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7.

 

Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward 

pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain or 

unit can result.  

8. 

Do not put the pressure on the saw at the end of the cut.  

9. 

Always cut with both feet on solid ground to prevent being 

pulled off balance.

10. 

Do not cut above chest height, as a saw held higher is 

difficult to control against kickback force.

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 the machine and the most suitable sawing techniques.
When felling a tree, keep everyone a safe distance from the 

cutting area. During felling operation, the safest distance 

should be at lease twice the height of the largest trees in the 

felling area. If the tree makes any contact with utility line, the 

utility company should be notified immediately. 

m

WARNING! 

Always hold the machine with both hands 

when sawing.

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WARNING! 

Stop the motor immediately if the chain 

stops during sawing. Beware of kickback, which can occur if 

the bar contacts an obstacle.

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Felling a tree

i) 

When bucking and felling are performed by two or more 

people at the same time, the felling operation should be 

separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at 

least twice the height of the tree being felled. Trees should 

not be felled in a manner that would endanger any person, 

strike any utility line or cause any property damage. If the 

tree does make contact with any utility line, the company 

should be notified immediately.

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WARNING!

 

Check the tree for damaged or dead 

branches that could hit you during the felling. 

ii) 

The chain saw operator should stay on the uphill side of 

the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after 

it is felled.

iii) 

An escape path should be planned and cleared as 

necessary before cuts are started. The escape path should 

extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line 

of fall as illustrated (Fig. 16).

iv) 

Before felling is started, consider the natural lean of the 

tree, the location of larger branches and the wind direction 

to help you judge which way the tree will fall.

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WARNING!

 Do not fell trees in the period of high wind 

or heave precipitation. Wait to do your cutting until the hazard  

has ended. 

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WARNING!

 Do not cut down trees that have an extreme 

lean or large trees that have rotten limbs, loose bark or hollow 

trunks. Have these trees pushed or dragged down with heavy 

equipment, and then cut up.  

v) 

Remove dirt, stones, loose bark, nails, staples and wire 

from the tree.

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Notching undercut

Make the notch 1/3 the diameter of the tree, perpendicular to 

the direction of the fall as illustrated (Fig. 17).

Make the lower horizontal notching cut first.

This will help to avoid pinching either the saw chain or the 

guide bar when the second notch is made.

• 

Felling back cut

i) 

Make the felling back cut at least 2 in. (50 mm) higher than 

the horizontal notching cut as illustrated (Fig. 16). Keep 

the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. 

Strategically position the felling back cut so that enough 

wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the 

tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not 

cut through the hinge.

ii) 

As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin 

to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in 

the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw 

chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete 

and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to open the 

cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.

iii) 

When the tree begins to fall, remove the chain saw from 

the cut, stop the motor, put the chain saw down, then use 

the retreat path planned. Be alert for overhead limbs falling 

and watch your footing.

Fig. 16

50 mm (2 po)

50 mm (2 po)

Fig. 17

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Page 1: ...com To make sure you get the most out of your product be sure to register online at to enjoy full product support PASTE UPC LABEL HERE A Division of Snow Joe LLC Model SWJ701E RM Form No SJ SWJ701E RM 880E V1 R OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW 18 INCH 14 AMP ...

Page 2: ...ty precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following 1 Keep guards in place Protective guards should be checked periodically to ensure they are properly fitted and in correct working order 2 Remove adjusting keys and wrenches Check that adjusting wrenches are removed from the saw before turning it on 3 Keep work area clean a...

Page 3: ...topped completely Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally 1 Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will perform better with less likelihood of personal or mechanical damage if it is used at the rate for which it was designed 2 Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and o...

Page 4: ...sion cord plug in any way 5 To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation use the on board extension cord restraint hook and or make a knot as shown in Table 1 6 Do not abuse the cord Never pull the chain saw by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Double Insulated Appliances In a...

Page 5: ... storing the chain saw always fit the cutting bar sheath Proper handling of the chain saw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain Follow instructions for lubricating chain tensioning and changing accessories An improperly tensioned or poorly lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease G...

Page 6: ...s Safety Chain Brake In the event that kickback occurs use your left hand to apply the chain brake by moving the safety chain brake lever to position 0 Fig A This will immediately stop the chain The operation of the chain brake must be checked prior to each use mWARNING To reset the chain brake disconnect the tool from the mains power and snap the chain brake backwards towards the operator into po...

Page 7: ...ting 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 Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away WARNING Two hands are always to be used when operating the chain saw Symbols Symbols Descripti...

Page 8: ...000 rpm Bar Chain Length 18 in 45 7 cm Cutting Thickness Max 17 5 in 44 5 cm Recommended 16 5 in 42 cm Oil Tank Capacity 3 fl oz 90 ml Chain Speed 47 6 ft s 14 5 m s Weight 9 7 lbs 4 4 kg 1 Appliance cord 2 Rear handle 3 Oil tank cap 4 Front handle 5 Safety chain brake lever 6 18 in cutting chain 7 Guide bar nose sprocket 8 18 in guide bar 9 End cover nut with decorative cap 10 Sprocket chain end ...

Page 9: ...NING 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 installing the guide bar chain and end cover Without all these parts in place the clutch sprocket can fly off or explode exposing the user to potentially serious injuries mWARNING To avoid serious personal injury read and und...

Page 10: ...urn the chain tensioning screw counter clockwise until the pin hole aligns with the adjusting pin Fig 5 6 While keeping the bar and chain flush against the mounting surface adjust the chain tension as needed by adjusting the chain tensioner screw with the supplied flat tip blade screwdriver Turn the chain tensioner screw clockwise to tightening the chain or counter clockwise to loosen the chain Fi...

Page 11: ...the cutting bar and chain from the mounting surface Fig 8 4 Remove the old chain from the bar 5 To lay out and install the new saw chain properly follow steps 3 to 9 from the section Installing the Guide Bar and Chain on page 8 Preparing To Work Checking the Machine mWARNING Before performing any checks adjustments repairs or maintenance on the machine make sure the unit is not connected to the po...

Page 12: ...used SAE 30 weight motor oil may be substituted One minute of use will consume approximately 0 2 fl oz 6 ml of oil NOTE It s normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in use To prevent seepage empty the oil tank after each use When storing the unit for a long period of time 3 month or longer be sure the chain is lightly lubricated This will prevent rust on chain and bar sprocket mWARNING Do not...

Page 13: ...n immediately 4 Work only in daylight or good artificial light 5 Take utmost care when working near metal fences 6 Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign objects or flying debris caused by the movement of the chain 7 Do not operate the chain saw in a tree on a ladder or on a scaffold This is extremely dangerous 8 Use extreme caution when cutting small brush saplings or limbs under tensi...

Page 14: ...uality bar and chain oil designed specifically for use with chain saws mWARNING Make sure the bar and the chain are in place when you check the oil delivery Start the motor and check if the chain oil is delivered as shown below Fig 14 Proper Cutting Stance 1 Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground 2 Keep your left arm and elbow locked in a straight arm position to withstand any ki...

Page 15: ...ned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated Fig 16 iv Before felling is started consider the natural lean of the tree the location of larger branches and the wind direction to help you judge which way the tree will fall mWARNING Do not fell trees in the period of high wind or heave pr...

Page 16: ...en cut Bucking a log Bucking is the process in which a log is cut into lengths It is important to make sure your footing is firm and your weight is evenly distributed on both feet When possible the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs logs or chocks Follow these simple directions for easy cutting i When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated Fig 19A it is cut...

Page 17: ...e machine thoroughly to remove sawdust branches leaves or excess grease Never leave containers with cut debris inside the storage area 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 cente...

Page 18: ...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 An authorized service center will sharpen the chain using the right tools to ensure minimum removal of material and even sharpness on all the cutting edges If you sharpen the chain yourself use special round section files with the right diam...

Page 19: ...t and replace it when wear exceeds 0 5 mm Fig 23 Do not mount a new chain with a worn sprocket or vice versa Storage After every work session clean the machine thoroughly to remove all dust and debris and slide the bar sheath over the cutting bar Repair or replace any faulty parts on the unit Store the machine in a dry locked place out of the reach of children Support If your Sun Joe SWJ701E RM el...

Page 20: ...switch Fault Possible Cause Remedy Extension cord not connected to the plug Extension cord or power cable damaged Worn motor brushes Check extension cord is fully connected to the tool Repair or replace the damaged cord Motor brushes must be replaced Chain tension too tight Oil tank empty Chain installed backwards Adjust chain tension Fill tank with chain oil Reverse chain so that cutters face the...

Page 21: ... 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 snowjoe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 18 Inch Guide Bar 18 Inch Cutting Chain Bar and chain oil SWJ 18BAR SWJ 18CHAIN SWJ OIL sold at s...

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