Partner B305 CBS Rev.7: MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep the blade sharp. A dull blade is more

Always release the throttle trigger and allow

likely to snag and thrust.

engine to return to idle speed when not

• Cut only at full throttle. The blade will have

cutting. The blade should not turn while the

maximum cutting power and is less likely

engine is running at idle. If the blade turns at

to bind or stall.

idle, do not use your unit. Refer to the

• “Feed” the blade deliberately and not too

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT section or

rapidly. The blade can thrust away if it is

contact your authorized service dealer.

fed too rapidly.

• Maintain good firm footing while using the

• Cut only from your left to your right.

unit. Do this by planting feet firmly in a

Cutting on right side of the shield will

comfortable apart position.

throw debris away from the operator.

• Cut while swinging the upper part of your

• Use the shoulder strap and keep a firm

body from right to left.

grip on the unit with both hands. A

• As you move forward to the next area to

properly adjusted shoulder strap will

cut, be sure to maintain your balance and

support the weight of the unit, freeing your

footing.

arms and hands to control and guide the

RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION

cutting motion.

2 o’clock

• Keep feet comfortably spread apart and

braced for a possible sudden, rapid thrust

Cut using the 2

of unit. Do not overreach. Keep firm

o’clock to 4 o’clock

footing and balance.

position of the

4 o’clock

• Keep blade below waist level; it will be

blade

easier to maintain control of unit.

• Do not raise the engine above your waist

as the blade can come dangerously close

WARNING: The operator or others

to your body.

must not try to clear away cut material with

• Do not swing unit with such force that you

the engine running or the blade turning to

are in danger of losing your balance.

avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade

Bring the engine to cutting speed before

before removing materials wrapped around

entering the material to be cut. If the blade

blade or shaft.

does not turn when you squeeze the throttle

trigger, make sure shaft is fully inserted into

the engine.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

REPLACING THE LINE

2. Remove any remaining line.

1. Press the tabs on the side of the trimmer

3. Clean dirt and debris from all parts.

head and remove cover and spool.

Replace spool if it is worn or damaged.

4. Replace with a pre-wound spool, or

replace line using a 4,5 meters length of

2,4 mm diameter line.

WARNING: Never use wire, rope,

string, etc., which can break off and become

a dangerous missile.

5. When installing new line on an existing

spool, hold the spool as shown.

6. Bend the line at the midpoint and insert the

bend into the slot in the center rim of the

spool. Ensure line snaps into position in

Tab

Tab

the slot.

Slot

Cover

Spool

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