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  • Page 1 STIHL TS 480i, 500i Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Non- observance of the safety Actuate decompression instructions may result in valve STIHL's philosophy is to continually serious or even fatal improve all of its products. For this injury. reason we may modify the design, engineering and appearance of our...
  • Page 5 The machine may only be operated by accessories which have been approved people who are fit, in good physical by STIHL for this machine or which are Clothing and equipment health and in good mental condition. technically equivalent. If you have any...
  • Page 6 If fuel has been leather). spilled, clean immediately the engine- driven device – prevent your clothes STIHL can supply a comprehensive from being contaminated with fuel, range of personal protective clothing otherwise change clothes at once. and equipment.
  • Page 7 Stop switch must move easily to – display any signs of core fatigue or STOP or 0 overheating (discoloration); check also TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 8 Holding and controlling the machine Cut-off machine cart – secure. A loose boot can lead to STIHL cut-off machines can be mounted flying sparks which may ignite the onto a STIHL cut-off machine cart. The cut-off machine may only be used escaping fuel/air mixture –...
  • Page 9 In changes. case of doubt, have the unit checked by your servicing dealer. Never touch a rotating abrasive wheel with your hand or any other part of your body. TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 10 Objects to be cut must therefore be – wheel touches the object to be cut from fully supported and must be above. secured against rolling away, slipping off or vibrations TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 11 – The abrasive wheel must Never push or hit with the device into the for example, use the STIHL water be guided straight in the cutting gap – do not let the cut-off connector.

  • Page 12: Sample Applications

    Depending on the version, resin Contact a servicing dealer if in doubt. abrasive wheels are only suitable for dry STIHL recommends the use of genuine cutting or only for wet cutting. STIHL spare parts. Such parts have Composite resin abrasive wheels...
  • Page 13 Grind a guide groove (A) along the resin abrasive wheels line marked Mark cutting line (A) Objects to be cut Must be fully supported – Must be secured so it cannot roll or – slip off Must be prevented from vibrating – TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 14 Note direction of fall and weight of the severed part Determine and mark the cutting line, avoid reinforcement, especially in the direction of the severing cut Determine sequence of severing cuts TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 15 Sequence of cuts (1 to 4) is important: recess after cutting (due to wedges, First, cut hard-to-reach areas First lateral cut on the top half of the ridges used), do not make any pipe further cuts – break the severed part TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 16: Cutting Wheels

    For wet applications. The abrasive wheels, which have been for dry applications The proper selection and use of – developed by STIHL in cooperation with diamond abrasive wheels ensures for wet applications – renowned manufacturers of abrasive economical use and avoids accelerated...
  • Page 17 – performance class of the STIHL diamond abrasive wheel Axial and radial run-out A faultless spindle bearing of the cut-off machine is necessary for a long service life and efficient functioning of the diamond abrasive wheel.
  • Page 18 Breakdowns or tears in the parent wheel Overloading use a new abrasive wheel and segment Undercut Cutting in the wrong material use new abrasive wheel; observe sepa- rating layers of various materials STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 19: Electronic Water Control

    Undercut Built-up edges increase vibration, Electronic Water Control reduce cutting performance, and cause formation of sparks. STIHL cut-off machines may be At the first signs of built-up edges, equipped with an electronic water immediately "sharpen" the diamond control system. abrasive wheel – to do this, briefly cut through abrasive material such as e.
  • Page 20 Button (–): For installation on the STIHL FW 20 cut- activate the electronic water control off machine cart or decrease water flow to abrasive If the cut-off machine is mounted on the...

  • Page 21: Assembling The Cast Arm And Guard

    Remove the water hose (2) with combination wrench – connector from the adjusting approx. 1/4 turn, as far as it will lever (3) go = 0 Pull the water hose (2) out of the guide (arrows) in the V-belt guard TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 22 The belt action must run smoothly. cast arm The belt tensioner (3) must sit close Screw in the bolt (4) and tighten up to the lug (4) Unscrew the stop pin (1) TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 23 Insert the longer banjo bolt (1) through the connector (2) of the water attachment – observe the position of the connector Insert the square nut into the guide in the guard and hold it in place TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 24: Tensioning The Ribbed V-Belt

    Install the adjusting lever Mount "cast arm with guard" – guard on the inboard side Install the V-belt guard to tighten the ribbed V-belt, fit the Connect water connection combination wrench over the tensioning nut as illustrated TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 25: Mounting An Abrasive Wheel

    Turn the shaft with the combination wrench until the locking pin (1) engages in the bore behind the guard Loosen the nuts (1) – V-belt is retensioned automatically by the force of the spring Tighten up the nuts (1) again TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 26: Fuel

    MotoMix. This pre-blended fuel is free of benzene and lead, stands out because of a high octane rating, and always provides the proper mixing ratio. STIHL MotoMix is blended with STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil for maximum engine life. Fit the new abrasive wheel (4) MotoMix is not available in all markets.

  • Page 27: Fueling

    Engine oil temperatures. Use only high-quality two-stroke engine STIHL MotoMix however can be stored oil – ideally STIHL HP, HP Super or without trouble for up to 2 years. Preparing the machine HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil, as they Shake the canister containing the...

  • Page 28: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    – see sections "Closing the filler Take care not to spill fuel while fueling cap" and "Checking the lock". and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling Changing the fuel pickup body every system for fuel (special accessory).
  • Page 29 There must dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while not be anyone within the swivel the engine is idling. STIHL recommends range of the cut-off machine STIHL servicing dealers. Make sure you have a firm footing...

  • Page 30: Air Filter System

    Replacing the air filter STIHL recommends the use of genuine Air Filter System STIHL air filters. The high quality of these parts will ensure trouble free Only if there is a noticeable loss of operation, a long service life for the...

  • Page 31: Stihl Injection

    If engine performance deteriorates, STIHL Injection stands for easy, fast Fit a new spark plug after about 100 check the spark arresting screen in starting, constant optimum engine operating hours –...

  • Page 32: Replacing The V-Belt

    Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious injuries or damage to property. TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 33: Cut-Off Machine Cart

    Remove the defective V-belt The cut-off machine can be mounted on Push the V-belt guard (4) into place the STIHL cut-off machine cart FW 20 Screw in the bolt (3) and tighten up (special accessory) in a few easy steps.

  • Page 34: Storing The Machine

    Dispose of fuel in accordance with the regulations and having regard for the environment Remove the abrasive wheel Thoroughly clean the machine Store machine in a safe and dry place. Protect against unauthorized use (e. g., by children) TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Check idle adjustment – abrasive wheel must not rotate STIHL Injection Have them maintained by a servicing dealer Adjust electrode gap Spark plug Replace after 100 hours operation All accessible screws, nuts and bolts Retighten TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 36 (extensive dust, etc.). Check Anti-vibration elements Have them replaced by a servicing dealer Check Abrasive wheel Replace Check Supports/rubber buffers (underneath the machine) Replace Safety information label Replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers present only in some countries TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 37: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    If the user does not Filters (air, fuel) – carry out these maintenance tasks him- or herself, they should be delegated to a Rewind starter – dealer. Spark plug – Components of anti-vibration – system TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 38: Main Parts

    16 Handlebar 17 Decompression valve 18 Cap for spark plug boot 19 Control panel water control 20 Service cover 21 Filter cover Machine number Safety information label Safety information label Safety information label TS 480i, TS 500i...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    100 mm Electrode gap: 0.5 mm Fuel tank capacity: 725 cm (0.725 l) Engine Abrasive wheels (TS 500i) Air filter STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Outside diameter: 350 mm Max. thickness: 4.8 mm Main filter (paper filter) and flocked wire...

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Repairs

    Directive Vibration 2002/44/EC, see When repairing the machine, only use www.stihl.com/vib replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or Sound pressure level L to ISO 19432 are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to...

  • Page 41: Disposal

    Model: Cut-off machine Make: STIHL Type: TS 480i TS 500i Serial identification STIHL products must not be thrown in number: 4250 the garbage can. Take the product, Thomas Elsner Displacement: 72.2 cc accessories and packaging to an Head of Product Management and...
  • Page 42 English TS 480i, TS 500i...
  • Page 44 0458-753-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04587530121B* 0458-753-0121-B...

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