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Technical Data

Rated Voltage ...............................

120 V ~ 60 Hz

Motor ............................................ 8 A
No Load Speed ............................

5500 ± 10% rpm

Bar/Chain Length .........................

8 in. (20.3 cm)

Cutting Thickness .........................

Max: 7.5 in. (19 cm)

 

Recommended: 6.5 in. (16.5 cm)

Telescopic Shaft ......................

6.3 ft to 8.6 ft (1.93 m to 2.63 m)

Overhead Reach ...................... 15 ft (4.6 m)
Oil Tank Capacity ....................

2 fl oz (60 ml)

Weight .....................................

8.4 lbs (3.8 kg)

1. 

8 in. cutting chain

2. 

8 in. guide bar

3. 

End cover nut

4. 

Front hand guard

5. 

Chain/sprocket end cover

6. 

Front hand grip

7. 

Removable cutting head

8. 

Cutting head lock

9. 

Cam-lock for telescopic pole

10.

 Oil tank cap

11.

 Oil level indicator window

12.

 Soft grip

13.

 Telescoping pole

14.

 Handle lock

15.

 Trigger switch

16.

 Removable handle

17.

 Appliance cord

18.

 Safety lock button

19.

 Cutting bar sheath

20.

 Hex key wrench/blade screwdriver

21.

 Extension cord restraint hook

Know Your Electric Pole + Chain Saw

Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric pole + chain saw. Compare the illustration 

below to the electric pole + chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. 

Save this manual for future reference.

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Summary of Contents for SUNJOE SWJ806E-RM

Page 1: ...om 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 SWJ806E RM Form No SJ SWJ806E RM 880E V1 R OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC POLE CHAIN SAW 8 INCH 8 AMP ...

Page 2: ...such items may get caught in moving parts Use of heavy duty rubber gloves substantial non skid footwear and close fitting clothing is recommended when working outdoors with power tools 10 Wear protective hair coverings to contain long hair 11 Always wear safety glasses and ear defenders to provide eye and ear protection Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses and do not provide the s...

Page 3: ...iance only with a polarized UL CSA or ETL rated extension cord for outdoor all weather use The appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only one way If the appliance plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet The ex...

Page 4: ...ot contacting anything A moment of inattention while operating the chain saw may cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain Always hold the chain saw with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front handle Holding the chain saw with a reversed hand configuration increases the risk of personal injury and should never be done Wear safety glasses and hearing...

Page 5: ...pected 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 w...

Page 6: ...TION Avoid contacting 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 WARNING SHOCK HAZARD Keep at least 50 ft 15 m away from power lines Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all tim...

Page 7: ... Oil tank cap 11 Oil level indicator window 12 Soft grip 13 Telescoping pole 14 Handle lock 15 Trigger switch 16 Removable handle 17 Appliance cord 18 Safety lock button 19 Cutting bar sheath 20 Hex key wrench blade screwdriver 21 Extension cord restraint hook Know Your Electric Pole Chain Saw Read the owner s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric pole chain saw Co...

Page 8: ...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 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 chain cover Witho...

Page 9: ...ll not cut 6 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar and the 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 chai...

Page 10: ...as required Pole Chain Saw Assembly The machine comes in the chain saw mode To convert it to a pole chain saw follow the instructions below 1 Pull the handle lock toward you Fig 10 2 While pulling the handle lock use the other hand to grasp the front hand grip and slide the removable cutting head up to remove it Fig 11 3 Connect the removable cutting head and the telescoping pole by aligning their...

Page 11: ...ping and restarting an electric motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the motor To protect the life of your electric pole chain saw always wait at least five seconds after stopping before restarting the saw mWARNING Be sure that the chain is not in contact with any object when you start the motor mWARNING Keep hands away from chain Keep hands on handles...

Page 12: ...be sure the chain is lightly lubricated this will prevent rust on the chain and bar sprocket mWARNING Be aware of the cord while operating the saw Keep the cord away from the chain Be careful not to trip over the extension cord 1 Prior to each cutting session run through the daily checklist see pg 17 2 Connect the electric pole chain saw to a working 120 V outlet using a heavy duty outdoor extensi...

Page 13: ...g pole in place To tighten the bolt unclip the cam lock Using the hex key wrench tighten the cam lock nut then close the cam lock Ensure that the pole is secure The wrench may be required to loosen the cam lock nut if you need to adjust the pole to a different height Fig 23 Cutting Tips for Pole Chain Saw Proper Cutting Stance Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground Your body should alw...

Page 14: ...ough for your first cut Your second cut should over cut to drop the branch off Fig 25 Be prepared to balance the weight of the pole chain saw when the limb falls Now make your finishing 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 trigger ON OFF switch as soon as the cut is completed Failure to follow proper...

Page 15: ...lower limbs to support the log off the ground Remove the small limbs in one cut as illustrated Fig 27 Branches under tension should be cut from the bottom up to avoid binding the chain saw mWARNING Pay special attention to where the branches are lying on the ground and recognize the following risks 1 the branches may be under tension 2 the direction in which the branch will fall may differ from th...

Page 16: ... 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 mWARNING Always unplug the power cord before performing any adjustments maintenance or repairs to your electric pole chain saw Use protective gloves when handling the bar and chain Keep the bar e...

Page 17: ...chain mounted in a suitable vise Tighten the chain if it is loose Mount the file in the guide and then insert it in the tooth at a constant angle from 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 the vise and repeat on all the other cutting edges C...

Page 18: ...ION Remove the power cord and wait at least 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 if you see any other condition that may affect the saw s operation DO NOT USE the tool Instead have it serviced at an authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call ...

Page 19: ...en contacting the company reordering parts or arranging service from an authorized dealer you will need to provide the model and serial numbers which can be found on the decal located on the housing of the unit Copy these numbers into the space provided below Record the following numbers from the housing or handle of your new product Model Serial S W J 8 0 6 E R M Chain Maintenance Table 33 3 8 in...

Page 20: ...r mechanical damage Hex key wrench blade screwdriver 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 3 4 1 R Sun Joe 8 Inch replacement chain saw bar SWJ 8BAR 2 Sun Joe 8 Inch replacement chain saw chain SWJ 8CHAIN NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the...

Page 21: ...in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Snow Joe Sun Joe to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective This warranty is 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...

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