Stihl TS 400 Instruction Manual - Page 18

English / USA Maintenance, Repair and Storing of the Cut-Off Machine Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However, if you claim warranty for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty. Never operate a cut-off machine that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your owner's manual. ! Warning! Use only STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Always stop the machine, make sure that the wheel is stopped, and remove the spark plug boot from the spark plug before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the cut-off machine. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. Clean off grinding dust after finishing work. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with spark plug boot removed from spark plug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Keep spark plug clean, and make sure ignition lead is in good condition. !Warning! Do not operate your cut-off machine if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Never touch a hot muffler or spill fuel or other flammable liquid over it. Burn injuries or fire will result. If your muffler was equipped with a sparkarresting screen to reduce the risk of fire (e. g. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your cut-off machine if the screen is missing or damaged. For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of the instruction manual. Store wheels on a flat surface in a dry place, preferably at a constant temperature, where there is not a risk of frost. Do not store a cut-off machine with a wheel mounted on the machine. Store cut-off machine in a high or locked place, away from children. Empty the fuel tank before storing for longer than a few days. Store fuel only in correctly labeled and approved containers. Avoid direct skin contact and do not inhale the gas vapors. TS 400 17