sunjoe SWJ800E, Operator'S Manual

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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.