sunjoe SWJ599E, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...elf or others General Safety mWARNING When using electric yard tools basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the foll...

Page 2: ...tenance tasks should be performed after the power tool s rotating parts have stopped completely Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 1 Do not force t...

Page 3: ...m the extension cord during operation use the extension cord restraint hook and or make a knot as shown in Table 1 6 Do not abuse the cord Never pull the chain saw by the cord or yank the cord to disc...

Page 4: ...r storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar cover Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain Follow instructions for lubricating c...

Page 5: ...quipment you have carefully read the safety regulations and user instructions contained in this manual you practice first on logs on the ground or attached to trestles saw horses in order to get famil...

Page 6: ...ing 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 protectio...

Page 7: ...peed 6300 rpm Bar Chain Length 14 in 35 6 cm Cutting Thickness Max 13 5 in 34 3 cm Recommended 12 5 in 31 8 cm Oil Tank Capacity 3 5 fl oz 104 ml Chain Speed 37 7 ft s 11 5 m s Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg 3...

Page 8: ...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 Without all the...

Page 9: ...ole turn the chain tensioning screw counter clockwise until the pin hole aligns with the adjusting pin 5 While keeping the bar and chain flush against the mounting surface adjust the chain tension as...

Page 10: ...ting surface Fig 8 4 Remove the old chain from the bar 5 To lay out and install the new saw chain properly follow steps 2 to 6 from the section Installing the Guide Bar Chain beginning on page 8 Prepa...

Page 11: ...use with chain saws Bar and chain oil can be purchased at your local hardware store or online at snowjoe com NOTE It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use To prevent seepage empty th...

Page 12: ...r please contact a physician immediately 4 Work only in daylight or good artificial light 5 Take utmost care when working near metal fences 6 Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign objects...

Page 13: ...ity bar and chain oil designed specifically for use with chain saws mWARNING Make sure the bar and the chain are in place when you check the oil delivery Start the motor and check if the chain oil is...

Page 14: ...xtend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated Fig 16 IV Before starting to fell consider the natural lean of the tree the location of larger branches and the wind d...

Page 15: ...king a log Bucking is the process in which a log is cut into lengths It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet When possible the log should b...

Page 16: ...n the machine thoroughly to remove sawdust branches leaves or excess grease Never leave containers with cut debris inside the storage area Maintenance Please contact an authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dea...

Page 17: ...er service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Sharpening is necessary when The sawdust looks like dust Cutting becomes more difficult The cut is not straight Vibrations increase An authorized serv...

Page 18: ...3 Chain Sprocket Regularly check the condition of the sprocket and replace it when wear exceeds 0 5 mm Fig 23 Do not mount a new chain with a worn sprocket or vice versa Storage After every work sessi...

Page 19: ...switch Fault Possible Cause Remedy Extension cord not connected to the plug Extension cord or power cable damaged Worn motor brushes Check extension cord is fully connected to the tool Repair or repl...

Page 20: ...ory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to provide notice of such changes Accesso...

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Page 23: ...the owner s manual 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 su...

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 product...