CORDLESS CHAIN SAW – CORE TOOL 100-VOLT MAX* | 18-INCH OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model iON100V-18CS-CT-RM A Division of Snow Joe ® , LLC Form No. SJ-iON100V-18CS-CT-RM-880E-M-V1 Improper use of the machine will invalidate the warranty, IMPORTANT! relieve the manufacturer from all liabilities. The user will consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to Safety Instructions himself/herself or others.
• Always keep proper footing and operate the chain saw 13. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance only when standing on a fixed, secured and level surface. at all times. Slippery or unstable surfaces such as ladders may cause 14.
® customer service center Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or flammable • Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a fire.
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® ® ® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE The battery packs have to be charged completely before you use the tool for the first time. (1-866-766-9563). 2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge 3.
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• Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep the chain sharp and 12. Never fully discharge the battery pack (maximum recommended depth of discharge is 80%). A complete properly tensioned. discharge of the battery pack will lead to premature aging •...
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. Descriptions Symbols Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S DANGER! ROTATING MANUAL(S) –...
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Save this manual for future reference. THE OTHER SIDE SOLD SEPARATELY Battery + Charger options available at snowjoe.com iON100V-2.5AMP 14 13 iON100V-5AMP iON100V-RCH 1. Cutting bar sheath 6.
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® ® ® customer Chain/sprocket end cover service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). Unpacking and assembly should be WARNING! 3. Remove the old chain from the bar. completed on a flat and stable surface, with adequate space NOTE: When you first purchase your chain saw, the chain for moving the machine and its packaging.
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4. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten any kinks. THE SHARP SIDE OF THE TEETH MUST Fig. 5 FACE AWAY FROM YOU IN THE DIRECTION OF THE CHAIN ROTATION INDICATED ON THE GUIDE BAR . If the teeth face backwards, turn the loop over (Fig.
NOTE: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no CAUTION! The chain will continue to run for several sag on the underside of the guide bar; the chain is snug, seconds after turning off the tool. but can be rotated by hand without binding. For more Before starting work please: information on chain tensioning, see the maintenance section beginning on pg.
100 V quick charger (model iON100V-RCH). Battery and charger options available at snowjoe.com. Battery Charge Level Indicator 3. Loosen the brake by pulling it towards the front handle. Using a screwdriver, run the chain along the guide to The battery pack is equipped with a push button for checking check that it moves smoothly.
In order to operate this chain saw, you will need to additionally purchase either the iON100V-2.5AMP or iON100V-5AMP lithium-ion battery and the 100 V quick charger (model iON100V-RCH). Battery and charger options available at snowjoe.com. iON100V-2.5AMP iON100V-5AMP Charge only the iON100V-2.5AMP or...
Wait for a while and try to reinsert the battery into the charger. If the situation still persists, contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer service at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® ® (1-866-766-9563). Temperature abnormal...
Snow Joe + Sun Joe ® ® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). Operation Starting and Stopping Starting, stopping, and restarting an electric CAUTION! motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the motor.
on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle with 3. Insert the battery in the battery compartment (Fig. 21). thumbs and fingers encircling the respective handles. A firm grip combined with proper positioning of the handle against Fig.
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® + 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.
• Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. iii) An escape path should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The escape path Basic Cutting Procedures should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall as illustrated (Fig.
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ii) As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. If there is any chance that the tree may not fall in Fig. 28A the desired direction or it may rock back and bind the saw chain, stop cutting before the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall.
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.
• To move the chain forward, use a screwdriver. iON100V-18CS-CT-RM cordless chain saw by ordering online • Turn the bar over in the vise and repeat on all the other at snowjoe.com or, to order by phone, contact Snow Joe ® cutting edges.
Snow Joe + Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe ® ® ® Troubleshooting Table Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® (1-866-766-9563) before using it. Problems Corrective Action • The saw CAUTION! Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly motor fails •...
Service and Support If your Sun Joe iON100V-18CS-CT-RM cordless chain saw ® requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. Model and Serial Numbers When contacting the company, reordering parts, or arranging service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers, which can be found on the decal located on the housing of the unit.
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 service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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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 warranty may give you specific legal rights in your state.
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