Manual #LS_11_08

August 2011

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction, General Information, Serial Number .................................... 2

Owner and Operator and Safety Information ....................................... 3-5

Definitions of Safety Terms and Symbols, Accident Prevention ..... 3

Safety Instructions ………………………………………………………4-5

Power Unit Specifications …………………………………………... ............. 6

Attachment Specifications ....................................................................... 6

Mounting Instructions ............................................................................... 6

Hydraulic Instructions .............................................................................. 7

Set Up & Operation ........................................................................... 8 - 11

Maintenance ……………………………………………………………………11

Service ………………………………………………………………………….12

Safety Labels …………………………………………………………………..12

Bolt Torque ……………………………………………………………………..13

Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………..14

Warranty Policy ………………………………………………………………...15

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing your new SPARTAN EQUIPMENT Limb Saw. Your Limb Saw was designed for trimming the

hard to reach places from the comfort of your tractor or skidsteer. It was carefully designed and manufactured to give you

many years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance, such as cleaning, sharpening and lubricating, is required to

keep it in top working condition. You or any other person, who will be assembling, operating, maintaining or working with

this product, are required to read and completely understand the information and instructions contained in this manual. If

anyone does not fully understand every part of this manual, please obtain further assistance by contacting the dealer

from which this product was purchased or by contacting SPARTAN EQUIPMENT at the telephone number or address

listed on the previous page of this manual. Keep this manual available for reference whenever this product is being

handled or used. Provide this manual to any new owners and/or operators.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The purpose of this manual is to assist you in safely assembling, mounting, operating and maintaining your Limb Saw.

Read this manual carefully to obtain valuable information and instructions that will help you achieve safe and

dependable service. The illustrations and data used in this manual were current at the time of printing, but due to

possible engineering and/or production changes, this product may vary slightly in detail. SPARTAN EQUIPMENT

reserves the right to redesign and/or change components as necessary without notification.

Throughout this manual, references may be made to:

Power Unit The engine-driven machine to which this product must be attached.

Right, Left, Front, Directions which are determined in relation to the operator of the equipment when seated in the

Rear normal operating position.

IMPORTANT Precautions that must be followed to prevent damage to equipment.

NOTICE Precautions that must be followed to prevent substandard performance.

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION

Always refer to the model and serial number when ordering parts or requesting information from your dealer. The

serial number plate for this product is located on the upper right corner of your Limb Saw frame.

Serial Number:

Serial Number Sticker

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DEFINITION OF SAFETY TERMS AND SYMBOLS

Throughout this manual, the terms DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION are used to indicate the degree of hazard to personnel if

proper safety procedures are not followed. These words will be used in conjunction with the Safety Alert Symbol: a dark triangle

containing a white exclamation mark.

The Safety Alert Symbol means:

- ATTENTION! - BECOME ALERT! - YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

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;

OR

May also be used to alert against unsafe practices, which may result in damage to property.

The safety information given in this manual does not replace any safety codes, insurance needs, federal, state and local laws.

ACCIDENTS CAN BE PREVENTED WITH

YOUR HELP!

The best safety device is a careful operator. SPARTAN

EQUIPMENT and your dealer ask that YOU be that

careful, responsible equipment operator.

YOU ARE THE KEY TO SAFETY BECAUSE:

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and

maintenance of YOUR Limb Saw.

Pay attention to the job at hand. Do not let your mind

lose concentration on what you are doing. No accident

prevention program can be successful without the

wholehearted cooperation of the person who is directly

responsible for the operation of the equipment.

YOU are responsible to familiarize yourself, and

anyone else who will assemble, operate, maintain, or

work around this product, with the safety information

contained in this manual.

If accidents are to be prevented (and accidents can

be prevented), that prevention will come from

equipment operators who accept their complete

responsibility and anticipate the results of their

actions.

YOU are responsible to read ALL information contained

in this manual to any operators or maintenance

personnel who are not fully able to read the written

English language. Whether YOU read the manual as

written or translate it into another language, YOU must

make certain that all operators and maintenance

personnel have complete understanding of the full and

exact contents of this manual. The designer, the manufacturer, and the safety

engineer all help create a safe product, but their

combined efforts can be wiped out with a single

careless act by the operator of that product. YOU can reduce the risk of injury or death by

following all safety precautions and by using good

safety practices. Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the

influence of drugs or alcohol.

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WARNING

Obey all safety instructions listed in this section and

throughout this manual. Failure to obey instructions in

this section could result in death or serious injury.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS!!

WARNING SECTION

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I BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, I ! OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR OTHER WORK ON ! I OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT: I ~--------------------------------------- READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THIS

MANUAL.

READ AND COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THE

MANUALS PROVIDED WITH YOUR POWER UNIT,

LOADER AND QUICK-ATTACH.

Read and understand all safety signs on this product

and on your power unit, loader and quick-attach.

Know all your controls and know how to quickly stop all

power unit movements, Limb Saw movement, and the

engine in case of emergency.

Know and obey all applicable government rules, O.S.H.A

regulations, local laws and other professional guidelines

for your operation.

Make sure that anyone who will be assembling,

mounting, maintaining, repairing, removing and/or

storing this product:

Has been instructed in the safe operation of this product

and of the power unit and the quick-attach to which this

product is attached.

Is physically and mentally capable of the safe

operation of this type of equipment.

Is not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Is carefully supervised from a safe distance,

especially if such person is inexperienced.

Wears personal protective equipment (i.e. hardhat,

safety glasses, work gloves, protective shoes,

respirator, ear protection, etc.)

Does not wear loose fitting clothes, loose or uncovered

hair or any accessories (jewelry, necktie, scarf, wrist

watch, etc.) that can catch and entangle on moving parts.

Has annually reviewed all safety instructions.

Know and follow good work practices when

assembling, mounting, maintaining, repairing,

removing and storing this product:

Work on a level surface in a well-lit area.

Keep the area clean and dry.

Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.

Use the right tool for the job at hand.

Make sure your tools are in good condition for

performing the desired function.

When using tools, wear the protective equipment specified

by the tool manufacturer (i.e. hardhat, safety glasses, work

gloves, protective shoes, etc.).

----------------------------------------. I WHEN YOUR POWER UNIT IS USED DURING ANY I ! TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE ! ! OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT: ! L _________________________________________ ~

Before leaving the operator's station or before beginning

any type of work on this product, this product, apply

your power unit's parking brake, stop the engine,

remove the starter key, wait for all moving parts to stop

and then relieve all pressure in the hydraulic lines. Refer

to your power unit's operator's manual for instructions

on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.

Know your loader's safe lifting and operating capacity

and the weight of this product. See the specifications in

this manual for the weight of this product and refer to

your power unit's and loader's operator's manuals for

safe operating limits. Lift capacity may be reduced if

using a quick-attach.

Never allow anyone, except the operator, to be around

the power unit or this product when either is in motion.

Do not start up unless others are clear of the work

area. Minimum of 50 ft. from area of operation.

Do not allow riders on this product or the power unit.

Never operate controls from the ground. Operate the

controls only from the operator's station.

Never drive your power unit while the Limb Saw is in

open position or is spinning.

Always disengage hydraulics.

Be aware of the added weight. Reduce travel speeds

accordingly, especially when traveling over rough

ground.

When transporting, be sure Limb Saw is in transport

position.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WORK SAFELY - A CAREFUL OPERATOR IS THE BEST INSURANCE AGAINST ACCIDENTS!!

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2. POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS

Refer to power unit's operators manual for max. lifting capacity of power unit.

IMPORTANT

Exceeding any of the recommended power unit specifications CAN result in damage to your power unit and/or this product and WILL void all SPARTAN EQUIPMENT warranties.

ATTACHMENT SPECIFICATIONS

LIMB SAW 20 feet 380

LIMB SAW MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of this

manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY LIMB SAW MOUNTING.

1. Place this product on a firm, level surface that is large enough to safely accommodate this product, your power unit and

all workers involved in the mounting process.

3. Be sure all connection points are properly secured.

4. Refer to the operator's manual(s) for your power unit, loader and quick-attach and follow the mounting instructions

contained therein.

5. Carefully raise the loader and cycle the tilt cylinders to check clearances and to verify that all mounting procedures

have been successfully completed.

Choose one of the 3 pockets to insert the long tube to increase versatility.

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LIMB SAW HYDRAULIC CONNECTION

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of

this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY HYDRAULIC CONNECTION.

1. You must purchase and install two hydraulic hoses that have fittings permanently attached to each end. These hoses and fittings must meet the following specifications:

Inside diameter ................................................. 0.375" (3/8") Maximum operating pressure ............................ 3,000psi. Hose end fittings ............................................... One hose end must be a female NPT fitting. The fitting for the other

end can be whatever you determine to be the most beneficial to making the connection to your power unit. Length ............................................................... You must make this determination based upon recommendations

provided in your power unit's operator's manual. The hoses must be long enough to avoid applying any tension to them (i.e. stretching) in all operating positions of this product. Excessive length could cause the hoses to drag on ground, be pinched in equipment, become entangled in moving parts, etc., any of which will shorten life of hoses and could cause injury to operator or others near equipment.

2. Remove all protective plastic caps from hose ends and this product's connection fittings. 3. Ensure the male and female threads, as well as the inside of the hoses, are clean. 4. Make connection to power unit using appropriate method below for your power unit.

If your power unit has male or female threads for connecting hydraulic hoses to auxiliary lines, ensure all threads and inside of fittings and hoses are clean; then secure hoses to fittings using torque specified in your power unit's operator's manual.

If your power unit has quick-couplers for connecting hydraulic hoses to auxiliary hydraulic lines, you may need to purchase proper quick-coupler fittings which you must install on the free ends of the two hoses. In most cases, the owner's manual for your power unit will describe the exact type of fitting which is needed for your hydraulic coupling system. BUT in no case should any fitting have an allowable operating pressure of less than 4,000 psi. Once all quick-coupler fittings are properly installed, the hoses can then be coupled to the power unit's hydraulic valve body or auxiliary hydraulic lines as per the instructions found in your power unit's operator's manual.

5. Carefully raise the loader arm and cycle the tilt cylinders to check hose clearances and to check any interference.

WARNING Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your tractor or power unit in the "ON" position.

Failure to obey this warning could result in death or serious injury.

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LIMB SAW SET UP AND OPERATION

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of

this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY LIMB SAW OPERATION.

DANGER

Failure to obey the following procedures will result in death or serious injury.

• Never use your Limb Saw near power lines or electrical extension cords.

WARNING Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.

• Use Limb Saw to cut only tree branches.

• Never engage Limb Saw while people are within 50 ft. of it.

• Never use Limb Saw indoors.

• Always wear gloves when handling Limb Saw.

OPERATING POSITION:

1. Remove pin which holds saw arm against mast.

2. Make certain your tilt cylinder is rotated back in order that saw arm can open and extend without making

contact with the ground.

3. Lift saw arm upward till holes of bracket and top of spring are aligned. Insert pin and secure with hairpin.

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6. 7. LIMB SAW SET UP AND OPERATION (cont.)

CHAIN TENSION:

Loosen 2 nuts holding chain guard cover. See illustration below.

Loosen locking nut then adjust bolt. Screw bolt "out" to tighten chain, "in" to loosen.

Retighten locking nut after adjustment. Chain tension should be the same as any hand held chainsaw. Do not over tighten. Over tightening will cause chain to

stretch, cause additional wear and tear on the sprocket and additional strain on motor.

Re-tighten guard cover when adjustment is complete. Never operate saw with chain guard loose or off.

Loosen bolts to adjust chain

Turn bolt to adjust chain. Keep chain at proper tension for optimum performance.

ADJUSTING CHAIN OILER FLOW:

1. In the event your preset self oiler may need adjustment, remove outer motor cover to expose oiler. 2. Loosen tiny allen set screw on oiler knob. To loosen and increase flow, turn knob counter clockwise. To tighten and

decrease flow, turn clockwise. Use extreme caution using no more than ½ turns to make adjustments. 3. Position piece of paper or cardboard on ground and lower chainsaw blade over the paper. 4. From the power unit seat, run your saw several seconds. Look to see if there is any oil splatter on the paper.

Adjust oil flow until you have a fine spray of oil on paper. When you have achieved the correct flow, reaffix outer

motor cover.

Loosen bottom set screw to free adjusting knob on chain oiler.

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LIMB SAW SET UP AND OPERATION (cont.)

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of

this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY LIMB SAW OPERATION.

DANGER

Failure to obey the following procedures will result in death or serious injury.

• Never use your Limb Saw near power lines or electrical extension cords.

WARNING Failure to obey the following procedures could result in death or serious injury.

• Use Limb Saw to cut only tree branches.

• Never engage Limb Saw while people are within 50 ft. of it.

• Never use Limb Saw indoors.

• Always wear gloves when handling Limb Saw.

IMPORTANT Do not use this product to lift or move tree limbs.

Using the mast for lifting

CAN result in damage to this product and

WILL void all SPARTAN EQUIPMENT

warranties.

When driving your power unit across pastures and uneven terrain, pin your saw closed into transport position.

Driving with the saw open in the operating position may damage pins and spring. Use caution when driving under power lines and low hanging branches. In order to avoid obstacles that could potentially get caught on your saw during transport, adjust the height of your

saw by raising and lowering your loader, or adjusting the tilt angle of the bucket, Make certain your power unit is properly balanced and on a secure level terrain when using your Limb Saw. Use extra caution when on wet, ground, mud, or snow. Use extreme caution when driving on slopes and

uneven ground.

How TO USE YOUR LIMB SAW: When beginning a cut, situate saw on branch and lower your

loader until you make contact with the limb. The weight of the saw

and spring is all that is needed to make each cut. On large limbs,

it may be necessary to lower your loader to complete a cut.

Do not make cuts with the nose of the bar. Be very careful to

avoid contact with other limbs or the body of the tree with the

nose of the bar.

Always make cuts with chain running in forward motion.

Always make cuts in a downward motion cutting from the top of

branch through the bottom.

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LIMB SAW SET UP AND OPERATION (cont.)

WHEN CUTTING LARGE OR HEAVY LIMBS:

Make several cuts to remove weight from the limb before making the final cut at the base, beginning at the end of

the limb and working towards the trunk. This will minimize the chance of the bark from peeling and also decrease

the chance of the limb rolling and pinching the saw. As you gain experience with your saw, you will become more

perceptive at judging how many cuts it will take to remove the amount of weight needed for a clean, easy final cut.

When in doubt, make an extra cut.

Check chain tension at regular intervals during operation. If chain becomes loose while cutting, turn off power unit

before approaching and tightening chain.

LIMB SAW MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is the key to long equipment life and safe operation. It is very important that these maintenance functions be

performed as described below.

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of

this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY LIMB SAW MAINTENANCE OPERATION.

BEFORE FIRST USE Inspect the attachment for shipping damage. If damage does exist, do not operate until the damaged parts have been

replaced or repaired.

BEFORE EACH USE Make certain all nuts and bolts are in place and properly tightened.

Make certain chain tension is correct.

Make certain all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specified function.

Make certain all hydraulic fittings are tightened to specifications and that there are no leaks in any fittings or hoses.

SEE THE HYDRAULIC CONNECTION SECTION (pg. 7)

Replace any damaged parts, and excessively worn parts.

Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean.

NOTICE CONTINUALLY MONITOR TENSION OF THE CHAIN. NEVER TIGHTEN CHAIN OR MAKE ADJUSTMENTS WHILE

OPERATOR IS IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT.

Always operate with a sharp chain. When burn marks appear on the wood that you are cutting, or soft, easy to cut wood is

difficult to cut, it's time to replace or sharpen your chain. Cutting with a dull chain will increase the time it takes to cut

and will cause vibration of your unit and excessive wear on your unit. Loose hardware on your unit will also cause

vibration. Follow manufacturer's maintenance and sharpening instructions for the chain.

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9. LIMB SAW SERVICE

SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (pages 3-5 of

this manual) BEFORE BEGINNING ANY LIMB SAW SERVICE.

WARNING Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin, resulting in serious injury or death.

Always relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting lines.

Shut off engine, set parking brake and relieve hydraulic pressure before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic

lines. Refer to your power unit's manual for instruction on how to relieve hydraulic pressure in lines.

Before applying pressure to the system, be sure that all connections are tight and be sure there are no

damaged hoses, lines or fittings.

Wear safety glasses and use metal or wood when searching for leaks. Do not use your hands.

WARNING Before servicing the loader, remove the attachment and make certain the lift arms are lowered to their

lowest position or that the arms are supported by the mechanical lock up devices (if the machine is so

equipped).

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Bolt Torque Chart

Always tighten hardware to these values unless a different torque value or tightening procedure is listed for a specific

application.

Fasteners must always be replaced with the same grade as specified in the manual parts list.

Always use the proper tool for tightening hardware: SAE for SAE hardware and Metric for metric hardware.

Make certain fastener threads are clean and you start thread engagement properly.

All torque values are given to specifications used on hardware defined by SAE J1701 MAR 99 & J1701M JUL 96.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Burn marks appear on the wood

that you are cutting, or soft, easy Dull chain Replace or sharpen your chain.

to cut wood is difficult to cut

Low hydraulic fluid level Check and refill hydraulic system to proper

Aeration of hydraulic fluid level.

(generally indicated by foamy Refer to Power Unit's manual and replace

appearance of fluid). Hydraulic fluid foaming due to

improper hydraulic oil usage

hydraulic oil using recommended hydraulic

oil.

Dirty oil Drain and refill oil, replace filter.

Partially plugged inlet filter Clean filter element.

Hydraulic oil heating

Oil too light in hot weather Use recommended oil.

Damaged oil lines Replace oil lines.

Broken oil lines Replace hose and check for leaks.

External hydraulic fluid leakage Loose hydraulic connection Tighten loose connections.

Cold hydraulic fluid

Allow hydraulic fluid to warm up to

operating temperature.

Engine R.P.M. too slow Increase engine R.P.M.

Hydraulic pump capacity Low hydraulic fluid supply Refer to power unit's manual for service

inadequate recommendations.

Hydraulic hose restriction

Check for evidence of restriction in

hydraulic hoses.

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10.

Spartan Equipment Warranty Policy

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All equipment is sold subject to mutual agreement that it is warranted by

the company to be free from defects of material and workmanship. But

the company will not be liable for special, indirect, or consequential

damages of any kind other this contract or otherwise. The company’s

liability shall be limited exclusively to replacing or repairing without

charge at its factory or elsewhere, at its discretion, any material or

workmanship defects that become apparent within one year from the

date on which the equipment was purchased. The company shall have no

liability for related damages of any kind. The buyer by the acceptance of

this equipment will assume all liability for any damages that may result

from the use or misuse by his employees or others.

Distributor/dealer must notify Spartan Equipment of the defect by phone,

fax, or email. Recommended repairs and costs are to be discussed with,

and agreed on, by an authorized Spartan Equipment representative.

Repair and labor (at an agreed rate) will be performed by a dealer for

Spartan Equipment or a repair shop designated by Spartan Equipment.

All claims must be discussed with a representative of Spartan Equipment

prior to any repairs or warranty will be void.

All claims must be accompanied by a photograph of the defective product.

All defective products must be returned to Spartan Equipment in Joppa,

Maryland unless otherwise instructed by a representative of Spartan

Equipment.

Spartan Equipment Warranty will not apply to:

Product that in the judgment of Spartan Equipment has been misused by

the user

Product not sold or manufactured by Spartan Equipment

Alterations or repairs not authorized by Spartan Equipment