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