SNOWJOE sunjoe SWJ805E-RM, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... All rights reserved Original instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 A Division of Snow Joe LLC Model SWJ805E RM Form No SJ SWJ805E RM 880E M V1 R OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC POLE CHAIN SAW 8 INCH 6 AMP 2 IN 1 POLE HANDHELD ...

Page 2: ...ubber gloves substantial non skid footwear and close fitting clothing is recommended when working outdoors 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 I...

Page 3: ...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 m WARNING m Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY o...

Page 4: ...ot 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 5: ...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 6: ...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 7: ...o 8 9 ft 1 9 m to 2 7 m Overhead Reach 15 ft 4 6 m Oil Tank Capacity 2 fl oz 60 ml Chain Saw Weight 5 5 lbs 2 5 kg Pole Chain Saw Weight 7 9 lbs 3 6 kg 1 8 in cutting chain 2 8 in guide bar 3 End cover nut 4 Front hand guard 5 Chain sprocket end cover 6 Front hand grip 7 Removable cutting head 8 Cutting head lock 9 Knob for telescopic pole 10 Oil tank cap 11 Oil level indicator window 12 Foam grip...

Page 8: ... 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 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 i...

Page 9: ... saw will vibrate abnormally and will 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 M5 hex key wrench M...

Page 10: ...sion as 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 ...

Page 11: ...enerate a great deal of heat and damage the motor To protect the life of your 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 handles Do not overreach A good firm grip on the tool using both hands will help y...

Page 12: ...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 electric pole chain saw to a working 120V outlet using a heavy duty outdoor extension power cord 3 Make a loop in the extension cord and push it up through the hole in ...

Page 13: ...coping pole in place To tighten the lock nut behind the knob use the hex key wrench and ensure that the pole is secure The wrench may be required to loosen the retaining lock nut 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 always be to the left of the chain line The most ty...

Page 14: ...ough 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...

Page 15: ...lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated Fig 27 Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw mWARNING Pay special attention to where the branches are lying on the ground and recognize the following risks 1 the branches may be under tension 2 the direction in which the branch will fall may differ from th...

Page 16: ... be replaced and never repaired Only use original Snow Joe Sun Joe replacement parts Parts that are not of the same quality can seriously damage the equipment compromise safety and invalidate the warranty mWARNING Always unplug the power cord before performing any adjustments maintenance or repairs to your electric pole chain saw Use protective gloves when handling the bar and chain Keep the bar e...

Page 17: ...unted in a suitable vise Tighten the chain if it is loose Mount the file in the guide and then insert it in the tooth at a constant angle from the cutting edge Sharpen in a forward motion a few times and repeat this on all the cutting edges facing the same way right or left To move the chain forward use a screwdriver Turn the bar over in the vise and repeat on all the other cutting edges Check tha...

Page 18: ...m or are uncertain what to do then have the saw inspected by 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 before using it mCAUTION Remove the power cord and wait at least five minutes for the saw to cool before servicing or storing your unit If you drop the saw carefully inspect it for damage If the guide bar is bent the...

Page 19: ...e out of the reach of children Support If your Sun Joe SWJ805E RM electric pole chain saw requires service or maintenance please call 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Model and Serial Numbers When contacting the company reordering parts or arranging service from an authorized dealer you will need to provide the model and serial numbers which can be found on the decal located on the hous...

Page 20: ... 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 Accessories can be ordered online at sunjoe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Bar and chain oil SWJ OIL sold at sunjoe com or you can purcha...

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Page 23: ...hall be construed as obligating Snow Joe Sun Joe to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective This warranty is intended to cover product defects only Snow Joe LLC is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of the Snow Joe Sun ...

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