Sun Joe SWJ800E 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Telescoping Pole Chain saw review
Have you ever wondered how your neighbor keeps his yard and lawn so neat and clean?
Spring is knocking at the door. You know what it means! It is the perfect time to prune those stubborn branches. So give your lawn and garden some attention. Tackle those trimming and pruning with Sun Joe SWJ800E 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Telescoping Electric Pole Chain saw at ease.
Beyond any doubt, pruning and trimming is a daunting task especially when most of the limb is thick and unreachable. But a great pole saw can take that responsibility to give you a refreshed garden. Also, it will save your energy and time. Carry on reading to know much more.
Overall Review of Sun Joe SWJ800E 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Telescoping Pole Saw:
Being a light duty saw, it is perfect for pruning branches and limbs around your yard. It is easy to start and quite handy. Overall, it’s an excellent saw worth to buy in 2018. Well-designed saw is available in amazing green, yellow, and black. Let’s see the overall appearance of this saw.
Specification at a Glance
- Amperage: 6.5
- Overhead reach: 15
- Blade length – 8 inch
- Item Weight: 7 pounds
- Sound Power Level: 108 dB
- Maximum pole length: 8 feet
- Power source: electric
- Chain tension adjustment: manual
- Product Dimensions: 68.5 x 5.9 x 5.9 in
Motor
The SWJ800E comes with a 6.5 amp motor; well enough to handle any light-duty trimming work. Keep in mind; you should use the exact gauge extension cord. Meanwhile, in the case of a generator, it can produce 780 watts. So pay some attention to power and watt.
Price
When we aim for top quality, the price is unreachable. On the other hand, if you go for a cheap saw, you have to compromise about quality. But sun Joe proved it wrong. What this SWJ800E saw is just under $100. When you start to use it, you will thank me for the recommendation. Yes, it has some significant features. Surely, it’s a super pruning tool in this price.
Safety Features for SWJ800E
Let me clear one thing; if you expect a powerful and big chainsaw, you will be a little bit disappointed. But to be honest it still a great tool and the safety feature took out heart.
To ensure your safety, sun Joe provides plenty of safety features.
- The low kickback chain feature to minimize the effect of kickback.
- A safety lock switch for reduces accidental start-up.
- It comes with bumper spikes to ensure cutting stability.
Warranty
Like other Sun Joe, this saw come with the company’s two years warranty. At the same time, Sun Joe never compromise about quality. So don’t worry about performance and quality.
Some Noteworthy Features and Benefits :
In this review below, we will try to cover u some sun Joe pole saw parts important features that prove it worth to buy. Have a look.
Powered Electrically
As we mentioned earlier, it has powered electrically and a safety switch. However, this switch prevents any unwanted start. Reliable power of 6.5 amps, it is quite powerful.
Unlike gas-powered saw, this sun Joe is corded-electric. So you can power up reliably with its’ superb push-up button. Hence, this button makes it comfortable and doesn’t have to deal with fumes, smoke, and costly tune-ups.
Chain Oil System
The SWJ800E has made up with automatic oiling system. That means you don’t have to release the oil of chain manually to the bar. The reservoir is filled with oil through the cap on its top of cutting unit. Likewise, the capacity of the oil tank is 2.0 oz and consumed around 4 ml of oil per minute. So it will last around 20 minutes.
15 Foot Reach
This telescoping pole is capable of extending a minimum of 8.7 feet. But its maximum capacity is 15 ft of overhead reach up to 7.5 inches thick. So it’s pretty impressive.
Instant start
The thing we like most about this sun Joe 10 inch pole saw is its’ instant start feature. So you don’t have to worry about the startup time. Usually, it starts with just a few seconds. another important things is, this pole saw very helpful for cutting large trees.
What We Like Most:
- CSA approved saw
- It is quite easy to operate
- Automatic lubrication feature
- The safety button prevents accidental starting
- Easy to adjust
- The chain is quite sharp and cuts well
What We Don’t Like:
- There is no slot to handle the wrench
- The process of oil filled is so slow
Frequently asked question
1. Question: How load this Sun Joe SWJ800e is?
Answer: This chainsaw is 108 dB.
2. Question: what about its chain bar?
Answer: 8 inches Oregon Bar and Chain with 6.5 amps.
3. Question: How can I adjust chain tension?
Answer: For adjust tension, use a screwdriver and turning the tensioning screw counterclockwise or clockwise to achieve proper tension.
Similar/Alternative products
Have a look on some other alternative saws of the market right now.
1. Greenworks 8.5′ 40V Cordless Pole Saw
A 9.2 pounds trimming beauty, got the excellent cutting ability. Greenworks always offers top quality at a reasonable price. With 40.2 x 16.2 x 8.5 inches, it has extended battery life. Meanwhile, its powerful motor ensures clean trimming.
2. BLACK+DECKER LPP120 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Pole Saw
The LLP 120 is something that will blow your mind. Thus, this battery powered saw works excellent for challenging trimming job. Being Lithium-ion battery, it’s quite lightweight.
3. Remington RM1025SPS Ranger 10-Inch 8-Amp Electric Pole Saw
Remington Electric Chainsaw is a great saw at a reasonable price, just under 100 bucks. This 10-inch cutting bar is capable of cutting up to 10 -15 feet reach. However, it is made up with the aluminum pole steel blade. In a word, it is tremendous 2-in-1 detachable saw combo worth to buy in 2019.
Final word
To wrap up this review, we could say CSA approved Sun Joe has some amazing features in an affordable price. Once you start to use this chainsaw, you would realize it offers much than the price. Hence, The automation lubrication system feature makes it easy to operate. So we highly recommend it as one of the best chains saw of this time.
