Stihl TS 500i - Starting

TS 480i, TS 500i
English
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Starting
WARNING
Your cut-off machine is a one-person
tool. Do not allow other persons to be
near a running cut-off machine. Start
and operate your cut-off machine
without assistance. Follow the specific
starting instructions, found in the chapter
"Starting/Stopping the Engine" in this
instruction manual.
Do not drop start the cut-off machine.
Drop starting means pushing the
machine away from the operator, or
allowing it to drop toward the ground,
while pulling on the starter grip. This
method is very dangerous because you
may lose control of the cut-off machine.
Instead, to start the cut-off machine
place it on firm ground or other solid
surface in an open area and hold it
securely to the ground or surface.
Maintain good balance and secure
footing.
Be absolutely sure that the cutting wheel
is clear of you and all other obstructions
and objects, including the ground or
surface on which the machine is being
started. When the engine starts, engine
speed will be fast enough for the clutch
to engage the belt pulley and turn the
wheel. Never attempt to start the cut-off
machine when the abrasive cutting
wheel is in a cut.
Once the engine has started,
immediately blip the throttle trigger. This
will allow the engine to slow down to idle
speed. For complete starting
information, see the chapter
"Starting/Stopping the Engine" in this
instruction manual.
WARNING
At correct idle speed, the wheel should
not turn. Do not use a cut-off machine
with incorrect idle speed adjustment.
The rotating wheel may cause injury. If
the wheel rotates, have your STIHL
dealer check your cut-off machine and
make proper adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starter rope around your hand.
Do not allow the grip to snap back, but
guide the starter rope slowly back to
permit the rope to rewind properly.
Failure to follow this procedure may
result in injuries to hand or fingers and
may damage the starter mechanism.
Working Conditions
Operate the cut-off machine under good
visibility and daylight conditions only.
Wearing hearing protection reduces
sound perception. Be alert not to miss
voice or other audible signals from co-
workers or supervisors. Keep within
calling distance to other persons who
may assist in case of emergency.
WARNING
002BA058 KN
As soon as the engine is
running, this machine
generates toxic exhaust
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned
hydrocarbons (including
benzene) and carbon
monoxide, that are
known to cause respira-
tory problems, cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm, and
other injuries. Some of
the gases (e.g. carbon
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless and
can cause asphyxiation
and death very quickly.
To reduce the risk of seri-
ous or fatal injury/illness
from inhaling toxic fumes,
never run the machine
indoors or in poorly venti-
lated locations. Ensure
proper ventilation when
working in trenches or
other confined areas.