Snow Joe iON16CS 40-Volt Cordless 16-Inch Chain Saw w/ Brushless Motor - Manual (Page 8)

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Unpacking
Carton Contents
• Cordless chain saw
• 40 V EcoSharp
® battery
• EcoSharp ® battery charger
• 16 in. (405 mm) Oregon chain (pre-mounted)
• 16 in. (405 mm) Oregon guide bar (pre-mounted)
• Cutting bar sheath
• Manual with registration card
1. Carefully remove the 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
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WARNING! Mount the components very carefully to
ensure 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).
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WARNING! 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 already partially
charged. Charge the battery before using the tool following the
instructions in the “Charging the battery” section.
Bar and Chain Mounting
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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).
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WARNING! Make sure the battery is not inserted in its
housing.
Before fitting the guide bar, make sure the chain brake is not
engaged; this is done by pulling the front hand guard back
towards the body of the machine.
1. Unscrew the chain tension adjustment knob and remove
the chain/sprocket end cover to expose the sprocket and
access the area where the guide bar needs to be fitted
(Fig. 1).
2. Mount the chain in the right direction on the guide bar.
If the tip of the bar has a nose sprocket, make sure the
drive links are correctly inserted in the sprocket rims
(Fig. 2).
Fig. 1
Chain/sprocket
end cover
Chain tension adjustment knob
Fig. 2