Snow Joe SWJ701E Saw Joe 18-Inch 14-Amp Electric Chain Saw - Manual (Page 7)

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Bar and Chain Assembly
1. Place the chain in the groove of the chain guide bar.
Make sure to the correct placement and running
direction as shown on the chain guide bar. (If chain
is placed in the wrong direction it will not cut.)
2. Place the chain around the drive socket and fit the
fastening bolt into the opening slot on the chain guide
bar. The chain tensioning peg fits into the hole on the
chain guide bar. If needed, adjust the chain tensioning
screw to bring the tensioning peg into alignment with
the hole on the chain bar.
3. Check that all parts are installed properly and are in
alignment.
4. Install the chain cover plate and tighten the locking
knob.
Switch ON and OFF
• Connect the tool to an approved extension cord and outlet.
• Depress the safety lock-off button (13) while squeezing the
main switch (12) shown on page 6.
• When you release the safety lock-off button, the tool will run
continuously.
• Release the main switch to stop the tool.
Tensioning the Chain
1. Using a screwdriver, adjust the tension of the chain
by turning the tensioning peg screw clockwise or
counterclockwise to achieve the proper tension.
2. The correct tension is achieved when the chain in
the middle of the bar can only be lifted approximately
3 – 4 mm.
General Cutting Suggestion
• FELLING
Felling is a term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up
to 6 – 7 inches (15.2 – 17.8 cm) in diameter can usually be
cut in a single cut. Large trees require notch cuts. Notch
cuts determine the direction the tree will fall.
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WARNING! An escape path (A) should be planned and
cleared as necessary. The path should extend back and
diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall (Fig. 3).
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CAUTION! If felling a tree on a sloping ground, the chain
saw operator should remain on the uphill side of the terrain, as
the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled.
NOTE: The direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut.
Before any cuts are made, consider the location of the larger
branches and the natural lean of the tree to determine the best
direction in which the tree should be felled.
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WARNING! Do not cut down a tree during high winds or
if there is a risk of property damage. Consult a tree-cutting
service professional. Do not cut a tree if there is a risk of
striking power or telephone cable lines.
Normally, felling consists of 2 main cutting operations:
notching (C) and making the felling cut (D) as shown in Fig. 4.
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the tree facing the
felling direction (E). Make sure you do not make the lower cut
too deep into the trunk.
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F)
of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide
enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible.
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WARNING! Never walk in front of a tree that has been
notched.
Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree
and 1.5 – 2.0 inches (3.8 – 5 cm) above the edge of the
notch (C).
45°
B
A
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
3.8 – 5 cm
1.5" – 2.0"
3/4 1/4
D
F
C
E