Partner B 320 B Instruction Manual

545154276 Rev. 3 4/15/09 BRW

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

: Please read these instructions carefully and make
sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.

MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS

RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS:

Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire
atentivement les instructions et assurez- -vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez
les instructions pour référence ultérieure.

BETRIEBSANWEISUNG

WICHTIGE INFORMA TI O N:

Lesen Sie diese Hinweise zur Handhabung des
Geräts aufmerksam durch. Verwenden Sie es erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, daß Sie
alle Anweisungen verstanden haben und gut aufbewahren.

MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE:

Lea atentamente las instrucciones y
asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato. Conserve las instruc­ciones para la referencia en el futuro.

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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

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1. Fuel tank

2. Handlebar

3. ON/STOP switch

4. Throttle cable clip

5. Shoulder harness clamp

6. Shoulder harness

7. Trimmer head

8. Line limiter blade

9. Shield

10. Shaft

11. Blade

12. Throttle trigger

13. Throttle lock--out

14. Start throttle button

15. Starter handle

16. Fuel cap

17. Primer bulb

18. Start lever

19. Muffler

20. Wrench

21. Hex wrench

22. Transport guard

23. Instruction manual

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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F.

G.

H.

I.

J.

K.

A. WARNING! This brushcutter can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can

cause serious or even fatal injury.
B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the brushcutter.
C. Always use:

Ear protection, eye protection, head protection, boots, and gloves.

D. DANGER! Blade canthrust violently away frommaterial it does not cut. Bladethrust

can cause amputation of arms or legs. Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

E. WARNING! Blade/trimmer line can throw objects violently. You and others can be

blinded or injured. Always wear eye protection and leg protection.
F. The operator of the machine must insure that no one comes within a 15 meter radius

while working. When several operators are working within the same area a safety dis-

tance of at least 15 meters must be observed.
G. Use unleaded or quality leaded petrol and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2.5%.
H. Handlebar to be positioned only below the arrow.
I. Engine ON/STOP Switch.
J. Guaranteed sound power level according to Directive 2000/14/EC

K. Maximum rotational frequency of the spindle, rpm

SAFETY RULES

WARNING: When using gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should al­ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and
serious injury. Read and follow all instructions.

DANGER:This power tool can be dan-

gerous! This unit can cause serious injury in­cluding amputation or blindness to the operator
and others. The warnings and safety instruc­tions in this manual must be followed to provide
reasonable safety and efficiency in using the
unit.The operator is responsiblefor followingthe
warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the unit. Read the entire instruction manual be­fore assembling and using the unit! Restrict the
use of this unit to persons who read, under­stand, and follow the warnings and instructions
in this manual and on the unit. Never allow chil­dren to operate this unit.

SAFETYINFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER: Blade can thrust violently

away from material it does not cut. Blade
thrust can cause amputation of arms or legs.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

WARNING: Blade/trimmer line can

throw objects violently.Yo uandotherscanbe
blinded or injured. Wear safety glasses and
leg protection.

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WARNING: Hazard zone for thrown

objects.Blade/Trimmerlinecanthrowobjects
violently. Others can be blinded or injured.
Keep people and animals 15 meters away.

Hazard Zone

WARNING: Do not use trimmer head

as a fastening device for the blade.

WARNING: The blade continues to

spin after the throttle is released or, engine is
turned off. The coasting blade can throw objects
or seriously cut if accidentally touched. Stop the
blade by contacting the right hand side of the
coasting blade with material already cut.

Stop coasting
blade by contact
with cut material.

OPERATOR SAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

glasses or similar eye protection when op­erating, or performing maintenance, on
your unit (safety glasses are available).
Eye protection should be marked Z87.

S Always wear a helmet if the trees to be

cleared are taller than 2 meters.

S Always wear face or dust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots, and gloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
blade/spinning line.

S Securehairaboveshoulder length. Secure

or remove loose clothing or clothing with
loosely hanging ties, straps, tassels, etc.
They can be caught in moving parts.

S Being fully covered also helps protect you

from debris and pieces of toxic plants
thrown by spinning line.

S Stay alert. Do not operate this unit when you

are tired, ill, upset or under the influence of al­cohol, drugs, or medication. Watch what you
are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection. Long or continu-

ous exposure to high noise levels may
cause permanent hearing impairment.

S Mufflers fitted with catalytic converters get

very hot during use and remain so for some
time after stopping. This also applies at idle
speed. Contact can result in burns to theskin.
Remember the risk of fire!

S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
S Always use the handlebar and a properly

adjusted shoulder harness with a blade
(see ASSEMBLY).

UNIT / MAINTENANCE SAFETY

WARNING: Stop unit and disconnect

the spark plug before performing mainte­nance (except carburetor adjustments).
S Throw away blades that are bent, warped,

cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Replace trimmer head parts that are
cracked, chipped, broken, or damaged in
any other way before using the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep blade sharp. Keep cut­ting line at the proper length.

S Use only 2,4 mm diameter Partner brand

replacement line. Never use wire, rope,
string, etc.

S Install required shield properly before using

theunit.Usethemetalshieldforallmetal
blade use. Use the plastic shield for all line
trimmer use.

S Use only specified blade or trimmer head;

make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Never start engine with clutch shroud re-

moved.Theclutchcanfly off and cause se­rious injury.

S Besurebladeortrimmer head stops turning

when engine idles.

S Makecarburetor adjustments with the low-

er end supported to prevent blade or trim­mer line from contacting any object. Hold
unit by hand; do not use the shoulder har­ness for support.

S Keepothers away whenmakingcarbure-

tor adjustments .

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S Use only recommended Partner accessories

and replacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performed by your au­thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pour fuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approved for fuel.
S Donotsmoke orallow smokingnear fuel or

the unit.

S Avoidspilling fuel or oil. Wipeup all fuel spills.
S Move at least 3 meters away from fueling

site before starting engine.

S Stop engine and allow to cool before re-

moving fuel cap.

S Alwaysstore petrol in a containerapproved

for flammable liquids.

CUTTING SAFETY

WARNING: Inspect the area to be cut

before each use. Remove objects (rocks,
broken glass, nails, wire, string, etc.) which
can be thrown or become entangled in the
blade or trimmer head.
S Keep others including children, animals,

bystanders,andhelpers at least50 feet (15
meters) away. Stop engine immediately if
you are approached.

S Always keep engine on the right--hand side

of your body.

S Hold the unit firmly with both hands.
S Keep firm footing and balance. Do not

overreach.

S Keep blade or trimmer head below waist

level. Do not raise engine above your waist.

S Keep all parts of your body away from blade,

trimmer head, and muffler when engine is
running. A hot muffler can cause serious
burns.

S Cut from your left to your right. Cutting on

right side of the shield will throw debris
away from the operator.

S Use only in daylight or good artificial light.
S Use only for jobs explained in this manual.

TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE

S Allowthe engine to cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting

the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by
starting engine and letting it run until it stops.

S Storeunit and fuel in an areawhere fuel va-

pors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.

S Storeunit so line limiter cannotaccidentally

cause injury.Unit can be hung by the shaft.

S Always install transport guard on blade be-

fore transporting or strorage.

S Store the unit out of the reach of children.

SPECIAL NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations

through prolonged use of petrol powered hand
tools could cause blood vessel or nerve dam­age in the fingers, hands, and joints of people
prone to circulation disorders or abnormal swell­ings. Prolonged use in cold weather has been
linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise
healthy people. If symptoms occur such as
numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in skin
color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fingers,
hands, or joints, discontinue the use of this tool
and seek medical attention. An anti-vibration
system does not guarantee the avoidance of
these problems.Users who operate power tools
on a continual and regular basis must monitor
closely their physical condition and thecondition
of this tool.

ASSEMBLY

CARTON CONTENTS

Check carton contents against the followinglist:

S Brushcutter
S Blade shield
S Blade shield screws (4)
S Blade
S Cupped washer
S Large nut for installing blade
S Trimmer head
S Plastic shield
S Nut(screwedontoplasticshield)
S Handle bar
S Handle bar bracket cover
S Handle bar bracket cover screws (2)
S Upper shoulder harness clamp
S Lower shoulder harness clamp
S Shoulder harness clamp screws (2)
S Shoulder harness
S Hex wrench
S Wrench
S Transport guard
S Throttlecableclip

WARNING: Always stop unit and dis-

connect sparkplugbefore performing any as­sembly procedures.

WARNING: If received assembled,

repeatallsteps to ensure your unitis properly
assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not use dam­aged parts.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Finding fuel or oil residueon muffler is normal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

TOOLS REQUIRED

S Hex wrench (provided)
S Adjustable wrench
S Phillips screwdriver

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ATTACHING THE HANDLEBAR

DANGER: Toavoid serious injury, the

barrier portion ofthe handlebar must be installed
as shown to provide a barrier between operator
and the spinning blade.

1. Remove the screw at the rear of the
throttle handle.

2. Slide the throttlehandleontothe right side
of the handlebar (see illustration).

3. Align the screw hole inthe throttle handle
with the hole in the handlebar.

4. Refit thescrewinthe hole in therear ofthe
throttle handle.

5. Screw the screw through the handle and
handlebar. Tighten the screw.

6. Fit the mounting components as shown.

7. The handlebar mounting must be fitted
between the arrows on the shaft.

8. Tighten the screws with a hex wrench.

ASSEMBLYOF SHOULDER
HARNESS

WARNING: When using a brushcut-

ter,it must always be hooked securely to the
shoulder harness. Otherwise, you will be un­able to safely control the brushcutter. This
can result in injury to yourself or others.
Proper shoulder harness and handlebar adjust­ments must be made with the engine complete­ly stopped before using unit. A well--adjusted
shoulder harness and machine makes work
much easier.

ATTACHING SHO UL DER HARNESS
CLAMP

1. Place the upper shoulder harness clamp
over the shaft.

2. Position the lower shoulder harness
clamp under the shaft and align the upper
and lower clamp screw holes. Clamp
mustbefittle above the arrow on the shaft
(see illustration above).

NOTE: Fit throttle wire in groove of lower

harness clamp before tightening screws.

3. Insert two screws into the screw holes.

4. Secure shoulder harness clamp by tight­ening screws with a hex wrench.

SHOULDER HARNESS
ADJUSTMENT

At the front of the shoulder harness is an easily
accessible quick release. Use the quick release
in any emergency situation that requires you to
free yourself from the machine and harness.

1. Put ontheharness. Adjustthe harnessfor
the best working position.

2. Tensiontheside straps so that the weight
is evenly distributed across both shoul­ders.

NOTE: It may be necessary to relocate the

shoulder harness clampontheshaft forprop­er balancing of unit.

76 cm

SHOULDER HARNESS

ADJUSTMENT

FOR BALANCE

10 -- 30 cm

above

ground

15 cm
below
waist