Pole Pruner Attachment Click to Save As SSPP Instruction Manual Contents Important Information······················· 2 1. Safety······································ 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Warnings········································ 4 General Precautions························· 6 Safety Devices and Protective Guard······· 12 Protective Equipment······················ 13 Noise··········································· 13 Vibration······································· 13 2.
Important Information Intended Purpose This product (hereinafter referred to as an attachment) is designed to be attached to an approved powerhead (to be purchased separately) for cutting or pruning trees or branches. (Refer to page 20 for approved powerheads.) Do not use the pole pruner for any other purpose or in any other way.
Important Cautions for Safe Work ●● NIKKARI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NIKKARI) cannot foresee all the risks in handling the pole pruner. Therefore, also give consideration to general safety measures not stated in this manual and powerhead manual to prevent injuries when handling the pole pruner. ●● The pole pruner is a very high speed cutting tool. To decrease risk of personal injury, special safety precautions must be observed.
1. Safety California Proposition 65 This product contains or emits chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 1.1 Warnings For appropriate use of the pole pruner, follow the instructions in this manual. Warning labels are attached to places where there are potential risks or in the periphery. The warnings in this instruction manual and the warning labels are categorized depending on the degree of risk as shown in the table below. 1.1.
1.1.2 Warning Labels Cautions for Handling (a) This pole pruner is provided with warning labels to indicate important cautions. Understand the meanings of the warning labels thoroughly to work in a safe environment. (b) Do not operate the pole pruner until you have a good understanding of the meanings of the warning labels. If you do not understand the meanings, contact your servicing dealer.
1.2 General Precautions 1.2.1 Overall Precautions When handling the pole pruner, follow the precautions of the powerhead manual in addition to the following precautions. Do not use the pole pruner for dead branches suspended in tree. * Otherwise, falling branches could cause unexpected injury. Do not use the pole pruner when tired, ill, or after consuming alcohol, drugs, or medication. Use an approved saw chain.
1.2.2 Precautions for Clothing Wear a hard hat when using or transporting the pole pruner. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using the pole pruner. For details about protective clothing refer to “1.4 Protective Equipment”. Wear goggles meeting the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 when using the pole pruner. Also use a face shield (or face screen) if possible. * Failure to use goggles or face shield, could result in eye injury from flying debris.
Note ●● If the edge of the saw chain is blunt or damaged, do not operate the pole pruner. Otherwise, it could cause damage to the engine and machine due to overloading. 1.2.4 Precautions at Start of Operation The pole pruner must only be started and operated by one person. * Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and resulting injury. Always start the pole pruner in an open, flat area with the saw chain off the ground.
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a clear, odorless gas that can injure or kill you. Only use in well ventilated locations. Always concentrate on your work when using the pole pruner. If you need to do other work or talk to others, stop the engine first. * Failure to properly concentrate could result in mishandling and resultant injury. Always use the harness when operating the pole pruner. * Failure to use the harness increases the likelihood of mishandling and resultant injury.
1.2.6 Precautions for Maintenance Do not replace parts with inappropriate parts. * Failure to observe the instruction could cause the product not to perform as intended and cause injury due to deterioration of safety. Before performing maintenance, repair or cleaning, stop the engine and remove the attachment from the powerhead. * If the engine starts during the work, hands or fingers could be severed by the moving parts or saw chain, resulting in serious injury or death.
1.2.8 Precautions for Storing When storing the attachment with the hook of the pipe cap attached to the pipe, etc., do not pull or swing the attachment. When storing the pole pruner attachment, install the transportation guard on the saw chain and place it out of the reach of children. 1.2.9 Precautions for Handling Chain Oil Note ●● Check the chain oil before operating. During operation, make sure periodically that the chain oil is being discharged. Otherwise, the saw chain or guide bar could be damaged.
1.3 Safety Devices and Protective Guard 1.3.1 Safety Devices (Stop Devices) To stop the pole pruner in case of an abnormality, use the stop device on the powerhead to stop the saw chain rotation. Refer to the powerhead manual for details. 1.3.2 Safety Devices (Quick Release) In case of an abnormality, the pole pruner can be released from the harness by using the quick release device. Refer to the powerhead manual for details. 1.3.
1.4 Protective Equipment When using the pole pruner for pruning or cutting, it is recommended to wear the following protective equipment. (a) Hard hat (b) Working wear (long sleeve jackets and protective pants or chaps for operating chain saw) (c) Protective shoes (or sturdy boots with nonslip sole) (Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.) (d) Gloves (heavy-duty, nonslip gloves) (e) Goggles that meet the requirements of ANSI Hard hat Goggles Ear protection Face shield Working wear Gloves Z87.1.
2. Outline 2.1 Name of Parts and Their Functions The pole pruner is a device with the attachment installed to the powerhead (separately sold). The following is the structure of the attachment and name and function of each part. Note ●● There are two types of powerheads. For details about the powerhead, refer to the powerhead manual. 10 5 7 8 9 1 11 13 14 No.
2.2 Specification ■ Standard Specification item Specification Engine Refer to your powerhead manual. Saw chain JLA1-13-45 (a part packed together) Oregon : 91VXL-45E, 91PX-45E (for repair) Pitch : 3/8 inch Gauge : 0.050 inch. Links : 45 Guide bar 12 inches Weight of Split Attachment 3.5 (1.6) Ibs (kg) (excluding saw chain, guide bar, and transportation guard) 0.050” 1.3mm 3/8” 2.3 Attached Material The following are attached materials. For powerhead, refer to the powerhead manual.
2.4 Position of Model and Serial No. Check the model code of your attachment on the nameplate attached to the machine shaft. Record serial No. (See “9. Servicing”). You will need this model code and serial No. when ordering parts, and when making technical or warranty inquiries. Note ●● The model code is 4 letters The model code is different from the model name. xxxxxxᲵSerial No. 2.5 Replaceable Items The following are common replaceable items for this attachment.
3. Installation Before installing or removing any attachment or part, stop the engine and, if attached, let the saw blade come to a complete stop. * If the engine starts during the work, hands or fingers could be severed by the moving parts or saw chain. 3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain/Guide Bar Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the saw chain. * Otherwise, hands or fingers could be severed by the saw chain. This work is required for installation after purchasing or maintenance. 3.1.
5 Remove the guide bar [7] and saw chain [6] from the transmission case. [6] [7] 3.1.2 Installation 1 Install the saw chain [6] to the guide bar [7]. [6] [7] 2 Set the saw chain in the appropriate position, and install it with the tensioning hole and tensioning pin aligned, and then set the saw chain into the drive sprocket. 3 Turn the tensioning bolt [3] clockwise [3] until the slack amount of the saw chain becomes 1/16 in (1.6 mm).
5 While lifting the guide bar upward, apply tension to the saw chain with [3] the tensioning bolt [3] so that the slack amount in the center of the guide bar 1/8 in (3.2 mm) becomes 1/8 in (3.2 mm.) 6 While lifting the guide bar, tighten the guide bar nut [1] with a tool. Note ●● Tightening torque: 13.5 to 16 Nm [1] 7 Make sure that the saw chain can be moved by hand easily. Note ●● If it cannot be moved easily, repeat from step 1. 8 Install the transportation guard. (Refer to 1.3.
3.2 Installation Method 3.2.1 Combination with Powerhead Do not install any unapproved powerhead and extension pipe to the attachment. * The attachment could separate from the powerhead, causing severe injury. The attachment can be installed only to our approved equipment (shown below). Manufacturer Approved Powerheads Honda Motor Co., Ltd. UMC425A Honda Motor Co., Ltd. UMC435A 3.2.2 Connecting 1 Loosen the knob bolt [1] of powerhead connections.
3 Make sure that the positioning knob [5] is lowered to the locked position as shown, and then tighten the knob bolt [1] of the powerhead connections. [5] [1] 3.2.3 Removing 1 Loosen the knob bolt [1] of powerhead connections. [1] 2 3 Lift the positioning knob [5], and turn it 90°, either clockwise or counterclockwise. [5] Pull out the shaft tube [6]. If the shaft tube is hard to remove, hold it so that the attachment is parallel to the pipe of the powerhead, and then [5] pull it out.
4. Operation 4.1 Transporting Method When transporting the pole pruner, wear appropriate clothes and personal protective equipment. * Otherwise, it could cause injury. Before transporting the pole pruner, stop the engine, and ensure the saw chain has stopped. Install the transportation guard to the saw chain. Remove obstacles, and watch your step when transporting the pole pruner. * If the footing is insecure, an injury due to tripping over or falling could happen.
4.2 Pre-operation Check Make sure that the pole pruner is operated normally or there is not any part missing or damaged before starting the operation. Before operating the pole pruner, check the following: (a) If any part is damaged or worn out, replace before using. Contact your service dealer for a replacement part. ●● Check to see if there is any looseness, cracks, bending, or distortion of parts (nuts, screws, etc.) ●● Check to see if the saw chain and guide bar are damaged.
4.3 Start and Stop The pole pruner is operated by the powerhead. Refer to the powerhead manual. 4.3.1 Start The pole pruner must only be started and operated by one person. * Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and resulting injury. For starting the pole pruner, refer to the powerhead manual. 4.3.2 Stop When the throttle trigger is released, the engine power will decrease, and the saw chain will come to a stop.
●● Do not allow the saw chain to contact foreign objects such as soil and sand. Do not cut a root of a tree which soil or sand is attached. ●● Divide working sections and perform cutting for each section. ●● When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the limb is released. ●● Do not operate the pole pruner in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so. ■ Check the Pole Pruner ●● Attach the chain cover when not using.
4.5 Pruning Operation Do not allow children or animals to enter the working range of the pole pruner within 50 ft (15 m). The pole pruner must only be started and operated by one person. * Operation by more than one person increases the likelihood of mishandling and resulting injury. Add chain oil before operating. During the operation, make sure periodically that the chain oil is being discharged (Refer to page 32.) * Otherwise, the saw chain or guide bar could be damaged.
■ Operating Method ●● When starting the operation or during the operation, check periodically if the chain oil is discharged. * Follow "5.1.4 Discharging Check and Adjustment of Bar and Chain Oil". ●● Adjust the discharge amount of the chain oil. * Follow "5.1.4 Discharging Check and Adjustment of Bar and Chain Oil”. ●● Put the pole pruner at right angle to the branch when cutting. ●● Predict the drop position of branches to be cut, and operate where you are not hit by the falling branches. x.
5. Maintenance Do not perform any maintenance or repair other than those described in the instruction manual. Other maintenance or repairs should be performed by your servicing dealer. Before performing maintenance, repair or cleaning, stop the engine and remove the attachment from the powerhead. * If the engine starts during the work, hands or fingers could be severed by the moving parts or saw chain, resulting in serious injury or death. Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the saw chain.
5.1 Before/During Operation or When Refueling 5.1.1 Check and Add Bar and Chain Oil Wear condition or durability of the saw chain and guide bar highly depends on the quality of the chain oil. Be sure to use exclusive chain oil specifically designed for chain saw bar and chains such as “Oregon Bar and Chain Oil or equivalent”. Note ●● Contact your servicing dealer for the detailed information of the chain oil.
■ Sharpening the Cutter Make sure that the saw chain is appropriately installed to the guide bar before sharpening. (Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain/ Guide Bar.") Note Upper blade Side blade Depth gauge Rivet hole 1 Allow the round file to be protruded from the 5/32 in (4mm) Follow the procedure below for sharpening. 1/32 in (0.8mm) ●● Use a round file for sharpening (attached) of φ5/32 in (4 mm.) Round file cutter upper face by 1/32 in diameter (0.
■ Depth Gauge Adjustment Make sure that the saw chain is appropriately installed to the guide bar before adjustment. (Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain/ Guide Bar.") Upper blade Side blade Depth gauge Rivet hole Note ●● It is recommended to use depth gauge tool (separately sold) for easy checking and adjustment of the height. Contact your servicing dealer for the model and operating method. Follow the procedure below for adjustment.
5.1.4 Discharging Check and Adjustment of Bar and Chain Oil When starting the operation, check if the chain oil is discharged. 1 Direct the tip of the guide bar towards a tree or stub of light color while keeping a distance of 8 in (20 cm), and operate it with 3/4 throttle opened for approx. 1 min. Note ●● If the surface of the tree or stub is colored with the oil, the chain oil is discharged. ●● When cutting dry or hard trees or branches, the discharge amount of the chain oil must be increased.
5.2 Before Operation 5.2.1 Greasing the Guide Bar Note ●● Clean the gauge (groove) of the guide bar. If they are not cleaned, dust, wood sap, or chain oil becomes hardened, which causes the pole pruner to be unmovable for the next operation. Sprocket nose type guide bar requires grease for the bearing at the tip of the sprocket. Greasing the guide bar will reduce the problems of premature wear or excessive damage, maintaining the certain performance, resulting in extension of the service life.
5.3 After Operation 5.3.1 Cleaning and Check of Guide Bar 1 Remove the guide bar from the pole pruner. Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain/Guide Bar." 2 Remove the chips , dust, etc. accumulated in the hole of the chain oil with a thin bar. 3 Remove the chips, dust, etc. accumulated in the guide (groove) [1] of the guide bar with the bar cleaner [1] (separately sold.) 4 Check the side face of the guide bar for burrs, etc. Note ●● If any, remove with a plain file (separately sold.
5.4 Every 20 hours 5.4.1 Greasing the Transmission Case Apply grease from the grease nipple [1]. Note ●● Use lithium system grease #2 or NLGI Grade-2 Lithium Based Grease for greasing. [1] 5.5 As Necessary 5.5.1 Replacement of Cap 1 2 Push the hole [1] with a thin rod to pull out the cap. Align the boss (protrusion) of cap [2] with the pipe groove to insert the cap [2]. Make sure that the cap will not come off.
6. Storing Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the saw chain. * Otherwise, hands or fingers could be severed by the saw chain. When storing the attachment with the hook of the pipe cap attached to the pipe, etc., do not pull or swing the attachment. When storing the pole pruner attachment, install the transportation guard on the saw chain and place it out of the reach of children. Note ●● Do not discard grease into the river, the sea, or the ground. Otherwise, it could pollute the environment.
6 Insert the pipe cap [4] into the shaft tube [3]. [3] 7 [4] Remove the saw chain and guide bar, and then clean the guide bar. Wipe off the dirt with a cloth, etc. Refer to "5.3.1 Cleaning and Check of Guide Bar" for details. Note ●● Be sure to clean the saw chain and gauge of the guide bar. If they are not cleaned, dust, wood sap, or chain oil becomes hardened, which causes the pole pruner to be unmovable for the next operation. 8 Clean the attachment. Wipe off dust, etc. with a cloth, etc.
8. Troubleshooting In case of failure, follow the table below. When troubleshooting, stop the engine and then remove the attachment from the powerhead. * If the engine starts during the work, hands or fingers could be severed by the moving parts or saw chain. Situation Output is not enough. Possible Cause Correction Throttle cable adjustment is faulty. Refer to the powerhead manual. Engine concern. Refer to the powerhead manual. Saw chain is worn. Adjust by referring to 5.1.2.
9. Servicing For repair, handling method or cleaning, contact your servicing dealer. ■ When Requesting Repair If there is any problem, try finding the cause and take measures according to “8. Troubleshooting”. If it does not solve the trouble, contact your servicing dealer. ■ Contact for Repair Contact your servicing dealer for repair. Record serial No. (See “2.4 Position of Model and Serial No.”) in the space below. You will need this model code and serial No.
10. Technical data Model Powerhead Handle UMC425A UMC435A LOOP LOOP Mass (without cutting attachment , guard and powerhead) lbs (kg) 3.5 (1.6) Length (without cutting attachment , guard and powerhead) in (mm) 30.9 (785) in (mm) 30.9 x 3.3 x 5.5 (785 x 85 x 140) Bar Length in (mm) 12 (305) Shaft Length in (mm) 25 (635) a) Dimensions (L x W x H) b) Chain Type 40 SSPP Oregon 91 Series 3/8" pitch x 0.
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Distributor’s Limited Warranty NIKKARI ATTACHMENTS This warranty is limited to the following Nikkari products when distributed by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., Power Equipment Division, 4900 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta, Georgia 30005.
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