CORDLESS CHAIN SAW 20 VOLT | 10-INCH OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model 20ViON-CS10-RM A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® Form No. SJ-20ViON-CS10-RM-880E-M-V1 IMPORTANT! consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to himself/herself or others. Safety Instructions General Safety All Operators Must Read These WARNING! When using electric/cordless yard tools,...
15. Reduce the risk of unintentional starting – Make sure • Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. If you are not press the trigger switch before inserting the battery. using the chain saw every day under normal conditions, you can be exposed to a noise level of 85 dB (A) or higher. 16.
® ® materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire. • Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a • Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth.
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® ® ® with batteries that have been overheated – replace them customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE immediately, if possible. (1-866-766-9563). 7. Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry 3. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify locations with an ambient temperature of 50 –...
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8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from freezing. Battery • Use the low-kickback chain and guide bar supplied with this cordless chain saw. Only use genuine Snow Joe packs that were stored below 32°F (0°C) for more than 60 ® minutes must be discarded.
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 DANGER! ROTATING MANUAL(S) –...
Know Your Cordless Chain Saw Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating cordless chain saw. Compare the illustration below to the cordless chain saw in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
® ® ® 2. Remove the cutting bar and chain from the mounting service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). surface (Fig. 3). WARNING! Unpacking and assembly should be completed on a flat and stable surface, with adequate space Fig. 3 for moving the machine and its packaging.
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3. Remove the old chain from the bar. 6. Hold the chain in position on the bar and place the loop around the sprocket. Fit the bar flush against the mounting 4. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten surface so that the bar studs are in the long slot of the bar any kinks.
Adjusting the Chain Tension Fig. 9 WARNING! Before performing any checks, adjustments, repairs or maintenance on the machine, make sure the battery is not inserted in its housing. CAUTION! The chain will continue to run for several Chain tensioner seconds after turning off the tool. 1.
Chain Lubricant IMPORTANT! Only use a good quality bar and chain oil designed specifically for use with chain saws to ensure optimal lubrication of the cutting parts. Do not use oil containing Lights Light Indicators impurities to avoid clogging the tank filter and permanently damaging the oiler.
® ® you plug in the charger, the light on the charging plug will 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. illuminate red. When fully charged, the light will illuminate 7. When charging is complete, remove the battery from the green (Fig. 14).
NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in Lithium-Ion Charging Status use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use. Battery Pack Charger Base Charging When storing the unit for a long period of time (3 months or Temperature Indicator Light Status...
® + Sun Joe customer service center at ® 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. – When the machine is not in use. IMPORTANT! Always remember that an incorrectly used chain saw may disturb others and have a serious impact on the environment.
Proper Cutting Stance • Do not cut above chest height since it is difficult to control kickback forces with a saw held high. • Weight should be balanced with both feet on solid ground. Cutting Techniques • Keep your left arm and elbow locked in a "straight arm" Before felling or delimbing for the first time, practice sawing position to withstand any kickback force (Fig.
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WARNING! Pay special attention to where the branches Fig. 22 are lying on the ground and recognize the following risks: 1). the branches may be under tension; 2). the direction in which the branch will fall may differ from that anticipated; 3). the tree may be unstable after the branch has been cut.
Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer service center ® ® at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for all maintenance operations not foreseen in this manual. Any operation Chain Needs Tensioning performed in an unauthorized service center or by unqualified Flats are personnel will completely invalidate the warranty.
• Check that the depth limiter tooth does not stick out 20ViON-CS10-RM cordless chain saw by ordering online at farther than the inspection tool and file any projecting snowjoe.com or, to order by phone, contact Snow Joe ® parts with a flat file, rounding off the edges (Fig. 26).
• Check the chain teeth for sharpness. to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor • Check the bar and chain oil level; fill with only new chain adjustments, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) oil specifically formulated for chain saws. for assistance.
If your Sun Joe 20ViON-CS10-RM cordless chain saw ® requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE Battery Caution + Disposal (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. Model and Serial Numbers Always dispose of your battery pack according to federal, state, and local regulations.
iCHRG20 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Class B device: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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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 ® ®...
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To obtain a replacement part or product, please visit Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential snowjoe.com/help or email us at help@snowjoe.com for damages so the above exclusions may not apply in all states. This instructions. Please be sure to register your unit beforehand warranty may give you specific legal rights in your state.