Fiskars UP53 Anvil Tree Pruner broken cord

Hi,

I have had a Fiskars UP53 Anvil Tree Pruner for a long time now but unfortunately the cord has broken and having opened them up it appears as though it has broken where the pulley wheel is, just short of the arm that pulls the blades. Now I've been in touch with Fiskar's hoping they could tell me how the cord goes around the pulley as it had come off but their response was to say this model was not supposed to be repaired by the customer and tried to get me to upgrade to the latest models. Having got it to pieces and bought a replacement cord I'd like to get it going again, I'd just like to ask if anyone else has had the same problem over the years or if you have a similar model maybe you could have a look at it and tell me how the cord goes around the pulley. I was hoping I would find a video on YouTube but unfortunately they only relate to the current models. Thank you

 

Not familiar with Fiskars versions but most have a pulley arrangement to multiply the pulling force. Often this is to give twice the cord travel at the handle to that at the blade. hence double action.I have also seen a version which has a geared head to achieve a similar effect.
Perhaps an 'exploded' view photo would help assist.

 

This is a very long shot, but bear with me. There is a charity called Tools for Self Reliance. Its aim in life is to take donated tools, refurbish them and send them off to poor communities in Africa to help local people get on in life. Our local branch, from time to time, has “open days” where you can take something that you want to keep and they will show you how to fix it and then let you take it home fully restored. Maybe there’s a branch near you. Or maybe they could direct you to someone who could help. If you offered to donate something, however ancient and decrepit, for them to do up and send on I’m sure it would help.

UK Programme - Tools For Self Reliance

 

https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/fiskars-up53-anvil-tree-pruner#product-info-description-container

So where is the cord?

 

Many thanks for the replies to my post, they are much appreciated. I've attached a few images which I hope you can access ok, because the old cord broke on the pulley wheel I am trying to find out how the new cord should be thread around the pulley wheel. I have the cord attached to the blade and if I can sort out the pulley I should be able to fix it, it's a pity it didn't break somewhere else as that would have made it more straightforward to fix.

 

Usually it goes around two pullies, cant see how you get an advantage with just one.
I'm actually wondering if the cord is in two pieces, and the ends of each attached to the pulley.

 

It looks as if it's meant to go around three times? Perhaps there's a strong spring somewhere to wind it back up and close the blade after you've pulled the string/trigger to open it?

 

Could it be that the old cord is not broken in use but supplied in 2 pieces; which have pulled through the pulley piercings? Did the 'broken' pieces end with a knot each?
My thinking is that the length attached to the handle (the longer) passed around the circumference whereas the short would move only the distance approximating the radius, giving the mechanical advantage suspected.

 

I'm wondering if you have a local repair cafe?

 

Have you tried contacting Fiskars?