SNOWJOE SUNJOE SWJ807E-RM, Operator'S Manual

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Basic Cutting Procedure

This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up 

to recommended 7.5 in. (19 cm), not to exceed a max cut of 

9.5 in. (24 cm) in diameter depending on type of wood. 

Practice cutting a few small limbs using the following 

technique to get the “feel” of using the saw before you begin a 

major sawing operation.

• 

Take the proper stance in front of the tree with the  

saw OFF (Fig. 24).

• 

Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full 

speed before entering the cut.

•  Keep the saw running the entire time you are cutting; 

maintain a steady speed.

• 

Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward 

pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or 

unit can result.

• 

PUSH and PULL – 

This reaction force is always opposite 

to the direction the chain is moving when it is in contact 

with the wood. Thus, the operator must be ready to 

control the 

PULL

 when cutting on the bottom edge of the 

bar, and 

PUSH

 when cutting along the top edge.

• 

Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.

Pruning

Pruning is the process of trimming limbs from a live tree.

• 

Remove long branches in several stages.

•  Cut lower branches first to allow the top branches more 

room to fall.

•  When pruning trees, it is important not to make the 

finishing cut next to the main limb or trunk until you have 

cut off the farthest lying limb. This will reduce the weight 

and prevent stripping the bark from the main member.

•  Under cut the branch 1/3 through for your first cut. 

Your second cut should over cut to drop the branch off 

(Fig. 25). Be prepared to balance the weight of the pole 

chain saw when the limb falls.

•  Now make your finishing cut from the topside of the 

branch smoothly and neatly against the main member so 

the bark will grow back to seal the wound.

• 

Release the trigger ON/OFF switch as soon as the cut is 

completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will 

result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched 

or trapped in the limb.

Limbing

Limbing is the process of removing branches from a fallen tree.

• 

You should cut limbs one at a time. Remove the cut limbs 

from the work area often to help keep the work area clean 

and safe.

• 

Cut branches under tension from the bottom up to avoid 

binding the pole chain saw.

• 

Keep the tree between you and the pole chain saw while 

limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch 

you are cutting.

If the Saw Becomes Pinched or Trapped

1. 

Wait for the blade to stop, wait five minutes for the saw to 

cool, unplug the power cord, and wear gloves to protect 

your hands from the chain teeth.

2. 

If you can reach the limb from the ground, lift the limb 

while holding the saw. This should release the “pinch” and 

free the saw.

3. 

If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.

Cutting Tips for Chain Saw

Proper Cutting Stance

•  Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid 

ground. 

•  Keep your left arm and elbow locked in a "straight arm" 

position to withstand any kickback force (Fig. 26).

•  Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.  

Fig. 25

Load

Second Cut

First Cut  

1/3 Diameter

Finishing Cut

Fig. 26

Chain line

Straight arm