Operation - Partner P340S Instruction Manual

ENGINE PRE-START CHECKS
WARNING:
Never start or operate
the saw unless the bar and chain are
properlyinstalled.
1. Fill the fuel tank (A) with correct fuel
mixture. (Fig. 8).
2. Fill the oil tank (B) with correct chain and
bar oil (Fig. 8).
3. Be certain the chain brake is disengaged
(C) before starting unit (Fig. 8).
C
Fig. 8
TO START ENGINE
1. Move ON/OFF switch
position. (Fig. 9A)
2. Pull choke lever/throttle (A) advance. This
sets choke and advances throttle for
easier starting. (Fig. 9B)
3. Press primer bulb (B) 10 times. (Fig. 9C)
4. With saw on ground, grip front handle
firmly with left hand and place right foot
inside rear handle. Pull starter rope 4
times with right hand. (Fig. 9D)
NOTE: If the engine sounds as if it wants
to start before the 4th pull, end the tugging
of the starter and proceed as described in
the next step.
5. Push choke lever
completely. (Fig. 9E)
6. Pull starter rope quickly until engine
starts.
7. Allow the engine to run for about 10
seconds. Squeeze and release throttle
trigger (D) to idle engine. (Fig. 9F)
8. If the eingine does not start up, repeat
the above steps.
A
Fig. 9A
B
Fig. 9C
C
Fig. 9E

OPERATION

RE-STARTING A WARM ENGINE
1. Make sure the on/off switch is in the "I"
position.
2. Depress the primer bulb 10 times.
3. Pull
times. The engine should start.
4. If the engine still can not start, follow the
step as "To start engine" in this user
manual.
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Release trigger and allow engine
return to idle speed.
A
2. Press STOP switch down to stop engine
Figure 9G.
NOTE: For emergency stopping, simply
activate CHAIN BRAKE and
B
STOP switch down.
to ON "I"
CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST
Test the CHAIN BRAKE periodically to
ensure proper function.
Perform a CHAIN BRAKE test prior to initial
cutting, following extensive cutting, and
definitely following any CHAIN BRAKE
service.
TEST CHAIN BRAKE AS FOLLOWS:
1. Place saw on a clear, firm, flat surface.
(C) in
2. Start engine.
3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right
hand (Fig. 10).
4. With your left hand, hold the front
handle (B) [not CHAIN BRAKElever (C)]
firmly (Fig. 10).
5. Squeeze the throttle trigger to 1/3 throttle,
then immediately activate the CHAIN
BRAKE lever (C) (Fig. 10).
6. Chain should stop abruptly. When it does,
immediately release the throttle trigger.
WARNING:
slowly and deliberately. Keep the chain
from touching anything; don t let the saw tip
Fig. 9B
forward.
7. If chain brake functions properly, turn the
engine off and return the chain brake to
the DISENGAGED position.
WARNING:
stop, turn engine off and take your unit to
Fig. 9D
the nearest Authorized Service Center for
service.
D
Fig. 9F
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the starter rope rapidly
move
Fig. 9G
Activate the chain brake
If chain does
4
to
not