Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2018
0458-753-8621-B. VB4.K18. 
0000006169_012_GB
TS 480i, TS 500i
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 this cut-off machine is a high-
speed 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 3
Sample Applications 19
Abrasive Cutting Wheels 25
Composite Cutting Wheels 26
Diamond Abrasive Wheels 27
Electronic Water Control 30
Assembling the Cast Arm and 
Guard 31
Tensioning the Ribbed V-belt 35
Mounting an Abrasive Cutting 
Wheel 35
Fuel 37
Fueling 38
Starting / Stopping the Engine 39
Air Filter System 41
Engine Management 42
STIHL Injection 42
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 42
Spark Plug 43
Replacing the V-belt 44
Cut-off Machine Cart 45
Storing the Machine 45
Maintenance and Care 46
Main Parts 48
Specifications 50
Maintenance and Repairs 51
Disposal 51
Limited Warranty 52
STIHL Incorporated Federal 
Emission Control Warranty 
Statement 52
Trademarks 54