Stihl TSA 230 Instruction Manual page 36

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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 sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
Check the condition of the equipment before
each use and replace any damaged parts.
2.4 Transport
Before transport – even over shorter distances –
always switch off the machine, set the locking
lever to ƒ and remove the battery from the cut-
off machine. This avoids the risk of the engine
starting unintentionally.
Allow the cut-off machine or battery to dry out
separately if they are wet after use. During trans‐
port, make sure that the cut-off machine and bat‐
tery remain dry. Only transport the battery in
clean and dry containers, do not use metallic
transport containers.
Remove the battery before transporting the cut-
off machine.
Carry the cut-off machine only by the handle –
abrasive wheel pointing backwards.
Never transport the cut-off machine with
attached abrasive wheel – risk of breakage!
In vehicles: Properly secure the cut-off machine
to prevent turnover and damage.
2.5 Cleaning
Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh detergents
can damage the plastic.
Clean the cut-off machine to remove dust and
dirt – do not use degreasing agents.
Clean the ventilation slots if necessary.
Extract metal chips – do not blow off with com‐
pressed air.
Keep the guide grooves of the battery free of dirt
– clean if necessary.
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Do not use high-pressure cleaners to clean the
cut-off machine. The hard water jet can damage
parts of the cut-off machine.
Do not spray the cut-off machine with water.
2.6 Accessories
Only use abrasive wheels or accessories which
have been approved by STIHL for this cut-off
machine or which are technically equivalent. If
you have any questions in this respect, consult a
servicing dealer. Only use high-quality abrasive
wheels and attachments. Otherwise there may
be a risk of accidents or damage to the cut-off
machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL
abrasive wheels and accessories. They are spe‐
cifically designed to match your model and meet
your performance requirements.
Never use circular saw blades, car‐
bide, rescue or wood cutting attach‐
ments or saws of any kind – these
may cause fatal injuries! Instead of
uniformly removing particles as when
cutting with an abrasive wheel, the
teeth of a circular saw blade may
snag in the material. This causes the
cut-off machine to react in a highly
aggressive manner with uncontrolled
and extremely dangerous kickback.
2.6.1 Depth stop with suction support
The "depth stop with suction support" is available
as a special accessory and can be used when
dry cutting mineral material. Observe the supple‐
ment sheet supplied with the special accessory
and keep in a safe place.
When dry cutting mineral material, the stress
from dust produced can be reduced by the
"depth stop with suction support" in conjunction
with dust extraction.
Always wear a dust mask if dust is generated.
If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g., when
cutting composite materials), wear respiratory
protection.
The dust extraction used must be approved for
suctioning mineral material and must correspond
to dust class M.
To prevent electrostatic effects, use an antistatic
suction hose. Otherwise there is the risk of loss
of control!
To dispose of the material collected, refer to the
Instruction Manual for the dust extractor.
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