Abrasive Wheel Brake - Stihl TS 440 Instruction Manual

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Abrasive wheel brake

This cut-off machine is fitted with the
STIHL QuickStop cutting wheel brake.
When starting, the cutting wheel brake is
engaged. After starting, the cutting
wheel brake must be released.
The cutting wheel brake will be triggered
if there is a sufficiently forceful kickback.
When activated, the cutting wheel brake
stops the abrasive cutting wheel within a
fraction of a second.
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Checking function of the cutting wheel
brake
Each time before starting work
1
Operate brake lever (1) in the
N
direction of the handlebar and hold -
the abrasive cutting wheel can be
turned by hand.
Release the brake lever (1) - the
N
cutting wheel brake is engaged - the
abrasive cutting wheel cannot be
turned by hand.
If the abrasive cutting wheel can be
N
moved without operating the brake
lever (1): Do not use the cut-off
machine and consult your servicing
dealer. Arrange for the cutting
wheel brake to be repaired.
The brake lever must be free of dirt and
easily movable.
Releasing cutting wheel brake
When the engine is running,
N
operate the brake lever in the
direction of the handlebar and
release - the cutting wheel brake is
released
NOTICE
The cutting wheel brake must be
released before opening the throttle and
before using the cut-off machine.
Increasing engine speeds with the
cutting wheel brake engaged even for a
short time results in damage to engine,
clutch and cutting wheel brake.
If the cutting wheel brake cannot be
released with the engine running
The following causes are possible:
Note regarding required
–
maintenance for the cutting wheel
brake
Note regarding required repair for
–
the cutting wheel brake
TS 440