Stihl TS 500i STIHL Cutquik Instruction Manual - Page 8

English WARNING Use of the wrong abrasive wheel or the cutting of material for which the wheel was not designed may cause the wheel to shatter causing serious or fatal injury. Only use the abrasive wheel approved for the type of material to be cut. There are different types of abrasive wheels, each specially marked. With respect to STIHL composite wheels, for example: 1. Stone Also can be used for concrete, masonry, reinforced concrete and brick cutting. 2. Steel Can be used for all ferrous metal cutting. 3. Asphalt Also can be used for aggregate concrete cutting. 4. Ductile iron Also can be used for certain grades of cast iron (SG 17-24), bronze and copper cutting. For cutting composite materials please ask your STIHL dealer. Diamond Abrasive Wheels Diamond abrasive wheels have a much better cutting performance than composite abrasive wheels. The diamond wheels are steel centered, and diamond particles are imbedded in their cutting edges. They can be used for concrete, asphalt, natural stone, clay pipe, brick and the like. They are not normally suitable for cutting most metal or other materials. Wet or dry cutting is possible. Water attachments are included with your STIHL cut-off machine. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual. WARNING Do not remount a used diamond abrasive wheel without first inspecting for under-cutting, flatness, core fatigue, 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. Always fit the 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 stop the engine before putting a cut-off machine down or carrying it. The abrasive wheel continues to rotate (coast down) for a short while after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect). Bring the wheel to a stop by lightly contacting the bottom of the wheel with a hard surface or wait until the wheel comes to a complete stop on its own. Carrying a cutoff machine with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the wheel to rotate. Avoid touching the hot muffler. By hand: When carrying your cut-off machine by hand, the engine must be stopped and the cut-off machine must be in the proper position. Grip the front handle and place the muffler at the side away from the body with the cutting attachment to the rear. WARNING Always protect the cutting wheel from hitting the ground or any other objects. Damaged wheels may shatter and cause serious or fatal injury. By vehicle: Properly secure your cut-off machine to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the cut-off machine. Never transport with cutting wheel mounted. A wheel damaged during transportation may shatter during operation and cause serious personal injury. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction manual.) 6 TS 480i, TS 500i