Stihl TS 500i Instruction Manual page 6

English
Wear safety boots with
steel toe caps and non-
slip soles.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye
injuries, wear tight-fitting
safety goggles conform-
ing to standard EN 166.
Make sure that the safety
goggles fit correctly.
Wear a face shield and make sure it fits
correctly. A face mask alone is not
sufficient to protect the eyes.
Wear "personal" hearing protection –
e. g., ear defenders.
Wear a hard hat wherever there is any
risk of falling objects.
While working, dust (for example,
crystalline material from the object to be
parted-off), vapor and smoke may be
produced – danger for health!
Always wear a dust mask if dust is
generated.
If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g.,
when cutting composite materials), wear
respiratory protection.
Wear sturdy protective
gloves made of a resist-
ant material (e. g.
leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of personal protective clothing
and equipment.
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Transporting the machine
Always turn off the engine first.
Carry the device at the tubular handle
only – abrasive wheel pointing to the
rear – hot muffler away from the body.
Do not touch hot device parts, in
particular the muffler surface – risk of
burns!
Never transport the engine-driven
device with attached abrasive wheel –
risk of breakage!
In vehicles: Properly secure the machine
to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
damage.
Refueling
Petrol is an extremely
flammable fuel – keep
clear of naked flames and
fire – do not spill any fuel
– no smoking.
Switch off the engine before refueling.
Never refuel the machine while the
engine is still hot – the fuel may spill over
– risk of fire!
Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that
any excess pressure is relieved
gradually and fuel does not splash out.
The machine may only be refueled in a
well ventilated place. If fuel has been
spilled, clean immediately the engine-
driven device – prevent your clothes
from being contaminated with fuel,
otherwise change clothes at once.
Dust may collect on the engine unit. If
dust gets mixed with fuel – risk of fire!
Remove the dust from the engine unit
regularly.
Look out for leaks! Never
start the engine if fuel has
been spilled or is leaking
– Fatal burns may result!
Bayonet filler cap
Never use a tool to open or close the
bayonet filler cap. The cap can be
damaged and fuel may escape.
Secure the bayonet filler cap tightly after
refueling.
Cut-off machine, spindle bearing
Faultless spindle bearings provide for
concentricity and axial running of the
diamond-tipped abrasive wheel – if
necessary, get it checked by a
competent dealer.
TS 480i, TS 500i