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anyone within the swivel range of
the cut-off machine. Never attempt
to start the cut-off machine when the
abrasive cutting wheel is in a cut
Make sure you have a secure
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footing
Press the cut-off machine firmly
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against the ground or other solid
surface, holding the handle with
your left hand, thumb wrapped
round the handle
Press the cut-off machine against
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the ground or other solid surface
with your right knee on the rear
handle or body of the cut-off
machine
Pull the starter grip slowly with your
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right hand until you feel it engage –
then give it a brisk strong pull – do
not pull the starter rope all the way
out
WARNING
Do not let the starter grip snap back – it
may break or you may injure your hand
or fingers. Guide it back into the housing
in the opposite direction so that it can
rewind properly.
WARNING
Do not drop start the cut-off machine.
Drop starting means pushing the
machine away from the operator, or
allowing it to drop toward the ground,
while pulling on the starter grip. This
method is very dangerous because you
could lose control of the cut-off machine.
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Once the engine is running
Let the engine run for a few seconds
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- important: the abrasive wheel may
begin to rotate
Blip the throttle trigger and throttle
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trigger lockout so that the engine
settles down to idle speed
The cut-off machine is now ready for
use.
WARNING
The abrasive wheel must not rotate
when the engine is idling. Have the
machine repaired by a STIHL servicing
dealer if the abrasive wheel turns while
the engine is idling. STIHL recommends
STIHL servicing dealers.
Turning off the engine
Move stop switch to STOP or 0
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Additional hints on starting
If the tank has been drained completely
Refuel the machine
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Press the manual fuel pump bulb
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7-10 times – even if the pump bulb
is full of fuel
Restart the engine
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At very low temperatures or if the
machine is extremely cold
Allow the engine to warm up longer
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after starting – important: the
abrasive wheel may begin to rotate
Blip the throttle trigger and throttle
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trigger lockout so that the engine
settles down to idle speed
TS 480i, TS 500i