐
forming to standard EN 166 or a face
shield. Make sure that the safety gog‐
gles and the face shield fit correctly.
Wear "personal" hearing protection – for exam‐
ple, ear defenders.
Wear a hard hat wherever there is any risk of
falling objects.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e.g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.4 Transporting
Before any transport – even over short distances
– switch off the machine, engage the chain brake
and attach the chain scabbard. This avoids the
risk of the saw chain starting unintentionally.
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Always carry the chain saw by the handle – with
the hot muffler away from your body, the guide
bar must point to the rear. To avoid serious burn
injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the surface of the muffler.
In vehicles: Properly secure your saw to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
2.5 Cleaning
Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh detergents
can damage the plastic.
Clean the dust and dirt off the machine – do not
use any grease solvents for this purpose.
Clean the ventilation slots if necessary.
Do not use a high-pressure cleaner to clean the
machine. The hard jet of water can damage parts
of the machine.
2.6 Accessories
Only use those tools, guide bars, chains, chain
sprockets, accessories or technically equivalent
components that have been approved by STIHL
for this machine. If you have any questions in
this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only
high quality tools and accessories. Otherwise,
there may be a risk of accidents and damage to
the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and
accessories. They are specifically designed to
match your model and meet your performance
requirements.
2.7 Refuelling
Gasoline is an extremely flammable
fuel – keep clear of naked flames and
fire – do not spill any fuel – no smok‐
ing.
Switch off the engine before refuelling.
Never refuel the machine while the engine is still
hot – the fuel may spill over – risk of fire!
Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that any
excess pressure is relieved gradually and fuel
does not splash out.
The machine may only be refuelled in a well ven‐
tilated place. Clean the machine immediately if
fuel is spilled. Do not spill fuel over your clothing
– contaminated clothing must be changed imme‐
diately.
The machines can be equipped with the follow‐
ing filler caps as standard:
Cliplock filler cap (bayonet-type)
Place the cliplock filler cap (bayonet-
type) in position, turn as far as stop
and fold the cliplock down.
This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐
ing an incorrectly tightened filler cap to loosen or
come off and spill quantities of fuel.
Look out for leaks! Never start the
engine if fuel has been spilled or is
leaking – Fatal burns may result!
2.8 Before Starting Work
Check that your saw is properly assembled and
in good condition – refer to appropriate chapters
in the instruction manual.
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Check the fuel system for leaks, paying spe‐
cial attention to visible parts such as the tank
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