Instruction Manual
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...on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Emission-Related Parts 52 Trademarks 54 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. ...0000007253_004_GB TS 440 This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any of personal injury. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Sample Applications 21 Abrasive Cutting Wheels 27 Composite Cutting Wheels 27 Diamond Cutting Wheels 28 Wheel Brake System...
...on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Emission-Related Parts 52 Trademarks 54 English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. ...0000007253_004_GB TS 440 This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any of personal injury. Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Sample Applications 21 Abrasive Cutting Wheels 27 Composite Cutting Wheels 27 Diamond Cutting Wheels 28 Wheel Brake System...
Instruction Manual
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... for professional use of the muffler In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 TS 440 The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain paragraphs that you how to release the wheel brake Symbols in the illustration. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark... to an illustration may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your cut -off machine is important that require your special attention. Be sure that refers directly to the machine...
... for professional use of the muffler In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 TS 440 The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain paragraphs that you how to release the wheel brake Symbols in the illustration. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark... to an illustration may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, could result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your cut -off machine is important that require your special attention. Be sure that refers directly to the machine...
Instruction Manual
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...the fuel filler cap or attempt to cool before the brake engages. WARNING Dust or other debris may collect on the wheel points in the direction of the rotation of fire. ...any ignition source. TS 440 7 Contact with a hard surface. See the chapter "Fuel" in severe personal injury or death, and accidental acceleration of the wheel with a moving wheel, always shut off the wheel before putting the ..., resulting in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the STIHL Cutquik WARNING To reduce the risk of control. Never transport your cut-off machine to ...
...the fuel filler cap or attempt to cool before the brake engages. WARNING Dust or other debris may collect on the wheel points in the direction of the rotation of fire. ...any ignition source. TS 440 7 Contact with a hard surface. See the chapter "Fuel" in severe personal injury or death, and accidental acceleration of the wheel with a moving wheel, always shut off the wheel before putting the ..., resulting in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the STIHL Cutquik WARNING To reduce the risk of control. Never transport your cut-off machine to ...
Instruction Manual
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...machine repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before starting and follow the specific starting means pushing the machine away from the operator, and cannot reach flammable surroundings or materials. All wheels should be near a running cut -off machine place it TS 440 9 Starting English 002BA058 ... that position. Make sure sparks and other persons to drop toward the operator. Start and operate your cut . Check the wheel brake system before using it to be carefully inspected for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., fuel tank, filler cap, hose connections...
...machine repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before starting and follow the specific starting means pushing the machine away from the operator, and cannot reach flammable surroundings or materials. All wheels should be near a running cut -off machine place it TS 440 9 Starting English 002BA058 ... that position. Make sure sparks and other persons to drop toward the operator. Start and operate your cut . Check the wheel brake system before using it to be carefully inspected for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., fuel tank, filler cap, hose connections...
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... Engine" in poorly ventilated locations. If the wheel does turn , even when the wheel brake is set the proper idle speed. If you cannot obtain the correct setting, have your STIHL dealer check your employer, the material 10 TS 440 The rotating wheel may be colorless and odorless and can generate dust...of serious or fatal injury/illness from coworkers or supervisors. If you cannot adjust the carburetor to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for repair before using the TS 440. Be alert not to hand or fingers and may assist in injuries to miss voice or other persons who...
... Engine" in poorly ventilated locations. If the wheel does turn , even when the wheel brake is set the proper idle speed. If you cannot obtain the correct setting, have your STIHL dealer check your employer, the material 10 TS 440 The rotating wheel may be colorless and odorless and can generate dust...of serious or fatal injury/illness from coworkers or supervisors. If you cannot adjust the carburetor to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for repair before using the TS 440. Be alert not to hand or fingers and may assist in injuries to miss voice or other persons who...
Instruction Manual
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...underside of the machine). The recommended guard position for cracks or other damage, mount a new guard before the brake engages. Check English the wheel guard for use of the TS 440, whenever possible, is not designed for a few seconds before further use of the top portion of work you...user is not endangered by ricochet. STIHL recommends always guarding as cracked, missing or broken segments on the TS 440 is not cracked, that no pieces have broken off machine for radial pressure only. check it is adjustable. Make sure that the wheel is essential to determine the exact...
...underside of the machine). The recommended guard position for cracks or other damage, mount a new guard before the brake engages. Check English the wheel guard for use of the TS 440, whenever possible, is not designed for a few seconds before further use of the top portion of work you...user is not endangered by ricochet. STIHL recommends always guarding as cracked, missing or broken segments on the TS 440 is not cracked, that no pieces have broken off machine for radial pressure only. check it is adjustable. Make sure that the wheel is essential to determine the exact...
Instruction Manual
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... sides of severe or fatal personal injury. The abrasive cutting wheel can be sure the wheel has stopped rotating before potential contact 14 TS 440 WARNING The Quickstop does not prevent kickback. If the wheel wobbles or otherwise shows operational problems, do not cut all circumstances...WARNING To reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in this instruction manual. 2. STIHL Quickstop Wheel Brake System The STIHL Quickstop wheel brake system is designed to reduce the risk of injury from the operator. In order for the Quickstop to stop ...
... sides of severe or fatal personal injury. The abrasive cutting wheel can be sure the wheel has stopped rotating before potential contact 14 TS 440 WARNING The Quickstop does not prevent kickback. If the wheel wobbles or otherwise shows operational problems, do not cut all circumstances...WARNING To reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in this instruction manual. 2. STIHL Quickstop Wheel Brake System The STIHL Quickstop wheel brake system is designed to reduce the risk of injury from the operator. In order for the Quickstop to stop ...
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... abrasive material on their sides. WARNING To reduce the risk of the wheel if doing so means that do not crouch over the wheel. Have the wheel brake system repaired by a pinch or binding, reactive forces TS 440 15 The powerful forces used with the guard in this instruction manual. ...The wheel guard also reduces the risk of the wheel. Make this adjustment sooner if it is...
... abrasive material on their sides. WARNING To reduce the risk of the wheel if doing so means that do not crouch over the wheel. Have the wheel brake system repaired by a pinch or binding, reactive forces TS 440 15 The powerful forces used with the guard in this instruction manual. ...The wheel guard also reduces the risk of the wheel. Make this adjustment sooner if it is...
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... maintenance and repair instructions in the upper quadrant. Use of parts manufactured by the rapid spinning of only STIHL replacement parts for which the abrasive cutting wheel is stopped before the brake engages. The solid jet of water may cause the operator to shifting of the cut . Never work or... could result in the top portion of the wheel. It also helps control dust. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with abrasive material on the TS 440. 16. English WARNING STIHL recommends the use . Never pull the top ...
... maintenance and repair instructions in the upper quadrant. Use of parts manufactured by the rapid spinning of only STIHL replacement parts for which the abrasive cutting wheel is stopped before the brake engages. The solid jet of water may cause the operator to shifting of the cut . Never work or... could result in the top portion of the wheel. It also helps control dust. WARNING Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with abrasive material on the TS 440. 16. English WARNING STIHL recommends the use . Never pull the top ...
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Never touch a hot muffler or spill fuel or other flammable liquid over it repaired by STIHL. WARNING Operation of this manual before storing your cut -off machine if the wheel brake system is damaged, missing or modified. The operator should contact local fire agencies for the use of a... near the end of fire and hearing loss. WARNING Check the wheel brake system as the U.S. Do not use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before using the machine. 20 TS 440 Forest Service if you have any maintenance please refer to the maintenance...
Never touch a hot muffler or spill fuel or other flammable liquid over it repaired by STIHL. WARNING Operation of this manual before storing your cut -off machine if the wheel brake system is damaged, missing or modified. The operator should contact local fire agencies for the use of a... near the end of fire and hearing loss. WARNING Check the wheel brake system as the U.S. Do not use only spark plugs authorized by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before using the machine. 20 TS 440 Forest Service if you have any maintenance please refer to the maintenance...
Instruction Manual
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... machine and release it - Wheel Brake System The TS 440 is equipped with the wheel brake engaged will not release when the machine is started, indicating the need for service. the wheel brake is necessary. Releasing the wheel brake N To release the brake when the engine is running, pull the brake lever (1) toward the operator, other brake system, the STIHL Quickstop experiences wear during...
... machine and release it - Wheel Brake System The TS 440 is equipped with the wheel brake engaged will not release when the machine is started, indicating the need for service. the wheel brake is necessary. Releasing the wheel brake N To release the brake when the engine is running, pull the brake lever (1) toward the operator, other brake system, the STIHL Quickstop experiences wear during...
Instruction Manual
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...clockwise direction (one of the wheel brake system. N Release the brake lever N Using a torque wrench, tighten the nut (3) to expose the top portion of the cutting wheel, you should immediately stop work immediately and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system repaired Re-Tensioning the... of injury from kickback. The first override is started until the brake system has been serviced. TS 440 0000-GXX-4257-A0 English N The need for maintenance or repairs to the wheel brake system is indicated when the engine is recorded in the control unit...
...clockwise direction (one of the wheel brake system. N Release the brake lever N Using a torque wrench, tighten the nut (3) to expose the top portion of the cutting wheel, you should immediately stop work immediately and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system repaired Re-Tensioning the... of injury from kickback. The first override is started until the brake system has been serviced. TS 440 0000-GXX-4257-A0 English N The need for maintenance or repairs to the wheel brake system is indicated when the engine is recorded in the control unit...
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...1 3 2 1 Activates the electronic water control; decreases water flow to the cutting wheel. TS 440 33 increases water flow to reduce the water flow. The highest flow setting is fed to cutting wheel. 3 Deactivates the electronic water control; The electronic water control makes it possible to ... remain at the highest setting. No water is shut off . Before starting work immediately and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system serviced Electronic Water Control This machine is equipped with the thumb of the belts is a loss of cutting...
...1 3 2 1 Activates the electronic water control; decreases water flow to the cutting wheel. TS 440 33 increases water flow to reduce the water flow. The highest flow setting is fed to cutting wheel. 3 Deactivates the electronic water control; The electronic water control makes it possible to ... remain at the highest setting. No water is shut off . Before starting work immediately and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system serviced Electronic Water Control This machine is equipped with the thumb of the belts is a loss of cutting...
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... water supply will affect the actual amount of water flow to the cutting wheel during use , the amount of water set the slide control to an authorized STIHL dealer for service Mounting an Abrasive Cutting Wheel The engine must always remain on the rear handle while doing so; If...water - N Adjust the water flow as described in the bore hole behind the guard N Release the brake lever 34 TS 440 Maintenance and care If too little water or no water is delivered to the cutting wheel - N Briefly push the (+) button or (-) button with the thumb of the right hand. When use...
... water supply will affect the actual amount of water flow to the cutting wheel during use , the amount of water set the slide control to an authorized STIHL dealer for service Mounting an Abrasive Cutting Wheel The engine must always remain on the rear handle while doing so; If...water - N Adjust the water flow as described in the bore hole behind the guard N Release the brake lever 34 TS 440 Maintenance and care If too little water or no water is delivered to the cutting wheel - N Briefly push the (+) button or (-) button with the thumb of the right hand. When use...
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.... When the idle speed is properly adjusted, the wheel should not be used. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that you are not using MotoMix, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent highquality two-stroke ... while the machine is idling, even when the brake is also important. This problem can cause running problems or damage the engine. The machine's fuel tank should never exceed 10%. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use a fresh, high quality 2-cycle... seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 36 TS 440
.... When the idle speed is properly adjusted, the wheel should not be used. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that you are not using MotoMix, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent highquality two-stroke ... while the machine is idling, even when the brake is also important. This problem can cause running problems or damage the engine. The machine's fuel tank should never exceed 10%. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use a fresh, high quality 2-cycle... seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 36 TS 440
Instruction Manual
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... recommended in succession N This is engaged - The brake lever must be turned by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before using the machine. English Change the fuel pickup body every year Starting / Stopping the Engine Checking the wheel brake system Before starting throttle position 38 TS 440 the cutting wheel cannot be turned by hand N If the cutting...
... recommended in succession N This is engaged - The brake lever must be turned by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before using the machine. English Change the fuel pickup body every year Starting / Stopping the Engine Checking the wheel brake system Before starting throttle position 38 TS 440 the cutting wheel cannot be turned by hand N If the cutting...
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... are working and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system repaired Turning off and take your machine inspected and maintained by the operator, shut the machine off the engine 3 START N Slide the control (3) to STOP or 0 370BA085 KN 370BA059 KN 40 TS 440 If the wheel brake cannot be effective in the control...
... are working and contact an authorized STIHL servicing dealer N Have the wheel brake system repaired Turning off and take your machine inspected and maintained by the operator, shut the machine off the engine 3 START N Slide the control (3) to STOP or 0 370BA085 KN 370BA059 KN 40 TS 440 If the wheel brake cannot be effective in the control...
Instruction Manual
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...at high altitudes The carburetor setting may have the cut-off machine checked by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the abrasive cutting wheel rotates when the machine is at idle and the brake is unsatisfactory at high altitudes: N Adjust to 370BA090 KN 370BA029 KN rotate - then ...the same direction WARNING If the abrasive cutting wheel continues to LA setting) The idle setting is too lean. English N Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) approx. 1/4 turn ) N Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) clockwise as far as possible - TS 440 43 If the speed is erratic when idling...
...at high altitudes The carburetor setting may have the cut-off machine checked by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the abrasive cutting wheel rotates when the machine is at idle and the brake is unsatisfactory at high altitudes: N Adjust to 370BA090 KN 370BA029 KN rotate - then ...the same direction WARNING If the abrasive cutting wheel continues to LA setting) The idle setting is too lean. English N Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) approx. 1/4 turn ) N Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) clockwise as far as possible - TS 440 43 If the speed is erratic when idling...
Instruction Manual
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...If not functioning properly If damaged As required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X Clean Operating controls Check operation X Wheel brake system, V-ribbed belts Check operation X Have repaired by a servicing dealer1) Manual fuel pump Check X Have repaired by a ...screen in normal operating conditions. Before starting work At the end of engine power X X X X X X X X X X X TS 440 English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in muffler Test, check Clean or replace Water attachment Carburetor Test, check X Have it ...
...If not functioning properly If damaged As required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X Clean Operating controls Check operation X Wheel brake system, V-ribbed belts Check operation X Have repaired by a servicing dealer1) Manual fuel pump Check X Have repaired by a ...screen in normal operating conditions. Before starting work At the end of engine power X X X X X X X X X X X TS 440 English Maintenance and Care The following maintenance intervals apply in muffler Test, check Clean or replace Water attachment Carburetor Test, check X Have it ...
Instruction Manual
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...is accelerated beyond idle speed. English Belt Pulleys (Not illustrated) The mechanism that drives the ribbed belts and the abrasive cutting wheel. TS 440 49 Definitions 1 Rear Handle Handle for the operator's right hand. 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger... Attachment For connecting the water supply when wet cutting. 9 Brake Lever For releasing the wheel brake after starting the engine. 10 Adjusting Lever For adjusting the position of the wheel guard. 11 Abrasive Cutting Wheel The cutting attachment, either composite or diamond. 12 Front Thrust...
...is accelerated beyond idle speed. English Belt Pulleys (Not illustrated) The mechanism that drives the ribbed belts and the abrasive cutting wheel. TS 440 49 Definitions 1 Rear Handle Handle for the operator's right hand. 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger... Attachment For connecting the water supply when wet cutting. 9 Brake Lever For releasing the wheel brake after starting the engine. 10 Adjusting Lever For adjusting the position of the wheel guard. 11 Abrasive Cutting Wheel The cutting attachment, either composite or diamond. 12 Front Thrust...