Stihl TS 400 Instruction Manual - Page 2

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 338 8621. M3. D7. FST. Printed in Germany Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_062_003_01_08.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Application Examples 18 STIHL composite resin cutting wheels 21 STIHL diamond cutting wheels ....... 21 Assembling the bearing and guard 25 Tensioning the V-belt 26 Abrasive wheels 27 Fitting / replacing an abrasive wheel 28 Fuel 30 Fueling 31 Starting / stopping the engine ......... 31 Cleaning the air filter 34 Motor Management 36 Adjusting Carburetor 36 Spark arresting screen in the muffler 37 Checking the Spark Plug 37 Replacing the starter rope / rewind spring 38 Replacing the V-belt 41 STIHL cut-off machine cart 42 Storing the machine 42 Maintenance chart 43 Parts and Control 44 Specifications 46 Special Accessories 47 Maintenance and Repairs 47 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control 2007Warranty Statement 48 Trademarks 50 STIHl TS 400 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your cut-off machine. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL cut-off machine, it is important that you read and understand the safety and maintenance precautions, starting on page 3, before using your cut-off machine. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand some instruction in this manual. !Warning! Because a cut-off machine is a highspeed 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. 1