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Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL TS 440 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Engineering improvements Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify It has been built using modern production techni‐ the design, engineering and appearance of our ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
  • Page 3 STIHL excludes all liability for personal If you have never used a power tool before: have injury and damage to property caused while your STIHL dealer or other specialist show you using unauthorized attachments. how to operate the machine – or attend one of the special training courses.
  • Page 4 Wear "personal" hearing protection – for exam‐ ple, ear defenders. Wear sturdy protective gloves made of a resistant material (e. g. leather). STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ sonal protective equipment. Never use a tool to open or close the bayonet- Transporting the machine type fuel cap.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Before starting Spindle hole diameter of the abrasive wheel and shaft of cut-off machine Inspect the cut-off machine for safe-to-operate must match. state – observe the respective chapters in the User Manual: Check the spindle hole for damage. Do not use –...
  • Page 6 Have the machine repaired by a Right hand on the rear handle – even if you are STIHL dealer if the abrasive cutting wheel contin‐ left-handed. To ensure safe control, wrap your ues to turn after the abrasive cutting wheel brake fingers tightly around both handles.
  • Page 7 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing Never leave the machine unattended with the hearing protection because your ability to hear engine running. Stop the engine before leaving warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. the machine unattended (e.
  • Page 8 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques – Objects to be cut must therefore be fully sup‐ Kickback occurs if, for example, the abrasive cut‐ ported and must be secured against rolling ting wheel away, slipping off or vibrations – gets jammed – primarily in its upper quarter, or –...
  • Page 9 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English When applying diamond abrasive wheels, take a wet cut – for example, use the STIHL water con‐ nector. Du to the reduced maximum spindle speed, STIHL developed a special composite resin abrasive cutting wheel for cutting steel with this machine.

  • Page 10: Sample Applications

    If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e.g., when cutting composite materials), wear respiratory Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition protection. and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ fications". Observe with diamond and Check ignition lead (insulation in good condition, composite resin abrasive secure connection).
  • Page 11 3 Sample Applications English Cut in several passes ► Make the cut (B) deeper ► Leave a "hinge" (C) ► Mark cutting line (A) ► First sever the plate at the cut ends so that no material breaks away ► Break plate ►...
  • Page 12 English 3 Sample Applications Cutting concrete pipe ► Always start cut from underneath, Illustration A ► Open guard, Illustration B The procedure is dependent on the outer diame‐ ter of the pipe and the maximum possible cutting depth of the abrasive wheel (A). ►...

  • Page 13: Cutting Wheels

    Sequence of cuts (1 to 4) is important: missible speed of the abrasive wheel – risk of ► First, cut hard-to-reach areas accident! The abrasive wheels, which have been devel‐ oped by STIHL in cooperation with renowned manufacturers of abrasive wheels, are of high 0458-520-8321-B...

  • Page 14: Composite Abrasive Wheels

    – for dry applications Do not cut any other materials – Risk of accident! Because of the reduced maximum spindle speed, STIHL has developed a special compo‐ Never use diamond abrasive wheels with side site resin abrasive wheel for cutting steel. This plating as they jam in the cut and can result in abrasive wheel is only suitable for dry cutting.
  • Page 15 6 Diamond Abrasive Wheels English Built-up edges, sharpen – the numbers denote the performance class of the STIHL diamond abrasive wheel Axial and radial run-out A faultless spindle bearing of the cut-off machine is necessary for a long service life and efficient functioning of the diamond abrasive wheel.

  • Page 16: Abrasive Wheel Brake

    ► If the abrasive cutting wheel can be moved without operating the brake lever (1): Do not This cut-off machine is fitted with the STIHL use the cut-off machine and consult your serv‐ QuickStop cutting wheel brake.
  • Page 17 ► Tighten nut (3) with a tightening torque of 20 tenance. ► Carry on working and consult a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer after finishing the work ► Arrange for the required maintenance to be...

  • Page 18: Electronic Water Control

    When the engine is running, you can activate/ ger function correctly. deactivate the electronic water control system ► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing and adjust the water flow. dealer ► Arrange for the cutting wheel brake to be...

  • Page 19: Mounting An Abrasive Wheel

    9 Mounting an Abrasive Wheel English Blocking the shaft ► Blip the (+) button or (–) button with the thumb of your right hand – the right hand always remains on the rear handle while doing so, the left hand always remains on the handlebar – no water is fed to the abrasive wheel yet dur‐...

  • Page 20: Fuel

    10.1 STIHL MotoMix Fitting the abrasive wheel STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that you always use the right mix ratio.

  • Page 21: Fueling

    10.2.2 Engine Oil properly in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance 11 Fueling engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- EGD.

  • Page 22: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English 12 Starting / Stopping the Engine 11.4 Closing the filler cap 11.6 Changing the fuel pickup body every year ► Fit the cap and turn it until it engages in the bayonet catch ► Press the cap down as far as possible with your hand and turn it clockwise (approx.
  • Page 23 (1): Do not use the already running but is still cold or if the warm engine was shut off for less than 5 cut-off machine. Consult a STIHL servicing min) dealer. Have the abrasive wheel brake if engine is hot (if the hot engine was repaired.
  • Page 24 English 12 Starting / Stopping the Engine strong pull – do not pull out the starter rope all For all versions the way NOTICE Do not let the starter grip snap back – danger of breakage! Guide it back into the housing in the opposite direction so that it can rewind properly.

  • Page 25: Air Filter System

    ► Carry on working and consult a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer after finishing the work In the long-life air filter system with the cyclone ► Have the necessary servicing of the abrasive...

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Only high-quality air filters should be used, to protect the engine against ingress of abrasive dust. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL air filters. The high quality of these parts will ensure troublefree operation, a long service life 14.4.1 Engine stops when idling for the engine and extremely long filter life.

  • Page 27: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly if engine performance is unsatisfactory at high eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of altitudes: the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ ► Carry out the standard setting tions". ► Allow engine to warm up 16.1...

  • Page 28: Storing The Machine

    English 17 Storing the Machine WARNING Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious inju‐ ries or damage to property.

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Care

    Spark plug Adjust electrode gap Replace after 100 hours’ operation All accessible screws, Tighten nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) Antivibration elements Inspect Have them replaced by a servicing dealer Abrasive cutting wheel Inspect STIHL recommends the STIHL servicing dealer 0458-520-8321-B...

  • Page 30: Main Parts

    Idle speed: 2700 rpm Max. spindle speed in 2525 rpm 6 Carburetor adjusting screws accordance with ISO 19432: 7 Filler cap 20.2 Ignition system 8 Water connection 9 Brake lever Electronic magneto ignition STIHL recommends the STIHL servicing dealer 0458-520-8321-B...

  • Page 31: Maintenance And Repairs

    20.7.1 Sound pressure level L DIN EN ISO 19432 When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ ment parts which have been approved by STIHL 98 dB(A) for this power tool or are technically identical. 20.7.2 Sound power level L...

  • Page 32: Disposal

    Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ Head of Product Data, Regulations and Licens‐ bage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 33 23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-520-8321-B...
  • Page 34 English 23 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-520-8321-B...
  • Page 35 23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-520-8321-B...
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