SNOWJOE sunjoe SWJ800E Mode D'emploi page 12

• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free
from obstructions.
• Do not let the kickback danger zone area of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence, or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the pole chain saw
(Fig. 12).
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully
squeeze the ON/OFF trigger and maintain a steady
cutting speed.
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Extend the pole only to the length required to reach
the limb cut. Do not extend the rear handle above
waist height.
Maintenance
Please contact an authorized Snow Joe
or call the Snow Joe + Sun Joe
®
at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for all maintenance
operations not foreseen in this manual. Any operation
performed in an unauthorized service center or by unqualified
personnel will completely invalidate the warranty.
m
WARNING!
For your safety and that of others:
• Correct maintenance is essential to maintain the original
efficiency and safety of the machine over time.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts.
Damaged parts are to be replaced and never repaired.
• Only use original Snow Joe
parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can seriously
damage the equipment, compromise safety, and invalidate
the warranty.
m
WARNING!
Always unplug the power cord before
performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your
pole chain saw.
• Use protective gloves when handling the bar and chain.
• Keep the bar encased in its sheath, except when working
directly on the bar or the chain.
• Never dispose of oils or other polluting materials in
unauthorized places.
Motor Cooling
To avoid overheating and damage to the motor, always keep
the cooling air vents clean and free of sawdust and debris.
Chain Tension
Check the chain tension before using the saw when the chain
is cold. The correct tension of a cold chain is when there is no
slack on the underside of the guide bar; the chain is snug, but
you can rotate it by hand without binding.
+ Sun Joe dealer
® ®
customer service center
®
+ Sun Joe replacement
® ®
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. 20). Be aware that a chain tensioned while warm,
may be too tight upon cooling. Check the "cold tension" before
next use. The chain must be re-tensioned whenever the flats
on the drive links hang out of the bar groove (Fig. 24).
Fig. 20
Properly Adjusted Warm Chain
Flats are not
visible here
Approximately .050 in. (1.25 mm)
Chain Needs Tensioning
Flats are
visible here
NOTE: A new chain tends to stretch. Check the chain tension
frequently and re-tension as needed.
Nuts + Screws
Periodically check that all the nuts and screws are tight and
secure. Check that the collar that controls the telescoping pole
is intact and in proper working order.
Chain Sharpening
To maintain optimal blade sharpness and peak performance,
Sun Joe recommends model 24V-CSSHRP-LTE Cordless
Chain Saw Sharpener, available on sunjoe.com, by phone at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563), or see page 15 for more
details.
m
WARNING!
To ensure that the chain saw works safely
and efficiently, it is essential that the cutting components are
well-sharpened. It is highly recommended to replace the
chain once it loses its ability to cut cleanly and safely.
It is possible, however, to sharpen the existing chain if the
sharpening is carefully performed. Any work on the chain
and bar requires specific experience and special tools.
For safety purposes, we recommend you contact an
authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe
®
+ Sun Joe customer 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.
12
dealer or call the Snow Joe
® ®