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Pole Pruner Attachment
SSPP
Instruction Manual
Original Instruction
For Safe Use of Pole Pruner Attachment
● Be sure to read this manual and the powerhead
(separately sold) manual to have a good understanding
of the contents before handling the pole pruner.
● If there is no powerhead manual, purchase it from
● Keep this manual and the powerhead manual carefully
in a readily accessible location.
Copyright (C) 2012 NINGBO LIHAO MACHINERY CO.,LTD. All Rights Reserved
Contents
Important Information ······················ 2
1. Safety ····································· 4
1.1 Warnings ······································· 4
1.2 General Precautions ························ 6
1.4 Protective Equipment ····················· 15
1.5 Noise ·········································· 15
1.6 Vibration ······································ 15
2. Outline ···································16
2.2 Specification ································ 17
2.3 Attached Material ································ 17
2.5 Consumables ······························· 18
3. Installation and Adjustment ·········19
3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw
Chain/Guide Bar ··························· 19
3.2 Installation Method ························ 22
4. Operation ·······························24
4.1 Transporting method ······················ 24
4.2 Pre-operation Check ······················ 26
4.3 Start and Stop ······························ 27
4.4 Precautions for Operation ··············· 28
4.5 Pruning Operation ························· 29
4.6 Actions after Operation ··················· 30
5. Maintenance ···························31
5.1 Before/During Operation or When
Refueling ····································· 32
5.2 Before Operation ··························· 36
5.3 After Operation ····························· 37
6. Storing ···································39
7. Waste Disposal ························41
8. Troubleshooting ·······················41
9. Service after Sales ···················42
10. Technical data ························43

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    9. Service after Sales ···················42 10. Technical data ························43 ● Keep this manual and the powerhead manual carefully in a readily accessible location. EC Declaration of Conformity (Applies to Europe only) ······44 Copyright (C) 2012 NINGBO LIHAO MACHINERY CO.,LTD. All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 2: Important Information

    Important Information Intended Purpose This product (hereinafter referred to as a attachment) is designed to be attached to the powerhead (to be sold separately) for cutting or pruning trees or branches . The pole pruner is attached to our approved powerhead. Do not use the pole pruner for any other purpose or in any other way.
  • Page 3 Important Cautions for Safe Work ● NINGBO LIHAO MACHINERY CO.,LTD. (hereinafter referred to as NINGBO LIHAO MACHINERY ) 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 accidents when handling the pole pruner.

  • Page 4: Safety

    1. Safety 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 Warning Description Signal words in this instruction manual are categorized as shown below.
  • Page 5 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 and work in a safe environment without accident or failure. (b) Do not operate the pole pruner until you have a good understanding of the meanings of the warning labels.

  • Page 6: General Precautions

    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, it will cause unexpected injury. Do not use the pole pruner when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
  • Page 7 Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the saw chain. * Otherwise, hands or fingers could be severed by the saw chain. 1.2.2 Precautions on Clothes Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using the pole pruner. * Otherwise, injury may result. Wear goggles and face shield (or face screen) when using the pole pruner. * If they are not used, it could cause eye injury due to scattering of pieces of wood chipped off.
  • Page 8 Check the condition of the saw chain and mounting nuts before/after the cutting. * If it is used with cracks or looseness, the saw chain could chip off and the pieces of the saw chain could hit a person, or the split attachment could be damaged. When there is any obstacle (wires, etc.) which cannot be removed near the branches to be cut, cut the branches while taking care so as not to allow the saw chain to get contact with such obstacle during cutting.
  • Page 9 When starting the pole pruner, make sure that the saw chain is not touching the ground or obstacles. Otherwise, you could fall down and get severly injured due to contact with the saw chain. It could also cause the objects to scatter, resulting in injury such as sight loss. 1.2.5 Precautions for Operation Do not operate the pole pruner on insecure footings including a ladder, tree, back of the truck.
  • Page 10 Concentrate on the work during the cutting without standing talking. When doing the other work out of necessity, stop the engine before performing. * Unless concentrating on the cutting work, the operator could be injured unexpectedly because the concentration becomes loose. When cutting trees over the head level, take a break as necessary.
  • Page 11 1.2.6 Precautions for Maintenance 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. Do not perform any maintenance or repair other than those described in the instruction manual. Request the sales agency. * Otherwise, an accident could happen.
  • Page 12 1.2.8 Precautions for Transporting Do not transport the pole pruner by a bicycle and a motorbike. * When the pole pruner is dropped, it could cause injury to the operator unexpectedly and damage to the pole pruner. When transporting the pole pruner, wear appropriate clothes and personal protective equipment.
  • Page 13 1.2.10 Precautions for Grease Store the grease in a place out of reach of children. Also, put them in a container so that the grease is not spilled and make them distinguished to understand contents. * When drinking them by mistake, the person will feel physically sick. Do not discard grease into the river, the sea, or the ground.

  • Page 14: Safety Devices And Protective Guard

    1.3 Safety Devices and Protective Guard 1.3.1 Safety Devices (Stop Devices) To stop the pole pruner in case of an accident or abnormality, use the stop device and stop the operation of the saw chain. There are the throttle trigger and start/stop switch on the powerhead as stop devices. Refer to the powerhead manual for details.

  • Page 15: Protective Equipment

    1.4 Protective Equipment When using the pole pruner for pruning or cutting, always wear the following protective equipment. (a) Hard hat Hard hat (b) Working wear (long sleeve jackets and protective Goggles pants or chaps for operating chainsaw) Ear muffler (c) Protective shoes (or sturdy boots with nonslip sole) Face shield (Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.)

  • Page 16: Outline

    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 split attachment and name and function of each part. Note ●...

  • Page 17: Specification

    2.2 Specification ■ Standard Specification item Specification Engine Refer to your powerhead manual. Saw chain JLA1-13-45 (a part packed together) Oregon: 91VX-45E, 91VG-45E (for repair) Guide bar 12 inches Weight of Split Attachment 1.5 kg (Europe) 1.6 kg (Australia) (excluding saw chain, guide bar, and transportation guard) 0.050 1.3mm 2.3 Attached Material...

  • Page 18: Position Of Model And Serial No

    2.4 Position of Model and Serial No. This instruction manual is for attachment of model in same series. Check the model of your attachment on the nameplate attached to the machine body and read the corresponding sections. Record serial No. (See “9. Service after Sales”). You will need this serial No.

  • Page 19: Installation And Adjustment

    3. Installation and Adjustment Before installing or removing, stop the engine. * 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 This work is required for installation after purchasing or maintenance. Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the saw chain. * Otherwise, hands or fingers could be severed by the saw chain.
  • Page 20 Remove the guide bar [7] and saw chain [6] from the transmission case. 3.1.2 Installation Install the saw chain [6] to the guide bar [7]. 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.
  • Page 21 While lifting the guide bar upward, apply tension to the saw chain with the tensioning bolt [3] so that the saw chain is closely fitted with the guide bar. While lifting the guide bar, tighten the guide bar nut [1] with a tool. Make sure that the saw chain can be moved by hand easily.

  • Page 22: Installation Method

    3.2 Installation Method 3.2.1 Combination with Powerhead Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment. * The attachment could come off during use, resulting in a serious accident. The attachment can be installed only to our approved equipment (shown below). For detail, refer to the table below.
  • Page 23 Make sure that the positioning knob [5] is lowered to the original position, and then tighten the knob bolt [1] of powerhead connections. 3.2.3 Removing Loosen the knob bolt [1] of powerhead connections. Lift the positioning knob [5], and turn When the positioning knob is lifted, it can be rotated both clockwise and counterclockwise by 90°.

  • Page 24: Operation

    4. Operation Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using the pole pruner. * Otherwise, injury may result. 4.1 Transporting method Do not transport the pole pruner by a bicycle and a motorbike. * When the pole pruner is dropped, it could cause injury to the operator unexpectedly and damage to the pole pruner.
  • Page 25 Wear protective equipment. For detail about the protective equipment, refer to "1.4 Protective Equipment. Make sure that the engine is stopped and the saw chain is not moving. Install the transportation guard. <When hand-carrying the pole pruner> When hand-carrying the pole pruner Install it to the harness or use the shaft tube to keep the balance with the shaft tube.

  • Page 26: Pre-Operation Check

    4.2 Pre-operation Check Make sure that the pole pruner is operated normally or there is not any part missing or cracking before starting the operation. Especially check looseness of the connections, screws and nuts, and fuel leakage. * Otherwise, a serious accident could result. Before operating the pole pruner, check the following: (a) Check each part.

  • Page 27: Start And Stop

    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 be started in a non-slippery and firm place. * Otherwise, it will cause falling, resulting in serious injury. The pole pruner must be started or operated by one person.

  • Page 28: Precautions For Operation

    4.4 Precautions for Operation When operating the pole pruner, observe the following as well as “1.2 General Precautions”. ● If you feel tired during operation, be sure to take a break. If you continue operating without taking a break, the pole pruner could be out of control. Or if you are aggravated by strenuous work, consult a physician (doctor) before operating the pole pruner.

  • Page 29: Pruning Operation

    4.5 Pruning Operation Do not allow children or animals to enter the working range of the pole pruner (within 15m). * Otherwise, a serious accident will happen. The pole pruner must be started or operated by one person. * If it is operated by more than one person, it could be miss-handled, and it could contact with a person or objects, resulting in accident.

  • Page 30: Actions After Operation

    ■ Operating Method ● When starting the operation or during the operation, check periodically if the chain oil is discharged. * Follow "5.1.4 Discharging Condition Check and Adjustment of Chain Oil". ● Adjust the discharge amount of the chain oil. * Follow "5.1.4 Discharging Condition Check and Adjustment of Chain Oil”.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    5. Maintenance 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. Do not perform any maintenance or repair other than those described in the instruction manual. Request the sales agency. * Otherwise, an accident could happen.

  • Page 32: Refueling

    5.1 Before/During Operation or When Refueling 5.1.1 Refueling and Check of 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 for the chainsaw. Type of the chain oil might be specified by local rules or regulations in some countries.For any questions, contact the sales agency.
  • Page 33 ■ Sharpening the Cutter Make sure that the saw chain is appropriately installed Upper blade to the guide bar before sharpening. (Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain Side blade Depth gauge Guide Bar.") Rivet hole Note ● Use a round file for sharpening (attached) of φ5/32” (4mm.) Follow the procedure below for sharpening.
  • Page 34 ■ Depth Gauge Adjustment Make sure that the saw chain is appropriately installed Upper blade to the guide bar before adjustment. Side blade (Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain Depth gauge Guide Bar.") Rivet hole Note ● It is recommended to use Depth Gauge Jointer (separately sold) for easy checking and adjustment of the height.
  • Page 35 5.1.3 Check and Adjustment of Saw Chain Tension Make sure that the saw chain is slightly loose and it can be moved by hand easily. (Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain Guide Bar.") 5.1.4 Discharging Condition Check and Adjustment of Chain Oil When starting the operation, check if the chain oil is discharged.

  • Page 36: Before Operation

    5.2 Before Operation 5.2.1 Greasing for Guide Bar 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.

  • Page 37: After Operation

    5.3 After Operation 5.3.1 Cleaning and Check of Guide Bar Remove the guide bar from the pole pruner. Refer to "3.1 Installation and Removal of Saw Chain Guide Bar." Remove the chips , dust, etc. accumulated in the hole of the chain oil with a thin bar.

  • Page 38: Every 20 Hours Or Every 3 Months

    5.4 Every 20 hours or Every 3 months 5.4.1 Greasing for Transmission Case Greasing must be performed every 20 hours from the grease nipples. Note ● Use grease of Agip: Lp2 or equivalent.

  • Page 39: Storing

    6. Storing Store the grease in a place out of reach of children. Also, put them in a container so that the grease is not spilled and make them distinguished to understand contents. * When drinking them by mistake, the person will feel physically sick. When storing the attachment with the hook of the pipe cap attached to the pipe, etc., do not pull or swing the attachment.
  • Page 40 Insert the hook [5] of the pipe cap [4] into the hole of the shaft tube [3]. Insert the pipe cap [4] into the shaft tube [3]. Remove the saw chain and guide bar, and then clean the guide bar. Wipe off the dirt with a cloth, etc.

  • Page 41: Waste Disposal

    7. Waste Disposal For disposal, observe the standards and regulations of your region. If there is any question, contact the sales agency. 8. Troubleshooting In case of failure, follow the table below. When troubleshooting, stop the engine and then remove the attachment from the powerhead.

  • Page 42: Service After Sales

    9. Service after Sales For repair, handling method or cleaning, contact the sales agency. ■ When Requesting for 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 the sales agency. ■ Contact for Repair Contact the sales agency from which you purchased the pole pruner for repair. Record serial No. (See “2.4 Position of Model Code and Serial No.”) in the space below. You will need this serial No.

  • Page 43: Technical Data

    10. Technical data Model SSPP (Europe) SSPP (Australia) Powerhead UMC425E UMC435E UMC425U UMC435U Handle LOOP LOOP LOOP LOOP Mass (without cutting attachment , guard and powerhead) Length (without cutting attachment , guard and powerhead) Front Uncertainty Measured vibration levels (in accordance with EN ISO 22867)

  • Page 44: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity ( Applies to Europe only ) Manufacturer NINGBO LIHAO MACHINERY CO.,LTD. Address NO.408,SONGHUAJIANG ROAD BEILUN,NINGBO 315800 Country CHINA Type Pole Pruner Attachment Model SSPP Serial No. SPPE-1000001 ~ Declare, that the following machinery complies with all the essential health and safety Requirements of the EC Directive.

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