Stihl BT 360 User manual

1BT 360
English
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004 0458 441 0121. M0,25. M4. Fi. Printed in Germany
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions ........................... 3
Assembling the Machine .................. 8
Fuel ................................................ 10
Fueling ............................................ 12
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 12
Fitting the Auger ............................. 15
Operating Instructions .................... 15
Releasing a Trapped Auger ............ 16
Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 16
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 17
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 18
Gearbox Lubrication ....................... 19
Replacing the Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring ......................... 20
Storing the Machine ........................ 22
Maintenance Chart ......................... 23
Minimize Wear and
Avoid Damage ................................ 24
Main Parts and Controls ................. 25
Specifications ................................. 26
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 27
Certificate of Conformity ................. 27
Quality Certification ........................ 28
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.
Hans Peter Stihl

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BT 360
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in
this manual.
The operating and handling instructions
are supported by illustrations.
Symbols in text
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
:A bullet marks a step or procedure
without direct reference to an
illustration.
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration.
Example:
Loosen the screw (1)
Lever (2) ...
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols described below:
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Note or hint which is not essential
for using the machine, but may
improve the operator’s under-
standing of the situation and result
in better use of the machine.
Note or hint on correct procedure in
order to avoid damage to the
environment.
Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*). Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the
appearance of your machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Guide to Using this Manual

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Special safety
precautions must be
observed when working
with the earth auger
because of its high torque
and the high speed of the auger in
certain applications.
It is important that you
read and understand the
instruction manual before
using your earth auger for
the first time. Keep the
manual in a safe place for
future reference. Non-observance of the
safety precautions may cause serious or
even fatal injury.
Always observe local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have never used this earth auger
model before:
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your earth auger or attend a
special course of training in earth auger
operation.
Minors should never be allowed to use
an earth auger. Children, bystanders
and animals should not be allowed in the
area where an earth auger is in use.
The earth auger user is responsible for
avoiding injury to third parties or damage
to their property.
Do not lend or rent your earth auger
without the instruction manual. Be sure
that anyone using your earth auger
understands the information contained
in this manual.
To operate the earth auger you must be
in good physical condition and mental
health and not under the influence of any
substance (drugs, alcohol) which might
impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Do not work alone –
keep within calling distance of others in
case help is needed.
The user is responsible for third parties
in the work area of the power drill.
Only use augers and attachments
supplied by STIHL or explicitly approved
for your earth auger model by STIHL.
Other augers and attachments must not
be used because of the increased risk of
accidents.
STIHL cannot accept any liability for
personal injury or damage to property
caused by using non-approved
attachments.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Wear overalls
with a cut-retardant inlay -
a STlHL safety
combination is recommended.
Do not wear loose-fitting garments,
scarves, jewelry or anything that could
restrict movement or become entangled
with the drilling spindle or the work area.
Confine long hair (e.g.
with a hair net or similar
suitable means).
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
Safety Precautions

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Wear safety glasses or
other suitable eye
protection
Wear sound barriers, i.e.
ear plugs or ear muffs.
Wear a safety hard hat to protect your
head when there is a risk of head injuries
from falling objects.
Wear heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves, preferably
made of chrome leather.
STIHL offers a comprehensive range of
safety clothing and equipment.
Transporting the power tool –
Always shut off the engine.
To reduce the risk of serious burn
injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the
machine, especially the surface of the
muffler.
Transporting by vehicle: When
transporting in a vehicle, properly secure
your power tool to prevent turnover and
damage. Empty the fuel tank to avoid
any risk of spillage.
When the power tool is not in use, shut it
off and put it down so it cannot endanger
others.
Stop the Engine Before Refueling
Gasoline is an
extremely flammable
fuel. Keep clear of naked
flames and fire. Take care
not to spill any fuel.
Do not refuel while the
engine is still hot since fuel may overflow
and catch fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your machine in a well-ventilated
area, outdoors only. If you spill fuel, wipe
it off the machine immediately – if fuel
gets on your clothing, change
immediately.
After Refueling
Tighten the fuel tank cap
by hand with as much
force as possible.
Unit vibrations can cause
an improperly tightened
fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill
quantities of fuel.
To avoid risk of serious or fatal burn
injuries, check for leakage. If fuel
leakage is found, do not start or run the
engine until leak is fixed.

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Before Starting
Unfold the handle frame and make sure
it is properly locked in the working
position – see "Assembling the
Machine", "Mounting the Handle
Frame".
Check that the machine is properly
assembled and in good condition – refer
to appropriate chapters in the instruction
manual:
– Smooth action of throttle lever –
throttle lever must move freely to
idle position.
– Stop switch must move easily to
STOP or $
– Check that spark plug boot is secure
– a loose boot may cause arcing
that could ignite combustible fumes
and cause a fire.
– Never attempt to modify any of the
controls or safety devices.
– Handles securely mounted, dry and
clean – free from oil and dirt – for
safe control of the machine.
To reduce risk of accidents and personal
injury, do not operate your machine if it is
damaged or not properly assembled.
Starting the engine –
Start the engine at least 3 meters (10
feet) from the fueling spot, outdoors
only.
Do not start the engine with the auger in
the spindle. The machine must be
operated by 2 persons and may be
started only when it is held steady by the
operating crew.
Do not allow other persons in the work
area – even when starting.
For specific starting instructions, see the
appropriate section in the instruction
manual.
Note that the drilling spindle continues to
rotate for a short period after your let go
of the throttle lever (flywheel effect).
To reduce the risk of injury, never use
drilling tools or augers that are longer
than 1 meter.
To reduce risk of fire, keep hot exhaust
gases and hot muffler away from easily
combustible materials (e.g. wood chips,
bark, dry grass, fuel).
Contact with electrical
cables or wires can cause
serious injury or death as
a result of electrical
shock. Before drilling,
obtain the necessary plans and permits
and examine the work area.
Contact your local utility company for
information as to cable and pipe
locations.
Where necessary, confirm actual
location by use of devices such as cable
detectors and/or by carefully dug
trenches.
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