Replacement Part List

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• Now make your nishing 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 On/O switch as soon as the cut is
completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will
result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched
or trapped in the limb.
Limbing
Limbing is the process of removing branches from a fallen tree.
• You should cut limbs one at a time. Remove the cut limbs
from the work area often to help keep the work area clean
and safe.
• Cut branches under tension from the bottom up to avoid
binding the bar and chain.
• Keep the tree between you and the pole chain saw while
limbing. Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch
you are cutting.
If the Saw Becomes Pinched or Trapped
1. Wait for the blade to stop, wait ve minutes for the saw to
cool, remove the battery, and wear gloves to protect your
hands from the chain teeth.
2. If you can reach the limb from the ground, lift the limb
while holding the saw. This should release the “pinch” and
free the saw.
3. If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for
assistance.
Maintenance + Care
mWARNING! Always remove the battery before
performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your
cordless 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.
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.
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. 28). 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
ats on the drive links hang out of the bar groove (Fig. 28).
NOTE: A new chain tends to stretch. Check the chain tension
frequently and re-tension as needed.
Nuts and Screws
Periodically check that all the nuts and screws are tightened
securely. Check that the telescoping lock and assembly lock
are intact and in proper working order.
Chain Sharpening
mWARNING! To ensure that the saw works safely and
eciently, 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 specic experience and special tools. For
safety purposes, we recommend you 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).
Sharpening is necessary when:
• The sawdust looks like dust;
• Cutting becomes more dicult;
• The cut is not straight;
• Vibrations increase.
Fig. 28
Properly Adjusted Warm Chain
Approximately 0.050 in. (1.25 mm)
Flats are
visible here
Flats are not
visible here
Chain Needs Tensioning