SNOWJOE SUNJOE SWJ800E Operator's Manual page 11

5. To turn the tool OFF, release the trigger switch (Fig. 13).
NOTE: Do not press the trigger switch until you are ready
to make a cut.
Adjusting the Telescoping Pole
1. Rotate the collar counterclockwise to loosen (Fig. 14).
Fig. 14
Collar
2. Push the two ends of the pole towards each other to
shorten the pole or pull them away from each other to
lengthen the pole (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Lengthen
Shorten
3. When you achieve the desired length, rotate the collar
clockwise to secure the pole in place (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
Collar
4. Make sure you fully tighten the collar before operating the
saw. Check it periodically for proper tightness during use
to avoid serious injury.
Cutting Tips
Proper Cutting Stance
• Balance your weight with both feet on solid ground.
• Your body should always be to the left of the chain line.
• The most typical cutting application is to position the
unit at an angle of 60° or less depending on the specific
situation (Fig. 17). As the angle of the pole chain saw shaft
to the ground increases, the difficulty of making the first
cut (from the underside of the limb) increases.
Fig. 17
Basic Cutting Procedure
This unit is designed for trimming small branches and limbs up
to recommended 6.5 in. (16.5 cm), not to exceed a max cut of
7.5 in. (19 cm) in diameter depending on the wood type.
Practice cutting a few small limbs using the following
technique to get the "feel" of using the saw before you begin a
major sawing operation.
• Take the proper stance in front of the tree with the
saw OFF (Fig. 17).
• Squeeze the trigger and let the chain accelerate to full
speed before entering the cut.
• Keep the saw running the entire time you are cutting;
maintain a steady speed.
• Allow the chain to cut for you; exert only light downward
pressure. If you force the cut, damage to the bar, chain, or
unit can result.
• PUSH and PULL – This reaction force is always opposite
to the direction the chain is moving when it is in contact
with the wood. Thus, the operator must be ready to
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