OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model iON100V-18CS-CT-RM A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® Form No. SJ-iON100V-18CS-CT-RM-880E-M-V1 IMPORTANT! Improper use of the machine will invalidate the warranty, relieve the manufacturer from all liabilities. The user will Safety Instructions consequently be liable for all and any damage or injury to himself/herself or others.
• Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain when the chain saw is operating. Before you start the chain saw, must be purchased separately. The iON100V-18CS-CT-RM make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything. A...
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• Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – Battery WARNING! Use only approved replacement batteries; packs may explode, causing personal injury or damage. other batteries may damage the chain saw and cause it to Toxic fumes and materials are created when battery packs malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
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7. Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry 10. If the battery pack suffers overloading and overheating, locations with an ambient temperature of 50°F – 104°F the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the (10°C – 40°C). Store your lithium-ion battery pack in a equipment for safety reasons.
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12. Never fully discharge the battery pack (maximum • Never use a dull or loose chain. Keep the chain sharp and properly tensioned. recommended depth of discharge is 80%). A complete 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) –...
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.
Unpacking WARNING! To avoid serious personal injury, read and understand all safety instructions provided. Carton Contents WARNING! Before performing any maintenance, make • Cordless chain saw sure the battery is removed from the battery compartment. • 18 in. (45.7 cm) guide bar Failure to heed this warning could result in serious •...
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4. Lay out the new saw chain in a loop and straighten Fig. 5 any kinks. THE SHARP SIDE OF THE TEETH MUST 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.
Battery Pack Operation Fig. 11 The equipment is powered by a lithium-ion battery (sold separately). The battery pack is completely closed and maintenance free. CORE TOOL BATTERY + CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY 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).
LED light (iON100V-5AMP batteries only – sold Lights Light Indicators separately) The battery is at 20% capacity and The iON100V-5AMP battery is equipped with a 0.35 watt LED requires charging light located on the handle, which is good for camping and emergency illumination.
When to Charge the iON100V Lithium- CAUTION! Charger iON100V-RCH is rated for 100 – iON Batteries 120 volt AC only. DO NOT plug the charger into any outlet that will provide power with a higher voltage. Over voltage charging NOTE: The iON100V-2.5AMP and iON100V-5AMP lithium-ion will be harmful to both the battery and charger, and may cause battery packs do not develop a "memory"...
5. A fully discharged iON100V-2.5AMP battery pack with an Possible Cause internal temperature in the normal range will fully charge Indication (Solution) in 50 minutes (between 32ºF/0ºC and 113ºF/45ºC). A fully discharged iON100V-5AMP battery pack with an internal • Red Light – Steady •...
3. Insert the battery in the battery compartment (Fig. 21). on the rear handle and left hand on the front handle with thumbs and fingers encircling the respective handles. A firm grip combined with proper positioning of the handle against Fig.
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5. Take utmost care when working near metal fences. • Checking the oil delivery 6. Take care not to hit the bar hard against foreign objects or IMPORTANT! Never use the machine without lubrication! You flying debris caused by the movement of the chain. can check the oil level in the tank through the transparent 7.
iii) An escape path should be planned and cleared as • Your body should always be to the left of the chain line. 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.
Motor Cooling Fig. 28D To avoid overheating and damage to the motor, always keep the cooling air vents clean and free of sawdust and debris. Spiked bumper Chain Tension Check the chain tension before using the saw when the chain is cold.
® • 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 ®...
Troubleshooting Table Snow Joe + Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe ® ® ® Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® Problems Corrective Action (1-866-766-9563) before using it. The saw CAUTION! • Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly motor fails •...
7. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines. 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...
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 saw. Contact Snow Joe + Sun Joe if you are unsure ®...
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SNOW JOE + SUN JOE REFURBISHED GOODS WARRANTY ® ® Snow Joe + Sun Joe may from time to time change the design of ® ® GENERAL CONDITIONS: its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed Snow Joe + Sun Joe operating under Snow Joe , LLC warrants...
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