Snow Joe SWJ800E Saw Joe 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Electric Pole Chain Saw - Manual (Page 8)

• Now make your finishing cut from the topside of the branch
smoothly and neatly against the main member so the bark
will grow back to seal the wound.
• Release the trigger ON/OFF switch as soon as the cut is
completed. Failure to follow proper cutting procedures will
result in the bar and chain binding and becoming pinched
or trapped in the limb.
Limbing
Limbing is removing branches from a fallen tree.
• You should cut limbs one at a time. Remove the cut limbs
from the work area often to help keep the work area clean
and safe.
• Cut branches under tension from the bottom up to avoid
binding the Pole Saw.
• Keep the tree between you and the Pole Saw while limbing.
Cut from the side of the tree opposite the branch you are
cutting.
If the Saw Becomes Pinched or Trapped
1. Wait for the blade to stop, wait five minutes for the saw to
cool, unplug the power cord and wear gloves to protect
your hands from the chain teeth.
2. If you can reach the limb from the ground, lift the limb
while holding the saw. This should release the “PINCH”
and free the saw.
3. If the saw is still trapped, call a professional for assistance.
Minimize Kickback
Kickback may occur when the moving Chain contacts an
object at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar or when
the wood closes in and pinches the Pole Saw in the cut.
Contact at the upper portion of the tip of the guide bar can
cause the chain to dig into the object and stop the chain for an
instant. The result is a lightening fast, reverse reaction, which
kicks the guide bar up 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 accident or
injury.
You should follow the following precautions to minimize
kickback:
• Before you start the unit, make sure the Pole Saw is not
contacting any object.
• Always grip the pole and handle firmly with both hands
when unit is running. Place one hand on the pole and your
other hand on the molded handle with your thumbs and
fingers encircling the pole and handle. A firm grip together
with positioning the handle against your body will help you
maintain control of the saw if kickback occurs.
• Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from
obstructions.
• Do not let the kickback danger zone area of the guide bar
contact a log, branch, fence or any other obstruction that
could be hit while you are operating the Saw (Fig. 11).
• Always cut with the unit running at full speed. Fully squeeze
the ON/OFF trigger and maintain a steady cutting speed.
• Wear non-slip gloves for maximum grip and protection.
• Extend the Pole only to the length required to reach the limb
cut. Do not extend the Handle above waist height.
Maintaining Your Corded
Pole Saw
This chapter explains how to adjust the chain tension, sharpen
the chain and guide bar maintenance.
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WARNING! Always unplug the power cord before
performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your
Pole Saw.
Fig. 10
Cutting Guide
Fig. 11
Kickback Danger Zone
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