1. INTENDED USE The pole pruner is exclusively intended for pruning trees and/or cutting small wood from the ground. Any other use is considered improper and will damage the tool. The correct use also includes reading and observing the instructions for use at each use as well as observing the warnings fixed on the machine.
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people from accessing the machine. As you stand in the work area, be aware of the presence of children. Observe local or regional safety precautions in your area. This also applies to all provisions relating to safety at the workplace and to health prevention in the workplace. Bystanders must be kept at a safe distance from the machine during operation.
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15. Be alert to damaged components. Check the machine before using it. Are any components damaged? When you detect minor damage to the machine, ask yourself seriously whether the machine can still be used properly and safely. Ensure that the orientation and adjustment of the moving components are correct.
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Warning! Even if the machine is used professionally, it is impossible to completely eliminate some residual risk. The type and design of the machine make it possible to establish the following potential risks: Contact with uncovered cutting head (cut wounds) Contact with the cutting elements in operation (injuries by cuts) Hearing impairment in the absence of proper hearing protection.
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Cables and filaments can be caught by the cutting blade or the filament Remove all foreign Hanging reel, which can damage the machine objects from the area you and cause injury. Remove all foreign want to mow before Danger objects from the area you want to starting work.
Sliding, On uneven floors, Be sure to always be on your stumbling damage can be caused by support and wear non-slip shoes and falling stumbling Disposal / Recycling Disposal instructions are indicated in the form of pictograms attached to the machine or packaging. The meaning of the various symbols is given in the chapter "Symbols attached to the machine".
Mounting tube (extension Assembly tools (wrenches 11 Fuel tank tube and cutting head) and screwdrivers) Device for installing the Pruner 12 Exhaust pipe shoulder strap Engine Strap 13 Choke control Bottle for the oil mixture handle 14 Starter Protection of the blade Power Switch 15 Tank cap Pole mounted pruner...
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Tube installation Loosen the clamping knob Connect the cutting blade to the machine tube (Make sure the lock is securely engaged in the mounting hole. Tighten the knob. Make sure the connection is secure. If need to use the additional extension tube, and the additional tube first as explained above, then install the pruner on the extension tube.
Secure the safety screw. Installation of the harness Install the harness latch into its dedicated device, located on the toolbar. The shoulder strap is equipped with an emergency release mechanism. To detach the machine from the shoulder strap in emergency situations, follow the instructions described below. WARNING! Check the emergency release mechanism BEFORE operating the machine.
components (carburation, adjustment of spark plugs, control of exhaust opening and closing times) in the absence of accessories or a catalyst during combustion. These motors are designed for use with unleaded gasoline. Always use gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90RON. ...
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2. Put the machine on a level, solid floor. Keep the cutting head away from the ground and away from surrounding objects (Fig.5). 3. Press the priming bulb 5 to 8 times until fuel flows through the clear hose. 4. Position the choke in the closed position. 5.
Use of the pole pruner Never use the tool at an angle of more than 60 °. The correct operation of the pruner is not impaired at angles greater than 60 °, but the risk of injury increases due to sudden drops of branches.
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Do not attempt to repair the machine unless authorized to do so. Use only spare parts and accessories recommended by the manufacturer. Checking for loose fasteners, fuel leaks and damaged parts (e.g. cracks in the saw blade). Always check and adjust the guide bar and chain with the engine stopped. B) Maintenance plan To carry out the regular maintenance operations, please refer to the following table Stop the engine systematically before performing any maintenance on the machine.
Replacement of the spark plug Remove the cover of the spark plug, unscrew the spark plug and then replace it. Sharpening Sharpening shall be done by a qualified service or by an experimented person who must follow the below instructions. Do not perform sharpening if you do not have the knowledge to do it. Be careful to file all cutters to the specified angles and to the same length, as fast cutting can be obtained only when all cutters are uniform.
ZI, 32 rue Aristide Bergès – 31270 Cugnaux - France Declare that the tool: PETROL POLE PRUNING MACHINE Ref:HPS5230 Serial number: 20240312093-20240312252 Is in conformity with the Directive Machine 2006/42/EC and the national regulation transposing it Also in conformity with the following European regulation:...
12. WARRANTY WARRANTY The manufacturer guarantees the product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of the original purchase. The warranty only applies if the product is for household use. The warranty does not cover breakdowns due to normal wear and tear. The manufacturer agrees to replace parts identified as defective by the designated distributor.
13. PRODUCT FAILURE WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN? If you bought your product in a store: a) Empty the fuel tank if your product has one. b) Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, the repairer will refuse the machine.
14. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: • Start-up and setting up of the product. • Damage resulting from normal wear and tear of the product. • Damage resulting from improper use of the product. • Damage resulting from assembly or start-up not in accordance with the user manual. •...
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