Stihl TS 800 Instruction Manual - Page 21

cause a fire. Keep the spark plug clean, and make sure the ignition lead is in good condition. Do not use a spark plug with a detachable SAE adapter terminal. Arcing may occur that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. This can result in serious injuries or damage to property. 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. Your muffler is equipped with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of fire. Never operate your cut-off machine if the screen is missing or damaged. WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrester is required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements. In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the Public Resources Code to use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is maintained in effective working order. The owner/operator of this product is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may have similar or additional requirements. Contact your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. Even if the spark arrester is in place, it may not be advisable to use gasolinepowered equipment, including cut-off machines, in hot, dry conditions or around dry vegetation or brush. Contact your local fire authorities or the U.S. Forest Service if you have any question about whether conditions are suitable for the use of a cut-off machine. For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of this manual. Do not store a cut-off machine with a wheel mounted on the machine. Store the cut-off machine in a high or locked place, out of reach and inaccessible to children. Empty the fuel tank before storing your cut-off machine 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. Dispose of fuel in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. English Sample Applications Water Connection - A water attachment kit is mounted on the machine for use with all types of water supply. - A pressurized 2.6 gallon (10 liter) water tank also is available from STIHL for wet cutting. - A water tank for mounting on the Cutquik cart is also available for wet cutting. For proper dust suppression, always ensure that you have sufficient water pressure to produce the recommended flow rate of 20 fluid ounces per minute (0.6 liters/minute), regardless of the water source. The pressure and flow rate available from the water source will affect the actual amount of water available for dust suppression when wet cutting with your cut-off machine. For example, when using a pressurized or gravity-fed water tank, water pressure will decrease as the water level in the tank decreases. STIHL recommends using the highest water flow setting on your cut-off machine whenever possible. The water flow rate can be set with the shut-off valve. The highest flow setting is established by opening the shut-off valve completely without restricting the flow. Maintain pressure by re-filling gravity-fed tanks and re-pressurizing pressurized tanks periodically. TS 700, TS 800 19