SNOWJOE SUNJOE ION GTS4001C Operator's Manual

SNOWJOE SUNJOE ION GTS4001C Operator's Manual

Cordless lawn + garden multi-tool system: 24-volt / hedge + pole trimmer / chain saw / leaf blower

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, LLC
®
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
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.
General Safety
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WARNING!
This appliance is not intended for use
by children or by unassisted, unsupervised persons whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from
using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Before starting up your machine, please check it carefully for
any defects. If you find any, do not start up your machine.
Contact your authorized Snow Joe
call the Snow Joe
+ Sun Joe
®
®
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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WARNING!
When using the power tool, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These include:
1. Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the power
tool in rain, in damp or wet locations, or in bad weather,
especially when there is a risk of lighting. This decreases
the risk of being struck by lighting. Do not operate the
power tool in gaseous or explosive atmospheres or use
the power tool near flammable or combustible liquids.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks
might ignite fumes.
3. Know your product – Know how to start and stop the
machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All
spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance
away from the work area.
5. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber
gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when
working outdoors.
© 2017 by Snow Joe
, LLC
®
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
CORDLESS LAWN + GARDEN
MULTI-TOOL SYSTEM
24-VOLT | HEDGE + POLE TRIMMER | CHAIN SAW | LEAF BLOWER
Model GTS4001C
+ Sun Joe
dealer or
®
®
customer service center at
6.
CAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
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falling. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet
and improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
7. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the power tool when you are tired,
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
9. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry the power
tool with your finger on the trigger. Make sure the switch is
off before inserting the battery.
10. Use the right appliance – Do not use the power tool
for any applications other than those for which it was
intended.
11. Blades are sharp – Don't grasp the exposed cutting
blades or cutting edges when picking up or holding the
power tool.
12. Use two hands – Hold the telescoping pole and handle
with both hands to avoid loss of control.
13. Remove the battery – Remove the battery from the
power tool when it is not in use, before servicing it, when
changing accessories, and when performing any other
maintenance task.
14. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-
fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head
protection.
15. Use head protection – Always use head protection when
operating the power tool overhead. Falling debris can
result in serious personal injury.
16. Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less
likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at
the rate for which it was designed.
17. Store indoors – When not in use, the power tool should
be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out
of the reach of children.
18. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the
appliance, all guards and parts should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced. Contact the Snow Joe
+ Sun Joe
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
®
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1
Form No. SJ-GTS4001C-880E-M
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
®

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  • Page 1 Contact the Snow Joe ® They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber + Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. working outdoors.
  • Page 2: Cleaning The Tool

    To order genuine replacement parts or accessories for the personal injury or property damage. Sun Joe GTS4001C cordless pole garden tool system, please ® visit snowjoe.com or contact the Snow Joe + Sun Joe WARNING! ® ® Do not use this appliance without reading customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE this instruction manual.
  • Page 3 Storage Kickback WARNING! WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes contact with plastic parts.
  • Page 4: Battery & Charger Safety Instructions

    5. Use the pole hedge trimmer and accessories in Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery accordance with these instructions, taking into account pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care. the working conditions the work to be performed. Use of Have your battery pack serviced by a qualified repair person the power tool for operations different from intended use using only identical replacement parts.
  • Page 5 ® ® ® 2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). cycles by charging the battery pack frequently. 3. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 59°F the plug in any way.
  • Page 6: Protection From Environmental Influences

    7. Do not overcharge batteries. Do not exceed the maximum 8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from freezing. Battery charging times. These charging times only apply to packs that were stored below 32°F (0°C) for more than 60 discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or minutes must be discarded.
  • Page 7: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols 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. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, SAFETY ALERT –...
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Know Your Cordless Pole Garden Tool System Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the cordless garden care system. Compare the illustration below to the cordless garden tool system in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 9: Carton Contents

    WARNING! Charge only Ecosharp LITE iBAT24-LTE ® 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). lithium-iON battery packs with compatible iCHRG24-AC NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging lithium-iON battery charger. Other types of batteries may cause material until you are ready to use your new cordless personal injury and damage.
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the 1. Push the push lock button on the battery to pull the battery. battery pack out from the battery compartment (Fig. 1). Pole Chain Saw Fig.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Make certain of the direction of the chain If the chain is mounted backwards, the saw will vibrate Fig. 5 abnormally and will not cut. Fig. 8 Chain/sprocket end cover 3. Remove the bar and chain from the mounting surface (Fig.
  • Page 12: Operation

    3. To remove the chain saw head, release the On/Off switch but can be rotated by hand without binding. For more information on chain tensioning, see the maintenance and remove the battery. Unlock the assembly lock. Push section beginning on pg. 15. the lock tabs on both sides, and pull the chain saw head out (Fig.
  • Page 13 Back Side Fig. 16 Fig. 19 Pull Pull Rotating button Front Side Telescoping lock 3. Lock the pole in position by closing the telescoping lock (Fig. 17), and ensure that the pole is secured. Rotating button Fig. 17 2. Release the buttons when the chain saw head is set to the desired angle.
  • Page 14 Proper Cutting Stance combined with proper positioning of the handle against your body will help you maintain control of the saw. Do not let go of • Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground. the saw while it is in operation. •...
  • Page 15: Maintenance & Care

    Limbing • PUSH and PULL – This reaction force is always opposite to the direction the chain is moving when it is in contact Limbing is the process of removing branches from a fallen tree. with the wood. Thus, the operator must be ready to control the PULL when cutting on the bottom edge of the •...
  • Page 16: Chain Sharpening

    Snow Joe + Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe ® ® ® Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® Inspection tool Depth (1-866-766-9563). limiter Sharpening is necessary when: tooth •...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Tips

    If you continue to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor Replace a bar with any of the following faults: adjustments, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) • wear inside the bar rails permitting the chain to for assistance.
  • Page 18: Daily Checklist

    Snow Joe ® ® ® Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® (1-866-766-9563) before using it. CAUTION! 2. To remove the blower tube, push the tube lock tab while • Remove the battery and wait at least five minutes for the pulling the tube away from the blower head.
  • Page 19 Adjusting the Telescoping Pole 2. When the lock tabs snap in, lock back the assembly lock, and the pole leaf blower will be ready to use (Fig. 29). This machine is equipped with a telescoping pole which can telescope from 3.7 ft (1.1 m) to 5.3 ft (1.6 m). To adjust the Fig.
  • Page 20: Operating Tips

    for many lawn and garden applications, including areas Fig. 34 such as gutters, screens, patios, grills, porches and gardens. • Blow debris into a safe, open area away from children, pets, open windows or freshly washed cars. • Clean up after using leaf blowers and other lawn equipment.
  • Page 21 Maintenance + Care 2. When the lock tabs snap in, lock back the assembly lock, and the pole hedge trimmer will be ready to use (Fig. 37). 1. Keep the tool’s air vents unclogged and clean at all times. Fig. 37 2.
  • Page 22: Before Operation

    Adjusting the Telescoping Pole Fig. 42 This machine is equipped with a telescoping pole which can telescope from 3.7 ft (1.1 m) to 5.3 ft (1.6 m). To adjust the telescoping pole, follow the instructions below. 1. Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply by removing the battery from the compartment.
  • Page 23: Cutting Tips

    Cutting Tips Fig. 43 WARNING! Always hold the pole hedge trimmer with both hands. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the pole hedge trimmer with the other. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious injury. WARNING! Clear the area to be cut before each use.
  • Page 24: Care & Maintenance

    CAUTION! Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for Disposal cutting stems greater than 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) thick. Use the pole hedge trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery Recycling the tool found around houses and buildings. Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through dense growth. •...
  • Page 25: Model + Serial Number

    If your Sun Joe iON GTS4001C cordless garden tool system ® equipment. requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. Class B device: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply Model + Serial Number with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 26 NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe + Sun Joe to provide notice of such ® ® changes. Accessories can be ordered online at snowjoe.com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer ® ®...
  • Page 27 WHO CAN SEEK WARRANTY COVERAGE? Wearing parts like belts, augers, chains and tines are not covered under this warranty, and can be purchased at snowjoe.com or This Warranty is extended by Snow Joe + Sun Joe to the owner ®...
  • Page 28 WARNING! This product or its power cord contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known [to the State of California] to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

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