Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques ......................... 3
Application Examples ..................... 18
STIHL composite resin
cutting wheels ................................. 21
STIHL diamond cutting wheels ....... 21
Assembling the
bearing and guard .......................... 25
Tensioning the V-belt ...................... 26
Abrasive wheels ............................. 27
Fitting / replacing an
abrasive wheel ............................... 28
Fuel ................................................ 30
Fueling ............................................ 31
Starting / stopping the engine ......... 31
Cleaning the air filter ...................... 34
Motor Management ........................ 36
Adjusting Carburetor ...................... 36
Spark arresting screen
in the muffler ................................... 37
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 37
Replacing the starter
rope / rewind spring ........................ 38
Replacing the V-belt ....................... 41
STIHL cut-off machine cart ............. 42
Storing the machine ........................ 42
Maintenance chart .......................... 43
Parts and Control ............................ 44
Specifications ................................. 46
Special Accessories ....................... 47
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 47
STIHL Incorporated
Federal Emission Control
2007Warranty Statement ................ 48
Trademarks .................................... 50
STIHl
TS 400
English / USA
Allow only persons who understand this
manual to operate your cut-off machine.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL cut-off
machine, it is important that you read
and understand the safety and
maintenance precautions, starting on
page 3, before using your cut-off
machine.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand some instruction in this
manual.
!
Warning!
Because a cut-off machine is a high-
speed cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
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