Snow Joe SWJ800E-RM Saw Joe 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Electric Pole Chain Saw - Manual (Page 6)

7. Install the sprocket cover (F) by inserting the rear tab (G)
(Fig. 1) first into the rear tab slot (Fig. 2) and position the
cover onto the saw head.
8. Install the sprocket cover bolt by hand and leave the bar
free to move for tension adjustment (Fig. 4).
9. Remove all slack from the chain by turning the chain
tensioner screw (Fig. 3) clockwise until the chain seats
snugly against the bar with the drive links in the bar
groove. For more information on chain tensioning, see
Chapter 4 “Maintaining Your Corded Pole Saw” (Pg. 9).
NOTE: A cold chain is correctly tensioned when there is no
slack on the underside of the guide bar, the chain is snug,
but you can turn it by hand without binding.
10. Tighten the sprocket cover bolt using the 7/32-inch hex
key wrench (Fig. 4).
Operating Your Corded Pole
Saw (Fig. 5)
Starting and Stopping the Saw
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NOTICE
• Before starting the saw, remove the oil tank cap (Fig. 5) and
add #32 bar & chain oil to the top of the oil level window
(Fig. 5). One minute of use will consume approximately
0.15 fl. oz. (5ml) of oil. Refill when the oil level drops to
1/4 of a tank.
NOTE: Your Corded Pole Saw is equipped with an
automatic oil pump for bar and chain oiling.
• Starting, stopping, and restarting an electric motor
repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal
of heat and damage the motor. To protect the life of your
Corded Pole Saw, always wait at least five seconds after
stopping before restarting the saw.
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WARNING! Be certain that the chain is not in contact
with any object when you start the motor.
1. Perform the daily checks listed on page 10.
2. Connect the Corded Pole Saw to a working 120 V outlet
using a heavy-duty outdoor extension power cord. Make
a loop in the power cord and push it up through the hole
in the handle and around the cord relief hook (Fig. 6) then
plug it into the power receptacle.
3. Firmly grip the rear handle with your right hand and the
pole with your left hand (whether or not you are right
handed or left handed).
4. Push the lock-off button (Fig. 6) with your right thumb
and squeeze the trigger ON/OFF Switch with your fingers.
Once the motor starts you can remove your thumb from
the lock-off button. If the saw does not start, make sure
you plug the power cord into a live 120 V outlet (simply
use a lamp to check the power outlet) and firmly plug the
power cord into the saw power receptacle.
5. To stop the saw, simply release the trigger ON/OFF switch.
Fig. 4
Sprocket Cover
Spocket Cover Bolt
MIN
Fig. 5
Oil Level
Window Oil Tank Cap
Minimum Level Mark
Trigger ON/OFF Switch
Fig. 6
Lock-Off Button
Cord Relief
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