Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual page 5

The machine may only be used for
cutting. It is not suitable for cutting wood
or wooden objects.
Asbestos dust is extremely toxic - the
machine must therefore never be used
to cut asbestos!
Other uses are not permitted and may
lead to accidents or damage to the
machine.
Never modify the machine in any way,
as this could be extremely dangerous.
STIHL excludes all liability for personal
injury and damage to property caused
while using unauthorized attachments.
Only use cutting wheels and
attachments which have been approved
by STIHL for this machine or which are
technically equivalent. Contact a dealer
if in doubt. Only use high-quality cutting
wheels and attachments. Otherwise
there may be a risk of accidents or
damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL cutting wheels and attachments.
These have been optimized for the
product and the user's requirements.
Do not use high-pressure cleaners to
clean the machine. The hard water jet
can damage parts of the machine.
Do not spray the machine with water.
TS 700, TS 800
Never use circular saw
blades, carbide, rescue
or wood cutting attach-
ments or saws of any
kind – these may cause
fatal injuries! Instead of
uniformly removing parti-
cles as when cutting with
a cutting wheel, the teeth
of a circular saw blade
may snag in the material.
This causes the machine
to react in a highly
aggressive manner with
uncontrolled and
extremely dangerous
kickback.
Clothing and equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
Clothing must be sturdy
and snug-fitting, but allow
complete freedom of
movement. Wear snug fit-
ting clothing with cut-
retardant pads – an over-
all, not a loose-fitting
jacket.
When cutting steel, always wear clothing
made of barely flammable material (e.g.,
leather or cotton with flame-retardant
finish) – no manmade fibers – risk of
fire due to flying sparks!
Ensure that there are no flammable
deposits (chips, fuel, oil, etc.) on the
clothing.
Do not wear clothing that could become
trapped in moving parts of the machine
– no scarves, no neckties, no jewelry.
Long hair must be tied up and covered.
Wear safety boots with
steel toe caps and non-
slip soles.
Wear a hard hat wher-
ever there is any risk of
falling objects. Wear a
face shield and always
wear safety glasses –
danger due to flying
objects.
A face mask alone is not sufficient to
protect the eyes.
Dust (e. g., crystalline material from the
object being cut), fumes and smoke may
be produced while cutting - health
hazard!
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 "personal" hearing protection –
e. g., ear defenders.
Wear heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves – preferably
made of leather.
STIHL can supply a comprehensive
range of protective clothing and
equipment.
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