Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual page 13

substances. Make sure that power,
water and gas have been shut off and
pipes drained before starting to cut.
After finishing work turn off the cut-off
machine, set the locking lever to ? and
remove the battery from the cut-off
machine.
If the battery is not removed after
finishing work, there is the risk that the
plug-in contacts on the cut-off machine
and battery become corroded. Such
corrosion can cause irreparable damage
to the cut-off machine and battery. Allow
the cut-off machine and battery to dry
out separately if they are wet after use.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
It is extremely important that the wheel
guard is in place and set to suit the type
of work and your stance. By adjusting
the angle of the cut-off machine to the
work piece, you can influence the
direction of debris from the cutting
process. Operate your cut-off machine
so that the user is not endangered by
particles of the material being cut,
sparks or pieces of damaged wheels
either directly or by ricochet. Failure to
follow this instruction could result in
serious or fatal injury.
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In case of imminent danger or in an
emergency, switch off the machine
immediately and move the retaining
latch to ?.
This cut-off machine can be used for
work in the rain or wet. Allow the cut-off
machine or battery to dry out separately
if they are wet after use.
Do not submerge the battery. Do not
leave the cut-off machine outdoors in the
rain.
WARNING
Always check the wheel before use and
after unintentionally striking any object;
frequently check it during use when it is
stopped. Look for cracks and make sure
that it is undamaged and in good
condition and that no pieces have
broken off. See sections on "Abrasive
Wheels" and "Reactive Forces including
Kickback" in this manual. Check the
wheel guard for cracks. If you discover
any breaks or cracks, fit a new guard
before further use.
WARNING
It is essential to determine the exact
direction of the cut before applying the
abrasive wheel to the work. Wheels are
constructed for radial pressure only.
Lateral pressure must be avoided. Hold
the cut-off machine steady. To reduce
the risk of serious or fatal injury, do not
change the direction of the cut during the
cut as this may produce a high torsional
load on the abrasive wheel and may
cause it to bind, break or shatter. A
binding of the wheel can also result in
reactive forces. See section on
"Reactive Forces including Kickback."
WARNING
Use your cut-off machine for cutting
only. It is not designed for prying or
shoveling away any objects.
Do not use abrasive wheels for rough
grinding. Large bending stresses occur
during such work, which may cause
abrasive wheels to shatter or break and
result in serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from
shattered abrasive wheels:
1. Do not exceed the maximum
operating speed marked on the
wheel.
2. Do not use a wheel that has been
dropped.
3. Test each new wheel immediately
after installation for approximately
one minute at maximum speed
without cutting, making sure to keep
bystanders away.
4. Do not cut any material for which the
abrasive wheel is not authorized.
5. Do not grind on the side of the
abrasive wheel.
6. Do not twist, thrust, knock or drop
the machine. This can cause
damage to the wheel.
To achieve a clean and efficient cut, pull
the abrasive wheel across the work. Do
not use force to push the abrasive wheel
into the work.
Insert the wheel into the material only as
deep as necessary to make the cut. To
reduce the amount of dust created, do
not cut all the way through stone and
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