SNOWJOE sunjoe iON100V-18CS-CT, Operator'S Manual

8

Unpacking

Carton Contents

•  Cordless chain saw
•  18 in. (45.7 cm) guide bar
•  18 in. (45.7 cm) cutting chain
•  Cutting bar sheath
•  Manuals with registration card

1.

  Carefully remove the cordless chain saw and check to see 

that all of the above items are supplied.

2.  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or 

damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or 

missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please 

call the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

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 customer service center at 

1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563

).

  NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging 

material until you are ready to use your new cordless 

chain saw. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. 

Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with 

local regulations.

IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging material are  

not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils, 

or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a 

suffocation risk!

Assembly

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WARNING!

 Always wear heavy-duty gloves when 

handling the bar and chain. Mount the bar and chain very 

carefully so as not to impair the safety and efficiency of the 

machine. If in doubt, contact an authorized Snow Joe

®

 +  

Sun Joe

®

 dealer or call the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

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 customer 

service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

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WARNING!

 Unpacking and assembly should be 

completed on a flat and stable surface, with adequate space 

for moving the machine and its packaging.

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DANGER!

 Never start the motor before installing the 

guide bar, chain, and sprocket cover. Without all these parts in 

place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to 

potentially serious injuries.

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WARNING!

 To avoid serious personal injury, read and 

understand all safety instructions provided.

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WARNING!

 Before performing any maintenance, make 

sure the battery is removed from the battery compartment. 

Failure to heed this warning could result in serious  

personal injury.

Installing/Replacing the  

Guide Bar and Chain

NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, use  

only identical replacement parts. Make sure the battery  

is not inserted in the compartment before proceeding  

with installation.

1. 

Unscrew the end cover knob counterclockwise to unlock 

and remove the chain/sprocket end cover (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

End cover knob

Chain/sprocket 

end cover

2.  Remove the cutting bar and chain from the mounting 

surface (Fig. 2).

3.  Remove the old chain from the bar.
  NOTE: 

When you first purchase your chain saw, the chain 

and bar will come packed separately from the saw. Refer 

only to the instructions for fitting the chain and bar (start 

with step 4). Should you need to replace the chain in the 

future, follow all the steps in this section.

In order to operate this chain saw, you will need to additionally 

purchase  either  the  iON100V-2.5AMP  or  iON100V-5AMP 

lithium-ion  battery  and  the  100  V  quick  charger  (model 

iON100V-RCH).  Battery  and  charger  options  available  at 

snowjoe.com.

CORE TOOL

B CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY

Fig. 2

Cutting chain

Chain/sprocket end cover

Guide bar

Mounting surface