PARTNER B 422 X TNG, NEW HANDLE
Owner's Manual

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: Do not use the guard for the nylon string head when using a metal blade.

G. Engine/shaft assembly
BACK-PACK BRUSHCUTTER See sections BACK-PACK BRUSHCUTTER. 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 1 mm 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. 3) DOUBLE HANDLE Adjust and secure double hand clamp by tightening the screws.

I. Starting and stopping the engine
WARNING: Before using the product every user should carefully read the sections SAFETY, SAFETY USAGE and SYMBOL MEANINGS. STARTING A COLD ENGINE 1) Position the on/off switch to the I (ON) position, away from the «STOP» position. 2) Rotate the choke lever in the direction illustrated by the arrows. This engages the fast idle system. 3) Squeeze the primer bulb (C) several times until you see fuel begin to return back through the tube (D) towards the fuel tank. Push the decompression valve (B) down if your models is fitted with one. Pull the starter handle until the engine starts. 4) Hold the machine safely and allow the engine to run for a few seconds. Grip the control handle firmly, pushing down on the safety trigger (S) and then squeezing the accelerator trigger (A). This action automatically releases the spring loaded choke lever (E) disengaging the fast idle system. WARNING: The fast idle system does cause the cutting attachment to rotate when engaged. STARTING A WARM ENGINE Position the on/off switch to the I (ON) position. Squeeze the primer bulb (C) several times until you see fuel begin to return back through tube (D) to the fuel tank. Push the decompression valve (B) down if your model is fitted with one. Pull the starter handle until the engine runs. 5) STOPPING THE ENGINE Push the on/off switch to the STOP position. WARNING: After the engine has been switched off, the rotating cutting attachment, blade or string head, will continue to rotate for a few seconds due to their inertia. Continue to hold the machine firmly off the ground until it stops completely. Keep your hands away whilst it is moving. N.B. In an emergency, the cutting attachment can be stopped quickly by touching it parallel to the ground after moving the switch to the «STOP» position. ENGLISH - 5