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All rights reserved. Original instructions.

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A Division of Snow Joe

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, LLC

Model iON8PS2

Form No. SJ-iON8PS2-880E-MR3

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CORDLESS POLE CHAIN SAW

8-INCH | 40-VOLT MAX*

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

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DANGER! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which,   

if not followed, will result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, 

if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

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CAUTION! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, 

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Safety 

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WARNING!

 

When using cordless yard tools, basic 

safety 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. Keep work area clean and well-lit – Clear work area of 

branches and limbs after each cutting session. Cluttered 

areas invite accidents.

3.  Do not use in dangerous environments – Do not use 

power tools in damp or wet locations.

4.  Do not use the pole chain saw in the rain.
5.  Keep bystanders and children away – 
All bystanders, 

including children and pets, should be kept a safe 

distance away from the work area.

6.  Do not force the tool – 

It will do the job effectively and 

safely if it is used at the rate for which it was designed. 

7.  Use the right tool – Do not force the tool or any 

attachment on the tool to do a job for which they were  

not designed. 

8. Wear proper apparel – Do not wear loose articles of 

clothing or jewelry since such items may get caught 

in moving parts. Use of heavy-duty rubber gloves, 

substantial non-skid footware and close-fitting clothing is 

recommended when 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 filter out miscoscopic particles is recommended.

12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance  

at all times.

13. Maintain tools with care – Keep tools sharp and clean 

for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for 

lubricating and changing accessories. 

14. Disconnect tool – 

Turn off the power switch and remove 

the battery when it is not in use, before servicing, when 

transporting or when changing the chain or  

other accessories.

15. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting – Make sure 

the safety switch and the trigger switch are in the OFF 

position before inserting the battery in the unit. Do not 

carry the pole chain saw with the safety switch and the 

trigger switch engaged.

16. Use recommended accessories – Consult the owner’s 

manual for recommended accessories. The use of 

improper accessories may cause risk of injury. 

17. Check for damaged parts – Before each use, repair or 

replace any guard or part that is damaged. In addition, 

check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving 

parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions that 

may affect the tool's operation.

18. Never leave tool unattended while it is running – Turn 

the power OFF by removing the battery from the unit. 

Do not leave the saw until the cutting bar comes to a 

complete stop.

19. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry the pole 

chain saw with your finger on the switch.

20. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blade or cutting 

edges when picking up or holding the saw – Be sure to 

encase the cutting bar in its protective sheath when not  

in use.

21. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate the pole chain saw when you  

are tired.

22. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, appliances 

should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up 

place out of the reach of children.

Summary of Contents for Sunjoe iON8PS2

Page 1: ...ls 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 filter out miscoscopic particles is ...

Page 2: ...ed 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 use if you have consumed alcohol or taken drugs A moment of inat...

Page 3: ...ent 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 Do not ov...

Page 4: ...mediately 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 and electric shock If an extension cord must be used plug the charger into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the female plug matching the male plug on the charger Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condit...

Page 5: ... original battery packs The use of other batteries poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an explosion Information about the charger and the charging process 1 Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the battery charger Be sure to connect the battery charger to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating plate Never connect it to a different mains voltage 2 Protect th...

Page 6: ...ect sunlight will result in overheating and cell damage Never charge or work with batteries that have been overheated replace them immediately if possible 7 Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry locations with an ambient temperature of 50 104 F 10 40 C Store your lithium ion battery pack in a cool dry place at a temperature of 50 68 F 10 20 C Protect the battery pack charger and cor...

Page 7: ...y charger indoors 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 awa...

Page 8: ...pole chain saw alone 8 6 lbs 3 9 kg Weight pole chain saw with battery installed 11 2 lbs 5 1 kg Initial no load voltage when fully charged peaks at 40 volts nominal voltage under typical load is 36 volts 1 8 in 20 3 cm guide bar 2 8 in 20 3 cm chain 3 Oil tank cap 4 End cover nut 5 Chain sprocket end cover 6 Cutting bar sheath 7 Hex key wrench blade screwdriver 8 Oil level indicator window 9 Mult...

Page 9: ...ARNING Mount the components very carefully so as not to impair the safety and efficiency of the machine If in doubt contact your dealer mWARNING Unpacking and assembly should be completed on a flat and stable surface with adequate space for moving the machine and its packaging For safety and transportation reasons the lithium ion battery is packed separately from the machine and is partially charg...

Page 10: ... 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 7 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...

Page 11: ...tensioning see the maintenance section beginning on pg 18 11 Tighten the end cover nut completely using the hex key 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 ...

Page 12: ...n a scaffold Using the tool under such circumstances is extremely dangerous mCAUTION The chain will continue to run for several seconds after turning off the tool Do not use the pole chain saw under wet conditions Use extreme caution when 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...

Page 13: ...o reduce the risk of electric shock do not allow water to flow into the charger When to Charge the iONNMAX iBAT40 Lithium Ion Battery NOTE The iONMAX iBAT40 lithium ion battery packs do not develop a memory when charged after only a partial discharge Therefore it is not necessary to run down the battery pack before placing it into the charger Use the battery charge indicator lights to determine wh...

Page 14: ...When charging is complete remove the battery from the charger by pulling the push lock button and sliding the battery backward to unlock it from the charger Fig 17 8 Timely recharging of the battery will help prolong the battery s life You must recharge the battery pack when you notice a drop in the equipment s power IMPORTANT Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged as this will ca...

Page 15: ...th Fig 21 NOTE Push poles toward each other to shorten the pole or pull them away from each other to lengthen the pole Only extend the pole to the minimum length required to reach the limb to be cut 4 Lock the pole in position by closing the cam lock Fig 22 and ensure that the pole is secure If the pole telescopes when the cam lock is closed the nut may need tightening mWARNING Failure to lock the...

Page 16: ...e 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 be r...

Page 17: ... saw As a pole chain saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury Take the following precautions to minimize kickback Before you start the unit make sure the pole chain saw is not contacting any object Always grip the pole and handle firmly with both hands when the unit is running Place one hand on the pole and your other hand on the molded handle w...

Page 18: ...sible however to sharpen the existing chain if the sharpening is carefully performed Any work on the chain and bar requires specific experience and special tools For safety purposes we recommend you 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 Sharpening is necessary when the sawdust looks like dust cutting becom...

Page 19: ...ar and make sure that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities You can purchase replacement parts for your Sun Joe iON8PS2 cordless pole chain saw by ordering online at sunjoe com or to order by phone contact Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Chain Sprocket Regularly check the condition of the sprocket and replace it when wear exceeds 0 5 mm F...

Page 20: ...etroleum based products penetrating oils or the like These products are often highly corrosive and may cause permanent damage weaken or destroy the plastic parts of your pole chain saw When not in use your cordless pole chain saw should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked up place out of the reach of children Battery Caution Disposal Information Always dispose of your battery pack accord...

Page 21: ...ent from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips Most difficulties are easy to fix Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions If you continue to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor adjustments please call 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistanc...

Page 22: ...cting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 iONMAX 40 V 4 0 Ah Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max iCHRG40 3 hours iCHRG40 DPC 3 5 hours Battery Run Time Max 25 min iONMAX 40 V 5 0 Ah PRO SERIES Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max iCHRG40 3 5 hours iCHRG40 DPC 4 hours Battery Run Time Max 30 min iONMAX 40 V 6 0 Ah PRO SERIES Lithium Ion Batter...

Page 23: ... the owner s manual Snow Joe Sun Joe will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized warranty repairs This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty Wearing parts like belts augers chai...

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