Stihl TS 410 Instruction Manual - Page 9

other reactive forces. See the section "Reactive Forces including Kickback" in this instruction manual. Never use a wheel that wobbles or that has ever wobbled. Even though such a wheel may temporarily cease to wobble, e.g., if run without load, it will always be prone to wobble again under certain conditions. Replace it immediately before further use of the cut-off machine. Diamond cutting wheels generally have a better cutting performance than composite cutting wheels. Diamond cutting wheels have steel cores and cutting segments embedded with diamonds attached to their outer edges. Properly rated diamond cutting wheels can be used for cutting concrete, asphalt, natural stone, clay pipe, brick and the like. STIHL also offers diamond cutting wheels for cutting ductile iron and some structural steel. They are not, however, suitable for cutting all metals or other materials, including wood or plastic. See the chapter "Diamond Cutting Wheels" in this instruction manual for more details regarding the type of materials that can be cut with properly rated STIHL diamond cutting wheels. WARNING Wet or dry cutting is possible with the appropriate diamond cutting wheel. A water attachment kit is mounted on your STIHL cut-off machine. Wet cutting reduces dust and reactive forces and is recommended whenever possible. See the chapter "Sample Applications" in this instruction manual. WARNING Do not remount a used diamond cutting wheel without first inspecting it for under-cutting, flatness, core fatigue or damage, segment damage or loss, signs of overheating (discoloration) and possible arbor hole damage. See the chapter "Diamond Cutting Wheels." Check the wheel for cracks and make sure that no pieces have broken off the wheel before use. Never use any wheel, diamond or composite, that has been damaged. Always mount the diamond cutting wheel so that the arrow on the wheel points in the direction of the rotation of the spindle. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the STIHL Cutquik WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unintended activation and/or contact with a moving wheel, always shut off the engine before putting the machine down or carrying it. The abrasive cutting wheel continues to rotate (coast down) for a few seconds after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect). If faster stoppage time is required, bring the wheel to a stop by lightly contacting the bottom of the wheel with a hard surface. Carrying a cut-off machine with the wheel turning or the engine running is extremely dangerous. Contact with a moving wheel, even if the engine is turned off, can result in severe personal injury or death, and accidental English acceleration of the engine can cause the wheel to rotate if the engine is still running. Avoid touching the hot muffler or allowing it to touch you. WARNING Always protect the cutting wheel from accidentally hitting the ground or any other objects, which can increase the risk of serious personal injury or death from a shattered composite cutting wheel, from loss of diamond cutting wheel segments or from loss of control. Transporting by hand: When carrying your cut-off machine by hand, the engine must be shut off and the rotating wheel stopped, and the cut-off machine must be correctly positioned. Grip the front handle and place the muffler at the side away from the body with the cutting attachment to the rear. Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure your cut-off machine to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the cut-off machine. Never transport your cut-off machine with a cutting wheel mounted. A wheel damaged during transportation can cause serious personal injury or death. Fuel Your STIHL cut-off machine uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel. See the chapter "Fuel" in this instruction manual. TS 410, TS 420 7