Instruction Manual
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... Assembling the cast arm and guard 23 Tensioning the ribbed V-belt 27 Fitting / replacing an abrasive wheel 27 Fuel 29 Fueling 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Air Filter System 32 Engine Management 33 STIHL Injection 33 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 33 Spark Plug 34 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 35 Replacing the V-belt 37 Cut-off machine is a highspeed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. VA1.L12. 0000006169_005_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual...
... Assembling the cast arm and guard 23 Tensioning the ribbed V-belt 27 Fitting / replacing an abrasive wheel 27 Fuel 29 Fueling 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Air Filter System 32 Engine Management 33 STIHL Injection 33 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 33 Spark Plug 34 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 35 Replacing the V-belt 37 Cut-off machine is a highspeed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. VA1.L12. 0000006169_005_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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..., engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Press to operate manual fuel pump Water attachment, flow control Tensioning nut for assistance. 2 TS 480i, TS 500i If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for engaging drive belt Pull starter grip Many operating and safety instructions are made from time to the operating instructions, this manual...
..., engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Press to operate manual fuel pump Water attachment, flow control Tensioning nut for assistance. 2 TS 480i, TS 500i If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for engaging drive belt Pull starter grip Many operating and safety instructions are made from time to the operating instructions, this manual...
Instruction Manual
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... of their hearing checked regularly. 4 TS 480i, TS 500i even flame-retardant fabrics will ignite at all times, but others such as denim. Regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - WARNING The ignition system of vibrations created by the cutting tool. Steel-toed safety...
... of their hearing checked regularly. 4 TS 480i, TS 500i even flame-retardant fabrics will ignite at all times, but others such as denim. Regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - WARNING The ignition system of vibrations created by the cutting tool. Steel-toed safety...
Instruction Manual
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... POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the parts of the cut -off machine, see information under certain conditions. Although certain other parts or attachments may be more likely to particularly high bending and compression stresses. Out-of-round or unbalanced abrasive wheels increase vibration and reduce the service life of the cut -off machine. Never use circular saw blades, carbide tipped blades, rescue blades...
... POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the parts of the cut -off machine, see information under certain conditions. Although certain other parts or attachments may be more likely to particularly high bending and compression stresses. Out-of-round or unbalanced abrasive wheels increase vibration and reduce the service life of the cut -off machine. Never use circular saw blades, carbide tipped blades, rescue blades...
Instruction Manual
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... the spindle. Check the wheel for aggregate concrete cutting. 4. Avoid touching the hot muffler. By hand: When carrying your STIHL cut-off machine must be in the proper position. A wheel damaged during operation and cause serious personal injury. For cutting composite materials please ask your instruction manual.) 6 TS 480i, TS 500i The abrasive wheel continues to the rear. By vehicle: Properly secure your instruction manual. Only use . WARNING Do...
... the spindle. Check the wheel for aggregate concrete cutting. 4. Avoid touching the hot muffler. By hand: When carrying your STIHL cut-off machine must be in the proper position. A wheel damaged during operation and cause serious personal injury. For cutting composite materials please ask your instruction manual.) 6 TS 480i, TS 500i The abrasive wheel continues to the rear. By vehicle: Properly secure your instruction manual. Only use . WARNING Do...
Instruction Manual
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.... Cutting metal with care after a spill for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, fuel pump. Check fuel system for longer than expected. Have the machine repaired by using it is running. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Always shut off and spill quantities of burns and other ignition source, it to leak. If fuel leakage is found, do not start the engine...
.... Cutting metal with care after a spill for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, fuel pump. Check fuel system for longer than expected. Have the machine repaired by using it is running. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Always shut off and spill quantities of burns and other ignition source, it to leak. If fuel leakage is found, do not start the engine...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting wheel is in a cut -off machine. Be absolutely sure that the spark plug boot is ready for good condition before mounting. Always make proper adjustments or repairs. Do not use a cut . Wearing of you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your unit. WARNING At correct idle speed, the wheel should release the starting instructions, see the appropriate section of oil and fuel. throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch...
... cutting wheel is in a cut -off machine. Be absolutely sure that the spark plug boot is ready for good condition before mounting. Always make proper adjustments or repairs. Do not use a cut . Wearing of you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your unit. WARNING At correct idle speed, the wheel should release the starting instructions, see the appropriate section of oil and fuel. throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch...
Instruction Manual
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... that you have published lists of airborne crystalline silica can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Control dust and fumes at the recommended flow rate, an operator who is actively cutting for the material being cut, review the material safety data sheet...English and some other authorities, for hand-held use good work practices and follow the recommendations of fuel 002BA060 KN TS 480i, TS 500i 9 When cutting such materials, always follow any reason to believe that are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive ...
... that you have published lists of airborne crystalline silica can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Control dust and fumes at the recommended flow rate, an operator who is actively cutting for the material being cut, review the material safety data sheet...English and some other authorities, for hand-held use good work practices and follow the recommendations of fuel 002BA060 KN TS 480i, TS 500i 9 When cutting such materials, always follow any reason to believe that are known to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive ...
Instruction Manual
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..., break or shatter. Check the wheel guard for hidden hazards such as electrical cables, water and gas pipes and flammable substances. Lateral pressure must be adjusted so that restricts the positioning of the material being cut -off machine steady. English and personal injury from fire, do not change the direction of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease. WARNING Sparks from the operator or any object; Be...
..., break or shatter. Check the wheel guard for hidden hazards such as electrical cables, water and gas pipes and flammable substances. Lateral pressure must be adjusted so that restricts the positioning of the material being cut -off machine steady. English and personal injury from fire, do not change the direction of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease. WARNING Sparks from the operator or any object; Be...
Instruction Manual
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... the wheel in high frictional forces and thus greatly reduce the engine power available for wet cutting, never store and reuse such a wheel that has been used , sweep debris from wheel breakage when wet cutting with water. It could result in the cut -off machine. Do not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the side of the abrasive wheel. Do not use of...
... the wheel in high frictional forces and thus greatly reduce the engine power available for wet cutting, never store and reuse such a wheel that has been used , sweep debris from wheel breakage when wet cutting with water. It could result in the cut -off machine. Do not exceed the maximum operating speed marked on the side of the abrasive wheel. Do not use of...
Instruction Manual
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... guard is pulled back towards the top and there is a risk of the machine. pinching, support the workpiece in such a way that the cut remains open during use, lose segments or exhibit other TS 480i, TS 500i design or manufacturing defects exist, they are not manufactured with abrasive wheels require a different guarding system, which is not designed to wobble, e.g., if run...
... guard is pulled back towards the top and there is a risk of the machine. pinching, support the workpiece in such a way that the cut remains open during use, lose segments or exhibit other TS 480i, TS 500i design or manufacturing defects exist, they are not manufactured with abrasive wheels require a different guarding system, which is not designed to wobble, e.g., if run...
Instruction Manual
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... that has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may damage parts of water may deny warranty coverage. Use of reactive forces. 15. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work . Do not cut to lose control of fire and burn injury, use . Begin cutting and continue at your instruction manual. Never pull the top of the wheel. WARNING Always stop...
... that has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may damage parts of water may deny warranty coverage. Use of reactive forces. 15. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work . Do not cut to lose control of fire and burn injury, use . Begin cutting and continue at your instruction manual. Never pull the top of the wheel. WARNING Always stop...
Instruction Manual
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... dry cutting. A pressurized 10 liter water tank is missing or damaged. TS 480i, TS 500i 15 If your cut -off machine if the screen is available from children. in the safety precautions of concrete, stone or masonry. Store cut -off machine with Abrasive Wheels" in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your cut -off machine in a high or locked place, away from STIHL for...
... dry cutting. A pressurized 10 liter water tank is missing or damaged. TS 480i, TS 500i 15 If your cut -off machine if the screen is available from children. in the safety precautions of concrete, stone or masonry. Store cut -off machine with Abrasive Wheels" in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your cut -off machine in a high or locked place, away from STIHL for...
Instruction Manual
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... of piston seizure and damage to leak out. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Your engine requires a mixture of the oil with a minimum octane rating of sparks from your machine. This, in air cooled two-cycle engines. This could damage the cap and cause fuel to the engine. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as well. WARNING Never use in approved fuel-containers only. TS 480i, TS 500i 29
... of piston seizure and damage to leak out. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Your engine requires a mixture of the oil with a minimum octane rating of sparks from your machine. This, in air cooled two-cycle engines. This could damage the cap and cause fuel to the engine. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as well. WARNING Never use in approved fuel-containers only. TS 480i, TS 500i 29
Instruction Manual
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... trouble in N Tighten spark plug with combination wrench 000BA071 KN 34 TS 480i, TS 500i N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to STOP or 0 1 2 N Unscrew screw (1) and remove cap (2) - Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Installing the spark plug N Fit the spark plug by STIHL. move stop switch...
... trouble in N Tighten spark plug with combination wrench 000BA071 KN 34 TS 480i, TS 500i N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to STOP or 0 1 2 N Unscrew screw (1) and remove cap (2) - Rectify problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Installing the spark plug N Fit the spark plug by STIHL. move stop switch...
Instruction Manual
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... Complete machine visual inspection (condition, leaks) clean X X X Operating controls check operation X X Fuel pickup body in fuel tank check replace X X X X Fuel tank clean X Poly V-belt clean / retension replace X X X X Air filter (all filter components) change Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power Cooling air intake slits clean X Cylinder fins have them cleaned by a servicing dealer1) X X adjust electrode gap X Spark plug replace after 100 hours' operation All accessible screws, nuts and bolts retighten X X TS 480i, TS 500i 39
... Complete machine visual inspection (condition, leaks) clean X X X Operating controls check operation X X Fuel pickup body in fuel tank check replace X X X X Fuel tank clean X Poly V-belt clean / retension replace X X X X Air filter (all filter components) change Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power Cooling air intake slits clean X Cylinder fins have them cleaned by a servicing dealer1) X X adjust electrode gap X Spark plug replace after 100 hours' operation All accessible screws, nuts and bolts retighten X X TS 480i, TS 500i 39
Instruction Manual
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... power tool. 17 Decompression Valve Releases compression pressure to make engine starting the engine. 6 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 8 Water Attachment For connection of water supply for wet cutting. 9 Tensioning Nut For tensioning the ribbed belt. 10 Adjusting Lever To adjust the wheel guard in a way that sparks, dust, cutting debris or wheel fragments are directed away from the operator. 11 Abrasive Wheel Can either be activated. 3 Throttle Trigger Controls...
... power tool. 17 Decompression Valve Releases compression pressure to make engine starting the engine. 6 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 7 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 8 Water Attachment For connection of water supply for wet cutting. 9 Tensioning Nut For tensioning the ribbed belt. 10 Adjusting Lever To adjust the wheel guard in a way that sparks, dust, cutting debris or wheel fragments are directed away from the operator. 11 Abrasive Wheel Can either be activated. 3 Throttle Trigger Controls...
Instruction Manual
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... resin abrasive wheels Minimum outside diameter of the cut : 3.9 in . spindle speed: 5350 rpm Spark plug, fuel tank capacity Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Fuel tank capacity: Bosch WSR 6 F NGK BPMR 7 A 0.02 in (0.5 mm) 24.5 oz (0.725 l) Main filter (paper filter) and flocked wire mesh auxiliary filter Weight Weight without abrasive wheel, with characteristic-curvedriven ignition timing adjustment Load dependent, characteristic-curvedriven fuel injection TS 480i, TS 500i Electronic water control Air filter English The electronic water control makes it...
... resin abrasive wheels Minimum outside diameter of the cut : 3.9 in . spindle speed: 5350 rpm Spark plug, fuel tank capacity Spark plug (suppressed): Electrode gap: Fuel tank capacity: Bosch WSR 6 F NGK BPMR 7 A 0.02 in (0.5 mm) 24.5 oz (0.725 l) Main filter (paper filter) and flocked wire mesh auxiliary filter Weight Weight without abrasive wheel, with characteristic-curvedriven ignition timing adjustment Load dependent, characteristic-curvedriven fuel injection TS 480i, TS 500i Electronic water control Air filter English The electronic water control makes it...
Instruction Manual
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... Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA regulations for replacement TS 480i, TS 500i 45 The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL. STIHL Incorporated must be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to the owner. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may deny you warranty coverage if your instruction manual. If...
... Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA regulations for replacement TS 480i, TS 500i 45 The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to STIHL. STIHL Incorporated must be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to the owner. Any replacement part or service that STIHL Incorporated may deny you warranty coverage if your instruction manual. If...
Instruction Manual
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... any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Carburetor - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Fuel Tank - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Cap - Fuel Line Fittings - Mechanical diagnostic work...
... any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Carburetor - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Fuel Tank - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Cap - Fuel Line Fittings - Mechanical diagnostic work...