Sample Applications - Stihl TS 500i Instruction Manual

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The period of usage is shortened by:
Any personal tendency to suffer
–
from poor circulation (symptoms:
frequently cold fingers, tingling
sensations).
Low outside temperatures.
–
The force with which the handles
–
are held (a tight grip restricts
circulation).
Continual and regular users should
monitor closely the condition of their
hands and fingers. If any of the above
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
sensation in fingers), seek medical
advice.
Maintenance and repairs
The machine must be serviced regularly.
Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair work not described in the
Instruction Manual. All other work should
be carried out by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that maintenance
and repair work be carried out only by
authorized STIHL dealers. STIHL
dealers receive regular training and are
supplied with technical information.
Use only high-quality spare parts.
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents or damage to the machine.
Contact a servicing dealer if in doubt.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL spare parts. Such parts have
been optimized for the machine and the
user's requirements.
Before starting any maintenance or
repair work and before cleaning the
machine, always stop the engine – risk
of injury!
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To reduce the risk of fire due to ignition
outside the cylinder, move the stop
switch to STOP or 0 before turning the
engine over on the starter with the spark
plug boot removed or the spark plug
unscrewed.
Do not service or store the machine near
a naked flame – risk of fire due to the
fuel.
Check fuel cap regularly for tightness.
Use only spark plugs that are in perfect
condition and have been approved by
STIHL – see "Specifications".
Inspect ignition lead (insulation in good
condition, secure connection).
Check that the muffler is in perfect
working condition.
Do not use the machine if the muffler is
damaged or missing – risk of fire! –
Hearing damage!
Never touch a hot muffler – risk of burns!
Check the rubber buffers underneath
the machine – the housing must not rub
against the ground – risk of damage!
The condition of the antivibration
elements influences vibration behavior –
inspect antivibration elements
periodically.

Sample Applications

Water must always be used for wet
cutting when working with diamond
abrasive wheels
Extend service life and increase cutting
speed
Always ensure a supply of water to the
abrasive wheel.
Binding dust
The abrasive wheel must be supplied
with at least 0.6 liters of water per
minute.
Water attachment
Water attachment on the machine
–
for all types of water supplies
Pressurized water tank 10 l for
–
binding dust
water tank usable on the cut-off
–
machine cart for binding dust
Use composite resin abrasive wheels
with or without water – depending on
version
Depending on the version, resin
abrasive wheels are only suitable for dry
cutting or only for wet cutting.
Composite resin abrasive wheels
suitable only for dry cutting
During dry cutting, wear a suitable dust
mask.
TS 480i, TS 500i