Stihl TS 500i Instruction Manual page 29

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Press the button (4) of the
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decompression valve
Press the manual fuel pump
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bulb (5) 7-10 times, even when the
bulb is filled with fuel
Starting
Place the cut-off machine carefully
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on the ground, ensuring that the
abrasive wheel cannot touch the
TS 480i, TS 500i
ground or any objects. There must
not be anyone within the swivel
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range of the cut-off machine
Make sure you have a firm footing
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Press the cut-off machine firmly
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against the ground, holding the
handle with your left hand, thumb
wrapped round the handle
Press the cut-off machine against
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the ground with the right knee on the
shroud
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage –
then give it a brisk strong pull – do
not pull out the starter rope all the
way
NOTICE
Do not let the starter grip snap back – it
may break! Guide it back into the
housing in the opposite direction so that
it can rewind properly.
Once the engine is running
Let the engine run for a few seconds
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- important: the abrasive wheel may
begin to rotate!
Blip the throttle trigger and throttle
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trigger lockout so that the engine
settles down to idle speed
The cut-off machine is now ready for
use.
WARNING
The abrasive wheel must not rotate
when the engine is idling. Have the
machine repaired by a STIHL servicing
dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while
the engine is idling. STIHL recommends
STIHL servicing dealers.
Switching off the engine
Move stop switch to STOP or 0
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Additional hints on starting
If the tank has been drained completely
Refueling
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Press the manual fuel pump bulb
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7-10 times – even if it is full of fuel
Restart the engine
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At very low temperatures or if the
machine is extremely cold
Allow the engine to warm up longer
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after starting – important: the
abrasive wheel may begin to rotate!
Blip the throttle trigger and throttle
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trigger lockout so that the engine
settles down to idle speed
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