B 380 - Petrol brushcutter PARTNER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL B 380 PARTNER

Electrolux Outdoor Products

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23868 Valmadrera (Lecco)

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SUMMARY CHART TO IDENTIFY THE CORRECT GUARD NEEDED, WITH DIFFERENT CUTTING ATTACHMENTS
TABLELA RIASSUNTIVA PER IL CORRETTO ABBINAMENTO TESTA TAGLIENTE / DIFESA DI SICUREZZA
TABLEAU RECAPITULatif POUR LE CORRECT ACCOUPLEMENT LAME OU TETE FIL NYLON /DEFENSE DE SECURITE
D ÜBERSICHTSTABELLZUR AUSWAHL DES RICHTIGEN SCHUTZBLECHES FÜR DIE EINZELNEN SCHNEIDWERKZEUGE
TABLEA PARA EL CORRECTO ACOPLAMIENTO DE LA Cabeza CORTANTE Y PROTECTOR DE SEGURIDAD
NL OVERZICTSTABEL OM TE BEPALEN WELKE BESCHERMKAP GEBRUIKT MOET WORDEN BIJ DE DIVERSE MAAI-ONDERDELEN
SAMMANFATTANE TABELL OVER KORREKT KOMBINATION AV SKÄRHUVUD/SÄKERHETSSKYDD
DK OVERSIGTSTABEL VEDRØRENDE DEN KORREKTE SAMMENSæTNING AF KNIV OG BESKYTTYELSSKKæRM
FIN TAULOKKO LEIKKAAVAN PÄN/TURVASUOJUKSEN OIKEASTA YHDISTELMÄSTÄ
N TABELL FOR KORREKT MONTERING AV TRÄDSPOLE/SAGBLAD OG SPRUTSKJ/ERM/SIKKERHETSV/ERN
TABELA DE RESUMO PARA A CORRETA APLICACAO DA Cabeça CORTANTE E DEFESA DE SEGURANCA
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EC Declaration of Conformity

The undersigned, authorised by E.O.P.I., declares that the following products: Petrol Brushcutter 34-38cc, manufactured by E.O.P.I., Valmadra, Italia, are in accordance with the European Directives 98/37/EEC (Machinery Directive), 93/68/CEE (CE Marking Directive) & 89/336/CEE (Directive on electromagnetic compatibility), directive 2000/14/CEE (Annex V).

DK EU Overensstemmelseerklaring

Undertegnede, bemyndiget af E.O.P.I., erklaer herved, at folgende producerk: Benzindrevet Grastrimmer 34-38cc, E.O.P.I., Valmadra, Italia, er i overensstammelse med de eurpaesik direktiv 98/37/EEC (Maskineri direktiv), 93/68/CEE (CE maerkningsdirektiv) & 89/336/CEE (EMC-direktiv), direktiv 2000/14/CEE (Annex V).

1) Make sure all operators study this manual carefully before using the trimmer; only use this machine for usage specifically mentioned in this manual.
Never allow children to use the trimmer.
2) When working with the trimmer wear suitable clothes: a) Close fitting protective clothes (do not wear short trousers or loose clothes). b) Safety shoes (do not wear sandals and do not work barefoot). c) Heavy-duty gloves. d) Safety face shield or goggles. Ensure you peel off the protective films, if existing, from the see - through plastic. e) Ear protection. f) Head protection when using circular saw blades. Make sure you know how to stop the engine in an emergency (see the section STARTING AND STOPPING ENGINE). Never use the trimmer when tired, physically indisposed or under the effect of alcohol, certain medicines or other drugs. Be careful of the rotating cutting attachment and hot surfaces on the unit.
3) Prolonged use of this product or other machines exposing the operator to vibration may produce Whitefinger's disease (Raynaud's Phenomenon). This may reduce the hands' ability to feel and regulate temperature and may produce general numbness. Continual or regular users should therefore monitor closely the condition of their hands or fingers. If any of the symptoms appear, seek immediate medical advice. Always hold the trimmer firmly with both hands. When working maintain a firm foothold. The trimmer must be used exclusively as recommended (see section SAFETY USAGE).
4) Do not carry the trimmer while the engine is running even for short distances; switch off the engine and carry the unit with the cutting head behind you. When carrying the trimmer in a vehicle, secure it to avoid fuel leakage. Always empty the fuel tank before transporting the unit. ATTENTION: For your safety the blade must be kept at all times in its proper case during transport and storage. Start the trimmer on a flat surface. When starting the unit, ensure you have a firm

footing. Make sure the blade or the nylon string head does not touch the ground or any obstacle.

5) PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE: do not operate the trimmer near fire or spilled petrol. Do not run the engine in closed or poorly ventilated areas. EXHAUST GASES ARE POISONOUS WHEN INHALED, THEY CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION AND DEATH.

After refuelling always wipe off any spilled fuel.
Do not smoke during this operation. Start the engine far away from the refuelling area and from fuel containers (minimum distance 3 meters).
Do not refuel while the engine is still running.

6) Keep people and animals away from working area (minimum distance 15 meters). If somebody should approach you, turn the engine off and stop the blade or the rotating head (see chapter STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE) as during operation the blade or the nylon string head might project grass, grit, or other debris. The blade is sharp, be careful even if handling it when the engine is off.

Wear heavy-duty gloves. Turn the engine off and wait for rotating parts to stop completely before working on the machine or before touching the blade or the string head above all to remove possible entangled material.

DO NOT USE THE TRIMMER AT ALL IF THE SPECIFIED SAFETY GUARD IS NOT FIRMLY ATTACHED (see sections SAFETY USAGE and BLADES AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY).

Pay careful attention to safety recommendations as you might put your life or somebody else's in danger as a result of: a) possible contact with cutting or rotating parts. b) possibility of projection of various objects.

WARNING: do not start engine if it is not attached to the shaft as the clutch might disintegrate. For units equipped with a clutch, be sure the cutting attachment stops turning when the engine idles.

C. SAFETY USAGE

This product must be held to the right of the operator's body.

This will ensure exhaust fumes are directed away from the operator and will not be obstructed by the operator's clothing. If you have not used a trimmer before, spend some time in becoming familiar with the controls and method of usage before operation.

Check the machine carefully before using it.

Make sure that there are no loosened screws, damaged parts or fuel leakages.

Replace damaged or excessively worn accessories (blades, string heads, guards).

Ensure all maintenance or repair work is carried out by an authorised service center.

N.B. In order to maintain performance and safety, be sure to use original spare parts and accessories.

Avoid using the trimmer over excessively long periods of time.

Excessive amounts of vibration can be harmful.

1) Remove from the working area grit, debris, ropes, metal parts or any other object which might get entangled around the rotating parts or be dangerously projected.

Use only the correct accessory recommended for the type of vegetation to be cut. Do not let the rotating blade contact any foreign object such as stones, rocks, cans etc.

Secure hair to keep it above shoulder height. Before starting to work fit the harness. Adjust harness with the buckle so that the trimmer is well balanced on your right side and the blade or string head is parallel to the ground. Always maintain a firm foothold and a good balance while using the machine. Do not move backwards while you work as obstacles may not be visible.

The fitting of the safety pole barrier is obligatory on units equipped with a delta shaped handle when used with a metal blade.

The purpose of this safety pole barrier is to maintain a safe distance between the metal blade and the user under all normal or exceptional circumstances.

2) Harness ring (B) must never be moved from its original position to avoid unbalancing the unit.

Front handles can be separately adjusted to make usage easier on units fitted with "U" shaped handles.

3) The following accessories can be assembled to your trimmer: a) blade, b) nylon string head.

Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of all required parts. Failure to use the proper parts can cause the blade to

fly off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders.

a) WHEN USING A BLADE ENSURE THE CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.
b) WHEN USING A NYLON STRING HEAD ENSURE THE CORRECT GUARD IS FITTED.

When using the unit always hold the front part of the machine (blade or nylon string head) below your waist.

NYLON STRING HEAD:

Always make sure it has been correctly assembled and fitted.

The nylon head is suitable to cut grass and weeds wherever there might be obstacles like trees, fences or walls.

The nylon string head also reduces the likelihood of damaging small plants and trees bark.

Only use flexible, nonfilament nylon line in the nylon line head as specified by the manufacturer. Never use metallic line which could break off and become a dangerous projectile.

BLADE:

Always make sure it has been correctly fitted.

When fitting or changing a cutting device, ensure you follow the instructions in the section "Blade or nylon string head assembly" with extreme precision. Fit these cutting devices using all and only the parts as described, and in the correct order.

4) BLADES: you can cut any type of grass, brushwood or shrub.

Operate the machine like a sickle always cutting at full throttle.

5) WARNING: always use a well sharpened blade.

A blade with worn teeth besides providing poor performance might also generate a sudden thrust. This can result in a violent sideways kick caused when the blade touches against wood or solid bodies, such thrust might then cause the operator to loose control of the machine itself. Never attempt to work with a damaged blade but replace it with a new one.

THRUST: can occur when using any type of circular blade within the risk area: therefore it is advisable to cut using the remaining area of the blade.

CIRCULAR SAW BLADE: it can be used to cut sapling, small trees with a diameter up to 7 cm., to clean shrubs.

WARNING: IF A METAL 24-80 TOOTH BLADE IS USED (A TOOTH SAW BLADE) A DOUBLE SHOULDER HARNESS AND A SAFETY

GUARD (PROTECTION) MUST ALSO BE USED AS MARKED IN THE SUMMARY CHART (SEE CLOTHES SECTION IN SAFETY CHAPTER: ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET).

ALWAYS USE GENUINE ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS AVAILABLE FROM

AUTHORISED SERVICING DEALERS. THE USE OF NON-ORIGINAL ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS INCREASES THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS AND IN SUCH A CASE THE COMPANY IS NOT LIABLE FOR DAMAGE TO PEOPLE AND/OR THINGS.

D. FUEL MIX

Use only fuel recommended by this manual.

This product is fitted with a 2-stroke engine and therefore requires a 2-stroke petrol and oil mix. Use unleaded petrol with a minimum octane rating of 90.

Only use oil from sealed containers. In order to obtain a good fuel mix, put the oil into the container before the petrol.

The use of sub-standard petrol or oil may reduce performance or reduce the life of certain components.

UNLEADED PETROL

If using unleaded petrol, you must use a totally synthetic 2-stroke engine oil or branded 2-stroke engine oil, see table.

IMPORTANT

Always shake the fuel mix container thoroughly before pouring any fuel mix.

Fuel mix properties may deteriorate with time and should be used up within 2 months.

We recommend that you prepare fuel mix according to your immediate requirements only. Never use fuel mix more than 2 months old so as to avoid possible engine damage.

WARNING

Do not smoke when re-fuelling.

Always open the fuel cap slowly, to release any pressure build up in the tank.

Re-fuel in open spaces only, keeping away from naked flames or sparks.

SAFE STORAGE OF FUEL

Petrol fuel mix is highly inflammable. Put out all cigarettes, pipes and cigars before working with fuel. Avoid spilling fuel.

Store fuel in a cool, well ventilated place, in an approved container specifically designed for the purpose. Never store engine with fuel in the tank in enclosed, poorly ventilated areas, where fuel fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as in a furnace, water heater, clothes dryer etc.

Petrol fumes can cause an explosion or a fire.

Never store large amounts of fuel.

To prevent possible restarting problems avoid running the fuel tank dry. This also helps to extend engine life.

E. SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY

1) In the interest of safety, it is imperative that the unit is used with the correct guard (P/N 247208) when using any blade or a nylon string head, except the 24-80 tooth blade. Line cutter blade (L): assemble as illustrated.
2) When using a saw tooth blade (optional accessory), the correct guard must be fitted (P/N 240553).

A double shoulder harness must also be worn.

Only use blades or nylon string heads clearly marked with a maximum speed of at least 10,500 min ^-1 .

Follow the fitting instructions carefully.

N.B: Saw tooth blades (24 - 80 tooth) have a central base diameter of 20mm and therefore require the use of the appropriate size top flange to ensure a correct fit. The part number is detailed in the cutting attachment summary chart.

F. BLADE AND NYLON STRING HEAD ASSEMBLY

Assemble the correct guard to suit the kind of blade or nylon string head to be used (See section: SAFETY GUARD ASSEMBLY).
1) Assemble blade as illustrated: a) Flange guard - b) Upper cap with blade centering - c) Blade with text and directional arrow facing upwards - d) Lower washer - e)

Fixed mower gauge - f) Blade locking screw (length mm 16).

2) If you want to assemble the rotating mower gauge, proceed asillustrated: a) Flange guard - b) Upper cap with blade centering - c) Blade with text and directional arrow facing upwards - d) Lower washer - e)

Spacer - f) Rotating mower gauge - g) Blade locking screw (length mm 34,5).

Replace the blade attachment bolt if damaged in any way.

3) Make sure that the blade bore opening fits perfectly around the centering collar on the upper cap.

Tighten counterclockwise.

While tightening, the blade assembly can be held fast by inserting the wrench or the screwdriver supplied into the cap and gearcase holes.

To do this, rotate the cap intil the two holes coincide.

4) Assemble nylon string head as illustrated: a) Flange guard - b) Upper cap - c) Guard d) Nylon string head

Tighten counterclockwise.

5) While tightening, the head assembly can be held fast by inserting the wrench or the screwdriver supplied into the holes as already shown for blade assembly.

WARNING: Please do not use the accessory nylon string head guard (item C Fig. 4 F) together with metal blades.

G. ENGINE/SHAFT ASSEMBLY

DANGER. Do not run engine without shaft attached as clutch could fly off.

1) Assemble the engine onto the shaft. Make sure the shaft is fully and correctly engaged up to the shank, then tighten the 2 screws (A) in a criss-cross sequence.
2) Fit the end of the trigger cable connector (B) into the slot on swivel (C).

3) Adjust the screw (D) of the trigger cable connector so that the cable can easily slide in the opening with a play of 1mm before operating the swivel (C).

Tighten now the hexagonal nut (E).

4A) Stop switch (STOP) cable: fit the connection.
4B) Earth lead: connect as illustrated.

H. HANDLE ASSEMBLY

1) DOUBLE HANDLE

Adjust and secure double handle clamp 40~cm from engine/shaft joint by tightening the screws (C).

2) DELTA FRONT HANDLE

Secure the handle in front of the label placed on the shaft 11 cm from the rear grip when

assembling nylon string head and 36 cm when assembling metallic blades. This position ensures optimum balance and safety. The handle must be perpendicular to the shaft as illustrated (Fig.2).The handle bar must be mounted using all the items supplied and in the exact configuration shown in figures 1 or 2.

I. STARTING AND STOPPING THE ENGINE

WARNING. First read sections: SAFETY RULES, SAFETY USAGE and SYMBOLS.

COLD ENGINE STARTING

1) Move stop switch to the "ON" position.
2) Depress the safety lever (S), squeeze the accelerator trigger (A) and push the throttle advance forwards (B). Now release the accelerator trigger (A) and then the throttle advance (B).

WARNING: when the throttle advance is engaged, the head or blade rotates.

3) Move choke lever (E) to the closed position | |
4) Press the primer bulb (C) several times until you see fuel going back to carburetor through pipe (D). Pull starter rope until engine fires once.
5) Move choke lever (E) to the open position | + | then pull starter rope until engine fires. Let engine run for a few seconds holding the trimmer. Now disengage throttle advance by pulling trigger completely. Engine will now keep on running at idle speed.

HOT ENGINE STARTING

STOP switch on START position I. Trigger on idle position (released).

Choke towards (open position | | ). Press the primer bulb (C) several times until you see fuel going back to carburetor through pipe (D). Pull starter rope.

WARNING: when the throttle (B) advance is engaged, the head or blade rotates.

6) ENGINE STOPPING

Press the stop switch moving it to STOP position 0.

WARNING: when the engine is switched off rotating parts, blade or nylon string head, will keep on rotating for a few seconds. Hold the machine until all parts come to a standstill.

N.B. In an emergency the above mentioned delay in stopping may be shortened by touching blade parallel on the ground.

The carburetor is adjusted for normal operation during production. The carburetor has three adjustment possibilities:

L: The needle screw (L) governs the fuel flow at low speed and also the acceleration from low to full speed.

To set low speed screw (L): close screw (L) turning it clockwise without forcing .

Then open screw 1 full turn (counterclockwise).

If acceleration is not smooth, open another 1/8 turn to increase fuel flow.

H: The needle screw (H) governs fuel flow at high speed (throttle valve fully open).

To set high speed screw (H) : close screw (H) turning it clockwise without forcing

Then open screw 1 full turn (counterclockwise ). If the engine speed is too high open the screw about 1/8 turn (counterclockwise )

I: The (IDLE) screw controls the throttle opening to govern idle speed

(2,800^-1) adjust as necessary.

CAUTION: increased idle speed may cause blade or nylon string head movement.

For precise adjusting contact an authorised service station which offers the latest in toll, parts and technical assistance.

M. REGULAR MAINTENANCE

From time to time ensure all screws are tight. Replace damaged, worn, cracked or warped blades. Always make sure nylon string head or blade have been assembled correctly (see sections NYLON STRING HEAD and BLADE ASSEMBLY) and blade fastener is tightened.

1) AIR FILTER CLEANING

(at least every 25 working hours).

A dust clogged air filter may cause carburetor problems.

This may prevent the engine from reaching its maximum speed and cause high fuel consumption and/or difficult starting.

Remove filter cover as shown in figure 1. Carefully clean the inside of filter box. The filter can also be cleaned with compressed air.

2) Every 50 working hours inject the gearcase with gear grease under high pressure through hole (C).

3) SPARK PLUG

From time to time (at least every 50 hours) remove and clean the spark plug and check

the electrode gap (0,5/0,6 mm.). Replace spark plug about every 100 working hours or whenever it is extremely encrusted. Heavily encrusted electrodes can result from an incorrect carburetor setting or from wrong fuel mixture (too much oil in the petrol) or a poor quality of oil in the fuel mix. Check and correct.

4) FUEL FILTER

To change fuel filter remove the tank cap and pull out the filter with a piece of bent wire or long forceps. Contact your Service Station for general servicing and cleaning of internal parts at least once a year. This will reduce the possibility of unexpected problems and will ensure maximum product life and efficiency.

REGULARLY: it is important, in order to avoid engine overheating, to remove dust and dirt from slots, gaps and from in between cylinder fins using a wooden scraper.

LONG STORAGE: empty fuel tank and run engine until dry.

Store trimmer in a dry place.

N. REPLACING NYLON LINE

1) Loosen the locking nut on the base of the nylon head by turning it clockwise.
2) Remove the base cover assembly.

Remove the empty spool from the housing and discard any remaining line.

REWINDING NEW LINE

3) Prepare 2 lengths (8ft each) of 2.4mm nylon line. Thread 1 end of each line into the two holes on opposite sides of the spool. Pinch the exposed ends flat with a pair of pliers to prevent them slipping through the hole.
4) Wind the two lines in the same direction around the spool.

REASSEMBLY

5) Slide the end of the two lines into the grooves to hold the line temporarily.
6) Position the spool back into the housing and pull the line through the eyelets.
7) Pull about 12cm (5ins) of line out on either side.
8) Reassemble the nylon string head as illustrated; mower gauge, spring and locking nut (tighten in an anti-clockwise direction).
9) N.B: In order to extend the nylon line as it wears down, pull the mower gauge downwards and turn it in a clockwise direction to feed out the desired length of line.

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FAULT FINDING TABLE

	Engine will not start	Engine runs badly or looses power when cutting	The machine runs but does not cut well
Check STOP switch is in the position I.	●
Control fuel level min. 25% tank capacity.	●	●
Check air filter is clean.	●	●
Remove spark plug, dry it, clean it and adjust it, and replace it, if necessary.	●	●
Control and adjust the carburetor screws if necessary.		●
Change fuel filter. Contact your dealer.		●
Carefully follow the cutting accessory assembly instructions.			●
Check metal cutting accessory is sharp. Otherwise, contact your dealer.			●

Engine still gives trouble: contact your dealer.