STIHL TS 350 Cut Off Saw Miter Circular Saw Owners Manual

Main Parts of the STIHL TS 350 CutquikTM Definitions Safety precautions The operator – The cut-off machine – The use of the cut-off machine – Maintenance, repair and storing of the cut-off machine Storing the Machine Mounting the Arbor Bearing and Guard Tensioning the V-belt Abrasive Wheels Limiting Adjustment on Abrasive Wheel Guard Mounting the Abrasive Wheel Fuel mix Fueling Starting Checking Spark Plug General Notes on Operation Air filter Adjusting Carburetor Motor Management Rewind Starter Changing the V-belt STIHL CutquikTM Cart Spark arresting screen in the muffler Maintenance chart Specifications Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty Federal Emission Control Systems Utility Engines 20 22 22 23 24 24 25 27 28 28 29 30 31 This Manual contains operating and safety instructions for your STIHL TS 350 CutquikTM Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 14.

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 maintenance and safety precautions before using your cut-off machine. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. Because a cut-off machine is a highspeed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other cut-off machine to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STlHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your cut-off machine differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable 1999 Andreas Stihl AG & Co, Waiblingen 0458 330 3021. M6. H9. T. Printed in Germany 76 Main Parts of the TS 350 CutquikTM 2 TS 350 ‘HILQLWLRQV $EUDVLYH :KHHO Can either be an abrasive wheel or a diamond abrasive wheel. :KHHO *XDUG Guards the wheel and deflects sparks. $GMXVWLQJ /HYHU RI :KHHO *XDUG For adjusting the wheel guard in a way that the beam of sparks is directed away from the operator and the machine. )URQW +DQGOH Handle bar for the left hand at front of cut-off machine. 0XIIOHU Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaustgases 6SDUN 3OXJ %RRW Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 5HDU +DQGOH The support handle for the right hand, located at or toward the rear of the cut-off machine. 7KUXVW :DVKHU 7KURWWOH 7ULJJHU ,QWHUORFN Distributes claming pressure of Must be depressed before activating mounting nut evenly over abrasive wheel. the throttle trigger. 6WDUWHU *ULS The grip of the pull starter which is the device to start the engine. 6WRS 6ZLWFK Switches the engine’s ignition system off and stops the engine. )XHO )LOOHU &DS For closing the fuel tank. (Fits on fuel filler neck). :LQJ 1XWV RI )LOWHU &RYHU For removing filter cover to permit filter to be cleaned. $LU )LOWHU Prevents dust and foreign matter from entering the carburetor. (Not illustrated) &KRNH /HYHU A control used when starting cold engine 7KURWWOH 7ULJJHU Controls the speed of the engine. 1RWH Different models may have different parts and controls. 6WDUWLQJ 7KURWWOH /RFN Keeps the throttle partially open during starting. (FFHQWULF $GMXVWHU For tensioning the V-belt. &OXWFK Couples engine to the V-belt pulley when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (Not illustrated) 9%HOW 3XOOH The wheel that drives the V-belt and the abrasive wheel. (Not illustrated) 76 6DIHW 3UHFDXWLRQV The use of any cut-off machine may be hazardous. Because a cut-off machine is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury and fire. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the Owner’s Manual and the safety instructions periodically. in this manual. Employers should establish a training program for operators of gasoline powered, hand held portable, cutt-off machines to assure safe operation of these machines. These safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL CutquiksTM. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your owner’s manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model cut-off machine. Safe use of a cut-off machine involves – the operator – the cut-off machine – the use of the cut-off machine. 7+( 23(5$725 3K VLFDO &RQGLWLRQ You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs. alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Do not operate a cut-off machine when you are fatigued. Be alert – if you get tired while operating your cut-off machine, take a break, tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any cut-off machine can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a cut-off machine. Careless or improper use of any cut-off machine may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your cut-off machine.