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A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

Model No. SWJ800E

Form No. SJ-SWJ800E-880E

© 2012 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Electric Pole Chain Saw

Electric Pole Chain Saw

IMPORTANT!
Safety Instruction

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 death or serious injury.

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WARNING! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, 

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

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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 electric gardening appliances, 

basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce 
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the 
following:

• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order. 
• REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit 

of checking to see that adjusting wrenches are removed 
from the saw before turning it on. 

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clear working area of   

branches and limbs after every cutting. Cluttered areas 
invite accidents. 

• DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don’t use 

power tools in damp or wet locations.

• DON’T USE THE POLE SAW IN THE RAIN. 
• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept a safe 

distance from work area.

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at 

the rate for which it was designed. 

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a 

job for which it was not designed. 

• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose clothing 

or jewelry which may get caught in moving parts. Use of 
rubber gloves and substantial footware is recommended 
when working outdoors.

• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 
• ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face or dust 

mask if cutting operation is dusty.

• Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they 

are NOT safety glasses.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean 

for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for 
lubricating and changing accessories. 

• DISCONNECT TOOL. Disconnect the Pole Saw from the 

power supply when not in use, before servicing, when 
changing accessories or chain. 

• REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING.  

Make sure switch is in off position before plugging it  
into a power source.

• USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the owner’s 

manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper 
accessories may cause risk of injury. 

• CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before each use, a 

guard or other part that is damaged should be repaired or 
replaced and check for alignment of moving parts, binding 
of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions 
that may affect its operation.

• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED.    

Turn power OFF. Don’t leave saw until it comes to   
a complete stop. 

• AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Don’t carry Pole Saw 

with finger on the switch.

• DON’T GRASP THE EXPOSED CUTTING BLADE OR 

CUTTING EDGES WHEN PICKING UP OR HOLDING SAW.

• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate Pole Saw when you are tired.

• STORE IDLE TOOL INDOORS. When not in use, appliances 

should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up 
places out of reach of children.

Electrical Safety

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WARNING! 

Repair or replace damaged or worn cords 

immediately.

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WARNING! 

Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet 

conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of 
electrical shock.

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WARNING! 

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use 

only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such 
as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, 
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.

Summary of Contents for SWJ800E

Page 1: ...outdoors Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses DON T OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubric...

Page 2: ...onal injury While Operating Pole Saw Stay alert Use common sense while operating the unit Keep work area clean Cluttered areas invite injuries Be aware of extension cord while operating Pole Saw Be careful not to trip over the cord Keep the cord away from the chain and the operator at all times Keep children animals and bystanders away from Pole Saw and extension cord Only Pole Saw operator should...

Page 3: ...ght 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 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 chain Use extreme caution when re entering a previous cut Use low kickback chain and guide bar supplied with the Pole Saw Only use ...

Page 4: ...t 7 lbs 4 1 Bar Cover 2 Oil Tank Cap 3 Guide Bar reversible 4 Sprocket Cover 5 Sprocket Cover Bolt 6 Chain 7 Collar 8 Trigger 9 Cord Relief Hook 1 5 9 8 7 3 6 4 2 Read this owner s manual and safety rules carefully before operating the Pole Saw Compare the illustration below of the Pole Saw in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments Save this manual for f...

Page 5: ...tructions in the manual s before attempting to assemble and operate For protection against injury wear safety goggles and ear protection DOUBLE INSULATION Wear protective gloves and non slip footwear when using the machine and handling debris DANGER Rotating blades Keep hands and feet out of openings while saw is running SWITCH OFF Remove plug from outlet immediately if the cord is damaged or cut ...

Page 6: ... ROTATION Fig 1 If they face backwards turn the loop C over 3 Place the chain drive links D into the bar groove Fig 1 NOTE Make certain of the direction of the chain 4 Position the chain so there is a loop C at the back of the bar Fig 1 Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket Fig 2 5 Fit the bar flush against the mounting surface so that the bar slot mounts ont...

Page 7: ... 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 Corded Pole Saw always wait at least five seconds after stopping before restarting the saw mWARNING Be certain that the chain is not in contact with any object when you start the motor 1 Perform the daily checks listed on page 11 2 Connect the Corded ...

Page 8: ...tting 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 ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the bar and PUSH when cutti...

Page 9: ...p and back toward the operator If the Pole Saw is pinched along the top of the guide bar the guide bar can be driven rapidly back toward the operator Either of these reactions can cause loss of saw control which can result in serious injury Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into the saw As a Pole Saw user you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from acciden...

Page 10: ...following faults Wear inside the bar rails permitting the chain to layover sideways Bent guide bar Cracked or broken rails Spread rails Turn the saw over check the underside of the guide bar and make sure that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities Troubleshooting Your Corded Pole Saw Troubleshooting Tips Most difficulties are easy to fix Consult the troubleshooting table ...

Page 11: ...housing cracked or handles broken or if you see any other condition that may affect the saw s operation DO NOT USE have your unit serviced Cleaning the Pole Saw Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the saw Never let any liquid get inside the motor housing and NEVER immerse any part of the saw housing into a liquid Storage Ensure that the plastic bar cover is in place when storing Do not st...

Page 12: ...s warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Belts augers and tines are not covered under warranty belts augers and tines wear out and can be purchased at www snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 766 956...

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