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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model iON100V-10PS-CT-RM

Form No. SJ-iON100V-10PS-CT-RM-880E-M-V1

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CORDLESS POLE CHAIN SAW  

– CORE TOOL

100-VOLT MAX* | 10-INCH

Summary of Contents for SUNJOE iON100V-10PS-CT-RM

Page 1: ...ights reserved Original instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 A Division of Snow Joe LLC OPERATOR S MANUAL Model iON100V 10PS CT RM Form No SJ iON100V 10PS CT RM 880E M V1 R CORDLESS POLE CHAIN SAW CORE TOOL 100 VOLT MAX 10 INCH ...

Page 2: ...working outdoors with power tools 9 Wear protective hair coverings to contain long hair 10 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 same protection as safety glasses 11 Wear face or dust masks If the cutting operation is dusty the use of a face or dust mask specially designed to filte...

Page 3: ...rst use it is recommended that the user be accompanied by an experienced person When using 1 Use the pole chain saw only in daylight or good artificial light 2 The use of power equipment can be regulated Remember to comply with legal regulations which may differ from one location to another 3 Do not use the pole chain saw if you are tired or ill Also avoid using if you have consumed alcohol or tak...

Page 4: ...rely prevent kickbacks Follow the necessary precautions indicated in this operator s manual to avoid kickbacks Always use two hands when operating the pole chain saw one hand gripping the trigger and the other hand gripping the pole Use a firm grip Thumbs and fingers must wrap around the trigger and the pole Keep all guards in place on the pole chain saw Make sure they are in proper working order ...

Page 5: ...le Keep the cord away from heat oil and sharp edges Make sure the cord will not be stepped on tripped over or subjected to damage or stress when the charger is in use Do not use the charger with a damaged cord or plug Replace a damaged charger immediately Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary Using the wrong damaged or improperly wired extension cord poses a risk of fire a...

Page 6: ...nd charged to at least 40 4 Lithium ion batteries are subject to a natural aging process The battery packs must be replaced at the latest when its capacity falls to just 80 of its capacity when new Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no longer capable of meeting the high power requirements needed for the proper operation of your cordless pole chain saw and therefore pose a safety risk 5 Do ...

Page 7: ...ly charged battery pack will result in overcharging and cell damage Do not leave batteries in the charger for days on end 8 Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that it has been more than 12 months since the last time they were charged There is a high probability that the battery pack has already suffered dangerous damage exhaustive discharge 9 Charging batteries at a temperature below 50 ...

Page 8: ...WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions CAUTION 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...

Page 9: ... 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 iON100V 2 5AMP iON100V 5AMP iON100V RCH SOLD SEPARATELY Battery Charger options available at snowjoe com 1 10 inch cutting chain 2 10 inch guide bar 3 Socket wrench blade screwdriver 4 Cutting bar sheath 5 Sprocket cover nut 6 Sprocket cover 7 Front pole 8 Coupler on extension pole 9 Extension pole 10 Coupler on rear pole 11 Soft grip 12 Rear pole 13 Safety b...

Page 10: ...erial until you are ready to use your new cordless pole chain saw The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Assembly mCAUTION Do not install t...

Page 11: ...wards turn the loop over Fig 4 5 Starting at the tip mount the chain drive links into the bar groove leaving a loop at the back of the bar The chain will loosely fit until it is placed on the sprocket Figs 5 6 NOTE Make certain of the direction of the chain If the chain is mounted backwards the saw will vibrate abnormally and will not cut 6 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop ...

Page 12: ... the end cover nut completely using the socket wrench Fig 11 NOTE If the chain is too tight it will not rotate Loosen the end cover nut slightly and turn the chain tensioner 1 4 turn counterclockwise Lift the tip of the guide bar up and retighten the end cover nut Ensure that the chain can be rotated by hand without binding NOTE A new chain tends to stretch check the chain tension frequently and a...

Page 13: ...checking the charge level Simply press the push button to read off the battery charge level from the LEDs of the battery indicator Fig 16 All 4 level monitoring LEDs are lit Battery charge level is high 3 level monitoring LEDs are lit Battery charge level is decreasing 2 level monitoring LEDs are lit Battery charge level is decreasing Stop work as soon as possible 1 level monitoring LED is lit Bat...

Page 14: ...battery is equipped with a 0 35 watt LED light located on the handle which is good for camping and emergency illumination To turn on the LED light open the carry handle and press the battery push button twice in a row To turn off the LED light press the battery push button twice again Fig 18 NOTE This function only comes with iON100V 5AMP battery iON100V 2 5AMP battery is not equipped with the han...

Page 15: ...se the charger to burn out 3 Place the battery pack into the charger by sliding the pack as shown until it clicks into the position When the battery is inserted in properly the green light will slowly flash to indicate that the battery is charging The red light will turn off You will also hear a fan sound Fig 21 NOTE If the green light is off while the red light flashes slowly this indicates a tem...

Page 16: ... pole chain saw is equipped with an automatic oil pump for bar and chain oiling You must add bar and chain oil or your pole chain saw will not function properly Failure to timely refill the oil tank will cause damage to the bar and chain Fig 22 Possible Cause Solution Red Light Steady Green Light Off No load charging There s no battery inserted in the charger Red Light Off Green Light Slowly flash...

Page 17: ...en cutting small brush saplings or limbs under tension because slender and tense material may catch the saw and be whipped toward you pull you off balance or spring back Do not use the pole chain saw to cut vines and or small underbrush mWARNING Do not let familiarity with this type of tool prevent you from taking all necessary precautions Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficien...

Page 18: ...lerate to full speed before entering the cut Keep the saw running the entire time you are cutting maintain a steady speed 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 PUSH and PULL This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving when it is in contact with the wood Thus the operator must...

Page 19: ...p combined with proper positioning of the handle against your body will help you maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions Do not let the kickback danger zone area of the guide bar contact a log branch fence or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the pole chain saw Fig 24 Always cut with the...

Page 20: ...ance Table on page 23 You need a certain amount of skill and experience to avoid damaging the cutting edges Sharpen the chain as follows Fig 30 Secure the bar firmly with the chain mounted in a suitable vice 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 o...

Page 21: ...it 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 the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Cleaning Use only mild soap and a d...

Page 22: ...isposed of as per state and local guidelines Support If your Sun Joe iON100V 10PS CT RM cordless pole chain saw requires service or maintenance please call 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Model Serial Numbers When 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 l...

Page 23: ...r does not start when you switch it on No battery or not inserted correctly No battery or not inserted correctly Difficult operating conditions absorbing more current Battery exhausted Battery exhausted The motor stops during operation Reduced battery power reserve Make sure that the battery is properly inserted Make sure that the battery is properly inserted Optimise use Check charge status and r...

Page 24: ... V Battery Quick Charger iON100V RCH 100 V 2 5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max 50 min Battery Runtime Max 45 min 100 V 5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max 100 min Battery Runtime Max 90 min 5 6 Sun Joe 10 inch replacement bar iON100V 10BAR Sun Joe 10 inch replacement chain SWJ 10CHAIN Bar and chain oil SWJ OIL Sold online at snowjoe com or you can purchase equivalent ba...

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Page 27: ...hall 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 the Snow Joe Sun ...

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