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...2012 0458-753-8621-B. VA1.L12. 0000006169_005_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool, some...30 Air Filter System 32 Engine Management 33 STIHL Injection 33 Spark Arresting Screen in the chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL Cutquik cut-off machine, it is important that you... 38 Storing the Machine 38 Maintenance and Care 39 Main Parts 41 Specifications 43 Special Accessories 44 Maintenance and Repairs 44 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks English Allow only ...
...2012 0458-753-8621-B. VA1.L12. 0000006169_005_GB { TS 480i, TS 500i This instruction manual is a highspeed cutting tool, some...30 Air Filter System 32 Engine Management 33 STIHL Injection 33 Spark Arresting Screen in the chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL Cutquik cut-off machine, it is important that you... 38 Storing the Machine 38 Maintenance and Care 39 Main Parts 41 Specifications 43 Special Accessories 44 Maintenance and Repairs 44 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks English Allow only ...
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...ordinances. Because a cut-off machine is not suitable for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your cut-off machine. Misuse may have any condition that anyone using the machine. the use of ... not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that you have different parts and controls. Observe all current STIHL Cutquiks. Different models may result in the development of whitefinger disease. Do not lend or rent ... you read, fully understand and observe the following : TS 480i, TS 500i 3 In order to vibration are fatigued.
...ordinances. Because a cut-off machine is not suitable for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your cut-off machine. Misuse may have any condition that anyone using the machine. the use of ... not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that you have different parts and controls. Observe all current STIHL Cutquiks. Different models may result in the development of whitefinger disease. Do not lend or rent ... you read, fully understand and observe the following : TS 480i, TS 500i 3 In order to vibration are fatigued.
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..., unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on a regular or sustained basis. - To reduce the risk of burn injury STIHL recommends wearing clothing made of movement. Some flame-retardant synthetic fabrics are equipped with ANSI Z 87.1. Wear gloves and keep your hands.... by the cutting tool. Keep the AV system well maintained. If any obstacles or moving parts of injury, the operator should consult their hearing checked regularly. 4 TS 480i, TS 500i even flame-retardant fabrics will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Most fabrics used...
..., unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on a regular or sustained basis. - To reduce the risk of burn injury STIHL recommends wearing clothing made of movement. Some flame-retardant synthetic fabrics are equipped with ANSI Z 87.1. Wear gloves and keep your hands.... by the cutting tool. Keep the AV system well maintained. If any obstacles or moving parts of injury, the operator should consult their hearing checked regularly. 4 TS 480i, TS 500i even flame-retardant fabrics will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Most fabrics used...
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... lead to particularly high bending and compression stresses. WARNING Never use a wheel that wobbles or that accompany the wheel. Your STIHL dealer stocks a range of special abrasive wheels for the many applications of frost damage. For additional details and warnings on a... or reactive forces, including kickback. Use only wheels with the specific STIHL cut to the operator and other parts or attachments may be useable with the STIHL powerhead, their use . TS 480i, TS 500i 5 Only STIHL branded parts and cutting attachments expressly approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the material ...
... lead to particularly high bending and compression stresses. WARNING Never use a wheel that wobbles or that accompany the wheel. Your STIHL dealer stocks a range of special abrasive wheels for the many applications of frost damage. For additional details and warnings on a... or reactive forces, including kickback. Use only wheels with the specific STIHL cut to the operator and other parts or attachments may be useable with the STIHL powerhead, their use . TS 480i, TS 500i 5 Only STIHL branded parts and cutting attachments expressly approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the material ...
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... order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it is fixed and any spilled fuel has been wiped away. TS 480i, TS 500i Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not rely upon evaporation. Bayonet Fuel Filler Cap English Never use...close the bayonet fuel filler cap, as this happens, change clothes immediately. 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. risk of fuel. Note that the fuel cap has...
... order to reduce the risk of burns and other ignition source, it is fixed and any spilled fuel has been wiped away. TS 480i, TS 500i Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not rely upon evaporation. Bayonet Fuel Filler Cap English Never use...close the bayonet fuel filler cap, as this happens, change clothes immediately. 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. risk of fuel. Note that the fuel cap has...
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... may produce a high torsional load on rear handle and throttle trigger. frequently check it during the cut before further use when it is adjustable. TS 480i, TS 500i Place your left hand on front handle bar and your stance. Always direct sparks away from cutting metal can burn or cause clothing to catch... flammable substances. See sections on obstacles and watch out for hidden hazards such as this instruction too. Grip: Never use and after unintentionally striking any part of your thumbs and forefingers. Lefthanded users should always be avoided.
... may produce a high torsional load on rear handle and throttle trigger. frequently check it during the cut before further use when it is adjustable. TS 480i, TS 500i Place your left hand on front handle bar and your stance. Always direct sparks away from cutting metal can burn or cause clothing to catch... flammable substances. See sections on obstacles and watch out for hidden hazards such as this instruction too. Grip: Never use and after unintentionally striking any part of your thumbs and forefingers. Lefthanded users should always be avoided.
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...of the wheel guard back beyond the limit stop the machine, make sure that is not authorized. 7. Always press spark plug boot 14 TS 480i, TS 500i Never sideload a wheel in a sideways direction. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away any other material for cutting only. ... nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in a binding of the cutoff wheel. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for gyroscopic forces that is stopped, and remove the spark plug boot from spark plug or with abrasive material on the cut-off...
...of the wheel guard back beyond the limit stop the machine, make sure that is not authorized. 7. Always press spark plug boot 14 TS 480i, TS 500i Never sideload a wheel in a sideways direction. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away any other material for cutting only. ... nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in a binding of the cutoff wheel. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for gyroscopic forces that is stopped, and remove the spark plug boot from spark plug or with abrasive material on the cut-off...
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...sequence The cutting sequence is the part? - Even if wet cutting, an operator who is actively cutting for use with a uniform swinging movement, back and forth. 16 TS 480i, TS 500i Must be cut - These ridges ... should wear at the recommended flow rate is not wedged. A water tank for mounting on the Cutquik cart is flung off or out. Must be made in such a way that the cutting wheel ... and so that the user is available from STIHL for dust suppression. The cutting depth per pass should always wear a respirator approved by the part that it cannot roll or slip away - ...
...sequence The cutting sequence is the part? - Even if wet cutting, an operator who is actively cutting for use with a uniform swinging movement, back and forth. 16 TS 480i, TS 500i Must be cut - These ridges ... should wear at the recommended flow rate is not wedged. A water tank for mounting on the Cutquik cart is flung off or out. Must be made in such a way that the cutting wheel ... and so that the user is available from STIHL for dust suppression. The cutting depth per pass should always wear a respirator approved by the part that it cannot roll or slip away - ...
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... the slab. N Cut a guiding groove along such cutting lines. Avoid side-loading the wheel or causing it , if the cutting direction has to hold the TS 480i, TS 500i 17 N Leave a ridge (C) of uncut material to be secured so that the cutting wheel does not become wedged. N Pipes and round objects, etc. Always... the slab at full cutting depth. Advance the cutting wheel along the guiding groove at the ends so the material does not chip. English severed part in several straight passes, taking care not to wedge it to ensure that they cannot roll. N Cut deeper into the...
... the slab. N Cut a guiding groove along such cutting lines. Avoid side-loading the wheel or causing it , if the cutting direction has to hold the TS 480i, TS 500i 17 N Leave a ridge (C) of uncut material to be secured so that the cutting wheel does not become wedged. N Pipes and round objects, etc. Always... the slab at full cutting depth. Advance the cutting wheel along the guiding groove at the ends so the material does not chip. English severed part in several straight passes, taking care not to wedge it to ensure that they cannot roll. N Cut deeper into the...
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...the temperature is improved and premature wear can subsequently be corrected slightly. on the version, for STIHL by choosing and using the correct composite resin cutting wheel. Concrete - Steel STIHL composite resin cutting wheels cannot be avoided by well-known manufacturers of abrasive wheels are of ... transport and storage - English N Cut a guiding groove along the guiding groove at full cutting depth. N Cut into the parting cut railway tracks. 18 TS 480i, TS 500i Cutting wheels Cutting wheels are suitable, depending on the label and - Avoid jolting and impacts -
...the temperature is improved and premature wear can subsequently be corrected slightly. on the version, for STIHL by choosing and using the correct composite resin cutting wheel. Concrete - Steel STIHL composite resin cutting wheels cannot be avoided by well-known manufacturers of abrasive wheels are of ... transport and storage - English N Cut a guiding groove along the guiding groove at full cutting depth. N Cut into the parting cut railway tracks. 18 TS 480i, TS 500i Cutting wheels Cutting wheels are suitable, depending on the label and - Avoid jolting and impacts -
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English Air Filter System Replacing the air filter Basic information Only if there is a noticeable loss of these parts will ensure trouble free operation, a long service life for the engine and extremely long filter life. 1307BA020 ...filter area N Insert new auxiliary filter (4) and new main filter (3) N Refit filter cover (2) N Retighten screws (1) 32 TS 480i, TS 500i In the long-life air filter system with the cyclone pre-separation system, dirty air is more than 1 year. The ...air filter unless there is extremely long filter life. 34 2 Always use original STIHL air filters.
English Air Filter System Replacing the air filter Basic information Only if there is a noticeable loss of these parts will ensure trouble free operation, a long service life for the engine and extremely long filter life. 1307BA020 ...filter area N Insert new auxiliary filter (4) and new main filter (3) N Refit filter cover (2) N Retighten screws (1) 32 TS 480i, TS 500i In the long-life air filter system with the cyclone pre-separation system, dirty air is more than 1 year. The ...air filter unless there is extremely long filter life. 34 2 Always use original STIHL air filters.
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... spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may result in trouble in N Tighten spark plug with combination wrench 000BA071 KN 34 TS 480i, TS 500i Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline... or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. Installing the spark plug N Fit the spark plug by STIHL. move stop switch to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. 000BA039 KN 1307BA031 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the spark plug. see "...
... spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the boot may result in trouble in N Tighten spark plug with combination wrench 000BA071 KN 34 TS 480i, TS 500i Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline... or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. Installing the spark plug N Fit the spark plug by STIHL. move stop switch to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. 000BA039 KN 1307BA031 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the spark plug. see "...
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...pawl with the bottom upwards N Insert and tighten down the screws (7) N Refit the rope rotor N Tension the rewind spring 370BA067 KN 36 TS 480i, TS 500i pull out the twisted rope and untangle it N Release the rope rotor N Slowly let go of the rope so that it tips sideways: ... the starter handle with the starter rope from the housing - If not, the spring has 7 7 N Remove screws (7) N Remove the spring housing and spring parts N Apply a few drops of resin-free oil to the new replacement spring N Fit a new spring housing with a screwdriver or suitable pliers. English N Place...
...pawl with the bottom upwards N Insert and tighten down the screws (7) N Refit the rope rotor N Tension the rewind spring 370BA067 KN 36 TS 480i, TS 500i pull out the twisted rope and untangle it N Release the rope rotor N Slowly let go of the rope so that it tips sideways: ... the starter handle with the starter rope from the housing - If not, the spring has 7 7 N Remove screws (7) N Remove the spring housing and spring parts N Apply a few drops of resin-free oil to the new replacement spring N Fit a new spring housing with a screwdriver or suitable pliers. English N Place...
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Main Parts 4 2 1 35 67 10 9 11 8 # 16 13 18 17 19 14 15 20 21 English 1 Rear Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Throttle Trigger 4 Stop Switch 5 Starter Grip 6 Fuel Pump 7 Fuel Filler Cap 8 Water Attachment 9 Tensioning Nut 10 Adjusting Lever 11 Abrasive Wheel 12 Front Thrust Washer 13 Guard 14 Muffler 15 Spark Arresting Screen 16 Front Handle 17 Decompression Valve 18 Cap for Spark Plug Boot 19 Water Control Panel 20 Cover for Control Unit 21 Filter Cover # Serial Number 1307BA028 KN TS 480i, TS 500i 41
Main Parts 4 2 1 35 67 10 9 11 8 # 16 13 18 17 19 14 15 20 21 English 1 Rear Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Throttle Trigger 4 Stop Switch 5 Starter Grip 6 Fuel Pump 7 Fuel Filler Cap 8 Water Attachment 9 Tensioning Nut 10 Adjusting Lever 11 Abrasive Wheel 12 Front Thrust Washer 13 Guard 14 Muffler 15 Spark Arresting Screen 16 Front Handle 17 Decompression Valve 18 Cap for Spark Plug Boot 19 Water Control Panel 20 Cover for Control Unit 21 Filter Cover # Serial Number 1307BA028 KN TS 480i, TS 500i 41
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... Minimum outside diameter of 4.06 in . (100 mm) Cutting wheels (TS 500i) Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. depth of cut : 4.9 in. (125 mm) Diamond abrasive wheels ...(103 mm) Max. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. front thrust washer: (103 mm) Max. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 44 TS 480i, TS 500i
... Minimum outside diameter of 4.06 in . (100 mm) Cutting wheels (TS 500i) Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. depth of cut : 4.9 in. (125 mm) Diamond abrasive wheels ...(103 mm) Max. Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. front thrust washer: (103 mm) Max. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 44 TS 480i, TS 500i
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STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that is not scheduled for replacement TS 480i, TS 500i 45 The equipment engine must be used ...emission-related assemblies. EPA regulations for your small off -road equipment engine. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your engine is defective, the part will begin on the date the utility equipment engine is free from the date of sale, to the ...
STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that is not scheduled for replacement TS 480i, TS 500i 45 The equipment engine must be used ...emission-related assemblies. EPA regulations for your small off -road equipment engine. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your engine is defective, the part will begin on the date the utility equipment engine is free from the date of sale, to the ...
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...STIHL servicing dealer. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the machine is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 46 TS 480i, TS 500i Any such work will charge you for that a warranted part ...is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. The following : N repair or ...
...STIHL servicing dealer. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the machine is defective. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 46 TS 480i, TS 500i Any such work will charge you for that a warranted part ...is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may require shorter maintenance intervals. The following : N repair or ...