Sun joe SWJ807E, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...with power tools 10 Wear protective hair coverings to contain long hair 11 Always wear safety glasses and ear defenders to provide eye and ear protection Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses and do not provide the same protection as safety glasses 12 Wear face or dust masks If the cutting operation is dusty the use of a face or dust mask specially designed to filter out microscopi...

Page 2: ...xtension cord only one way If the appliance plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet The extension cord plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the pl...

Page 3: ...t contacting anything A moment of inattention while operating the chain saw may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done Wear safety glasses and hearing ...

Page 4: ...pected situations Keep solid footing and balance at all times Never try cutting through two branches at the same time Only cut one at a time Do not bury the guide bar nose or try to cut by boring the guide bar nose into the wood Watch for shifting of wood or other forces that may pinch the chain Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Use the low kickback chain and guide bar supplied w...

Page 5: ...ION Avoid contacting the guide bar tip with any object Tip contact may cause the guide bar to move suddenly upward and backwards which may cause serious injury to the user WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION For protection against injury wear ear defenders and safety goggles WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Keep at least 50 ft 15 m away from power lines Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all time...

Page 6: ...Oil tank cap 11 Oil level indicator window 12 Soft grip 13 Telescoping pole 14 Handle lock 15 Trigger switch 16 Removable handle 17 Appliance cord 18 Safety lock button 19 Cutting bar sheath 20 Hex key wrench blade screwdriver 21 Extension cord restraint hook Know Your 2 in 1 Electric Pole Chain Saw Read the owner s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the 2 in 1 pole chain sa...

Page 7: ...nd efficiency of the machine If in doubt contact an authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 mWARNING Unpacking and assembly should be completed on a flat and stable surface with adequate space for moving the machine and its packaging mDANGER Never start the motor before installing the guide bar chain and chain cover Wi...

Page 8: ... not cut 6 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar and the adjusting pin is in the chain tension pin hole Fig 7 7 Adjust the chain tension as needed by adjusting the chain tensioner screw with the supplied flat tip blade screwdriver Make sure to align the chain ...

Page 9: ... required Pole Chain Saw Assembly The machine comes in the chain saw mode To convert it to a pole chain saw follow the instructions below 1 Pull the handle lock toward you Fig 10 2 While pulling the handle lock use the other hand to grasp the front hand grip and slide the removable cutting head up to remove it Fig 11 3 Connect the removable cutting head and the telescoping pole by aligning the the...

Page 10: ...ing and restarting an electric motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the motor To protect the life of your 2 in 1 electric pole chain saw always wait at least five seconds after stopping before restarting the saw mWARNING Be sure that the chain is not in contact with any object when you start the motor mWARNING Keep hands away from chain Keep hands on h...

Page 11: ... the chain is lightly lubricated this wiell prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket mWARNING Be aware of the cord while operating the saw Keep the cord away from the chain Be careful not to trip over the extension cord 1 Prior to each cutting session run through the daily checklist see pg 18 2 Connect the 2 in 1 electric pole chain saw to a working 120 V outlet using a heavy duty outdoor extens...

Page 12: ...ng pole in place To tighten the bolt unclip the cam lock Using the hex key wrench tighten the cam lock nut then close the cam lock Ensure that the pole is secure The wrench may be required to loosen the cam lock nut if you need to adjust the pole to a different height Fig 23 Cutting Tips for Pole Chain Saw Proper Cutting Stance Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground Your body should al...

Page 13: ...gh 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 c...

Page 14: ...d The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated Fig 27 Before felling is started consider the natural lean of the tree the location of larger branches and the wind direction to help you judge which way the tree will fall Remove dirt stones loose bark nails staples and wire from the tree Notching undercut Make the notch 1 3 the diameter of...

Page 15: ...s Follow these simple directions for easy cutting When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated Fig 30A cut from the top overbuck When the log is supported on one end Fig 30B cut 1 3 the diameter from the underside underbuck Then make the finishing cut by overbucking to meet the first cut When the log is supported on both ends Fig 30C cut 1 3 the diameter from the top overbuck T...

Page 16: ... there is no slack on the underside of the guide bar the chain is snug but you can rotate it by hand without binding During normal saw operation the temperature of the chain will increase The drive links of a correctly tensioned warm chain will hang approximately 0 050 in 1 25 mm out of the bar groove Fig 31 Be aware that a chain tensioned while warm may be too tight upon cooling Check the cold te...

Page 17: ...r You should smooth such faults with a file as soon as they occur Replace a bar with any of the following faults wear inside the bar rails permitting the chain to lay over sideways bent guide bar cracked or broken rails spread rails Turn the saw over check the underside of the guide bar and make sure that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities You can purchase replacement ...

Page 18: ...d NEVER immerse any part of the saw housing in liquid Storage Ensure that the guide bar cover is in place when storing Do not store the 2 in 1 pole chain saw near chemicals such as fertilizers or other harsh solvents Do not expose the plastic parts of the unit to brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils or the like These products are often highly corrosive and may cause perm...

Page 19: ...chain oil SWJ802E TOOL SWJ OIL sold at snowjoe com or you can purchase equivalent bar and chain oil sold at your local hardware store Model Accessories Item 3 4 1 R Sun Joe 10 inch replacement bar SWJ 10BAR 2 Sun Joe 10 inch replacement chain SWJ 10CHAIN NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to provide notice of such changes Accessories can b...

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Page 23: ...Snow Joe Sun Joe will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized warranty repairs This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty Wearing parts like belts augers chains and tines are not...

Page 24: ... California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a we...