Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017
0458-520-8621-A. VA1.H17. 
0000007253_002_GB
TS 440
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand 
this manual to operate your cut-off 
machine.
To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL Cutquik 
cut-off machine, it is important that you 
read, understand and follow the safety 
precautions and the operating and 
maintenance instructions in the chapter 
"Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques" before using it. For further 
information you can go to 
www.stihlusa.com
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 
distributor for your area if you do not 
understand any of the instructions in this 
manual.
WARNING
Because a cut-off machine is a powerful 
cutting tool, some special safety 
precautions must be observed to reduce 
the risk of personal injury. Careless or 
improper use may cause serious or even 
fatal injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques 2
Sample Applications 20
Abrasive Cutting Wheels 26
Composite Cutting Wheels 27
Diamond Cutting Wheels 27
Wheel Brake System 31
Electronic Water Control 33
Mounting an Abrasive Cutting 
Wheel 34
Fuel 36
Fueling 37
Starting / Stopping the Engine 38
Air Filter System 41
Engine Management 42
Adjusting the Carburetor 43
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 44
Spark Plug 44
Storing the Machine 46
Maintenance and Care 47
Main Parts 49
Specifications 51
Maintenance and Repairs 52
Disposal 52
Limited Warranty 53
STIHL Incorporated Federal 
Emission Control Warranty 
Statement for Emission-Related 
Parts 53
Trademarks 55