SNOWJOE Sunjoe GTS4002C Operator's Manual
SNOWJOE Sunjoe GTS4002C Operator's Manual

SNOWJOE Sunjoe GTS4002C Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
A Division of Snow Joe
, 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
Contact your authorized Snow Joe
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WARNING!
When using the power tool, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
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
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.
© 2019 by Snow Joe
, LLC
®
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
CORDLESS LAWN + GARDEN
MULTI-TOOL SYSTEM
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24-VOLT MAX* | POLE HEDGE TRIMMER | POLE CHAIN SAW | POLE GRASS TRIMMER
Model GTS4002C
+ Sun Joe
dealer
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®
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6.
CAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
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,
8. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
9. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry the power
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,
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,
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced.
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Form No. SJ-GTS4002C-880E-MR3
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 CORDLESS LAWN + GARDEN MULTI-TOOL SYSTEM 24-VOLT MAX* | POLE HEDGE TRIMMER | POLE CHAIN SAW | POLE GRASS TRIMMER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model GTS4002C A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® Form No. SJ-GTS4002C-880E-MR3 IMPORTANT! CAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
  • Page 2: Cleaning The Tool

    19. Maintain the power tool with care – Keep the cutting WARNING! Starting, stopping, and restarting an edges sharp and clean for optimal performance and to electric motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate reduce the risk of injury. Keep the handles dry, clean, a great deal of heat and damage the motor.
  • Page 3 Storage Kickback WARNING! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip WARNING! of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. contact with plastic parts.
  • Page 4: Battery & Charger Safety Instructions

    16. If the grass trimmer + edger strikes a foreign object or handle while cutting with the blade. Keep the blade away becomes entangled with it, stop the tool immediately. from body. Remove the battery, check for damage, and have any damage repaired before proceeding with operation.
  • Page 5 NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is 40°F (4.5°C) to 105°F (40.5°C). Do not charge the battery outside 20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature. dispose of contaminated clothing. Maintain charger cord –...
  • Page 6 deformation during the charging process or those that exhibit other atypical symptoms (gassing, hissing, cracking, etc.). IMPORTANT! Do not press the ON/OFF switch any more 12. Never fully discharge the battery pack damage the battery pack. (maximum recommended depth of discharge is 80%). A complete discharge of the battery pack will lead to 11.
  • 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 Know Your Cordless Lawn + Garden Multi-tool System Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the cordless multi-tool system. Compare the illustration below to the cordless multi-tool system in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments.
  • Page 9: Technical Data

    Technical Data Unpacking Battery Voltage* ......24 V D.C. Carton Contents Battery Capacity ......2.0 Ah auxiliary handle Charging Time Max ....1 hr 20 min Chain saw head with chain and bar pre-mounted Telescoping Pole Length .... 3.7 ft to 5.3 ft ............(1.1 m to 1.6 m) Hex key wrench Auxiliary Handle Angles ....
  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery 1. Push the push lock button on the battery to pull the battery pack out from the battery compartment (Fig. 1). Lights Light Indicators Fig. 1 Charge level button The battery is at 30% capacity Push button The battery is at 60% capacity The battery is at full capacity 2.
  • Page 11: Pole Chain Saw

    IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to Fig. 5 the battery. Pole Chain Saw Assembly Chain/sprocket DANGER! Never start the motor before installing the end cover guide bar, chain, and chain/sprocket end cover. Without all 3.
  • Page 12 NOTE: Make certain of the direction of the chain information on chain tensioning, see the Maintenance + If the chain is mounted backwards, the saw will vibrate Care section beginning on pg. 17. abnormally and will not cut. Fig. 11 Fig.
  • Page 13: Operation

    and remove the battery. Unlock the assembly lock. Fig. 16 Push the lock tabs on both sides, and pull the chain saw Pull Pull head out (Fig. 13). Operation Starting and Stopping 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it Telescoping lock clicks to lock into position (Fig.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Auxiliary Handle

    3. Re-assemble the auxiliary handle lock knob and the bolt Back Side Fig. 19 on (Fig. 21). Fig. 21 Rotating button Front Side Rotating button To Adjust the Position of the Auxiliary Handle 1. Disconnect the saw from the power supply by removing the battery from the compartment.
  • Page 15 To Adjust the Angle of the Auxiliary Handle auxiliary handle, and the other hand on the handle with your combined with proper positioning of the handle against your 2. The auxiliary handle can be adjusted in -45°, 0°, 45°. body will help you maintain control of the saw. Do not let go of Rotate the auxiliary handle lock knob to unlock the handle, the saw while it is in operation.
  • Page 16 can cause loss of saw control, which can throw the operator Basic Cutting Procedure This unit with the chain saw head is designed for trimming upon the safety devices built into the saw. As a user, you small branches and limbs up to recommended 6.5 in. should take several precautions to keep your cutting jobs free (16.5 cm), not to exceed a Max.
  • Page 17: Maintenance & Care

    Chain Tension branch smoothly and neatly against the main member so Check the chain tension before using the saw when the chain the bark will grow back to seal the wound. is cold. The correct tension of a cold chain is when there is no Release the as soon as the cut is slack on the underside of the guide bar;...
  • Page 18: Guide Bar Maintenance

    An authorized service center will sharpen the chain using the Guide Bar Maintenance right tools to ensure minimum removal of material and even When the guide bar shows signs of wear, turn it over on the sharpness on all the cutting edges. saw to distribute the wear for maximum bar life.
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Tips

    Troubleshooting Daily Checklist, Cleaning and Storage Troubleshooting Tips Daily Checklist table for common problems and their solutions. To help maintain your pole chain saw for optimum performance, we recommend you complete this checklist prior to each work session. WARNING! Always remove the battery before WARNING! Do not insert the battery until you have performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your...
  • Page 20 Connecting to the Telescoping Pole Grass Trimmer + Edger 1. Open the assembly lock on the telescoping pole, and push the grass trimmer + edger head into the opening on the end of the pole (Fig. 33). Assembly Grass trimmer Fig.
  • Page 21 Operation 3. Lock the pole in position by closing the telescoping lock (Fig. 38), and ensure that the pole is secured. Starting and Stopping Fig. 38 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks to lock into position (Fig. 35). Fig.
  • Page 22 NOTE: It's recommended to not remove the auxiliary Adjusting the Multi-Angle Head handle when operating the grass trimmer + edger for better maneuverability and easier operation. cutting angles for 0°, 15°, 30°, 45° and 60°. Follow the below To Adjust the Position of the Auxiliary Handle instructions to adjust angles.
  • Page 23: Operation Tips

    Operation Tips 1. To convert the grass trimmer to an edger, slide the converting switch on the trimmer head up, meanwhile turn the lower part of the trimmer head to the side until the high grass, move the grass trimmer slowly so grass is cut trimmer head is locked into position (Fig.
  • Page 24 CAUTION! Always wear eye protection. Fig. 51 1. Hold the trimmer at an angle of approximately 10 – 30 degrees to the work area (Fig. 48). Fig. 48 Edging wheel Advancing Lines 10º – 30º NOTE: Your trimmer uses 0.055 in. (1.4 mm) diameter nylon 2.
  • Page 25 Always store your grass trimmer + edger in a dry place. 4. If it appears undamaged, rewind it and hook the line end through one set of the slots of the spool. This will temporarily prevent the spool from unwinding. Keep the motor ventilation slots clean.
  • Page 26 2. To remove the spool from the trimmer hub, follow steps CAUTION! Catapulted pieces of nylon line may 1 and 2 from the section "Replacing the Spool + Clearing cause injury. Jams and Tangled Lines" beginning on page 25. NOTE: The maximum recommended length of line is 3.
  • Page 27: Pole Hedge Trimmer

    Operation Pole Hedge Trimmer Starting and Stopping Assembly 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it clicks to lock into position (Fig. 61). Connecting to the Telescoping Pole Fig. 61 The hedge trimmer head comes fully assembled. To use the machine as a pole hedge trimmer, connect the hedge trimmer head with the telescoping pole as indicated below.
  • Page 28 3. Lock the pole in position by closing the telescoping lock To Adjust the Position of the Auxiliary Handle (Fig. 64), and ensure that the pole is secured. 1. Disconnect the hedge trimmer from the power supply by removing the battery from the compartment. Fig.
  • Page 29: Cutting Tips

    Adjusting the Multi-Angle Head Cutting Tips WARNING! Always hold the pole hedge trimmer with angles for -45º, -30º, -15º, 0º, 15º, 30º, 45º, 60º, 75º, and 90º. both hands. Never hold shrubs with one hand and operate the Follow the below instructions to adjust angles. pole hedge trimmer with the other.
  • Page 30: Care & Maintenance

    CAUTION! Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for Fig. 70 cutting stems greater than 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) thick. Use the pole hedge trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings. Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through dense growth. A slight back and forth sawing action may ease the cutting of larger, more dense growth.
  • Page 31: Model + Serial Number

    5. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Disposal Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, or Lithium-Ion) batteries. Recycling the tool 7. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted and local guidelines.
  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories WARNING! ALWAYS use only authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe replacement parts and accessories. NEVER use ® ® replacement parts or accessories that are not intended for use with this cordless garden tool system. Contact Snow Joe ® Sun Joe if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your cordless garden tool ®...

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