Partner K650 ACTIVE III, K700 ACTIVE III User guide
K650 ACTIVE III
K700 ACTIVE III
Operator’s manual
Read through the Operator’s Manual
carefully and understand the content
before using the power cutter.
SYMBOL EXPLANATION
Symbols on the power cutter:
WARNING! The power cutter can be
dangerous! Careless or incorrect usage can
result in serious injury even death to the
operator or others.
Read through the Operator’s Manual
carefully and understand the content
before using the power cutter.
Always wear:
• Approved protective helmet
• Approved ear protection
• Approved protective glasses or a visor
This product is in accordance with
applicable CE directives.
Warning
Cutting creates a lots of dust which can
cause inhalation damages. Use appropriate
dust mask or respirator protection. Avoid
breathing petrol fumes and exhaust gases.
Provide for good ventilation.
Symbols in the Operator's Manual:
Switch off the engine by moving the stop
switch to the STOP position before carrying
out any checks or maintenance.
Stop switch in RUN position.
Choke lever in closed position.
Choke lever in open position.
Always wear approved protective gloves.
Warning
Sparks from the cutting blade can cause fire
in combustible materials such as: petrol
(gas), wood, dry grass etc.
Choke symbol
Stop symbol
Noise emission to the environment
according to the European Community’s
Directive. The machine’s emission is
specified in chapter Technical data and on
label.
Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Protective glasses or a visor must be worn.
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CONTENTS
Steps before using a new power
cutter.
• Read the Operator’s Manual carefully.
• Check the assembly and adjustment of the cutting blade, see
chapter ”
• Start the engine and check the carburettor settings. See
chapter ”
correctly the cutting blade should not rotate when idling.
Setting the idling speed is described in the Operator’s
Manual. Adjust the speed according to these instructions. Do
not use the power cutter if the idling speed is not adjusted
correctly!
• Let your Partner dealer check the power cutter and make
essential adjustments and
repairs.
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Assembly
Maintenance
WARNING!
Under no circumstances should you modify
the original design of the power cutter without
approval from the manufacturer. Always use
genuine spare parts. Unauthorized
modifications or accessories may lead to
serious injury or death.
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”, section ”
WARNING!
Use of products which cut, grind, drill, sand or
shape material can generate dust and vapors
which may contain harmful chemicals. Know
the nature of the material being worked on
and wear appropriate dust mask or respirator
protection.
Carburettor
”. When adjusted
List of Contents
Symbol explanation ..................................................... 2
Safety instructions
Personal protective equipment ....................................... 4
The power cutter’s safety equipment ........................... 4
General safety instructions .............................................. 5
Transport and storage ......................................................... 5
Fuel safety ........................................................................... 6
General working instructions ................................... 6
Cutting ................................................................................. 6
Kickback .............................................................................. 7
Care and storage ................................................................. 8
Cutting blades ...................................................................... 9
Abrasive blades ................................................................... 9
Cutting blades ................................................................... 10
Diamond blades ................................................................ 10
What is what?
What is what on a power cutter? ....................................... 11
Assembly
Checking the drive shaft and flanges ................................ 12
Fitting the cutting blade ..................................................... 12
Fuel handling
Fuel mixture ....................................................................... 13
Fuelling .............................................................................. 13
Start and stop
Start and stop .................................................................... 14
Maintenance
Adjusting the drive belt ...................................................... 15
Changing the drive belt ..................................................... 15
Belt pulley and clutch ........................................................ 15
Carburettor with fixed jets .................................................. 15
Fuel filter ............................................................................ 16
Air filter .............................................................................. 16
Water valve........................................................................ 16
Water filter ......................................................................... 16
Starter ................................................................................ 17
Spark plug ......................................................................... 18
Muffler................................................................................ 18
Cooling system .................................................................. 18
Daily maintenance ............................................................. 19
Weekly maintenance ......................................................... 19
Monthly maintenance ........................................................ 19
Technical Data
K650 Active ....................................................................... 20
K700 Active ....................................................................... 20
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! A power cutter is a dangerous tool
!
if used carelessly or incorrectly and can cause
serious, even fatal injuries. It is extremely
important that you read and understand this
manual.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WARNING! You must wear protective
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• PROTECTIVE HELMET
• EAR PROTECTION
• PROTECTIVE GLASSES
OR FULL FACE
PROTECTION
• BREATHING MASK
equipment approved by the authorities
whenever you use a power cutter. Personal
protective equipment does not eliminate the
risk of accidents, however, it can reduce the
effects of an injury in the event of an accident.
Ask your dealer for help when choosing
protective equipment.
THE POWER CUTTER’S SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
This section explains the various safety features of the power
cutter, how they work, and basic inspection and maintenance
that you should carry out to ensure safe operation. (See the
What is what section to find out where these components are
on your power cutter).
WARNING! Never use a power cutter with
defective safety components.
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Follow the control, maintenance and service
instructions described in this manual.
WARNING! All service and repair work on
the power cutter demands special training.
This is especially true of power cutter’s
safety equipment. If your power cutter fails
any of the checks described below take it to
your service workshop.When you buy any of
our products we guarantee the availability of
professional repairs and service. If the
retailer who sells your power cutter is not a
servicing dealer, ask him for the address of
your nearest service workshop.
• HEAVY-DUTY, FIRM GRIP
PROTECTIVE GLOVES
• SNUG-FITTING, HEAVYDUTY, COMFORTABLE
CLOTHING THAT ALLOWS
FULL FREEDOM OF
MOVEMENT
• LEG PROTECTION (TO
PROTECT AGAINST
SPARKS AND CUTTING
FRAGMENTS)
1 Anti-vibration system
Your power cutter is
equipped with a vibration
damping system. This is
designed to give as low
vibration levels and
comfortable usage as
possible.
The vibration damping
system reduces the
vibrations transmitted from
the engine and blade to the
handles of the power cutter.
The engine body including
the cutting equipment is
suspended in a handle
system via anti-vibration
elements.
Inspection
• ANTI-SLIP BOOTS WITH
STEEL TOE CAPS
• FIRST AID KIT SHOULD
ALWAYS BE ON HAND
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Check the anti-vibration
elements regularly for
material cracks and deformation.
Check that the anti-vibration
elements are securely
mounted between the engine
unit and the handle system.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 Stop switch
The stop switch should be
used to stop the engine.
Start the engine and make
sure that the engine stops
when the stop switch is
moved to the stop position.
3 Muffler
WARNING! The muffler gets very hot during
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The muffler is designed to
give the lowest possible noise
level and to direct the engine‘s
exhaust fumes away from the
user. The engine‘s exhaust
fumes are hot and can contain
sparks, which can lead to the
outbreak of fire.
use and remains so for a short time
afterwards. Do not touch a hot muffler!
4 Blade guard for the cutting blade
WARNING! Always check that the blade
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This guard is fitted above the
cutting blade and is designed
to prevent parts of the blade
or cutting fragments from
being thrown towards the
user.
The blade guard is mounted
above the cutting blade and
prevents cutting fragments
from being thrown towards the
user.
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guard is correctly fitted before starting the
machine.
WARNING! Check that the cutting blade is
fitted correctly and does not show signs of
damage. A damaged cutting blade can cause
personal injury.
WARNING! Never use a power cutter with
defective safety components. The power
cutter’s safety equipment must be checked
and maintained as described in this
Operator’s Manual. If your power cutter fails
any of these checks contact your service
workshop to get it repaired.
Never use a power cutter that
has a faulty muffler.
Check regularly that the
muffler is secured to the
engine body.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! It is extremely important
that the instructions for checking, maintaining and
servicing the muffler are followed. (see the section on
Inspecting, maintaining and servicing power cutter’s
equipment).
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! A power cutter is designed
to cut hard materials such as concrete/stone and steel/
iron. Observe the increased risk of kickback when cutting
soft materials.
Do not use the power cutter until you have read the
entire contents of this Operator’s Manual.
All servicing, in addition to the points listed in the
section ”
power cutter’s safety equipment”
out by trained service specialists.
• Never use the machine when you are tired, under the
influence of medicines/drugs or alcohol.
• Never start a power cutter indoors. Be aware of the dangers
of inhaling the engine’s exhaust fumes.
• Do not lend out the power cutter without including this
Operator’s Manual. Ensure that the person who intends to
use the power cutter understands the information in the
Operator’s Manual.
Control, maintenance and service of the
, should be carried
Transport and storage
• Store the power cutter in a lockable area so that it is out of
reach of children and unauthorised persons.
• Do not store or transport the power cutter with the cutting
blade fitted.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Fuel safety
(Filling/Fuel mixture/Storage)
WARNING! Exercise great care when handling
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• Never fill the power cutter
while the engine is running.
• Provide good ventilation
when filling or mixing fuel
(gasoline and 2-stroke oil).
• Move the power cutter at
least 3 m from the refuelling
point before starting it.
• Never start the power
cutter:
• Always store the power cutter and fuel so that any leakage or
vapours do not risk coming into contact with sparks or naked
flames. For example, electrical machines, electric motors,
relays, switches, boilers, or the like.
• When storing fuel, approved containers intended for this
purpose must be used.
• The fuel tank should be emptied when storing the power
cutter for long periods. Contact your local fuel station to find
out how to dispose of excess fuel.
fuel. Bear in mind the risk of fire, explosions
and inhaling fumes.
Min 3 m
(10ft)
a) If you have spilt fuel
on it. Wipe up all
spillage.
b) If you have spilt fuel
on yourself or your
clothes. Change your
clothes.
c) If there is a fuel leak.
Make regular checks for
leakage from the fuel
cap and the fuel supply
pipes.
GENERAL WORKING INSTRUCTIONS
This section describes basic safety rules for using a power
cutter. Follow these general working instructions, but do not use
a power cutter in a situation where you cannot call for help in
case of an accident.
Basic safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION! Never work with a
power cutter that is damaged or incorrectly
adjusted. Never work with a power cutter that has
parts missing or where the assembly has not been
done in a safe manner. Check that the cutting blade
stops rotating when the throttle is released. If you
encounter a situation where you are uncertain how
to proceed you should ask an expert.
Avoid all usage which you consider to be beyond your
capability.
• Check that no one is in the immediate vicinity when the
machine is started or while working with the machine to
ensure that people, animals or other things cannot affect your
control of the power cutter.
• Avoid usage in unfavourable weather conditions, for example,
thick fog, heavy rain, strong winds or extreme cold, etc. To
work in bad weather conditions is tiring and can create
dangerous circumstances, e.g. slippery surfaces.
• Never start to work with the power cutter before the working
area is clear and you have a firm foothold. Look out for any
obstacles with unexpected movement. Ensure when cutting
that no material can become loose and fall, causing operating
injury.Take great care when working on sloping ground.
• Make sure clothing and parts of the body do not come into
contact with the cutting blade when the engine is started.
• Maintain a safe distance from the cutting blade when the
engine is running.
• The blade guard should always be fitted when the engine is
running.
• Ensure that the working area is sufficiently illuminated to
create a safe working environment.
• Do not move the power cutter with the blade rotating.
• Some working positions may create greater stress on the
operator.
• Make sure that no pipes or electrical cables are routed in the
area to be cut.
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WARNING! Use a Partner fuel can with an
anti-spill device. Fuel and fuel fumes are
highly flammable. Think of the risks of fire,
explosion and breathing in fumes. Stop the
engine before refuelling. Do not overfill with
fuel. Mop up any spills on the ground or the
machine. If you spill fuel on yourself or your
clothes, change your clothes. Move the
machine at least 3 metres from the refuelling
site before starting.
Only use the machine in areas with good
ventilation. Neglect can result in serious injury
!
or death. Carbon monoxide in the exhaust
fumes causes suffocation.
Cutting
WARNING! The safety distance for the power
cutter is 15 metre. You are responsible that
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• Start cutting with the engine at full throttle.
• Always hold the power cutter in a firm grip with both hands.
Hold the machine so that the thumb and fingers grip around
the handle
animals and onlookers are not in the working
area. Do not start to work with the power
cutter before the working area is clear and
you have a firm foothold.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Over exposure to vibrations can result in
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Cutting technique
The technique described below is of a general character. Check
information for each blade regarding individual cutting characteristics (for example, a diamond blade requires less feeding
pressure than an abrasive disc).
1.Support the work piece in
such away that you can
predict what will happen
and so it will not pinch.
2.Always cut at full throttle.
3.Start cutting gently, do
not force or squeeze the
blade in.
blood-vessel or nerve injury to persons
suffering with blood circulation problems.
Seek medical attention if you experience
physical symptoms that can be related to over
exposure to vibrations. Examples of such
symptoms are numbness, lack of feeling,
“tickling“, “pricking“, pain lack of or a
reduction in normal strength, changes in the
colour of the skin or its surfaces. These
symptoms normally appear in the fingers,
hands or wrists.
Water cooling
WARNING!
Water cooling, which is only used on petrol
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Sharpening diamond blades
Diamond blades can become dull when the wrong feeding
pressure is used or when cutting certain materials such as
heavily reinforced concrete. Working with a dull blade causes
overheating and finally the loss of a segment (part of a cutting
blade).
Sharpen against a soft material such as sandstone or brick.
Blade vibration
The blade can become out of shape (not round) and vibrate if a
too high feeding pressure is used or if the blade is pressed into
the work piece.
A lower feeding pressure ought to stop the vibration. Otherwise
replace the cutting blade.
driven power cutters and when cutting
concrete, cools the blade and increases its
service life as well as reducing dust (see the
section Abrasive discs). Among the disadvantages are difficulties at very low temperatures, the risk of damaging the floor and other
sections of the building and risk for slippage.
4.Use a high blade speed.
5.Move the blade slowly
backwards and forwards.
6.Use a small part of the
blade’s cutting edge.
7.Only use the blade’s
cutting edge when
cutting.
8.Cut with the blade fully
vertical – at right angles
to the work piece.
WARNING!
Under all circumstances avoid cutting using
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the side of the blade; it will almost certainly
be damaged, break and can cause immense
damage. Only use the cutting section.
Kickback
Kickback can occur very suddenly and with great force. If the
following directives are not followed, it can result in serious or
even fatal injury.
If the sector of the blade illustrated below is used for cutting the
blade can start to climb causing the power cutter to kickback
upwards and backwards towards the user with immense force.
How to avoid kickback
1.Never cut with the
segment illustrated in the
diagram.
2.Keep a good balance and
a firm foothold.
3.Use both hands and take
a firm grip with the thumb
and fingers around the
handle.
4.Stand at a comfortable
distance from the work
piece.
5. Run the power cutter at
full throttle.
6.Take care when inserting
the blade in an existing
cut.
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WARNING!
Do not pull the power cutter to one side, this
can cause the blade to jam or break resulting
in injury to people.
7. Never cut above shoulder
height.
8.Be alert to movement of
the work piece or anything
else that can occur, which
could cause the cut to
close and pinch the blade.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Pull in
Pull in occurs when the lower part of the blade is suddenly
stopped or when the cut closes. (To avoid this see the section
How to avoid kickback
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”Pinching/rotation”
below)
Pinching/rotation
Pinching occurs when the cut closes. The power cutter can be
pulled down suddenly with a very powerful movement.
How to avoid pinching
Support the work piece in
such a way that the cut
remains open during the
cutting operation and when
the cut is finished.
Abrasive discs
Abrasive discs are not
intended for use with water. If
an abrasive disc is stored in
humid conditions, this can
cause imbalance resulting in
injury.
Check the speed of the
drive shaft
Use a tachometer regularly to
check the speed of the drive
axle at full throttle and without
a load. The maximum speed
is stated on the machine.
Care and storage
General
Partner’s power cutters are robust and durable. However, as
they are used at a high processing rate all service procedures
must be carried out at the times and in the manner described,
so that the machine always works efficiently and safely.
Read this Operator’s Manual to determine which service
routines you can carry out and ensure that all other service
work is carried out by an authorised service workshop.
Power cutter
Always handle the power cutter carefully and store it with the
blade removed.
Cutting blades
• All blades should be
removed from the cutter
after use and stored
carefully.
• Special care should be
taken with abrasive discs.
• Abrasive discs must be
stored on a flat, level
surface. If blades are
supplied with a backing
pad then a spacer should
be used to keep them flat.
• Store cutting blades in
dry, frost free conditions.
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• Remove the blade before
the power cutter is moved
or transported.
• Inspect new blades for
transport or storage
damage.
WARNING!
The machine must be adjusted at an
authorised service workshop before it may be
used, if the speed is higher than that stated on
the machine.
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