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8. 

Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from freezing. Battery 

packs that were stored below 32°F (0°C) for more than 60 

minutes must be discarded.

9.  When handling batteries, be wary of electrostatic 

charge. Electrostatic discharges can damage the 

electronic protection system and the battery cells. Avoid 

electrostatic charging and never touch the battery poles.

Kickback

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WARNING!

 Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of 

the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in 

and pinches the saw chain in the cut. 
AVOID CONTACTING THE GUIDE BAR TIP WITH ANY 

OBJECT. In some cases, when the tip makes contact with an 

object, it may cause a fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide 

bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain 

along the top of the guide bar may also push the guide bar 

rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions 

may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in 

serious personal injury.

•  Maintain a firm grip (right hand on the rear handle and 

left hand on the front handle with thumbs and fingers 

encircling the respective handles) and position your body 

and arms to allow you to resist kickback forces. Kickback 

forces can be controlled by the operator if proper 

precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain saw.

•  Keep all guards in place on the machine. Make sure they 

are in proper working order.

•  Do not overreach. Do not cut above shoulder height. This 

helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better 

control of the unit in unexpected 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 with 

this cordless chain saw. Only use genuine Snow Joe

®

 + 

Sun Joe

®

 replacement parts designed specifically for use 

with this cordless chain saw.

•  Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep the chain sharp and 

properly tensioned.

•  Follow the manufacturer’s sharpening and maintenance 

instructions for the saw chain. Decreasing the depth 

gauge height can lead to increased kickback.

•  Always observe the safety regulations and follow the 

correct sawing techniques.

• 

Ensure safe carrying of the unit. Whenever the machine is 

to be handled or transported, you must:

  Switch off the motor and wait for the chain to come to  

 

a complete stop;

  Mount the guide bar cover;

  Hold the machine using the hand grips and  

 

position the bar in the opposite direction to that used  

 

during operation.

  When using a vehicle to transport the machine, fasten the 

tool firmly and position it so that it is not a danger to any 

passengers.

•  Before cutting, pruning, or delimbing for the first time, 

make sure:

  You have been specifically trained to use this type 

 

 

of equipment;

  You have carefully read the safety regulations and  

 

user instructions contained in this manual;

  You practice first on logs on the ground or attached 

 

 

to trestles/saw horses, in order to get familiar with the  

 

machine and the proper cutting techniques.

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KICKBACK

DANGER ZONE

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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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