Preparing to work, Chain lubricant, Caution – Snow Joe iON8PS 40-Volt Cordless 8-Inch Pole Chain Saw User Manual

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8. Fit the chain/sprocket end cover back on by inserting the

rear tab first into the rear tab slot, then screw the chain

tension adjustment knob without tightening it (Fig. 9).

9. Turn the ring nut clockwise until you find the right chain

tension, then tighten the chain tension adjustment knob

securely (Fig. 10).

NOTE: The chain is correctly tensioned when there is no

sag on the underside of the guide bar; the chain is snug,

but can be rotated by hand without binding. For more

information on chain tensioning, see the maintenance

section beginning on pg. 17.

NOTE: If the chain is too tight, it will not rotate. Loosen

the chain tension adjustment knob slightly and turn the

ring nut 1/4 turn counterclockwise. Lift the tip of the guide

bar up and retighten the chain tension adjustment knob.

Ensure that the chain can be rotated by hand without

binding (Fig. 11).

NOTE: A new chain tends to stretch; check the chain

tension frequently, and adjust tension as required.

Preparing To Work

Chain Lubricant

CAUTION!

• Before starting the saw, remove the oil tank cap and

add bar and chain oil to the top of the oil level window

(Fig. 12). One minute of use will consume approximately

0.15 fl oz (5 ml) of oil. Refill when the oil level drops to 1/4

of a tank.

NOTE: Your cordless pole chain saw is equipped with an

automatic oil pump for bar and chain oiling. You must add

bar and chain oil or your pole chain saw will not function

properly. Failure to timely refill the oil tank will cause

damage to the bar and chain.

• Starting, stopping and restarting the motor repeatedly

within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat

and damage the motor. To protect the life of your cordless

pole chain saw, always wait at least five seconds after

stopping before restarting the saw.

NOTE: It is normal for oil to seep from the saw when not in

use. To prevent seepage, empty the oil tank after each use.

When storing the unit for a long period of time (3 months or

longer), be sure the chain is lightly lubricated; this will prevent

rust on the chain and bar sprocket.

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Fig. 9

Chain/sprocket end cover

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Rear tab

Chain tension

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Fig. 10

Chain tension

adjustment knob

Ring nut

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

Oil level window

Minimum level mark

Oil tank cap