Partner COLIBRI 25 User Guide

Colibri 25

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

IMPORT ANT INFORMATION

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sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.

: Please read these instructions carefully and make

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atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez
les instructions pour référence ultérieure.

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Geräts aufmerksam durch. Verwenden Sie es erst, wenn Sie sicher sind, daß Sie
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MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES

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asegúrese de entenderlas antes de utilizar esta aparato. Conservelas instruc­ciones para la referencia en el futuro.

Lea atentamente las instrucciones y

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istruzioni e prendere dimestichezza con il prodotto prima di usario. Mantenga
queste istruzioni per riferimento futuro.

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HANDLEIDING

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zeker van dat uze begrijpt alvorens de trimmer te gebruikenenbewaa rzevoor
toekomstige raadpleging.

Lees deze instructies zorgvuldig en wees er

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IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

Fuel tank

ON/OFF
Switch

Starter
Handle

Choke

Assist handle

Shaft

Throttle

Assist handle adjustment

Muffler

Primer Bulb

Shield

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

Manual

Wrench

Trimmer head

A.

WARNING!

serious or even fatal injury.
B. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the trimmer.
C. Never use blades with this tool.

D.

WARNING!

injured. Always wear eye protection.
E. Always use:

Ear protection

Protective glasses or visor
F. Assist handle to be positioned only below the arrow.
G. The operatorofthe machinemust insure that noone comes within a15meterradius

while working.Whenseveral operatorsareworking withinthesame areaa safety dis-

tance of at least 15 meters must be observed.
H. Use unleadedor quality leaded petrol and two--stroke oil mixed at a ratio of 2.5%.
I. Engine ON/OFF Switch.
J. Sound power level
K. Max speed of outputaxle, rpm

Thistrimmercanbe dangerous!Careless or improperusecan cause

The trimmer line can throw objects violently. You can be blinded or

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SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

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

This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is
responsible for following instructions andwarn­ings on unit and in manual. Read entire instruc­tion manual before using unit! Be thoroughly fa­miliarwiththecontrolsandthe properuse ofthe
unit. Restrict the use of this unit to persons who
read, understand, and follow instructions and
warnings on unit and in manual. Never allow
children to operate this unit.

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

DANGER:

flailing devices. This unit is designed for line
trimmer use only.Use of any other accessories
or attachments will increase the risk of injury.

WARNING:

jects violently.Youand otherscan beblinded/
injured. Wear safety glasses and leg protec­tion. Keep body parts clear of rotating line.

Safety Glasses or similar eye protection

Boots

Keepchildren, bystanders, and animals 15 me­ters away. If approached stop unit immediately.

If situations occur which are not covered in
this manual, usecare andgoodjudgement.If
youneedassistance,contactyourauthorized
service dealer.

OPERATORSAFETY

S Dress properly. Always wear safety

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

S Always wear faceordust mask if operation

is dusty.

S Always wear heavy, long pants, long

sleeves, boots,andgloves. Wearingsafety
leg guards is recommended.

When using gardening

SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT

Neveruseblades, wire, or

Trimmer line throws ob-

Hazard Zone

15 meters

S Always wear foot protection. Do not go

barefoot or wear sandals. Stay clear of
spinning line.

S Securehair aboveshoulderlength. 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

aretired,ill, upsetor und er theinflue nce ofal­coho l,drugs,or medicat ion. Watch wha tyou
are doing; use common sense.

S Wear hearing protection.
S Never start or run inside a closed room or

building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill.

S Keep handles free of oil and fuel.

UNIT / MAINTENANCESAFETY

S Disconnect the spark plug before performing

maintenance except carburetor adjustments.

S Look for and replace damaged or loose

parts before each use. Look for and repair
fuelleaksbeforeuse.Keepingoodworking
condition.

S Replace trimmer head parts that are

chipped, cracked, broken, or damaged in
any other way beforeusing the unit.

S Maintain unit according to recommended

procedures. Keep cutting line at proper
length.

S Use only 2 mm diameter Partner! brand

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

S Installrequiredshieldproperlybeforeusing

the unit. Use only specified trimmer head;
make sure it is properly installed and se­curely fastened.

S Make sure unit is assembled correctly as

shown in this manual.

S Make carburetor adjustments with lower

endsupportedto preventlinefromcontact­ing any object.

S Keepothers awaywhenmakingcarburetor

adjustments.

S Use only recommended Partner! acces-

sories andreplacement parts.

S Have all maintenance and service not ex-

plained in this manual performedby anau­thorized service dealer.

FUEL SAFETY

S Mix and pourfuel outdoors.
S Keep away from sparks or flames.
S Use a container approvedfor fuel.
S Donotsmoke or allow smoking nearfuelor

the unit.

S Avoidspillingfu el oroil. Wipeupall 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 Always store gasoline in a container ap-

proved for flammable liquids.

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CUTTINGSAFETY

WARNING:

each use. Remove objects (rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, etc.) which can be thrown
by or become entangled in line. Hard objects
can damagethetrimmer headandbe thrown
causing serious injury.
S Use only for trimming, scalping, mowing

andsweeping.Do not useforedging, prun­ing or hedge trimming.

S Keepfirm footingandbalance.Donotover-

reach.

S Keepall parts ofyour bodyawayfrommuf-

fler and spinning line. Keep engine below
waist level. Ahotmuffler cancauseserious
burns.

S Cut from your right to your left. Cutting on

leftsideof theshield will throwdebrisaway
from the operator.

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

TRANSPORTINGAND STORAGE

S Allow theengineto cool; secure unit before

storing or transporting in vehicle.

S Empty fueltankbefore storing ortransport-

ingtheunit.Useupfuel leftinthecarburetor
by starting engine and letting it run until it
stops.

Inspect the area before

ASSEMBLY

S Storeunitand fuelinan areawherefuel va-

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

S Storeunit so linelimiter cannotaccidentally

cause injury.Unitcanbe hungbythe shaft.

S Store the unit out of thereach of children

SPECIAL NOTICE:

tions throughprolongeduse of gasoline pow­ered hand tools could cause blood vessel or
nerve damage in the fingers, hands, and
joints of people pronetocirculation disorders
or abnormal swellings. Prolongeduse in cold
weatherhasbeenlinked tobloodvesseldam­agein otherwisehealthypeople. Ifsymptoms
occur such as numbness, pain, loss of
strength, change in skin color or texture, or
loss of feeling in the fingers, hands, orjoints,
discontinuetheuse ofthis toolandseekmed­ical 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 conditionandthe condi­tion of this tool.

Exposure to vibra-

WARNING:

ly assembled and all fasteners are secure.
Examine parts for damage. Do not usedam­aged parts.
It is normal for the fuel filter to rattle in the
empty fuel tank.
Findingfueloroil residue onmufflerisnormal
due to carburetor adjustments and testing
done by the manufacturer.

Make sureunitisproper-

ADJUSTINGTHE HANDLE

WARNING:

handle,besure it remains above the safety label
and below the mark or arrow on the shaft.

1. Loosen wing nuton handle.

2. Rotate the handle on the shaft to an up­right position; retightenwing nut.

Whena d justingth eassist

ATTACHING THE SHIELD

WARNING:

erly installed. The shield provides partial
protection from the risk of thrown objects to
theoperatorand others andis equippedwith
a line limiter which cuts excessline. Theline
limiter (on underside of shield) is sharp and
can cut you.

1. Remove nutfrom shield.

2. Insert bracket into slot on shield.

3. Pivot shielduntilboltpasses throughhole
in bracket.

4. Reinstall nut and tighten securely with
wrench (provided).

Shield

Line Limiter Blade

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Theshieldmustbeprop-

Slot

Bracket

Nut