sunjoe SWJ803E-RM, Operator'S Manual

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Electrical Safety

1.  Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should  

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for  

the pole chain saw. Receptacles are available having  

built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this  

measure of safety.

2.  To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord 

suitable for outdoor use, such as SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, 

STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.

  Before use, check that the extension cord is in good 

condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to 

use one heavy enough to carry the current your product 

will draw. For lengths less than 50 ft (15 m), a No.16 AWG 

(or greater) extension cord should be used. An undersized 

cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of 

power and overheating.

3.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has  

a polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other).  

Use this appliance only with a polarized UL-, CSA-, or 

ETL-rated extension cord for outdoor, all-weather use.  

The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension 

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 plug. If the plug still does not fit, 

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall 

outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug, extension cord 

receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way. 

4.  To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the 

extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two 

cords as shown in Table 1.

5.  Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the pole chain saw 

by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the 

receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and  

sharp edges.

Specific Safety Rules for  

Pole Chain Saws

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WARNING!

 SHOCK HAZARD! – To protect yourself 

from electrocution, do not operate the pole chain saw within  

50 ft (15 m) of overhead wires. Failure to follow this instruction 

could result in severe personal injury.

Operating Tips for Pole Chain Saws

•  Note the extension cord's location relative to the tool. 

While operating the pole chain saw, be careful not to trip 

over the cord.

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Keep the cord away from the chain and the operator at  

all times.

•  Keep children, animals, and bystanders a safe distance 

away from the pole chain saw and extension cord.

•  Only the pole chain saw operator should be in the 

work area.

•  Do not use the pole chain saw to cut down trees.
•  Always use two hands when operating the pole chain saw. 

Grip the pole chain saw securely with one hand on the 

trigger and the other hand on the pole.

•  Before starting the pole chain saw, make sure that the saw 

chain is not in contact with any object.

•  Do not allow the pole chain saw to make contact with 

grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

•  Do not force the pole chain saw while cutting. Apply light 

pressure. It will perform more effectively and safely if it is 

used at the rate for which it was designed.

•  Use extreme caution when cutting a limb that is under 

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WARNING! 

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Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or 

DEATH. Heed these warnings:

•  Do not allow any part of the pole chain saw to make 

contact with water while it is in operation. If the 

appliance becomes wet while turned off, wipe dry 

before starting. 

•  Use only a UL-, CSA-, or ETL-rated extension cord 

for outdoor, all-weather use.

•  Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
•  Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands 

or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots 

offers some protection. 

EXTENSION CORD CHART

Cord Length:

Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):

Up to 50 ft

(15 m)

16

+50 ft - 100 ft

(+15 m - 30 m)

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(B) Connect plug and receptacle

Cord set

Appliance cord

(A) Tie cord as shown

Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord