NIKKARI SSHH User manual
Contents
Important Information ···················· 2
1. Safety ··································· 4
1.1 Warnings ······································· 4
1.2 General Precautions ························ 6
1.3
Safety Devices and Protective Guard ······ 11
1.4 Protective Equipment ····················· 12
1.5 Noise·········································· 12
1.6 Vibration······································ 12
2. Outline ·································13
2.1 Name of Parts and Their Functions ··· 13
2.2 Specication ································ 14
2.3
Attached Material ································ 14
2.4
Position of
Model and
Serial No. ··········· 15
2.5 Replaceable Items························· 15
3.
Installation and Adjustment ··········16
3.1 Installation Method ························ 16
3.2 Adjustment of Cutter Bar Angle ········ 19
4. Operation ·····························20
4.1 Transporting Method ······················ 20
4.2 Pre-operation Check ······················ 21
4.3 Start and Stop ······························ 22
4.4 Description of Cutting Techniques····· 22
4.5 Precautions for Operation ··············· 23
4.6 Operation Method ························· 24
4.7 Actions after Operation··················· 26
5. Maintenance ·························27
5.1 Daily··········································· 28
5.2 Every 25 hours ····························· 29
5.3 As Necessary ······························· 30
6. Storing ·································31
7. Waste Disposal······················33
8. Troubleshooting ·····················33
9. Servicing ······························34
10. Technical data ·······················35
How to Contact Honda ·················37
PRODUCT REGISTRATION··········39
Copyright (C) 2015 NIKKARI Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved
For Safe Use of Hedge trimmer
Attachment
●Be sure to read this manual and the powerhead
(separately sold) manual to have a good understanding
of the contents before handling the hedge trimmer.
●If there is no powerhead manual, you can purchase
one from your servicing dealer.
●Keep this manual and the powerhead manual in a
readily accessible location.
Hedge Trimmer Attachment
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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 hedges. (Refer to page 16 for approved
powerheads.)
Do not use the hedge trimmer for any other purpose or in any other way.
Attachment series separately sold
Hedge trimmer
Powerhead (Separately sold)
SSHH-S
Optional Attachments
Attachment
(This product)
General
●When handling the hedge trimmer, observe all the applicable safety rules, standards or regulations in
the area where the hedge trimmer is used.
This hedge trimmer is designed and produced according to the standards and regulations applied in the
purchase country, assuming that the use is limited to the purchase country only. It will not comply with
standards and regulations of other countries. Do not export or resell the hedge trimmers to any other
countries because the languages are different.
●Before use, read this instruction manual and the powerhead manual thoroughly, and have a good
understanding of the contents. Do not allow any person who does not understand the contents of this
manual to handle the hedge trimmer.
●Do not take any actions other than those described in this manual and the powerhead manual.
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Important Cautions for Safe Work
●NIKKARI Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as NIKKARI) cannot foresee all the risks in handling the
hedge trimmer. Therefore, also give consideration to general safety measures not stated in this manual,
powerhead manual to prevent injuries when handling the hedge trimmer.
●The hedge trimmer is a high-speed cutting tool with very long reach. To decrease risk of personal injury,
special safety precautions must be observed. If it is used carelessly or inappropriately, the trimmer blade
could make contact with hands or body, resulting in a fatal or serious injury such as amputation of hands
orngers.
Important Cautions for Instruction Manual
●This instruction manual is copyrighted and all rights are reserved. This instruction manual, in whole or
part, may not be copied, translated or reproduced to any electronic medium or machine readable without
prior written consent from NIKKARI.
●The contents described in this instruction manual and powerhead manual are subject to change without
prior notice.
● Illustrationsorguresshowninthisinstructionmanualmaypartiallydifferfromyourhedgetrimmer.
●If you lend or rent the hedge trimmer, be sure to provide the user with this manual and the powerhead
instruction manual. Also, advise the user that they need to have a good understanding of the content of
both manuals before starting any work.
●If this instruction manual or powerhead manual is lost or damaged, order a replacement from your
servicing dealer immediately.
●If you have any questions about descriptions in this manual or powerhead manual, contact your
servicing dealer.
●The names of companies and products described in this manual are generally trademarks or registered
trademarks of each company.
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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 hedge trimmer, follow the instructions in this manual. Warning labels are
attached to places where there are potential risks or in the periphery. The warning labels in this instruction
manual 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. If the warning for each signal
word is ignored, injury or death may result.
Meanings of signal words
DANGER
Indicates an immediately 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, could result
in mild to moderate injury.
Note It could result in property damage.
Indicates to emphasize important information or provide helpful information.
Meanings of symbols
Caution
Sign
Indicates that hazardous situation may result if you fail to follow the
instructions. The hazards are indicated by the pictogram inside the
symbol.
Prohibition
Sign
Indicates prohibition of dangerous action. Prohibited actions are
indicated by the pictogram inside or by the symbol.
Enforcement
Sign
Indicates enforcement of actions. Actions to be enforced are
indicated by the pictogram inside the symbol. This action is required
to avoid hazard.
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1.1.2 Warning Labels
Cautions for Handling
(a) This hedge trimmer 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 hedge trimmer until you have a good understanding of the meanings of the
warning labels. If you do not understand the meanings, contact your servicing dealer.
(c) Be sure to observe the warning labels and warning messages in the instruction manual at all
times while handling the hedge trimmer.
(d) Do not remove or damage the warning labels. Also, do not clean the warning labels with solvent.
(e) Do not paint the warning labels when repainting the hedge trimmer.
(f) If the warning labels become illegible, damaged or removed, purchase new ones from your
servicingdealer,andattachtheminaccordancewiththe“■WarningLabelsandAttached
Locations".
Warning Labels and Attached Locations
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1 Carefully check the warning labels and observe them.
2 Be sure to read the instruction manual and completely understand it before use.
3 Wear personal protective equipment for eyes, ears, and head during operation.
4 Trimmer blade is extremely sharp. If hands or feet, etc. make contact with the trimmer blade, it
couldresultinseriousinjurysuchasngerorfeetamputationorevenfatalinjury.
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1.2 General Precautions
1.2.1 Overall Precautions
When handling the hedge trimmer, follow the precautions of the powerhead manual in addition to the
following precautions.
Do not use the hedge trimmer when tired, ill, or after consuming alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
Be sure to rmly tighten the knob bolt at the attachment connection between
the powerhead and the extension pipe before using the attachment.
* The attachment could come off, resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not use the hedge trimmer for any purpose other than cutting hedge or as
show in examples of use (4.6).
Do not allow minors to operate the hedge trimmer.
Do not modify the hedge trimmer.
Do not install any unapproved powerhead to the attachment.
Do not remove the safety devices.
Do not touch the trimmer blade during operation.
If you lend or rent the hedge trimmer, be sure to provide the user with this
manual and the powerhead instruction manual. Also, advise the user that he
or she needs to have a good understanding of the content of both manuals
before starting any work.
Always shut off the engine and remove the hedge trimmer from the powerhead
before handling the trimmer blade.
1.2.2 Precautions for Clothing
Wear a hard hat when using or transporting the hedge trimmer.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment when using the hedge
trimmer.
For details about protective clothing refer to “1.4 Protective Equipment”.
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Wear goggles meeting the requirements of ANSI Z87.1 when using the hedge
trimmer.
Also use a face shield (or face screen) if possible.
* Failuretousegogglesorfaceshield,couldresultineyeinjuryfromyingdebris.
Wear hearing protective equipment such as ear protections when using the
hedge trimmer.
1.2.3 Precautions before Operation
Do not allow children or animals to enter the working range of the hedge
trimmer within 50 ft (15 m).
Do not operate the hedge trimmer near the electric wires.
* Otherwise, you may suffer an electric shock.
Make sure that the hedge trimmer is operated normally or there is not any part
missing or damaged before starting the operation.
Before starting the operation or when hitting the hedge trimmer against
something hard such as stones, make sure that the knob bolt of powerhead
connections is not loosened.
* Otherwise, it could cause the attachment to fall off.
Make sure that the positioning knob is lowered to the locked position when
installing the hedge trimmer. (Refer to page 17.)
* The attachment could come off.
Before use, always inspect the powerhead and attachment for any loose,
damaged or missing parts.
* Anything loose, damaged, or missing could cause parts of the powerhead attachment to
fall off or fail and seriously injure or kill the user.
Before using hedge trimmer, inspect the work area for any obstacles that
cannot be removed so you can avoid contacting them when operating the
hedge trimmer.
* Otherwise, you may trip on the obstacle or unintentionally hit it with the blade, potentially
resulting in serious injury or death.
Note
●If the edge of the trimmer blade is blunt or damaged, do not operate the hedge trimmer. Otherwise, it
could cause damage to the engine and machine due to overloading.
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1.2.4 Precautions at Start-up
The hedge trimmer 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 hedge trimmer in an open, at area with the trimmer blade off
the ground.
* Otherwise, you risk injury from falling or hitting the trimmer blade on the ground or
obstacles.
1.2.5 Precautions for Operation
Do not operate the hedge trimmer on insecure footings including a ladder, tree,
back of the truck.
* You could fall off the footing, drop the hedge trimmer or contact the blade by
inappropriately handling it, resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not operate the hedge trimmer using just one hand.
* You could drop the hedge trimmer or contact the blade by mishandling, potentially
leading to serious injury or death.
If the trimmer blade starts moving while idling, do not use the hedge trimmer.
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 hedge trimmer.
Ifyouneedtodootherworkortalktoothers,stoptheenginerst.
* Failure to properly concentrate could result in mishandling and resultant injury.
Always use the harness when operating the hedge trimmer.
* Failure to use the harness increases the likelihood of mishandling and resultant injury.
When cutting an overhead hedge, take a break on occasion.
* When operating the hedge trimmer for a long time, your arm may get tired, resulting in
mishandling the hedge trimmer, potentially leading to serious injury or death from in an
injury such as dropping the hedge trimmer.
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When trimming higher than the eye level, frequently check for obstacle in the
hedge.
* If the check is neglected, the hedge trimmer could make contact with a person or
obstacle, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remove obstacles, and watch your step when transporting the hedge trimmer.
* If the footing is insecure, an injury due to tripping over or falling could happen.
When turning around or rearranging your posture, the operator should move
slowly.
* Otherwise, it could cause injury due to contact of the trimmer blade with the people
around, resulting in serious injury or death.
Do not touch hot surfaces such as the gear case during or immediately after
the operation.
* Failure to observe the instruction could result in burns because the gear case could be
very hot.
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.
* Iftheenginestartsduringthework,handsorngerscouldbeseveredbythemoving
parts or trimmer blade, resulting in serious injury or death.
Note
●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.
● Useaspeciedgrease(generalpurposeNo.2lithiumgrease).AlsoreferredtoasNLGIGrade-2
Lithium Based Grease. Using the wrong grease can lead to damage or failure.
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1.2.7 Precautions for Transporting
Before transporting the hedge trimmer, stop the engine, and ensure the blade
has stopped.
Install the trimmer blade guard on the trimmer blade.
Note
●When transporting the hedge trimmer, install it to a harness or keep it balanced by holding the shaft
tube.
●Before transporting the hedge trimmer on the back of the truck, etc., remove the attachment from the
powerhead, install the guard on the trimmer blade, and then secure it so it does not move.
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 hedge trimmer attachment, install the trimmer blade guard on
the blade and place it out of the reach of children.
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1.3
Safety Devices and Protective Guard
1.3.1 Safety Devices (Stop Devices)
To stop the hedge trimmer in case of an abnormality, use the stop device on the powerhead to stop blade
rotation.
Refer to the powerhead manual for details.
1.3.2 Safety Devices (Quick Release)
In case of an abnormality, the hedge trimmer can be released from the harness by using the quick release
device.
Refer to the powerhead manual for details.
1.3.3 Protective Guard (Trimmer Blade Guard)
Install the trimmer blade guard to the hedge trimmer for transporting or storing to prevent an injury due to
contact with the trimmer blade.
Installtheguardasshowninthegurebelow.
Trimmer Blade Guard
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1.4 Protective Equipment
When using the hedge trimmer for cutting, it is recommended to wear the following protective equipment.
(a) Hard hat
(b) Working wear (long sleeve jackets and full-
length pants of heavy material)
(c) Protective shoes (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
Z87.1.
(f) Face shield (or face screen) (use together with
goggles is recommended)
(g) Ear protection
Note
●Do not wear any jewelry, neckties or scarves.
●Secure hair so it is above shoulder level.
●If the jackets or pants are loose, tighten the cuffs or hems.
●Do not wear short pants, sandals, or go barefoot.
1.5 Noise
A person operating the hedge trimmer must use ear protection equipment.
However, take care when wearing the ear protection equipment. Your ability to hear shouts or alarms is
restricted.
1.6 Vibration
Vibration generated by the hedge trimmer may cause vibration induced Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome
(HAVS). This will cause swelling pain or numbness of hands, and there is a risk of affecting the hand.
To prevent such problems, do not continuously operate for a long time. Instead, take an appropriate break.
Hard hat
Goggles
Ear protection
Face shield
Working wear
Gloves
Protective
shoes
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2. Outline
2.1 Name of Parts and Their Functions
The hedge trimmer 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 is one type of powerhead. For details about the powerhead, refer to the powerhead manual.
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3
4
8
6
7
2
5
■SSHH-S
No. Name Description
1 Trimmer blade A steel blade to cut the hedges or low trees.
2 Cutter guard A guard to protect hands and legs from trimmer blade.
3 Transmission case It converts the rotation of the gear case into the trimmer blade oscillation.
4 Gear case It transmits the rotation of the drive shaft to the transmission case.
5 Trimmer blade guard A guard to cover the trimmer blade when the hedge trimmer is not used.
6 Adjustment lever A lever to adjust the angle of the trimmer blade appropriately.(Gray)
7 Lock lever A lever to lock the trimmer blade to a necessary position.(Yellow)
8 Shaft tube Mainframe with a built-in drive shaft.
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2.2 Specication
■ StandardSpecication
Item Specication
Model SSHH-S (short shaft)
Attachment weight SSHH-S: 4.8 Ib (2.2 kg)
Dimension (L x W x H) Short shaft: 35.2 x 4.9 x 4.9 in
Weight Short shaft: 4.8 lbs (2.2 kg)
Shaft length Short shaft: 5.3 in (135 mm)
Cutter type Double-sided, Double-reciprocating
Blade length 21.6 in (550 mm)
Articulation angle increment 18 deg.
Total articulation range Short shaft: 108 deg. (-54 to +54)
2.3
Attached Material
The following are attached materials. For the powerhead, refer to the powerhead manual.
Instruction manual
(this book)
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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.
2.5 Replaceable Items
The following are some common replaceable items for this attachment.
Contact your servicing dealer for replacement parts.
Cutter guard Guide Trimmer blade Slider
Cap
■SSHH-S
xxxxxxxᲵSerial No.
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3.
Installation and Adjustment
3.1 Installation Method
Before installing or removing any attachment or part, stop the engine and, if
attached, let the trimmer blade come to a complete stop.
* Iftheenginestartsduringthework,handsorngerscouldbeseveredbythemoving
parts or trimmer blade.
When handling the trimmer blade, wear gloves.
* If you touch the edge of the trimmer blade or tip of the sharp blade, it could cause injury
tohandsorngers.
3.1.1 Combination with Powerhead
Do not install any unapproved powerhead 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
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3.1.2 Connecting
Loosen the knob bolt [1] of powerhead
connections.
Align the boss (protrusion) [2] at the
end of the pipe with the slit of the joint
case [3], and insert it to the label [4]
position.
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.
[1]
[4] [3]
1
[2]
[3]
2
[5]
[1]
3
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3.1.3 Removing
Loosen the knob bolt [1] of powerhead
connections.
Lift the positioning knob [5], and
turn it 90°, either clockwise or
counterclockwise.
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
pull it out.
Turn the positioning knob [5] until
it comes to the center and locks in
place. When the positioning knob
[5] is returned to the center, it will be
released downward.
[1]
1
[5]
2
3
[5]
[6]
4
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3.2 Adjustment of Cutter Bar Angle
On this type of cutter bar, the angle relative to the cutter bar can be adjusted to 7 positions between -54°to
+54°. Adjust as follows.
Before this adjustment, stop the
engine.
Lay down the hedge trimmer on the
ground, and install the guard [1] to the
trimmer blade.
Slide the lock lever [2] to release the
lock. (Remove the pin [3] of the lock
lever from the hole.)
If it does not move smoothly, move the
shaft tube [4] back and forth a little.
With the lock released, grip the
adjustment lever [5] to change the
angle of the cutter bar.
At the adjusted angle position, return
the lock lever. (Engage the pin [3] of
the lock lever with the hole.)
1[1]
2
[2]
[3]
[4]
3
[5]
4
[3]
5
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4. Operation
4.1 Transporting Method
When transporting the hedge trimmer, wear appropriate clothes and personal
protective equipment.
* Otherwise, it could cause injury.
Before transporting the hedge trimmer, stop the engine, and ensure the blade
has stopped.
Install the trimmer blade guard on the trimmer blade.
Remove obstacles, and watch your step when transporting the hedge trimmer.
* If the footing is insecure, an injury due to tripping over or falling could happen.
Note
●When transporting the hedge trimmer, install it to a harness or keep it balanced by holding the shaft
tube.
●Before transporting the hedge trimmer on the back of the truck, etc., remove the attachment from the
powerhead, install the guard on the trimmer blade, and then secure it so it does not move.
Wear protective equipment. For detail about the protective equipment, refer to
“1.4 Protective Equipment”.
Make sure that the engine is stopped and the blade is not moving.
Install the trimmer blade guard to the
trimmer blade.
<When hand-carrying the hedge
trimmer>
Install it to the harness or use the shaft
tube to maintain balance.
<When transporting by truck, etc.>
(1) Remove the attachment from the
powerhead.
(2) Put the hedge trimmer on the back of
the truck, and secure it.
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When hand-carrying the hedge trimmer
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