Stihl TS 700 Instruction Manual - Page 15

WARNING Sparks from cutting metal can burn the operator or cause clothing or other objects or materials to catch fire. Direct sparks away from the operator and any flammable surroundings. Never cut metal while standing on a flammable surface, such as wood or tar paper. Where there is a risk of fire, work with a fire watch and have appropriate fire extinguishing equipment readily available. Do not use the cut-off machine if you cannot direct sparks away from flammable substances or the operator. WARNING To reduce the risk of severe personal injury or death from fire, exlosion or other event, do not cut into any pipe, drum or other container without first ensuring that it does not contain a volatile or flammable substance and is not pressurized. WARNING When cutting into existing walls, floors or similar structures, be alert for hidden hazards such as electrical cables, water and gas pipes and flammable or pressurized materials, substances and structures. Make sure that power, water and gas have been shut off and pipes drained before starting to cut. Operating Instructions WARNING The wheel guard on your cut-off machine is adjustable. It is extremely important that the wheel guard is in place and adjusted properly for the type of work you are doing, your stance and your work position. The guard should always be adjusted so that the user is not endangered by particles of the material being cut, sparks or pieces of damaged wheels, either directly or by ricochet. Failure to follow this instruction could result in serious or fatal injury. WARNING Your cut-off machine is equipped with a wheel guard limit stop that restricts the positioning of the wheel guard. To reduce the risk of injury from wheel contact and/or reactive forces and to avoid damaging the guarding system, never attempt to pull the adjusting lever past the limit stop. WARNING To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, always shut off the machine and allow the wheel to stop before attempting to adjust the guard. After shutting off the machine, the wheel will 002BA550 AM English continue to rotate for a few seconds (flywheel effect). Never attempt to adjust the guard while the engine is running or the wheel is still rotating. WARNING Always check the wheel before use and after unintentionally striking any object; check it frequently during use when the engine is turned off. Look for cracks and other damage, such as cracked, missing or broken segments on a diamond cutting wheel. Make sure that the wheel is undamaged and in good condition, that it is not cracked, that no pieces have broken off and that no segments are loose, missing or damaged. See the sections "Abrasive Cutting Wheels" and "Reactive Forces" in this manual. Check the wheel guard for cracks or other damage. If you discover any breaks, cracks or other damage, mount a new guard before further use. WARNING It is essential to determine the exact direction of the cut before applying the abrasive cutting wheel to the workpiece. Wheels are constructed for radial pressure only. To reduce the risk of wheel breakage and severe personal injury or death, avoid putting lateral pressure (side loading) on the wheel. Hold the cut-off machine steady. Work along a straight cutting line. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, do not attempt to correct the position or direction of a cut by tilting or twisting the machine or cutting wheel, as this may produce a high torsional load on the abrasive cutting wheel and may cause it to bind, break or shatter. If corrections TS 700, TS 800 13