Operation; Engine Prestart Checks; Chain Brake Operational Test - Partner P350S 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: Easy Start significant reduce the
effort required to start the engine. You must
pull the starter rope out far enough to hear
the engine attempt to start. There is no need
to pull the rope briskly-- there is no harsh
resistance when pulling. Be aware that this
starting method is vastly different from (and
much easier than) what you may be used to.
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

OPERATION

C
Fig. 9E
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
A
times. The engine should start.
4. If the engine still can not start, follow the
step as "To start engine" in this user
manual.
B
TO STOP ENGINE
1. Release
and allow engine
to return to idle
speed.
to ON "I"
2. Press STOP switch
down
engine Figure 9G.
NOTE: For emerge-
ncy stopping, simply
activate CHAIN BRAKE and
STOP switch down.

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.
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Fig. 9F
the starter rope rapidly
trigger
to stop
Fig. 9G
move
Activate the chain brake
If chain does
D
4
not