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•  It is easier to saw a log using the spiked bumper 

 

(Fig. 24D).

  Dig the spiked bumper into the log and use it as a  

 

pivot. Cut with an arched motion to make the bar 

 

 

penetrate the wood. 

  Repeat several times if necessary, changing the point  

 

where you plant the spiked bumper.

  When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill  

 

side of the log. When cutting through the log,  

 

maintain control by releasing the cutting pressure  

 

near the end of the cut without relaxing your grip on  

 

the chain saw handles. Do not let the chain contact  

 the ground.

After completing the cut, wait for the saw chain to stop before 

you move the chain saw. Always stop the motor before moving 

from tree to tree.

Maintenance

Please 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) 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.

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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

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 replacement 

parts. Parts that are not of the same quality can seriously 

damage the equipment, compromise safety, and invalidate 

the warranty.

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WARNING! 

Always remove the battery before 

performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your 

cordless 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. 
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. 29). 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. 25).

1

2

Fig. 24C

Fig. 24D

Spiked bumper

Spiked bumper

Fig. 25

Properly Adjusted Warm Chain

Approximately .050 in. (1.25 mm)

Flats are  

visible here

Flats are not 

visible here

Chain Needs Tensioning

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Summary of Contents for Sunjoe 20ViON-CS10

Page 1: ...the warranty relieve the manufacturer from all liabilities The user will consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to himself herself or others General Safety mWARNING When using electri...

Page 2: ...safety glasses and hearing protection If you are using the chain saw every day under normal conditions you can be exposed to a noise level of 85 dB A or higher Further protective equipment for head ha...

Page 3: ...er may result in risk of fire electric shock or personal injury Unplug charger when not in use Make sure to remove battery packs from unplugged chargers mWARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock a...

Page 4: ...ic shock 4 Keep the battery charger battery pack s and the cordless tool out of the reach of children 5 Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other cordless tools 6 During periods of heavy...

Page 5: ...nexpected 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 t...

Page 6: ...ect 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 defender...

Page 7: ...ess chain saw Compare the illustration below to the cordless chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference...

Page 8: ...y 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 as...

Page 9: ...e 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 flat tip blade screwdriver Make sure to align the c...

Page 10: ...trigger switch remains locked until the safety button is pressed Make sure the cooling air vents are not clogged with sawdust or debris Check that the chain s oil level is not below the MIN level mar...

Page 11: ...n as possible 1 level monitoring LED is lit Battery is flat Stop work IMMEDIATELY and charge the battery Otherwise the battery s service life will be greatly shortened NOTE If the charge level button...

Page 12: ...does not come on at all check that the battery pack is fully seated into the bay Remove the pack and reinsert If the problem persists contact an authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Jo...

Page 13: ...hipped toward you pull you off balance or spring back Do not use the chain saw to cut vines and or small underbrush mWARNING Do not let familiarity with this type of tool prevent you from taking all n...

Page 14: ...MPORTANT Always remember that an incorrectly used chain saw may disturb others and have a serious impact on the environment To respect people and the environment Avoid using the machine in environment...

Page 15: ...to control kickback forces with a saw held high Cutting Techniques Before felling or delimbing for the first time practice sawing logs on the ground or on trestles so that you can get familiar with th...

Page 16: ...n limbing leave larger lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated Fig 23 Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding th...

Page 17: ...o 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 war...

Page 18: ...om 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...

Page 19: ...east 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 housing is cracked the handle is broken or...

Page 20: ...tteries in the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment or manual may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak 4 Do not mix old and new batteries 5 Do not mix Alkal...

Page 21: ...uency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in...

Page 22: ...wdriver Bar and chain oil SWJ802E TOOL SWJ OIL sold at snowjoe com or you can purchase equivalent bar and chain oil sold at your local hardware store Model Accessories Item 5 6 1 EcoSharp LITE 20 V Li...

Page 23: ...s 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 Joe products covered by th...

Page 24: ...snowjoe com...

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