Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual page 17

5. Do not cut wood or any other
material for which the abrasive
wheel is not authorized.
6. Do not overreach. Never cut above
shoulder height.
7. Never sideload a wheel in the kerf.
8. Be especially alert for reactive
forces, including kickback, when
cutting with the front and upper
quadrant of the wheel.
9. Be alert to shifting of the workpiece
or anything that could cause the cut
to close and pinch the wheel,
especially in the upper quadrant.
Support the workpiece in such a
way that the cut remains open.
Never make a cut that results in a
binding of the wheel.
10. Use wet-cutting whenever feasible.
In a pinch situation the water can act
as a lubricant and reduce the
energy of reactive forces.
11. Use extreme caution when
reentering a cut and do not turn the
wheel at an angle or push the wheel
into the cut as this may result in a
binding of the wheel.
Gyroscopic Forces
Be alert for gyroscopic forces that are
caused by the rapid spinning of the cut-
off wheel. These forces result in
opposition to directional change, e.g.,
when the operator attempts to move the
machine in a sideways direction.
TSA 230
Maintenance, Repair and Storing of the
Cut-Off Machine
Never operate a cut-off machine that is
damaged, improperly adjusted or not
completely or securely assembled.
Follow the maintenance and repair
instructions in the appropriate sections
of your instruction manual.
If you make a warranty claim for a
component that has not been serviced
or maintained properly or if
nonapproved replacement parts were
used, STIHL may deny warranty
coverage.
WARNING
Use only STIHL replacement parts for
maintenance and repair. Use of parts
manufactured by others may cause
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
Always move retaining latch to ? and
remove the battery from the power tool
and make sure that the wheel is stopped
before doing any maintenance or repair
work or cleaning the cut-off machine. Do
not attempt any maintenance or repair
work not described in your instruction
manual. Have such work performed only
at your STIHL servicing dealer.
Regularly check the electrical contacts
and ensure that the insulation of the
power cord and plug of the charger is in
good condition and show no sign of
aging (brittleness).
Electrical components, e.g. power cord
of charger, may only be repaired or
replaced by a qualified electrician.
Clean plastic components with a cloth.
Do not use aggressive detergents. They
may damage the plastic.
Clean the ventilation slots if necessary.
Keep the battery guides free from
foreign matter – clean as necessary.
Clean off grinding dust after finishing
work.
Do not clean your machine with a
pressure washer. The solid jet of water
will damage parts of the machine.
For any maintenance please refer to the
maintenance chart and to the warranty
statement near the end of the instruction
manual.
Store composite wheels on a flat surface
in a dry place, preferably at a constant
temperature, where there is not a risk of
frost. Do not store a cut-off machine with
a wheel mounted on the machine.
Store the power tool in a dry, locked
location with retaining latch on ?, the
battery removed and out of reach of
children.
If the battery is not removed, there is the
risk that the plug-in contacts on the cut-
off machine and battery become
corroded. Such corrosion can cause
irreparable damage to the cut-off
machine and battery. Allow the cut-off
machine and battery to dry out
separately if they are wet after use.
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