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STIHL TS 480i, 500i   Instruction Manual
English

                                                               Contents

                                                               Guide to Using this Manual          2                                                                        Dear Customer,
                                                               Safety Precautions and Working                                                                               Thank you for choosing a quality
                                                               Techniques                           2                                                                       engineered STIHL product.
                                                               Sample Applications                 10
Original Instruction Manual

                                                                                                                                                                            It has been built using modern
                                                               Cutting Wheels                      14                                                                       production techniques and
                                                               Composite Abrasive Wheels           14                                                                       comprehensive quality assurance.
                                                                                                                                                                            Every effort has been made to ensure
                                                               Diamond Abrasive Wheels             14
                                                                                                                                                                            your satisfaction and troublefree use of
                                                               Electronic Water Control            17                                                                       the product.
                                                               Assembling the cast arm and guard   19
                                                                                                                                                                            Please contact your dealer or our sales
                                                               Tensioning the ribbed V-belt        22                                                                       company if you have any queries
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.

                                                               Mounting an Abrasive Wheel          23                                                                       concerning this product.
                                                               Fuel                                24                                                                       Your
                                                               Fueling                             25
                                                               Starting / Stopping the Engine      26
                                                               Air Filter System                   28
                                                               STIHL Injection                     29
Printed on chlorine-free paper

                                                               Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler   29
                                                                                                                                                                            Dr. Nikolas Stihl
                                                               Spark Plug                          29
                                                               Replacing the V-belt                30
                                                               Cut-off Machine Cart                31
                                                               Storing the Machine                 32
                                                               Maintenance and Care                33
                                                               Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage      35
                                                               Main Parts                          36
                                                               Specifications                      37
                                                               Maintenance and Repairs             38
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017

                                                               Disposal                            39
                                                               EC Declaration of Conformity        39
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                                                               TS 480i, TS 500i                                                                                                                                                        1
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                                            Symbols in text
Guide to Using this Manual                                                           Safety Precautions and
                                                                                     Working Techniques
                                                 WARNING                                            Special safety precau-
Pictograms
                                            Warning where there is a risk of an                     tions must be taken when
                                            accident or personal injury or serious                  working with the cut-off
Pictograms that appear on the machine       damage to property.                                     machine, due to the very
are explained in this Instruction Manual.                                                           high rotational speed of
                                                                                                    the abrasive wheel.
Depending on the machine and
                                                 NOTICE
equipment version, the following                                                                    It is important you read
pictograms may appear on the machine.       Caution where there is a risk of                        and understand the
                                            damaging the machine or its individual                  Instruction Manual before
              Fuel tank; fuel mixture of    components.                                             first use and keep the
              gasoline and engine oil
                                                                                                    manual in a safe place for
                                            Engineering improvements                                future reference. Non-
              Actuate decompression                                                                 observance of the safety
              valve                                                                                 instructions may result in
                                            STIHL's philosophy is to continually
                                                                                                    serious or even fatal
                                            improve all of its products. For this
                                                                                                    injury.
                                            reason we may modify the design,
                                            engineering and appearance of our        Comply with national safety regulations
              Actuate manual fuel           products periodically.                   issued, e.g. by employers' liability
              pump                                                                   insurance associations, social security
                                            Therefore, some changes, modifications
                                                                                     institutions, occupational safety and
                                            and improvements may not be covered
                                                                                     health authorities or other organizations.
                                            in this manual.
              Water connection, shut-                                                As for employers within the European
              off cock                                                               Community, the provision 2009/104/EC
                                                                                     is binding – Safety and health protection
                                                                                     with the use of machines and devices by
                                                                                     employees at work
              Tensioning nut for belt
                                                                                     Anyone using the power tool for the first
                                                                                     time: Let a shop assistant or expert
                                                                                     explain you the safe handling – or take
              Pull starter grip                                                      part in a training course.
                                                                                     Minors are not allowed to work with the
                                                                                     power tool – except adolescents above
                                                                                     16 years of age, who were instructed
                                                                                     under supervision.
                                                                                     Children, animals and bystanders must
                                                                                     not be allowed near the machine.

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When the power tool is not in use, put it    The machine may only be used for                             Never use circular saw
down so that it does not endanger            cutting. It is not suitable for cutting wood                 blades, carbide, rescue
others. The machine must be secured          or wooden objects.                                           or wood cutting attach-
against unauthorized access.                                                                              ments or saws of any
                                             Asbestos dust is extremely toxic - the
The user is responsible for avoiding         machine must therefore never be used                         kind – these may cause
injury to third parties or damage to their   to cut asbestos!                                             fatal injuries! Instead of
property.                                                                                                 uniformly removing parti-
                                             Do not use the machine for any other                         cles as when cutting with
Hand-over or lend the engine-driven          purpose because of the increased risk of                     an abrasive wheel, the
device to those persons only, who are        accidents and damage to the machine.                         teeth of a circular saw
familiar with this model and its handling                                                                 blade may snag in the
                                             Do not modify the device – otherwise the
– always pass the instruction manual to                                                                   material. This causes the
                                             safety may be endangered. STIHL
them as well.                                                                                             machine to react in a
                                             excludes all liability for personal injury
The use of noise emitting machines may       and damage to property caused while                          highly aggressive manner
be restricted to certain times by national   using unauthorized attachments.                              with uncontrolled and
or local regulations.                                                                                     extremely dangerous
                                             Only use abrasive wheels or                                  kickback.
The machine may only be operated by          accessories which have been approved
people who are fit, in good physical         by STIHL for this machine or which are         Clothing and equipment
health and in good mental condition.         technically equivalent. If you have any
                                             questions in this respect, consult a
If you have any condition that might be                                                     Wear proper protective clothing and
                                             servicing dealer. Only use high-quality
aggravated by strenuous work, check                                                         equipment.
                                             abrasive wheels and attachments.
with your doctor before operating a
                                             Otherwise there may be a risk of
power tool.                                                                                               Clothing must be sturdy
                                             accidents or damage to the machine.
                                                                                                          and snug-fitting, but allow
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition
                                             STIHL recommends the use of genuine                          complete freedom of
system of this machine produces an
                                             STIHL abrasive wheels and                                    movement. Tightly fitting
electromagnetic field of very low
                                             accessories. They are specifically                           clothes – overall, no
intensity. An effect on individual
                                             designed to match your model and meet                        smock
pacemaker types cannot be excluded
                                             your performance requirements.
entirely. STIHL recommends that you                                                         When cutting steel, always wear clothing
consult your doctor and the                  Do not use high-pressure cleaners to           made of barely flammable material
manufacturer of your pacemaker in            clean the machine. The hard water jet          (e. g., leather or cotton with flame-
order to avoid health hazards.               can damage parts of the machine.               retardant finish) – no manmade fibers –
                                                                                            risk of fire due to flying sparks!
Never work with the machine while            Do not spray the machine with water.
under the influence of alcohol,                                                             Clothing must be free from flammable
medication or drugs capable of impairing                                                    deposits (chips, fuel, oil, etc.).
your reaction speed.
                                                                                            Do not wear such clothes that can be
Postpone the work if the weather is bad                                                     caught by moving parts – no scarf, no
(snow, ice, wind) – higher risk of                                                          tie, no jewelry Tie up and confine long
accidents!                                                                                  hair.

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               Wear safety boots with         Transporting the machine                        Dust may collect on the engine unit. If
               steel toe caps and non-                                                        dust gets mixed with fuel – risk of fire!
               slip soles.                                                                    Remove the dust from the engine unit
                                              Always turn off the engine first.               regularly.
                                              Carry the device at the tubular handle
                                                                                                             Look out for leaks! Never
                                              only – abrasive wheel pointing to the
                                                                                                             start the engine if fuel has
     WARNING                                  rear – hot muffler away from the body.
                                                                                                             been spilled or is leaking
                                              Do not touch hot device parts, in                              – Fatal burns may result!
               To reduce the risk of eye
                                              particular the muffler surface – risk of
               injuries, wear tight-fitting
                                              burns!
               safety goggles conform-                                                        Bayonet filler cap
               ing to standard EN 166.        Never transport the engine-driven
               Make sure that the safety      device with attached abrasive wheel –
               goggles fit correctly.         risk of breakage!
Wear a face shield and make sure it fits      In vehicles: Properly secure the machine
correctly. A face mask alone is not           to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and
sufficient to protect the eyes.               damage.
Wear "personal" hearing protection –
e. g., ear defenders.                         Refueling

Wear a hard hat wherever there is any
risk of falling objects.                                      Petrol is an extremely          Never use a tool to open or close the
                                                              flammable fuel – keep           bayonet filler cap. The cap can be
While working, dust (for example,                             clear of naked flames and       damaged and fuel may escape.
crystalline material from the object to be                    fire – do not spill any fuel
parted-off), vapor and smoke may be                                                           Secure the bayonet filler cap tightly after
                                                              – no smoking.
produced – danger for health!                                                                 refueling.
                                              Switch off the engine before refueling.
Always wear a dust mask if dust is
                                              Never refuel the machine while the              Cut-off machine, spindle bearing
generated.
                                              engine is still hot – the fuel may spill over
If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g.,     – risk of fire!
when cutting composite materials), wear                                                       Faultless spindle bearings provide for
respiratory protection.                       Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that      concentricity and axial running of the
                                              any excess pressure is relieved                 diamond-tipped abrasive wheel – if
               Wear sturdy protective         gradually and fuel does not splash out.         necessary, get it checked by a
               gloves made of a resist-                                                       competent dealer.
               ant material (e. g.            The machine may only be refueled in a
               leather).                      well ventilated place. If fuel has been
                                              spilled, clean immediately the engine-
                                              driven device – prevent your clothes
STIHL can supply a comprehensive              from being contaminated with fuel,
range of personal protective clothing         otherwise change clothes at once.
and equipment.

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Abrasive wheels                            that there are no damaged or missing          Storing abrasive wheels
                                           segments and that the spindle bore is
                                                                                         Store abrasive wheels in dry and frost-
                                           not damaged.
                                                                                         free manner, place them on plane
Selecting the abrasive wheels
                                           Never use cracked, chipped or bent            ground, at constant temperature – risk of
Abrasive wheels must be approved for       abrasive wheels.                              breakage and splintering!
hand-held cutting. Do not use other
                                           Substandard and/or unapproved                 Always protect the abrasive wheel
abrasive wheels and attachments –
                                           diamond abrasive wheels can shimmy            against sudden contact with the ground
danger of accident!
                                           during cutting. This shimmying can            or objects.
Abrasive wheels are suitable for           cause such diamond abrasive wheels to
different materials: Observe the           be abruptly braked or become stuck in         Before starting
identification of the abrasive wheels.     the cut – Danger of kickback! Kickback
                                           can result in fatal cuts! Diamond
STIHL generally recommends wet                                                           Inspect the cut-off machine for safe-to-
                                           abrasive wheels that shimmy constantly
cutting.                                                                                 operate state – observe the respective
                                           or even only intermittently must be
              Observe the outer diame-     replaced immediately.                         chapters in the instruction manual:
              ter of the abrasive wheel.                                                 –   Check the fuel system for leaks,
                                           Never straighten diamond abrasive
                                           wheels.                                           especially the visible parts, e. g.,
                                                                                             filler cap, hose connections, manual
                                           Do not use abrasive wheels, which has             fuel pump (only in machines with a
                                           fallen to the ground – damaged abrasive           manual fuel pump). In case of
              Spindle hole diameter of     wheels may break – risk of accident!              leakage and damage, do not start
              the abrasive wheel and                                                         the engine – risk of fire! Have the
                                           Observe the expiration date where resin
              shaft of cut-off machine                                                       machine serviced by a servicing
                                           abrasive wheels are concerned.
              must match.                                                                    dealer before using it.
                                           Fitting abrasive wheels
                                                                                         –   The abrasive wheel must be
Check the spindle hole for damage. Do      Inspect the spindle of the cut-off                suitable for the material to be cut. It
not use abrasive wheels with damaged       machine. Do not work with a device                must be in good condition and fitted
spindle bore – risk of accident!           whose spindle is damaged – risk if                correctly (direction of rotation,
              The permissible speed of     accident!                                         secure).
              the abrasive wheel must      Note the arrows indicating the direction      –   Inspect the abrasive wheel guard
              be equal to or greater       of rotation on diamond abrasive wheels.           for tight seat – if loose, contact your
              than the maximum spin-                                                         specialist dealer.
              dle speed of the cut-off     Position the front pressure plate – rigidly
              machine. – Refer to the      tighten the clamping screw – rotate the       –   Both the throttle trigger and its
              chapter "Specifications".    abrasive wheel by hand and take sight             throttle trigger lockout to move
                                           check for concentricity and axial                 smoothly – the throttle trigger has
Before fitting a used abrasive wheel,      running.                                          automatically to return to its idle run
check that it is not cracked, chipped,                                                       position.
undercut or uneven, and does not
display any signs of core fatigue or                                                     –   Stop switch must move easily to
overheating (discoloration); check also                                                      STOP or 0

TS 480i, TS 500i                                                                                                                  5
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–   Check that the spark plug boot is         Holding and controlling the machine                   Cut-off machine cart
    secure. A loose boot can lead to
                                                                                                    STIHL cut-off machines can be mounted
    flying sparks which may ignite the
                                              The cut-off machine may only be used                  onto a STIHL cut-off machine cart.
    escaping fuel/air mixture – risk of
    fire!                                     for hand-held cutting or when mounted
                                              on a STIHL cut-off machine cart.                      Guard
–   Never attempt to modify the controls
    or safety devices in any way              Hand-held cutting
                                                                                                    The adjustment range of the guard is
–   Keep the handles clean, dry and                                                                 determined by a stop pin. Never push
    free of oil as well as dirt – important                                                         the guard over the stop pin.
    for safe guiding of the cut-off
    machine.
–   For wet applications, provide
    sufficient water

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The machine should only be used if it is
in good working order – risk of accident!

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                                              Always hold the machine firmly with both
Starting the engine                           hands: Right hand on the rear handle –
                                              even if you are left-handed. To ensure
Move at least 3 meters away from the          reliable control, wrap your thumbs tightly            Set the abrasive wheel guard correctly:
place at which the machine was refueled       around the handlebar and handle.                      Guide particles of material away from
and never start the machine in enclosed                                                             the user and machine.
spaces.                                                                                             Note the direction of flight of the
On even ground, ensure a firm and                                                                   removed particles of material.
secure footing and hold the engine-
driven device firmly – the abrasive wheel                                                           During operation
must not touch any objects or the ground

                                                                                      180BA022 KN
and must not be in cutting action.                                                                  In the event of impending danger or in
The abrasive wheel may begin to rotate                                                              an emergency, switch off the engine
as soon as the machine is started                                                                   immediately by moving the stop switch
                                              When a cut-off machine with an abrasive               to STOP or 0.
The engine-driven device is operated by       wheel rotating is moved in the direction
a single person only – do not allow any                                                             Check for correct idling so that the
                                              of the arrow, a force is produced which
person to stay within the working area –                                                            abrasive wheel is no longer driven when
                                              causes the machine to tip sideways.
nor with starting.                                                                                  the throttle trigger is released and
                                              The object to be parted-off has to be                 comes to a complete halt.
Do not drop-start the engine – start as       firmly supported. Always guide the
described in the Instruction Manual.                                                                Check idling periodically. Have the
                                              device towards the workpiece – never in
                                                                                                    machine repaired by a STIHL servicing
After releasing the throttle trigger, the     reverse.
                                                                                                    dealer if the abrasive wheel turns when
abrasive wheel keeps on running for a                                                               the machine is idling.
while – danger of injury due to slowing
down!

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Keep clear the working area – bear in                       Your power tool produces       Check the work area. Avoid danger due
mind obstacles, holes and pitches.                          toxic exhaust fumes as         to damage to pipes and electric power
                                                            soon as the engine is          lines.
Take care with slickness, moisture,
snow, on slopes, on uneven terrain, etc.                    running. These gases           The machine must not be used in the
– risk of slipping!                                         may be colorless and           vicinity of flammable substances and
                                                            odorless and may contain       combustible gases.
Don not work while standing on a ladder                     unburnt hydrocarbons
– not at unstable places – not over your                    and benzene. Never work        Do not cut into pipes, metal tanks or
shoulder height – not with one hand only                    with the engine-driven         other containers if you are not sure that
– risk of accident!                                         device in closed or poorly     they do not contain any volatile or
                                                            vented rooms – even not        inflammable substances.
Ensure you always have a firm and safe
footing.                                                    with devices equipped          Never leave the machine unattended
                                                            with a catalyst.               with the engine running. Stop the engine
Never work alone – stay always in
                                             Ensure proper ventilation when working        before leaving the machine unattended
earshot to other persons, who can
                                             in trenches, hollows or similar locations     (e. g. for breaks).
render first aid in case of emergency.
                                             – risk of fatal injury from breathing toxic   Before putting the cut-off machine down
Keep out further persons from the            fumes!                                        on the ground:
working area – maintain sufficiently large
distance to additional persons to protect    With sick feeling, headache, eye defect       –   Switch off the engine
them from noise and flying objects.          (for example, shrinking field of vision),
                                             hearing impairment, dizziness, fading         –   Wait until the abrasive wheel has
Pay increased attention and caution with     powers of concentration, stop working             come to a standstill or brake the
your ear defenders put-on – the              immediately – such symptoms may be                abrasive wheel until it comes to a
perception of noise of potential danger      caused, among others, by high exhaust             standstill by carefully touching a
(shouts, signal sounds, etc.) is             gas concentration – risk of accident!             hard surface (e. g., concrete slab)
restricted.
                                             No smoking when working with or near                        Repeatedly inspect the
Take a break before it is too late.          the machine - risk of fire!                                 abrasive wheel – replace
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight                                                                  the wheel if there are visi-
                                             If the engine-driven device has been                        ble cracks, buckling or
conditions and only when visibility is       exposed to stress due to improper use
good. Work with particular care, do not                                                                  other damages (for
                                             (e. g. impact of force by blow and crash),                  example, overheating)
endanger others.                             test the device for safe-to-operate                         due to breakage – risk of
                                             condition before continuing work, in                        accident!
                                             every case – see also "Before start-up".
                                             Check the fuel system for leaks and           In the event of changes in cutting
                                             make sure the safety devices are              behavior (e. g., increased vibration,
                                             working properly. Do not continue             reduced cutting performance), stop work
                                             operating the machines if damaged. In         and eliminate the causes of the
                                             case of doubt, have the unit checked by       changes.
                                             your servicing dealer.
                                             Never touch a rotating abrasive wheel
                                             with your hand or any other part of your
                                             body.

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Reactive forces

The most frequently occurring reactive
forces are kickback and pull-in.
              Danger of kickback –

                                                                                               002BA552 AM

                                                                                                                                                       002BA556 AM
              Kickback can result in
              fatal injuries.

                                                        –   Whenever possible, do not use the                –   Support an uncovered pipe stable
                                                            upper quarter of the abrasive wheel                  and solid, if necessary, use wedges
                                                            for cutting. Use extreme caution                     – always bear in mind a proper
                                                            when entering the abrasive wheel in                  support and ground – material may
                                                            a cut, do not twist or push into the                 crumble away,
                                                            cut
                                                                                                             –   Always work with water and wet
                                                                                                                 cutting when using diamond
                                          002BA551 AM

                                                                                                                 abrasive wheels
                                                                                                             –   Depending on the version, resin
                                                                                                                 abrasive wheels are only suitable
Kickback occurs when the cut-off                                                                                 for dry cutting or only for wet cutting.
machine is suddenly thrown up and back                                                                           Always use wet cutting with

                                                                                               002BA555 AM
in an uncontrolled arc towards the                                                                               composite resin abrasive wheels
operator.                                                                                                        that are suitable only for wet cutting
Kickback occurs if, for example, the                                                                         Pulling away
                                                        –   Avoid wedge effect, the severed
abrasive wheel
                                                            part must not brake the abrasive
–   gets jammed – primarily in its upper                    wheel
    quarter, or
                                                        –   Always be aware that the object to
–   is abruptly braked through friction                     be cut may move and other factors
    contact with a solid object                             may cause the cut to close and jam
                                                            the abrasive wheel.
Reducing the risk of kickback

                                                                                                                                                       002BA553 AM
                                                        –   The object to be cut must be
–   Work cautiously and methodically
                                                            secured and supported so that the
–   Hold the cut-off machine firmly with                    kerf remains open during and after
    both hands and maintain a secure                        cutting                                          The cut-off machine pulls forwards,
    grip                                                                                                     away from the user, when the abrasive
                                                        –   Objects to be cut must therefore be              wheel touches the object to be cut from
                                                            fully supported and must be                      above.
                                                            secured against rolling away,
                                                            slipping off or vibrations

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Working with the cut-off machine                       Always decide the cutting direction           When applying abrasive wheels made
                                                       before positioning the cut-off machine.       from synthetic resin, which are suited for
                                                       Do not change the cutting direction.          wet cuts only, take such wet cuts only –
               The abrasive wheel must                 Never push or hit with the device into the    for example, use the STIHL water
               be guided straight in the               cutting gap – do not let the cut-off          connector.
               cut, without wedging.                   machine fall into the cutting depth – risk
               Never exert lateral pres-                                                             When using abrasive wheels made from
                                                       of breakage!
               sure on the abrasive                                                                  synthetic resin, which are suited for dry
               wheel.                                  Diamond abrasive wheels: If cutting           cuts only, take such dry cuts only. If
                                                       performance begins to deteriorate,            however composite resin abrasive
               Do not use for lateral                  check the sharpness of the diamond            wheels of this type become wet, their
               grinding or scrubbing.                  abrasive wheel, resharpen as needed.          cutting performance is reduced and they
                                                       To do this, briefly cut through abrasive      become dull. If composite resin abrasive
                                                       material, e. g., sandstone, aerated           wheels of this type become wet while
                                                       concrete or asphalt.                          working (e. g., due to puddles or water in
                                                                                                     pipes), do not increase the cutting
                                                       At the end of the cut, the cut-off machine
                                                                                                     pressure, but continue working with the
                                                       is no longer supported by the abrasive
                                                                                                     same pressure – risk of breakage! Use
                                                       wheel in the cut. The user has to absorb
                                                                                                     up such composite resin abrasive
                                                       the weight force – risk of loss of control!
                                                                                                     wheels immediately.
                                                                      When cutting steel: glow-
                                                                      ing metal particles may        Cut-off machine cart
                                         002BA554 AM

                                                                      cause fires!                   Clear a path for the cut-off machine cart.
                                                                                                     If the cart is pushed over objects, the
                                                                                                     abrasive wheel may become wedged in
Do not stand in line with the abrasive
                                                       Keep water and sludge away from alive         the cut and shatter!
wheel. Ensure sufficient freedom of
movement, especially in construction                   electrical cables – risk of electric shock!
trenches there must be sufficient space                                                              Vibrations
                                                       Drag the abrasive wheel into the
for the user and for the part being cut to             workpiece – do not push it into the
fall.                                                  material. Do not correct severing cuts        Prolonged use of the power tool may
Do not lean too far forwards and never                 with the cut-off machine. Do not re-cut –     result in vibration-induced circulation
bend over the abrasive wheel when the                  remove left webs or breaking edges (for       problems in the hands (whitefinger
guard has been pulled back.                            example, with a hammer).                      disease).
Don’t work above shoulder height.                      When applying diamond-coated                  No general recommendation can be
                                                       abrasive wheels, take a wet cut – for         given for the length of usage because it
The cut-off machine may only be used                   example, use the STIHL water                  depends on several factors.
for cutting. It must not be used as a lever            connector.
or shovel.                                                                                           The period of usage is prolonged by:
                                                       Depending on the version, resin
Do not press down on the cut-off                                                                     –   Hand protection (wearing warm
                                                       abrasive wheels are only suitable for dry
machine                                                                                                  gloves)
                                                       cutting or only for wet cutting.
                                                                                                     –   Work breaks

TS 480i, TS 500i                                                                                                                               9
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The period of usage is shortened by:        To reduce the risk of fire due to ignition
                                            outside the cylinder, move the stop          Sample Applications
–    Any personal tendency to suffer
                                            switch to STOP or 0 before turning the
     from poor circulation (symptoms:
                                            engine over on the starter with the spark
     frequently cold fingers, tingling
                                            plug boot removed or the spark plug          Water must always be used for wet
     sensations).
                                            unscrewed.                                   cutting when working with diamond
–    Low outside temperatures.                                                           abrasive wheels
                                            Do not service or store the machine near
–    The force with which the handles       a naked flame – risk of fire due to the
     are held (a tight grip restricts       fuel.
     circulation).                                                                       Extend service life and increase cutting
                                            Check fuel cap regularly for tightness.      speed
Continual and regular users should
                                            Use only spark plugs that are in perfect     Always ensure a supply of water to the
monitor closely the condition of their
                                            condition and have been approved by          abrasive wheel.
hands and fingers. If any of the above
                                            STIHL – see "Specifications".
symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
                                                                                         Binding dust
sensation in fingers), seek medical         Inspect ignition lead (insulation in good
advice.                                     condition, secure connection).               The abrasive wheel must be supplied
                                                                                         with at least 0.6 liters of water per
                                            Check that the muffler is in perfect
Maintenance and repairs                                                                  minute.
                                            working condition.
                                            Do not use the machine if the muffler is     Water attachment
The machine must be serviced regularly.     damaged or missing – risk of fire! –
Do not attempt any maintenance or                                                        –   Water attachment on the machine
                                            Hearing damage!
repair work not described in the                                                             for all types of water supplies
Instruction Manual. All other work should   Never touch a hot muffler – risk of burns!
                                                                                         –   Pressurized water tank 10 l for
be carried out by a servicing dealer.       Check the rubber buffers underneath              binding dust
STIHL recommends that maintenance           the machine – the housing must not rub
                                                                                         –   water tank usable on the cut-off
and repair work be carried out only by      against the ground – risk of damage!
                                                                                             machine cart for binding dust
authorized STIHL dealers. STIHL             The condition of the antivibration
dealers receive regular training and are    elements influences vibration behavior –     Use composite resin abrasive wheels
supplied with technical information.        inspect antivibration elements               with or without water – depending on
Use only high-quality spare parts.          periodically.                                version
Otherwise, there may be a risk of
accidents or damage to the machine.
                                                                                         Depending on the version, resin
Contact a servicing dealer if in doubt.
                                                                                         abrasive wheels are only suitable for dry
STIHL recommends the use of genuine                                                      cutting or only for wet cutting.
STIHL spare parts. Such parts have
been optimized for the machine and the                                                   Composite resin abrasive wheels
user's requirements.                                                                     suitable only for dry cutting
Before starting any maintenance or                                                       During dry cutting, wear a suitable dust
repair work and before cleaning the                                                      mask.
machine, always stop the engine – risk
of injury!

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If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g.,    Severed parts
when cutting composite materials), wear
                                             With openings, recesses, etc., the
respiratory protection.
                                             sequence of the cuts is important.
Composite resin abrasive wheels              Always make the last cut so that the
suitable only for wet cutting                abrasive wheel does not become
                                             jammed and so that the operator is not

                                                                                                                                 180BA027 AM
               Use abrasive wheel only       endangered by the severed or
               with water.                   separated part.
                                             If necessary, leave small ridges that hold
                                                                                          N   Work along the cutting line. When
                                             the part that is to be separated in
                                                                                              making corrections, do not tilt the
                                             position. Break these ridges later.
                                                                                              abrasive wheel, but always set the
To bind dust, the abrasive wheel must        Before finally separating the part,              abrasive wheel against the
be supplied with at least 1 liter of water   determine:                                       workpiece anew – the cutting depth
per minute. To avoid a reduction in                                                           for each operation should not
cutting performance, the abrasive wheel      –   how heavy the part is
                                                                                              exceed 5 to 6 cm. Cut thicker
must be supplied with not more than          –   how it can move after separation             material in multiple operations
4 liters of water per minute.
                                             –   whether it is under tension
After using the abrasive wheel, the                                                       Cutting plates
wheel should be allowed to continue          When breaking out the part, do not
spinning at operating speed for              endanger assistants.
approx. 3 to 6 seconds without water in                                                   N   Secure the plate (e. g. on a non-slip
order to spin off the water remaining on     Cut in several passes                            surface, sandbed)
it.
–   Water attachment on the machine
    for all types of water supplies
–   Pressurized water tank 10 l for
    binding dust
–   water tank usable on the cut-off
    machine cart for binding dust

Observe with diamond and composite                                                        N   Grind a guide groove (A) along the
resin abrasive wheels                        N   Mark cutting line (A)                        line marked

Objects to be cut
–   Must be fully supported
–   Must be secured so it cannot roll or
    slip off
–   Must be prevented from vibrating

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                                                          N   Grind a guide groove along the line
                                                              marked
                                                          N   Make cut deeper along the guide
                                                              groove – observe the recommended
                                                              cutting depth for each operation –
                                                              for small corrections of direction, do

                                            180BA028 AM

                                                                                                                                                        002BA528 AM
                                                              not tilt the abrasive wheel, but
                                                              always position it anew instead – if
                                                              necessary, leave small ridges that
N    Make the cut (B) deeper                                  hold the part that is to be separated              N   Determine and mark direction of cut
                                                              in position. Break these ridges after
N    Leave a "hinge" (C)                                                                                         N   Determine sequence of cuts
                                                              the last planned cut
N    First sever the plate at the cut ends                                                                       Outer diameter is smaller than the
     so that no material breaks away                      Cutting concrete pipe                                  maximum cutting depth
N    Break plate

                                                                                                                                                        002BA558 AM
                                                                                                   002BA557 AM
                                                                        A
                                                                                                                 N   Make one cut from the top to the
                                                          The procedure is dependent on the                          bottom
N    Make curves in multiple operations
     – make certain that the abrasive                     outer diameter of the pipe and the                     Outer diameter is greater than the
     wheel does not tilt                                  maximum possible cutting depth of the                  maximum cutting depth
                                                          abrasive wheel (A).
                                                                                                                 Plan first, then cut. Several cuts are
Cutting pipes, round and hollow bodies                    N   Secure pipe against vibrations,                    needed – correct sequence is important.
                                                              slipping and rolling away
                                                                                                                 N   Turn guard at rear stop
N    Secure pipes, round and hollow                       N   Note weight, tension and direction
     bodies against vibrations, slipping                      of fall of the part to be severed
     and rolling away
N    Note direction of fall and weight of
     the severed part
N    Determine and mark the cutting line,
     avoid reinforcement, especially in
     the direction of the severing cut
N    Determine sequence of severing
     cuts

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                                                                                                                              1       2

                                                                                                                                                       180BA024 AM
                                          002BA560 AM

                                                                                                  002BA563 AM
N   Always start at the bottom, use the                 N   Second lateral cut in the marked                    N   Always make severing cuts so that
    upper quarter of the abrasive wheel                     area – never cut into the area of the                   the abrasive wheel is not pinched
    for cutting                                             last cut, to ensure a firm hold on the
                                                            part of pipe to be cut
                                                        Only make the last top cut once all
                                                        bottom and lateral cuts have been
                                                        made.

                                                                                                                                                       180BA025 AM
                                          002BA561 AM

                                                                                                                N   Use wedges and/or leave ridges
N   Use the upper quarter of the                                                                                    that are broken after cutting

                                                                                                  002BA559 AM
    abrasive wheel for cutting the
    opposite lower side.                                                                                                                  4

                                                        N   Last cut always from the top                                          3
                                                            (approx. 15 % of the pipe
                                                            circumference)

                                                                                                                                                       180BA026 AM
                                                        Concrete pipe – cut recess
                                          002BA562 AM

                                                        Sequence of cuts (1 to 4) is important:                 N   If the severed part remains in the
                                                                                                                    recess after cutting (due to wedges,
N   First lateral cut on the top half of the            N   First, cut hard-to-reach areas                          ridges used), do not make any
    pipe                                                                                                            further cuts – break the severed part

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Cutting Wheels                               Composite Abrasive Wheels                  Diamond Abrasive Wheels

Abrasive wheels are exposed to
extremely high loads especially during
freehand cutting.
Therefore only for use of approved and
correspondingly labeled abrasive
wheels with hand-held machines as per
EN 13236 (diamond) or EN 12413
(composite resin). Note maximum
permissible speed of the abrasive wheel
– risk of accident!                          Types:                                     For wet applications.
The abrasive wheels, which have been         –   for dry applications                   The proper selection and use of
developed by STIHL in cooperation with                                                  diamond abrasive wheels ensures
                                             –   for wet applications
renowned manufacturers of abrasive                                                      economical use and avoids accelerated
wheels, are of high quality and tailored     The proper selection and use of            wear. The product code which appears
precisely to the respective intended use     composite resin cutting wheels ensures
                                                                                        –   on the label and
as well as the engine performance of the     economical use and avoids accelerated
cut-off machine.                             wear. The product code which appears       –   on the packaging (table with
                                                                                            recommendations for use) is an aid
They are of consistently outstanding         –   on the label and
                                                                                            to selection
quality.
                                             –   on the packaging (table with
                                                                                        STIHL diamond abrasive wheels are
                                                 recommendations for use) is an aid
Transport and storage                                                                   suitable, depending on the version, for
                                                 to selection
                                                                                        cutting the following materials:
                                             STIHL composite resin cutting wheels
–    Do not expose abrasive wheels to                                                   –   Asphalt
                                             are suitable, depending on the version,
     direct sunshine or other thermal        for cutting the following materials:       –   Concrete
     stresses during transport and
     storage                                 –   Asphalt                                –   Stone (hard stone)

–    Avoid jolting and impacts               –   Concrete                               –   Abrasive concrete

–    Stack abrasive wheels flat on a level   –   Stone                                  –   Fresh concrete
     surface in the original packaging in    –   Ductile cast iron pipes                –   Clay brick
     a dry place where the temperature
     is as constant as possible              –   Steel; STIHL composite resin           –   Clay pipe
                                                 cutting wheels are not suitable for
–    Do not store abrasive wheels in the                                                Do not cut any other materials – Risk of
                                                 cutting railway tracks
     vicinity of aggressive fluids                                                      accident!
                                             Do not cut any other materials – risk of
–    Store abrasive wheels in a frost-free                                              Never use diamond abrasive wheels
                                             accident!
     place                                                                              with side plating as they jam in the cut
                                                                                        and can result in extreme kickback –
                                                                                        Risk of accident!

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Product codes

                           D-B10

                                        0000-GXX-1235-A0
                                                           An excessively high radial run-out
                                                           deviation (A) overloads individual
                                                           diamond segments, which overheat in
The product code is a combination of                       the process. This can lead to stress
letters and numbers, consisting of up to                   cracks in the parent wheel or to
four characters:                                           annealing of individual segments.
–   the letters denote the main field of                   Deviations in axial run-out (B) result in
    application of the abrasive wheel                      higher thermal loading and wider cuts.
–   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.
Using the abrasive wheel on a cut-off
machine with a faulty spindle bearing
can lead to deviations in radial and axial
run-out.

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Troubleshooting

Abrasive wheel
Defects                                   Cause                                         Remedy
Ragged edges or cut surfaces, crooked     Deviation in radial or axial run-out          Contact a servicing dealer1)
cut
Heavy wear on the sides of the segments   Abrasive wheel gyrates                        Use a new abrasive wheel
Ragged edges, crooked cut, no cutting     Abrasive wheel is dull; built-up edges with   Sharpen abrasive wheels for stone by
performance, generation of sparks         abrasive wheels for stone                     briefly cutting through abrasive materials;
                                                                                        replace abrasive wheel for asphalt with a
                                                                                        new one
Poor cutting performance, high segment    Abrasive wheel is turning in the wrong        Mount abrasive wheel so that it turns in
wear                                      direction                                     the right direction
Breakdowns or tears in the parent wheel   Overloading                                   Use a new abrasive wheel
and segment
Undercut                                  Cutting in the wrong material                 Use new abrasive wheel; observe sepa-
                                                                                        rating layers of various materials
1)
     STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer

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Undercut                                  Built-up edges increase vibration,
                                          reduce cutting performance, and cause      Electronic Water Control
                                          formation of sparks.
                                          At the first signs of built-up edges,      STIHL cut-off machines may be
                                          immediately "sharpen" the diamond          equipped with an electronic water
                                          abrasive wheel – to do this, briefly cut   control system.
                                          through abrasive material such as e. g.    The electronic water control makes it
                                          sandstone, aerated concrete or asphalt.    possible to feed the optimum amount of
                                          Addition of water prevents the formation   water to the abrasive wheel. No water is
                                          of built-up edges.                         fed to the abrasive wheel during idling.
Do not cut into the base course
(frequently chipped stones and gravel)                                               Before starting work
when cutting roadway pavement –
cutting in chipped stones and gravel is
                                                                                     N   Familiarize yourself with the
revealed by light-colored dust –
                                                                                         sequence of motions while the
excessive undercut may occur as a
                                                                                         engine is switched off
result – Danger of shattering!

Built-up edges, sharpen

                                          If work continues with dull segments,
                                          these may soften due to the high heat
                                          generated – the parent wheel is

                                                                                                                               1307BA001 KN
                                          annealed and its strength is
                                          compromised – this can lead to stresses
                                          that are clearly recognizable by
                                          gyrations of the abrasive wheel. Do not
                                          continue to use the abrasive wheel –       N   All of the control panel buttons can
                                          Risk of accident!                              be operated with the thumb of the
Built-up edges take the form of a light                                                  right hand – the right hand always
gray deposit on the tops of the diamond                                                  remains on the rear handle while
segments. This deposit on the segments                                                   doing so
clogs the diamonds and blunts the                                                    N   The left hand always remains on the
segments.                                                                                handlebar
Built-up edges can form:
                                                                                     Control panel
–   when cutting extremely hard
    materials, e. g., granite
                                                                                     When the engine is running, it is
–   with incorrect handling, e. g.,
                                                                                     possible to activate / deactivate the
    excessive feed effort
                                                                                     electronic water control and adjust the
                                                                                     water flow.

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                                                           remains on the rear handle while                     If too little water or no water is fed to the
                      1                                    doing so, the left hand always                       abrasive wheel although the screen has
                                                           remains on the handlebar                             been cleaned, visit your servicing
                                                                                                                dealer.
                                                       If the cut-off machine is idling after use,
            3                                          no more water will be fed to the abrasive
                                                       wheel – the electronic water control,

                                         370BA085 KN
                                                       however, remains activated. With
                      2                                continued use, the last quantity of water
                                                       set will be fed to the abrasive wheel
1    Button (+):                                       again automatically.
     activate the electronic water control             If the engine is stopped and restarted,
     or increase water flow to abrasive                the electronic water control is switched
     wheel                                             off.
2    Button (–):
                                                       For installation on the STIHL FW 20 cut-
     activate the electronic water control
                                                       off machine cart
     or decrease water flow to abrasive
     wheel                                             If the cut-off machine is mounted on the
                                                       STIHL FW 20 cut-off machine cart in
3    Deactivate electronic water control;
                                                       combination with the water tank, feed
     no water is fed to the abrasive wheel
                                                       the maximum amount of water.
Using the electronic water control
                                                       Maintenance and care

N    Start engine, see
                                                       If too little water or no water is fed to the
     "Starting / Stopping the Engine"
                                                       abrasive wheel during use although the
N    Tap on the (+) button or (–) button               electronic water control has been
     with the thumb of the right hand –                activated:
     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 during idling
During use, the set amount of water is
                                                                                                  370BA086 KN

fed to the abrasive wheel.
N    Adjust water flow if necessary – to                         1             2
     do so, tap on the (+) button or (–)
     button with the thumb of the right                N   Remove the coupling sleeve (1)
     hand until the correct water quantity
                                                       N   Unscrew "water connection with
     is attained – the right hand always
                                                           screen" (2) and rinse under running
                                                           water – the screen remains on the
                                                           water connection

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                                                        Removing the adjusting lever                             Removing the V-belt guard
Assembling the cast arm and
guard
                                                                3         2
The "cast arm with guard" is mounted on
the inboard side by the manufacturer.                                                                                                       2
The "cast arm with guard" can also be                                       1                                                           1
mounted on the outboard side

                                                                                                                                                           1307BA004 KN
                                                                                                  370BA069 KN
depending on requirements.
Assembly on the inboard side is
recommended for freehand cutting on
account of the better balance.                          N   Unscrew the banjo bolt (1) with the                  N   Unscrew the screw (1) – screw (1) is
                                                            combination wrench and remove it                         secured on the V-belt guard (2) to
                                                            together with the seal – in the                          prevent loss
Outboard mounting
                                                            process, remove the square nut
                                                                                                                 N   Raise the V-belt guard (2) slightly
                                                            from the inside of the guard from the
                                                                                                                     and pull it off to the front
N   Disassemble the abrasive wheel                          guide
    (see “Fitting / replacing an abrasive               N   Unscrew the screw (2)
    wheel”)
                                                        N   Turn the adjusting lever (3) upwards
Removing the water attachment                               and remove

                                 3                      Slackening the V-belt                                                                       4

                                                                                                                                                           1307BA005 KN
                         1                                                                                                              3
                   2
                                                                                  2
                                                                    1                 0
                                                                                                                 N   Remove the V-belt (3) from the front
                                         1307BA002 KN

                                                                                                                     pulley (4)
                                     1
                                                            1        1
                                                                                                  1307BA003 KN
N   Unscrew the banjo bolt (1) with the
    combination wrench – in the
    process, remove the square nut                      N   Unscrew the nuts (1) – do not
    from the inside of the guard from the                   remove them
    guide                                               N   Turn the tensioning nut (2)
N   Remove the water hose (2) with                          counterclockwise with the
    connector from the adjusting                            combination wrench –
    lever (3)                                               approx. 1/4 turn, as far as it will
                                                            go = 0
N   Pull the water hose (2) out of the
    guide (arrows) in the V-belt guard

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Removing the "cast arm with guard"                                                                             N   Insert the square nut into the guide
                                                                                                                   in the guard and hold it in place
                                                                                                               N   Screw in the shorter banjo bolt (6)
                                                                                                                   and washer at the adjusting lever
                                                                                             A                     and tighten up with the combination
                                                                           1                                       wrench

                                                                                                 370BA074 KN
                                                          4 5                             3 2                  Mounting "cast arm with guard" – guard
                                                                                                               on the outboard side
                      3
                                                      N    Turn the guard so that it is in the
                                                           position shown (see picture)
                                                      N    Screw in and tighten the stop pin (1)
                                                      N    Move the adjusting lever (2) to
                                                           position A
                 2        1                           N    Screw in the bolt (3) and tighten up                                 1 2
                                       1307BA006 KN

                                                      N    Remove screw (4) from the limit
          1                                                stop (5)                                                  1
                           1                                                                                                       1
                                                      N    Pull off the limit stop (5)                                   2             2
N    Remove the nuts (1)
N    Remove the "starter cover with
     rewind starter" (2)                                                                                                 4     3
                                                                                 6
N    Remove the "cast arm with

                                                                                                                                                      1307BA007 KN
     guard" (3) from the studs

                                                                                                 370BA075 KN
Preparing the "cast arm with guard" for
outboard mounting                                         4 5                                                  N   Press the oblong holes (1) in the
                                                                                                                   "cast arm and guard" on to the
                                                      N    Turn the "cast arm with guard" so                       studs (2), guiding the ribbed V-belt
                                                           that the guard is on the outboard                       over the front pulley
                                                           side
                                                      N    Insert limit stop (5) – align the hole
                                                                                                                   NOTICE
                                                           in the limit stop with the hole in the
                                      370BA073 KN

                                                           cast arm                                            The belt action must run smoothly.
                           1
                                                      N    Screw in the bolt (4) and tighten up                N   The belt tensioner (3) must sit close
                                                                                                                   to the lug (4)
N    Unscrew the stop pin (1)

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                                                         N   Fit the support with the longer banjo             Inboard mounting
                        2                                    bolt on the adjusting lever (3) –
                                                             screw in the banjo bolt and tighten
        2               2                                    with the combination wrench                       N   Disassemble the abrasive wheel
                                                                                                                   (see “Fitting / replacing an abrasive
                                                         N   Insert the water hose into the guide                  wheel”)
                        6                                    in the V-belt guard (arrow) from the

                                          1307BA008 KN
                5                                            water connection towards the guard                N   Remove the water attachment
        6               6                                    – avoid tight radiuses                            N   Remove the adjusting lever

                                                         Checking the adjustment range of the                  N   Slacken the V-belt
N   Fit the "starter cover with rewind
    starter" (5) over the studs (2)                      guard                                                 N   Remove the V-belt guard
N   Tighten up the nuts (6) by hand                                                                            N   Remove the "cast arm with guard"

                                                                                                               Preparing the "cast arm with guard" for
                                                                                                               inboard mounting

                7
                                          1307BA009 KN

                    8

                                                                                                                                                      370BA080 KN
N   Push the V-belt guard (7) into place                                               A
                                                                                                                    1 2
N   Screw in the bolt (8) and tighten up
                                                                                                               N   Remove screw (1) from the limit
Connecting the water connection
                                                                                                                   stop (2)

                                                                                                1307BA010 KN
            3                                                                                                  N   Pull off the limit stop (2)
                1
                                                         N   Rotate the guard forwards and
                                                             backwards as far as possible –
                                                             adjustment range (A) must be
                                         370BA078 KN

    2                                                        limited by the stop pin
        1
                                                         Continue as described in the chapter
                                                         “Tensioning the V-belt”.
N   Insert the longer banjo bolt (1)
    through the connector (2) of the
    water attachment – observe the
    position of the connector
N   Insert the square nut into the guide
    in the guard and hold it in place

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                                                         Checking the adjustment range of the
                                                         guard                                                Tensioning the ribbed V-belt

                                                                                                              This machine is equipped with an
                                                                                                              automatic spring-action V-belt
                        3                                                                                     tensioning device.

                                           370BA081 KN
       1 2
                                                                                                                                         2
N    Turn the "cast arm with guard" so                                                                                       1               0

     that the guard is on the inboard side
N    Insert limit stop (2) – align the hole                                                                        1         1

                                                                                                                                                           1307BA029 KN
     in the limit stop with the hole in the
     cast arm
N    Screw in the bolt (1) and tighten up
                                                                       A                                      Prior to tensioning of the ribbed V-belt,
N    Remove the nuts (3)
                                                                                                              the nuts (1) must be loosened and the
                                                                                                              arrow on the tensioning nut (2) must

                                                                                                370BA083 KN
                                                                                                              point to 0.
                                                                                                              N    otherwise loosen the nuts (1) and
                                                         N   Rotate the guard forwards and                         the tensioning nut (2) with the
                                                             backwards as far as possible –                        combination wrench
                                                             adjustment range (A) must be                          counterclockwise –
                                           370BA082 KN

                            3                                limited by the stop pin                               approx. 1/4 turn, as far as
                                                                                                                   possible = 0
                                                         Continue as described in the chapter
N    Turn the guard so that it is in the                 “Tensioning the V-belt”.
     position shown (see picture)
N    Screw in and tighten the stop pin (3)
N    Install the adjusting lever                                                                                        1

                                                                                                                                                           1307BA011 KN
N    Mount "cast arm with guard" – guard
     on the inboard side                                                                                       1         1
N    Install the V-belt guard
                                                                                                              N    to tighten the ribbed V-belt, fit the
N    Connect water connection
                                                                                                                   combination wrench over the
                                                                                                                   tensioning nut as illustrated

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                                                                                                           Removing an abrasive wheel
     WARNING                                          Mounting an Abrasive Wheel
The tensioning nut is spring-loaded –
hold the combination wrench securely.                 The engine must be switched off for
N   Turn the tensioning nut clockwise                 fitting or replacement – move stop switch
                                                      to STOP or 0.
    approx. 1/8 turn – the tensioning nut
    will be engaged by the spring
                                                      Blocking the shaft
N   Continue turning approx. 1/8 turn –
    up to the stop                                                                                                             2

     NOTICE
Do not turn the combination wrench
further by force.
The V-belt is automatically tensioned by
the force of the spring in this position.
    Remove the combination wrench

                                                                                                                                               370BA053 KN
N
    from the tensioning nut
N   Tighten up the nuts (1)
                                                                                                           N   Use the combination wrench to
Retensioning the V-belt                                                    1                                   loosen and remove the hexagon
                                                                                                               head screw (2)
The V-belt is retensioned without the aid                                                                  N   Remove the front thrust washer (3)

                                                                                             370BA014 KN
of the tensioning nut.                                                                                         from the shaft together with the
                                                                                                               abrasive wheel

                       1                              N   Slide the locking pin (1) through the
                                                          bore in the V-belt guard
                                                      N   Turn the shaft with the combination
                                                          wrench until the locking pin (1)
                                       1307BA012 KN

        1                 1                               engages in the bore behind the
                                                          guard

N   Loosen the nuts (1) – V-belt is
    retensioned automatically by the
    force of the spring
N   Tighten up the nuts (1) again

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Fitting an abrasive wheel
                                                            WARNING                              Fuel
                                                        Never use two abrasive wheels at the
                                                        same time. The uneven wear creates a     The engine requires a mixture of
                                                        risk of breaking and an injury hazard!   gasoline and engine oil.

                                                                                                      WARNING
                                                                                                 Avoid direct skin contact with and
                                                                                                 breathing in of gasoline fumes.

                                                                                                 STIHL MotoMix

                                                                                                 STIHL recommends using STIHL
                                                                                                 MotoMix. This pre-blended fuel is free of
                       4                                                                         benzene and lead, stands out because
                                                                                                 of a high octane rating, and always
                                                                                                 provides the proper mixing ratio.
                                          370BA054 KN

                                                                                                 STIHL MotoMix is blended with STIHL
                                                                                                 HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil for
                                                                                                 maximum engine life.
N    Fit the new abrasive wheel (4)
                                                                                                 MotoMix is not available in all markets.

     WARNING
                                                                                                 Mixing fuel
Note the arrows indicating the direction
of rotation on diamond abrasive wheels.
N    Fit the front thrust washer (3). The                                                             NOTICE
     catches of the front thrust
     washer (3) must engage in the shaft                                                         Unsuitable fuels or a mixing ratio that
     grooves                                                                                     deviates from the specification can lead
                                                                                                 to severe engine damage. The engine,
N    Screw in the hexagon bolt and                                                               seals, fuel lines and fuel tank may be
     tighten it with the combination                                                             damaged if poor quality gasoline or
     wrench – if using a torque wrench,                                                          engine oil is used.
     refer to the "Specifications" for the
     tightening torque                                                                           Gasoline
N    Draw the locking pin out of the V-                                                          Use only high-quality gasoline with an
     belt guard                                                                                  octane rating of at least 90 ROC –
                                                                                                 leaded or unleaded.

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Engines with M-Tronic or STIHL              Fuel mixture ages – mix only as much as
Injection deliver full engine performance   needed for a few weeks. Do not store           Fueling
using gasoline with an alcohol              fuel mixture for longer than 30 days. The
component of up to 25% (E25).               fuel mixture can become unusable faster
                                            if exposed to light, sunlight or low or high
Engine oil                                  temperatures.
Use only high-quality two-stroke engine     STIHL MotoMix however can be stored
oil – ideally STIHL HP, HP Super or         without trouble for up to 2 years.             Preparing the machine
HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil, as they
are specially engineered for STIHL          N   Shake the canister containing the
engines. HP Ultra ensures maximum               fuel mixture thoroughly before             N   Before fueling, clean the filler cap
performance and engine life.                    refueling                                      and the area around it so that dirt
                                                                                               cannot fall into the tank
The engine oils are not available in all
                                                 WARNING
markets.                                                                                   N   Always position the machine so that
                                            Pressure can build up inside the canister          the filler cap is facing upwards
Mix ratio                                   – open carefully.
with STIHL two-cycle engine oil 1:50;       N   The fuel tank and the canister in               WARNING
1:50 = 1 part oil + 50 parts gasoline           which fuel mixture is stored should        Never use a tool to open the bayonet
                                                be cleaned thoroughly from time to         filler cap. The cap can be damaged and
Examples                                        time                                       fuel may escape.
Quantity of     STIHL two-cycle engine      Residual fuel and the liquid used for
gasoline        oil 1:50                    cleaning must be disposed of in                Opening the filler cap
Liters          Liters   (ml)               accordance with regulations and without
                                            harming the environment!
1               0,02     (20)
                                                                                                             1.
5               0,10     (100)
10              0,20     (200)
                                                                                                                  2.
15              0,30     (300)
20              0,40     (400)

                                                                                                                                      1307BA035 KN
25              0,50     (500)
N   Pour oil into an approved safety fuel
    canister first, then add gasoline and
    mix thoroughly                                                                         N   Press the filler cap down as far as
                                                                                               possible by hand, then turn it
Storing fuel mixture                                                                           counterclockwise (approx. 1/8 turn)
                                                                                               and remove
Store in approved safety fuel canisters
only in a dry, cool and secure place
protected against light and sunlight.

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Refueling                                               If the cap can be removed or the
                                                        markings do not align, close the cap                  Starting / Stopping the
                                                        again – see sections "Closing the filler              Engine
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling               cap" and "Checking the lock".
and do not overfill the tank. STIHL
recommends use of the STIHL filling
                                                        Changing the fuel pickup body every
system for fuel (special accessory).
                                                        year
Closing the filler cap
                                                                                                                            3
                                                        The fuel pickup body is equipped with a
                                                        magnetic separator.                                                             3
                   1.

                        2.
                                         1307BA036 KN

                                                                                                                  1

                                                                                                                                                      1307BA016 KN
N    Fit the cap and turn it until it
                                                                                                                                  2
     engages in the bayonet catch
N    Press the cap down as far as
     possible by hand and turn it                                                                             N   Press throttle trigger lockout (1) and
     clockwise (approx. 1/8 turn) until it                                                                        then press throttle trigger (2)
     engages                                                                                                  N   Hold both triggers down

                                                                                               1307BA015 KN
Checking the lock                                                                                             N   Set the stop switch (3) to F
                                                                                                              N   Release the throttle trigger, stop
                                                                                                                  switch and throttle trigger lockout in
                                                        N   Drain the fuel tank                                   succession – starting throttle
                                                                                                                  position
                                                        N   Pull the fuel pickup body out of the
                                                            tank with a hook and disconnect it
                                                            from the hose
                                         1307BA037 KN

                                                        N   Connect a new fuel pickup body to
                                                            the hose
                                                        N   Return the fuel pickup body to the
N    Grip the cap – the cap is closed                       tank
     properly if it cannot be removed and
     the markings (arrows) on the cap
     and fuel tank are aligned

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                                                         ground or any objects. There must        dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while
                                                         not be anyone within the swivel          the engine is idling. STIHL recommends
                                  4                      range of the cut-off machine             STIHL servicing dealers.
                                                     N   Make sure you have a firm footing
                                                                                                  Switching off the engine
                                                     N   Press the cut-off machine firmly
                                                         against the ground, holding the
                                                         handle with your left hand, thumb
                                                         wrapped round the handle
                                                     N   Press the cut-off machine against
                                                         the ground with the right knee on the
                                                         shroud

                                                                                                                                                1307BA019 KN
                                                     N   Pull the starter grip slowly with your
                                                         right hand until you feel it engage –
                   5                                     then give it a brisk strong pull – do
                                      1307BA017 KN

                                                         not pull out the starter rope all the    N   Move stop switch to STOP or 0
                                                         way
                                                                                                  Additional hints on starting
N   Press the button (4) of the                           NOTICE
    decompression valve                              Do not let the starter grip snap back – it
                                                                                                  If the tank has been drained completely
N   Press the manual fuel pump                       may break! Guide it back into the
    bulb (5) 7-10 times, even when the               housing in the opposite direction so that    N   Refueling
    bulb is filled with fuel                         it can rewind properly.                      N   Press the manual fuel pump bulb
                                                                                                      7-10 times – even if it is full of fuel
Starting                                             Once the engine is running
                                                                                                  N   Restart the engine

                                                     N   Let the engine run for a few seconds     At very low temperatures or if the
                                                         - important: the abrasive wheel may      machine is extremely cold
                                                         begin to rotate!
                                                                                                  N   Allow the engine to warm up longer
                                                     N   Blip the throttle trigger and throttle       after starting – important: the
                                                         trigger lockout so that the engine           abrasive wheel may begin to rotate!
                                                         settles down to idle speed
                                      1307BA018 KN

                                                                                                  N   Blip the throttle trigger and throttle
                                                     The cut-off machine is now ready for             trigger lockout so that the engine
                                                     use.                                             settles down to idle speed
N   Place the cut-off machine carefully
    on the ground, ensuring that the                      WARNING
    abrasive wheel cannot touch the                  The abrasive wheel must not rotate
                                                     when the engine is idling. Have the
                                                     machine repaired by a STIHL servicing

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                                              Replacing the air filter                                 STIHL recommends the use of genuine
Air Filter System                                                                                      STIHL air filters. The high quality of
                                                                                                       these parts will ensure trouble free
                                              Only if there is a noticeable loss of                    operation, a long service life for the
Basic information                             engine power                                             engine and extremely long filter life.

The average filter life is more than 1
year. Do not dismantle the filter cover or
fit a new air filter unless there is a
noticeable loss of engine power.
In the long-life air filter system with the
cyclone pre-separation system, dirty air
                                                                         4
                                                              3
is drawn in and deliberately rotated. The
larger and heavier particles carried in
the air are thus expelled and extracted.            2
Only pre-cleaned air enters the air filter
system and the result is extremely long
filter life.

                                                                                        1307BA020 KN
                                                  1
                                                        1
                                              N   Undo the screws (1)
                                              N   Remove the filter cover (2) and
                                                  clean it
                                              N   Remove the main filter (3)
                                              N   Remove the auxiliary filter (4) –
                                                  ensuring that dirt does not enter the
                                                  intake area
                                              N   Clean the filter area
                                              N   Insert new auxiliary filter (4) and
                                                  new main filter (3)
                                              N   Refit filter cover (2)
                                              N   Retighten screws (1)
                                              Only high-quality air filters should be
                                              used, to protect the engine against
                                              ingress of abrasive dust.

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STIHL Injection                          Spark Arresting Screen in                               Spark Plug
                                         Muffler
STIHL Injection regulates the fuel       In some countries, the mufflers are fitted              N   If the engine is down on power,
quantity and ignition timing for all     with a spark arresting screen.                              difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
operating states electronically.                                                                     speed, first check the spark plug.
                                         N   If engine performance deteriorates,
STIHL Injection stands for easy, fast        check the spark arresting screen in                 N   Fit a new spark plug after about 100
starting, constant optimum engine            the muffler                                             operating hours – or sooner if the
performance, outstanding acceleration                                                                electrodes are badly eroded. Install
and automatic adaptation to changes in        WARNING                                                only suppressed spark plugs of the
operating conditions.                                                                                type approved by STIHL – see
                                         Wait until engine has cooled completely                     "Specifications".
                                         before performing the following
                                         operations.                                             Removing the spark plug

                                                            2                                    N   Switch off the engine – move stop
                                                                                                     switch to STOP or 0
                                                       1

                                                                                   370BA031 KN
                                                                                                                                1
                                                                                                                           2

                                                                                                                                            1307BA030 KN
                                         N   Remove screw (1)
                                         N   Pull the spark arresting screen (2)
                                             upwards out of the muffler
                                         N   Clean the soiled spark arresting                    N   Unscrew screw (1) and remove
                                             screen                                                  cap (2) – screw (1) is secured in the
                                                                                                     cap (2) to prevent loss
                                         N   If the screen is damaged or heavily
                                             carbonized, fit a new one
                                         N   Refit the spark arresting screen in                                       3
                                             reverse order of steps

                                                                                                                           4

                                                                                                                                            1307BA031 KN
                                                                                                 N   Remove the spark plug boot (3).
                                                                                                 N   Unscrew the spark plug (4).

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Checking the Spark Plug                                N   Use resistor type spark plugs with a
                                                           properly tightened adapter nut.        Replacing the V-belt

                                                       Installing the spark plug

                                                                                                                               2
                                                       N   Fit the spark plug by hand and
                                                           screw it in
                                                                                                              1                    0

                                         000BA039 KN
                                                       N   Tighten spark plug with combination
                                                                                                      1        1

                                                                                                                                            1307BA029 KN
                               A                           wrench
                                                       N   Press the spark plug boot firmly
                                                           onto the spark plug
N    Clean dirty spark plug.
                                                       N   Position the cap for the spark plug    N   Undo the nuts (1)
N    Check electrode gap (A) and
                                                           boot and screw it down                     Turn the tensioning nut (2)
     readjust if necessary – see                                                                  N
     "Specifications".                                                                                counterclockwise with the
                                                                                                      combination wrench –
N    Rectify the problems which have                                                                  approx. 1/4 turn, as far as it will
     caused fouling of the spark plug.                                                                go = 0
Possible causes are:
–    Too much oil in fuel mix.
–    Dirty air filter.                                                                                                     4
–    Unfavorable running conditions.                                                                                   3

                                                                                                                                            1307BA022 KN
                                   1
                                                                                                  N   Pull the water hose out of the guide
                                                                                                      in the V-belt guard
                                         000BA045 KN

                                                                                                  N   Unscrew the screw (3)
                                                                                                  N   Raise the V-belt guard (4) slightly
                                                                                                      and pull it off to the front
     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 injuries or
damage to property.

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