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STIHL TS 480i, 500i
2 - 34
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  • Page 1 STIHL TS 480i, 500i 2 - 34 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Engineering improvements ques and comprehensive quality assurance. Every effort has been made to ensure your satis‐ STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all faction and trouble-free use of the product. of its products. For this reason we may modify Please contact your dealer or our sales company the design, engineering and appearance of our if you have any queries concerning this product.
  • 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 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 Store abrasive wheels in a dry and frost-free sive cutting wheels. place, on an even surface, at constant tempera‐ ture – risk of breakage and splintering! STIHL generally recommends wet cutting. Always protect abrasive cutting wheels against Observe the outer diameter of the abrasive wheel.
  • Page 6 Holding and guiding the machine The cut-off machine may only be used for hand- held cutting or when mounted on a STIHL Cut‐ quik cart. 2.8.1 Hand-held cutting Set the abrasive cutting wheel guard correctly: Guide particles of material away from the user and machine.
  • Page 7 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing Before putting the cut-off machine down on the hearing protection because your ability to hear ground: warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. – Shut off the engine –...
  • Page 8 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques – Depending on the version, composite resin abrasive cutting wheels are suitable only for dry cutting or only for wet cutting. Always use wet cutting with composite resin abrasive cut‐ ting wheels that are suitable only for wet cut‐ ting 2.11.1 Pull away from...
  • Page 9 The machine must be serviced regularly. Do not When applying diamond abrasive wheels, take a attempt any maintenance or repair work not wet cut – for example, use the STIHL water con‐ described in the Instruction Manual. All other nector.

  • Page 10: Sample Applications

    Check fuel cap regularly for tightness. If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g., when Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition cutting composite materials), wear respiratory and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ protection. fications". 3.2.2 Composite resin abrasive wheels suit‐...
  • 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 at the bottom, use the upper quarter of the abrasive wheel for cutting 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

    Concrete pipe – cut recess The abrasive wheels, which have been devel‐ oped by STIHL in cooperation with renowned Sequence of cuts (1 to 4) is important: manufacturers of abrasive wheels, are of high ► First, cut hard-to-reach areas...

  • Page 14: Diamond Abrasive Wheels

    – on the label and – on the packaging (table with recommendations for use) is an aid to selection STIHL composite resin cutting wheels are suita‐ D-B10 ble, depending on the version, for cutting the fol‐ lowing materials: –...
  • Page 15 Abrasive wheel is dull; built-up Sharpen abrasive wheels for cutting performance, generation edges with abrasive wheels for stone by briefly cutting through of sparks stone abrasive materials; replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 0458-753-8321-C...

  • Page 16: Electronic Water Control

    Electronic Water Control STIHL cut-off machines may be equipped with an electronic water control system. The electronic water control makes it possible to feed the optimum amount of water to the abra‐...

  • Page 17: Assembling The Cast Arm And Guard

    7.3.1 For installation on the STIHL FW 20 cut-off machine cart If the cut-off machine is mounted on the STIHL FW 20 cut-off machine cart in combination with the water tank, feed the maximum amount of water.
  • Page 18 English 8 Assembling the cast arm and guard ► Turn the tensioning nut (2) counterclockwise 8.1.5 Removing the "cast arm with guard" with the combination wrench – approx. 1/4 turn, as far as it will go = 0 8.1.4 Removing the V-belt guard ►...
  • Page 19 8 Assembling the cast arm and guard English ► Turn the guard so that it is in the position ► Press the oblong holes (1) in the "cast arm shown (see picture) and guard" on to the studs (2), guiding the rib‐ ►...
  • Page 20 English 8 Assembling the cast arm and guard ► Fit the support with the longer banjo bolt on 8.2.1 Preparing the "cast arm with guard" for the adjusting lever (3) – screw in the banjo bolt inboard mounting and tighten with the combination wrench ►...

  • Page 21: Tensioning The Ribbed V-Belt

    9 Tensioning the ribbed V‑belt English 8.2.2 Checking the adjustment range of the guard ► to tighten the ribbed V-belt, fit the combination wrench over the tensioning nut as illustrated WARNING The tensioning nut is spring-loaded – hold the combination wrench securely. ►...

  • Page 22: Mounting An Abrasive Wheel

    English 10 Mounting an Abrasive Wheel 10 Mounting an Abrasive 10.2 Removing an abrasive wheel Wheel The engine must be switched off for fitting or replacement – move stop switch to STOP or 0. 10.1 Blocking the shaft ► Use the combination wrench to loosen and remove the hexagon head screw (2) ►...

  • Page 23: Fuel

    11.2.2 Engine oil ► Fit the front thrust washer (3). The catches of If you mix your own fuel, only a STIHL two-stroke the front thrust washer (3) must engage in the engine oil or another high-performance engine shaft grooves oil in the classes JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ►...

  • Page 24: Fueling

    (approx. 1/8 turn) and remove 12.3 Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system for fuel (special acces‐ sory). 12.4 Closing the filler cap ►...

  • Page 25: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    13 Starting / Stopping the Engine English ► Pull the fuel pickup body out of the tank with a hook and disconnect it from the hose ► Connect a new fuel pickup body to the hose ► Return the fuel pickup body to the tank 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine ►...

  • Page 26: Air Filter System

    The abrasive wheel must not rotate when the engine power engine is idling. Have the machine repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while the engine is idling. STIHL recom‐ mends STIHL servicing dealers. 13.3 Switching off the engine ►...

  • Page 27: Stihl Injection

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of NOTICE the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". According to the law or regulations in some 17.1...

  • Page 28: Replacing The V-Belt

    English 18 Replacing the V‑belt 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: Cut-Off Machine Cart

    NOTICE The belt action must run smoothly. The cut-off machine can be mounted on the STIHL cut-off machine cart FW 20 (special accessory) in a few easy steps. ► Fit the starter cover (5) over the studs (10) The cut-off machine cart makes it easier to ►...

  • Page 30: Storing The Machine

    Have it repaired by a specialist dealer STIHL Injection Check idle adjustment – abrasive cutting wheel must not rotate Have it repaired by a specialist dealer Spark plug Adjust electrode gap Replace after 100 operating hours STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer 0458-753-8321-C...

  • Page 31: Main Parts

    20 Service hatch 21 Filter cover # Machine no. A Safety information label B Safety information label 1 Rear handle C Safety information label 2 Throttle trigger lockout 3 Throttle trigger 4 Stop switch STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer 0458-753-8321-C...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    100 mm idling. Diamond abrasive cutting wheels 23.3 Engine Minimum outside diameter of thrust 103 mm washers: Maximum cutting depth: 100 mm STIHL single-cylinder two-stroke engine 23.9 Abrasive cutting wheels (TS 23.3.1 TS 480i 500i) Displacement: 72.2cm Cylinder bore: 52 mm...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Repairs

    23.12 Exhaust Emissions The CO value measured in the EU type approval procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2. STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ bage can. Take the product, accessories and The measured CO value was determined on a packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 34 TS 480i: 115 dB(A) TS 500i: 115 dB(A) Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr.
  • Page 35 26 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-753-8321-C...
  • Page 36 *04587538321C* 0458-753-8321-C...

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