INSTRUCTION MANUAL Electric Lopper Saw Item: PS8204 Model: SF7J304 Have product questions or need technical support? Please feel free to contact us! Website: www.Amerisuninc.com Toll free: 1-800-791-9458 M-F 9-5 EST Email: support@amerisuninc.
CONTENTS Technical data…...………………………………………………………... General safety rules…….………………………………………………... Specific safety rules for lopper saw……………………………………… Electrical information……………………………………………………. Symbols………………………………………………………………….. Knowing your lopper saw….……. ..…………………………………… Assembly instruction……………………………………………………… Operating instruction…………………………………………………...... Maintenance.……………………………………………………………… Troubleshooting………………………………………………………….
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your lopper saw works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Do not operate this unit until you read this instruction manual for safety, operation and maintenance instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
• • • • • • • • • • • If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk. Do not point the lopper saw in the direction of people or pets. Maintain tool with care. Keep the lopper saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for proper maintenance. Do not attempt to clear clogs from tool without disconnect appliance from power supply.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR LOPPER SAW WARNING: Do not operate your lopper saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to the instructions. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • DANGER – Keep hands away from blade. Contact with blade will result in serious personal injury. Use lopper for cutting wood only. Do not use for cutting non-wood items. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION Guidelines for using extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watts Power hrs Hours Time Double-insulated construction. Class II Construction Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in property damage.
KNOWING YOUR LOPPER SAW Unpacking Unpack the lopper saw and all its parts, and compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging materials. Please call 1-800-791-91458 or E-mail us at support@amerisuninc.com if any parts are damaged or missing.
WARNING: Do not use this product if any parts on the packing list are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury. WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this lopper saw. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this lopper saw who has not read this manual. A lopper saw can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this lopper saw if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-791-9458 to address these concerns.
2. Insert loop portion of extension cord through opening in the bottom of the rear handle and place over cord retainer. 3. Slowly pull loop against cord retainer until the slack is removed. 4. Plug product into extension cord. NOTE: Failure to remove all excess cord slack from extension cord retainer could result in plug loosening from receptacle. Fig. 4 STARTING AND STOPPING See fig. 4 To start the motor: Connect the lopper to power supply.
• • • • • • • • • • • • To prevent electrocution, do not operate within 50 ft. of overhead electrical lines. Keep bystanders and pets at least 50 ft. away. When felling, do not attempt to fell a tree that has a diameter larger than 4 in., or that is taller than you are. Plan the cut carefully. Be aware of the direction in which the tree or branch will fall. Branches may fall in unexpected directions. Do not stand directly under the branch being cut. Remove long branches in several stages.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean clothes to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.
6. 7. Retighten the chain cover bolt securely. Return the lower jaw to the closed position by pulling back on the front handle and allowing the handle to move all the way forward. NOTE: New chain tends to stretch; check chain tension Fig. 11 frequently and tension as required. NOTICE: Chain tensioned while warm, can be too tight upon cooling. Check the “ cold tension” before next use. REPLACING THE BAR AND CHAIN See fig.
9. While holding the chain in position on the bar, reinsert the bar and chain through the opening between the jaws and place the loop around the sprocket. Fig. 14 10. Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar stud is in the long slot of the bar. WARNING: When placing the bar on the bar studs, ensure that the chain tensioning pin is in the chain tension pin hole.
Feathering or burring of the bar rails is a normal process of bar wear. Such faults should be smoothed with a file as soon as they occur. A bar with any of the following faults should be replaced. Wear inside the bar rails which permits the chain to lay over sideways. Bent guide bar. Cracked or broken rails. Spread rails. Lubricate guide bars with a sprocket at their tip weekly. Using a grease syringe, lubricate weekly in the lubricating hole.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Item Stock# Description Qty Item 19 Stock# Description Qty
1 PS8204-001 Screw 4x14 2 37 PS8204-037 Right housing 1 2 PS8204-002 Rear cover 1 38 PS8204-038 Screw 4x14 7 3 PS8204-003 Carbon brush 2 39 PS8204-039 Screw 4x12 1 4 PS8204-004 Brush holder 2 40 PS8204-040 Right rear handle 1 5 PS8204-005 Screw 3x8 2 41 PS8204-041 Power cord 1 6 PS8204-006 Connecting wire 1 2 42 PS8204-042 Cover 1 7 PS8204-007 Motor rear housing 1 43 PS8204-043 Switch trigger 1 8 PS8204-008 Connecting wire 2 1 44 PS8204-044 Switc
74 PS8204-074 Fixed plate 1 91 PS8204-091 Oil pump assemble 1 75 PS8204-075 Screw 4x10 4 92 PS8204-092 Oil pump spring 1 76 PS8204-076 Pull rod 1 93 PS8204-093 Screw 4x14 2 77 PS8204-077 Flat washer 2 94 PS8204-094 Outlet pipe 1 78 PS8204-078 Nut M6 1 95 PS8204-095 Oil pipe head 1 79 PS8204-079 Tension spring 1 96 PS8204-096 O seal ring 2 80 PS8204-080 Nut M8 1 97 PS8204-097 Bearing 1 81 PS8204-081 Knob 1 98 PS8204-098 Worm shaft assembly 1 82
TWO (2) YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY PowerSmart® is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with our commitment and dedication to quality. TWO (2) YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY OF POWER SMART PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE. PowerSmart (“Seller") warrants to the original purchaser only, that all PowerSmart consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
