8
Unpacking
Carton Contents
• Cordless chain saw
• 18 in. (45.7 cm) guide bar
• 18 in. (45.7 cm) cutting chain
• Cutting bar sheath
• Manual with registration card
1.
Carefully remove the cordless chain saw and check to see
that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or
missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please
call the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563
).
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging
material until you are ready to use your new cordless
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
m
WARNING!
Always wear heavy-duty gloves when
handling the bar and chain. Mount the bar and chain very
carefully so as not to impair the safety and 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).
m
WARNING!
Unpacking and assembly should be
completed on a flat and stable surface, with adequate space
for moving the machine and its packaging.
m
DANGER!
Never start the motor before installing the
guide bar, chain, and sprocket cover. Without all these parts in
place, the clutch can fly off or explode, exposing the user to
potentially serious injuries.
m
WARNING!
To avoid serious personal injury, read and
understand all safety instructions provided.
m
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, make
sure the battery is removed from the battery compartment.
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
Installing/Replacing the
Guide Bar and Chain
NOTE: When replacing the guide bar and chain, use
only identical replacement parts. Make sure the battery
is not inserted in the compartment before proceeding
with installation.
1.
Unscrew the end cover knob counterclockwise to unlock
and remove the chain/sprocket end cover (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
End cover knob
Chain/sprocket
end cover
2. Remove the cutting bar and chain from the mounting
surface (Fig. 2).
3. Remove the old chain from the bar.
NOTE:
When you first purchase your chain saw, the chain
and bar will come packed separately from the saw. Refer
only to the instructions for fitting the chain and bar (start
with step 4). Should you need to replace the chain in the
future, follow all the steps in this section.
In order to operate this chain saw, you will need to additionally
purchase either the iON100V-2.5AMP or iON100V-5AMP
lithium-ion battery and the 100 V quick charger (model
iON100V-RCH). Battery and charger options available at
snowjoe.com.
TOOL ONLY
B CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY
Fig. 2
Cutting chain
Chain/sprocket end cover
Guide bar
Mounting surface
