Snow Joe SWJ800E User Manual

Electric Pole Chain Saw

Electric Pole Chain Saw

Model No. SWJ800E

A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

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.

mDANGER! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

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

mWARNING! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

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

mCAUTION! 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 re, 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.

Form No. SJ-SWJ800E-880E

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

• 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 nger 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

WARNING! Repair or replace damaged or worn cords

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immediately.

mWARNING! Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet

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

mWARNING! 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.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Extension Cords

• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough
to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate Ampere
rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFIC) protection should
be provided on the circuits or outlets to be used for this
Pole Saw. Receptacles are available having built-in GFIC
protection and maybe used for this measure of safety.

• Use only UL listed extension cords. Inspect extension
cord before use and never use damaged or altered
extension cords. Follow extension cord manufacturer
safety instructions.

• To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from
the extension cord during operating use the plug-receptacle
retaining straps provide or make a knot with the two cords
as shown in Table 2.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tools or pull the plug from the outlet.

• Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving
parts. Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electrical shock.

Table 1. Minimum Recommended Extension Cord
Gauge (AWG) Chart

Volts

120V

Ampere Rating

1 – 5

6 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 16

Table 2. Method of securing Extension Cord

Cord set Appliance cord

(A) Tie cord as shown

Total length of cord in feet

25

18
18
14
14

50

AWG

(Extension Cord Gauge)

16
16
14
12

Not Recommended

100

16
14
14

150

14
12
12

Specic Safety Rules For
Pole Saw

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WARNING!

Shock Hazard. To protect yourself from electrocution do not
operate saw within 50 feet of overhead wires. Failure to do so
could result in personal 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 be in work area.

• Do not use the Pole Saw to cut down trees.

• Do not use near power lines. Keep at least 50 feet away
from electrical lines.

• Grip Pole Saw securely with one hand on the trigger, the
other on the pole.

• Before starting Pole Saw, make sure chain is not in contact
with anything.

• Do not allow the Pole Saw to become in contact with
grounded objects such as pipes, fences, and metal posts.

• Keep all parts of body away from chain when Pole Saw
is running.

• Do not force Pole Saw while cutting. Apply light pressure.
It will perform better and more safely at the rate for which it
was intended.

• When cutting a limb that is under tension, use extreme
caution. Be alert that the wood may spring after it is cut.
When wood tension is released, limb could spring back
and strike operator causing severe injury or death.

• Carry Pole Saw from one place to another with unit
unplugged; holding the pole at its balance point
(close to saw end), with guide bar and chain to rear.

• Do not cut small brush and saplings with the Pole Saw.
Small branches may catch in the chain and be whipped
towards the operator and could pull the operator off
balance.

(B) Connect plug and receptacle

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Kickback

Safety Symbols

mWARNING!

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar
touched an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches
the saw chain in the cut.

In some cases when the tip makes contact it may cause a fast
reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards
the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide
bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator.
Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the
Pole Saw which could result in serious injury to yourself.

• Kickback safety devices on this Pole Saw – The Pole Saw
has a skip chain and low kickback guide bar, these reduce
the chance of a kickback. Kickbacks can still occur with this
Pole Saw.

• When operating the tool use both hands - one gripping the
trigger and the other gripping the pole. USE A FIRM GRIP.

• Thumbs and ngers must wrap around trigger and pole.

• Keep all safety items in place on Pole Saw. Make sure they
work properly.

• Do not overreach or extend arms above shoulder height.

• 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 replacement parts listed for
the Pole Saw.

• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep chain sharp with
proper tension.

Pole Saw Trimming Precautions

• Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.

• Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable support
while using the Pole Saw.

• Keep all handles and grip surfaces clean and dry at
all times.

• Always use both hands to operate Pole Saw. Keep a rm,
steady pressure on the Pole Saw while cutting but do not
try to cut limbs larger in diameter than the length of the
guide bar.

• Keep other persons away from cutting end of Pole Saw and
at a safe distance from work area.

• Do not use Pole Saw near cable, electric power or
telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 50 feet
from all power lines.

The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that
may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.

Symbol Description

SAFETY ALERT – indicates

a precaution, a warning or
a danger.

READ THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL(S) Read, understand

and follow all instructions in the
manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate.

WARNING! Keep out of rain
and away from wet areas.

For protection against injury,
wear safety goggles and
ear protection.

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.

SWITCH OFF! Remove plug
from outlet before cleaning
or maintenance.

Keep bystanders at
a safe distance.

Double insulation

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Know Your Pole Chain Saw

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 future reference.

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

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2

4

6

3

8

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Technical Data

Rated Voltage 120V ~ 60Hz

Motor 6.5 AMP

Bar/Chain Length 8-IN

Telescopic Shaft 67-IN -104-IN

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5

Maximum Cutting Diameter 8-IN

Oil Tank Capacity 80 ml

No Load Speed 6,000 rpm

Weight 7 lbs

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