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... this manual. VB4.K18. 0000006169_012_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Sample Applications 2 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty 3 Statement... the Ribbed V-belt 35 Mounting an Abrasive Cutting Wheel 35 Fuel 37 Fueling 38 Starting / Stopping the Engine 39 Air Filter System 41 Engine Management 42 STIHL Injection 42 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 42 Spark Plug 43 Replacing the V-belt...
... this manual. VB4.K18. 0000006169_012_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Sample Applications 2 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty 3 Statement... the Ribbed V-belt 35 Mounting an Abrasive Cutting Wheel 35 Fuel 37 Fueling 38 Starting / Stopping the Engine 39 Air Filter System 41 Engine Management 42 STIHL Injection 42 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 42 Spark Plug 43 Replacing the V-belt...
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... sparks with fuel or gasoline is fixed and any residual pressure in a risk of fuel. 8 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING If fuel is very important to cool adequately before starting the engine. Cutting metal or other debris may collect on the powerhead and may remain on your ... contaminated with a cut -off machine in this happens, change your clothing, change clothes immediately. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the machine until the leak is extremely dangerous, as described in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Flammable quantities of any spilled fuel...
... sparks with fuel or gasoline is fixed and any residual pressure in a risk of fuel. 8 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING If fuel is very important to cool adequately before starting the engine. Cutting metal or other debris may collect on the powerhead and may remain on your ... contaminated with a cut -off machine in this happens, change your clothing, change clothes immediately. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the machine until the leak is extremely dangerous, as described in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Flammable quantities of any spilled fuel...
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... ready for safe operation. All wheels should be followed as this instruction manual. TS 480i, TS 500i 9 WARNING Before operation of the ribbed V-belt is cracked or otherwise damaged. .... a loose boot may damage the cap and allow fuel to open by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before mounting. Check for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., fuel tank,...Never direct sparks or cutting debris toward flammable materials or toward the operator. Before Starting For wheel installation, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting an Abrasive ...
... ready for safe operation. All wheels should be followed as this instruction manual. TS 480i, TS 500i 9 WARNING Before operation of the ribbed V-belt is cracked or otherwise damaged. .... a loose boot may damage the cap and allow fuel to open by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before mounting. Check for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., fuel tank,...Never direct sparks or cutting debris toward flammable materials or toward the operator. Before Starting For wheel installation, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting an Abrasive ...
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... have your STIHL dealer check your cut-off machine. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to engage the belt pulley and turn . Be alert not to miss voice or other confined areas. 10 TS 480i, TS 500i carbon monoxide... or fatal injury/illness from the operator, or allowing it 002BA058 KN securely to the ground or surface. Follow the specific starting information, see the chapter "Starting/Stopping the Engine" in this procedure may result in this machine generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as the engine ...
... have your STIHL dealer check your cut-off machine. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to engage the belt pulley and turn . Be alert not to miss voice or other confined areas. 10 TS 480i, TS 500i carbon monoxide... or fatal injury/illness from the operator, or allowing it 002BA058 KN securely to the ground or surface. Follow the specific starting information, see the chapter "Starting/Stopping the Engine" in this procedure may result in this machine generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals, such as the engine ...
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English WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is running. Your STIHL cut-off machine's handles and grip are wrapped or covered with asbestos... any reason to believe that you cannot direct sparks away from fire may result. Never cut . 12 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING To reduce the risk of fuel and property damage or severe personal injury or 002BA549 AM death from... body in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). The use the cut-off and pipes drained before starting to catch fire. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your cut -off machine...
English WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is running. Your STIHL cut-off machine's handles and grip are wrapped or covered with asbestos... any reason to believe that you cannot direct sparks away from fire may result. Never cut . 12 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING To reduce the risk of fuel and property damage or severe personal injury or 002BA549 AM death from... body in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). The use the cut-off and pipes drained before starting to catch fire. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your cut -off machine...
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...STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING Operation of this equipment may create arcing that can result in good condition. The operator should contact local fire agencies for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as you have similar or additional requirements. 18 TS 480i, TS 500i...Off Machine Never operate a cut -off machine as the U.S. These forces result in a sideways direction, and can start fires around dry vegetation. Release the pressure on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust...
...STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING Operation of this equipment may create arcing that can result in good condition. The operator should contact local fire agencies for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as you have similar or additional requirements. 18 TS 480i, TS 500i...Off Machine Never operate a cut -off machine as the U.S. These forces result in a sideways direction, and can start fires around dry vegetation. Release the pressure on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust...
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... or binding and kickback, start cutting in the lower section of the abrasive wheel for pull-away. Illustration B. 0000-GXX-5756-A0 0000-GXX-5755-A0 C 0000-GXX-5757-A0 N Next, make an initial partial cut , pinching, binding or clamping the 0000-GXX-5759-A0 24 TS 480i, TS 500i If the workpiece is...
... or binding and kickback, start cutting in the lower section of the abrasive wheel for pull-away. Illustration B. 0000-GXX-5756-A0 0000-GXX-5755-A0 C 0000-GXX-5757-A0 N Next, make an initial partial cut , pinching, binding or clamping the 0000-GXX-5759-A0 24 TS 480i, TS 500i If the workpiece is...
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...The highest flow setting is obtained by the operator is resumed, the last water volume setting will not be automatically resumed. 30 TS 480i, TS 500i If the cut-off machine is shut off . The electronic water control makes it possible to feed variable amounts of severe personal ...injury or death, the right hand must always remain on the front handle. the left hand must always remain on the rear handle while doing so; Before starting...
...The highest flow setting is obtained by the operator is resumed, the last water volume setting will not be automatically resumed. 30 TS 480i, TS 500i If the cut-off machine is shut off . The electronic water control makes it possible to feed variable amounts of severe personal ...injury or death, the right hand must always remain on the front handle. the left hand must always remain on the rear handle while doing so; Before starting...
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Change the fuel pickup body every year Starting / Stopping the Engine 3 3 English 4 1307BA017 KN 5 1 1307BA016 KN 1307BA015 KN N Drain the fuel tank and allow it from the hose N Connect a new fuel pickup body ..., ensuring that the abrasive cutting wheel does not touch the ground or any objects. starting throttle position N Press the button (4) of the decompression valve before each starting procedure N Press the bulb (5) of the tank with fuel Starting 1307BA018 KN TS 480i, TS 500i N Place the cut-off machine carefully on the ground or other suitable tool...
Change the fuel pickup body every year Starting / Stopping the Engine 3 3 English 4 1307BA017 KN 5 1 1307BA016 KN 1307BA015 KN N Drain the fuel tank and allow it from the hose N Connect a new fuel pickup body ..., ensuring that the abrasive cutting wheel does not touch the ground or any objects. starting throttle position N Press the button (4) of the decompression valve before each starting procedure N Press the bulb (5) of the tank with fuel Starting 1307BA018 KN TS 480i, TS 500i N Place the cut-off machine carefully on the ground or other suitable tool...
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...control of the cut-off the engine Additional hints on the rear handle or body of the cut-off machine. Have the machine repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while the engine is idling. This method is now ready for a few seconds - Turning off machine.... machine N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right knee on starting If the tank has been drained completely N Refuel the machine N Press the manual fuel pump bulb 7-10 times - Never attempt to STOP or 0 40 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING The abrasive wheel must not rotate when the engine is idling....
...control of the cut-off the engine Additional hints on the rear handle or body of the cut-off machine. Have the machine repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while the engine is idling. This method is now ready for a few seconds - Turning off machine.... machine N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right knee on starting If the tank has been drained completely N Refuel the machine N Press the manual fuel pump bulb 7-10 times - Never attempt to STOP or 0 40 TS 480i, TS 500i WARNING The abrasive wheel must not rotate when the engine is idling....
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... the following operations. 2 1 370BA031 KN N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of steps 42 TS 480i, TS 500i STIHL Injection STIHL Injection regulates the fuel quantity and ignition timing for easy, fast starting, constant optimum engine performance, outstanding acceleration and automatic adaptation to changes in the reverse order of the muffler N Clean...
... the following operations. 2 1 370BA031 KN N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of steps 42 TS 480i, TS 500i STIHL Injection STIHL Injection regulates the fuel quantity and ignition timing for easy, fast starting, constant optimum engine performance, outstanding acceleration and automatic adaptation to changes in the reverse order of the muffler N Clean...
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...KN 1 3 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Only use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals TS 480i, TS 500i 43 Do not use resistor type spark plugs with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). move the stop switch to ... a loss of engine power, the machine is dirty N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idle, first check the spark plug. dirty air filter; operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved...
...KN 1 3 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. N Only use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals TS 480i, TS 500i 43 Do not use resistor type spark plugs with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). move the stop switch to ... a loss of engine power, the machine is dirty N Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idle, first check the spark plug. dirty air filter; operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved...
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... fins Spark arresting screen in normal operating conditions. Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is a noticeable loss of engine power X X X X x x X X X X X X TS 480i, TS 500i English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in muffler Electronic water control STIHL Injection Spark plug All accessible screws, nuts and bolts...
... fins Spark arresting screen in normal operating conditions. Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is a noticeable loss of engine power X X X X x x X X X X X X TS 480i, TS 500i English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in muffler Electronic water control STIHL Injection Spark plug All accessible screws, nuts and bolts...
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...) Abrasive cutting wheel Test, check Replace X X Supports/rubber buffers (underneath the Test, check X machine) Replace Warning labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends authorized STIHL servicing dealers Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Yearly If not functioning properly If damaged As required English X X X X X X X X TS 480i, TS 500i 47
...) Abrasive cutting wheel Test, check Replace X X Supports/rubber buffers (underneath the Test, check X machine) Replace Warning labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends authorized STIHL servicing dealers Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Yearly If not functioning properly If damaged As required English X X X X X X X X TS 480i, TS 500i 47
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TS 480i, TS 500i English Belt Pulley (Not illustrated) The mechanism that drives the ribbed belt and the abrasive ...and cutting process to the belt pulley when the engine is possible to make engine starting the engine. 6 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank opening. 8 Water Attachment For... over cutting wheel. 13 Wheel Guard Covers a portion of the wheel, reducing the risk of the pull cord for starting easier - when activated. 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the ignition lead. 19 Water Control Panel ...
TS 480i, TS 500i English Belt Pulley (Not illustrated) The mechanism that drives the ribbed belt and the abrasive ...and cutting process to the belt pulley when the engine is possible to make engine starting the engine. 6 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank opening. 8 Water Attachment For... over cutting wheel. 13 Wheel Guard Covers a portion of the wheel, reducing the risk of the pull cord for starting easier - when activated. 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the ignition lead. 19 Water Control Panel ...
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...utility equipment engine is defective. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - ...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that part. Any warranted part which is defective. However, if you for a period of time, not to other engine components caused by the initial purchaser. Fuel Pump - Fuel Line Fittings TS 480i, TS 500i...
...utility equipment engine is defective. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Air Filter - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - ...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that part. Any warranted part which is defective. However, if you for a period of time, not to other engine components caused by the initial purchaser. Fuel Pump - Fuel Line Fittings TS 480i, TS 500i...