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Sun Joe SWJ800E 8-Inch 6.5-Amp Telescoping Electric Pole Chain Saw with Automatic Chain Lubrication System

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Blade Material High Speed Steel
Surface Recommendation Outdoor
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  • [IDEAL]: For cutting overhanging limbs and thin logs
  • [TELESCOPING POLE]: Extends to 8.7 ft to provide a total of 15 ft of overhead reach
  • [POWERFUL]: 6.5-Amp motor cuts branches up to 7.5 inches thick
  • [8-INCH]: Cutting bar and chain with automatic lubrication
  • [CSA APPROVED]: 2-year warranty
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LET GRAVITY DO THE WORK®! The Sun Joe® SWJ800E pole chain saw takes the danger and difficulty out of trimming your overgrown trees. Stand safely on solid ground while adjusting Sun Joe's telescoping pole. The pole extends to 8.7 feet to gain up to 15 feet of overhead reach! Powered by a robust 6.5-amp motor, the SWJ800E can handle the most stubborn tree limbs up to 7.5-inches thick. This pole chain saw features an 8-inch Sun Joe bar and chain with an auto-oiler to keep the bar and chain fully lubricated during use. Chain tensioning is equally effortless, requiring just a turn of a screw. Unlike gas-powered tools, the Sun Joe is powered electrically, so you’ll reliably power up with the push of a button without having to deal with smoke, fumes, unpredictable starters, or costly tune-ups. Plus, the SWJ800E comes equipped with a built-in safety switch to prevent accidental starting. Sun Joe is CSA-approved and carries a full two-year warranty.

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Customer Ratings
4.54.5 out of 5 stars6,833
4.54.5 out of 5 stars2,227
4.44.4 out of 5 stars1,287
4.34.3 out of 5 stars3,622
4.24.2 out of 5 stars116
4.24.2 out of 5 stars266
Easy to use
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Easy to assemble
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4.6
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blade length
8 inches
22.8 inches
8 inches
8 inches
8 inches
8 inches
power source
Electric
Corded Electric
Battery Powered
Corded Electric
Manual
Corded Electric
blade material
High Speed Steel
Stainless Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
High Speed Steel
number of teeth
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6
11
11
9
30
included components
Telescopic Pole, Oil Tank, Blade Sheath, Hex Key Wrench/Blade ScrewDriver
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Bare-Tool
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Pole saw, blade cover
voltage
120 volts
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120 volts
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120 volts
current rating
6.5 amps
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6 amps
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Important information

Wattage

715 watts

Bulb Voltage

120 volts

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
6,833 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of cutting, assembly, value, and quality of the saw. For example, they mention it cuts through large branches easily, the directions are clear, and it's good value for money. Some are happy with the power. That said, opinions are mixed on weight, durability, and ease of use.

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1,284 customers mention1,206 positive78 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the chainsaw. They mention that it does an amazing job, works great so far, and is a great product. Some say that it works perfectly for limb work and is simply wonderful.

"First time using this during the weekend. Perfect! Easy to use, strong & cut right through the limbs I was cutting." Read more

"Great tool, Just add some chain oil and off you go... Great for trimming branches without needing a ladder in most cases...." Read more

"...The hex head bar bolt is very nice because it's an internal wrenching bolt and less prone to stripping out like a 6 point bolt in most other..." Read more

"...No issues with the pole saw. Buzzed right through the limbs. Some limbs were approx. 3 inch in diameter. This saw had no problem...." Read more

643 customers mention544 positive99 negative

Customers find the saw easy to use and say it cuts through branches like butter. They say it's able to cut tree limbs, trim large trees, and prune palms. Customers also mention that it'll chop off small to medium sized branches like a hot knife.

"...Perfect! Easy to use, strong & cut right through the limbs I was cutting." Read more

"Great tool, Just add some chain oil and off you go... Great for trimming branches without needing a ladder in most cases...." Read more

"didn't use it alot yet, but what I did it worked great trimming tree limbseasy to operate..." Read more

"...4. It cuts faster - that may be simply because it's a new chain so I can't say it's different in that respect from the other.5...." Read more

608 customers mention568 positive40 negative

Customers find the assembly of the saw pretty easy and straightforward. They say the instructions are good and the chain installation is much easier than expected. The unit goes together quickly with the chain already wrapped around the bar. They also say the saw goes through them with zero effort.

"First time using this during the weekend. Perfect! Easy to use, strong & cut right through the limbs I was cutting." Read more

"...easy to operateonly fault so far is bar oil filler is alittle to small, filling can be challenging" Read more

"...Tensioning the chain is very simple and done with the cover on - just turn a screw.3...." Read more

"Easy to assemble and easy to use." Read more

412 customers mention372 positive40 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the saw. They say it's well worth the investment, and an inexpensive electric chain saw that saves them money.

"...Good price and arrived quickly. One more thing, it's not too heavy which saves your shoulders, arms back and neck...." Read more

"...Pros: affordable, ergonomic, sturdy, good consumer reviews.Cons: generic model not proprietary to sun joe..." Read more

"...I still say this is a good saw for the price, but be aware that if you are petite and/or not very strong, this is not something you can easily use..." Read more

"...Just go ahead and buy it, definitely worth it." Read more

161 customers mention152 positive9 negative

Customers are satisfied with the power of the saw. They mention that it has plenty of power to cut both small and large limbs, the motor is powerful for its size, and the saw is easy to use. Some say that the small size fools them, it's a powerful tool that can do the job quickly.

"...As far as performance, I was very happy with the power and capabilities of this chainsaw. It was great to cut some low-hanging branches...." Read more

"...I was extremely impressed! Its very powerful and cut through a very large branch which was actually an accident on my part as I was trying to cut a..." Read more

"...so I'll get used to the way it cuts, but it is lighter and has a bit more power than the old saw...." Read more

"...It works well and is powerful enough to chew through 2-3 inch tree limbs without "breaking a sweat"...." Read more

438 customers mention215 positive223 negative

Customers are mixed about the weight of the saw. Some mention it's light weighted, while others say it'll get heavy on the long end when you extend the pole out. The motor part of the see is heavier than expected, making it difficult to lift. It's also top heavy when fully extended and bulky to get up in position.

"...Good price and arrived quickly. One more thing, it's not too heavy which saves your shoulders, arms back and neck...." Read more

"...not exactly a weak woman, but I can see that this saw may start to feel a bit unwieldy depending on length and angle of usage...." Read more

"This pole saw has good balance and good weight to assist in cutting thick branches. The saw made light work of the 2 to 4 inch diameter branches...." Read more

"Very robust construction. Not cheaply made. Gets top heavy when fully extend. Requires good upper body strength...." Read more

281 customers mention171 positive110 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the durability of the saw. Some mention that it's durable, the extension feels solid, and it'll last a long time. However, others say that it didn't last very long and had real wear problems.

"First time using this during the weekend. Perfect! Easy to use, strong & cut right through the limbs I was cutting." Read more

"...It didn't last very long, and I found that I had to order a replacement chain fairly quickly (I ordered the Oregon brand 8" chain)...." Read more

"...The other one doesn't really "bend" but it does flex. This one is very stiff.So - I'm glad I have it and recommend it hightly." Read more

"...From end to end it's soundly and ergonomicly built. The motor housing is sturdy and the bar cover has a detent that locks it into place which will..." Read more

126 customers mention76 positive50 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the saw. Some mention that it's light, easy to maneuver, and easy to handle. They also say that it is convenient and worth the money. However, others say that the pole it was much bulkier and harder to use, control, and maneuver into place.

"...It is easy to get out and use and you don't waste your time filling up with gas and mixtures, etc...." Read more

"...only fault so far is bar oil filler is alittle to small, filling can be challenging" Read more

"...This thing handled the large oak branches with ease and just keeps going. I absolutely love it and can't live without it!!" Read more

"...--The extension pole is rigid and at full-reach doesn't wobble.--The cord lock is a great feature...." Read more

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Got the job done. Saved money from having a tree service come out and do it for me. No issues with the pole saw. Buzzed right through the limbs. Some limbs were approx. 3 inch in diameter. This saw had no problem. I would recommend buying it.
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TN Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars What I was looking for
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
First time using this during the weekend. Perfect! Easy to use, strong & cut right through the limbs I was cutting.
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Randy Troxell
4.0 out of 5 stars well made polesaw
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
didn't use it alot yet, but what I did it worked great trimming tree limbs
easy to operate
only fault so far is bar oil filler is alittle to small, filling can be challenging
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Vetteman07
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Got the job done. Saved money from having a tree service come out and do it for me. No issues with the pole saw. Buzzed right through the limbs. Some limbs were approx. 3 inch in diameter. This saw had no problem. I would recommend buying it.
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Vetteman07
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Great
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
Got the job done. Saved money from having a tree service come out and do it for me. No issues with the pole saw. Buzzed right through the limbs. Some limbs were approx. 3 inch in diameter. This saw had no problem. I would recommend buying it.
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C. G.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy, great saw
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2015
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
The quality of this saw is comparable to any other electric pole saw in it's price range and higher. The reviews that talk about oil leaks, too small of an oil fill hole, and the chain always falling off obviously havnt owned a chain saw before. The oil has to come out somewhere, if it's not leaking oil then the bar isn't getting lubed and will cause the chain to seize and smoke then fail when the bar gets too hot and warps eventually shredding the chain guides. The oil fill hole is normal size for a pole saw, just pour in slow and when it get to the top wait for the bubbles to come up and continue to fill. If the chain keeps running off the bar than it's too loose, it should be pretty tight at first then tightened after the first 5 minutes of use when it gets warm and stretches if it's a new chain.
I recently owned and broke a ryobi pole saw about the size of this one. It lasted 3 seasons and it was heavily used by myself and 4 neighbors with many limbs cut down.
I was pleased with the instructional video on the site which helped in my initial assembly of this saw, it took about 5 mins to assemble after watching the video. The hex head bar bolt is very nice because it's an internal wrenching bolt and less prone to stripping out like a 6 point bolt in most other saws.
From end to end it's soundly and ergonomicly built. The motor housing is sturdy and the bar cover has a detent that locks it into place which will come in handy when it gets covered in bar oil. I've used it to trim apporimatly 30 limbs that range in size from 1/2" up to 3" and I have many more up to 6" in diameter which I'm certain this saw can handle given performance thus far. The shaft has pretty decent securing tension rings, but being plastic if you go German "goodantight" torque on them you can easily strip them out, especially if you use a strap wrench or pipe wrench.

Pros: affordable, ergonomic, sturdy, good consumer reviews.

Cons: generic model not proprietary to sun joe

I found this exact model saw in the same color scheme and design at harbor freight for roughly the same price, and $69 on sale with a Memorial Day coupon. It had the Chicago electric stickers on it instead of the sun joe stickers. However, the only Negative aspect I can find in this saw may be a positive one; the fact that it's sold to other vendors and re-labeled leads me to believe that replacement parts would be easy to find. The ryobi I replaced with this unit has a solid motor shaft and worm gear assembly which cannot be replaced without replacing the entire motor for $50. That same exact saw sells for $99 refurbished which also leads me to believe that the weak link in that saw is the motor assembly. With this saw I can buy brand new and if it ever breaks I'm only out the $80. If you take into consideration the cost of a new bar and chain (consumable parts) over the life of the saw it breaks down to nearly even assuming I get 3 seasons out of the sun joe.

Overall I am very pleased with this saw. If I had to do it all over I would consider purchasing the same saw from harbor freight (branded Chicago electric) and buy the 5 year warrenty for $19, IF I had the time to do so.

The free (2day) shipping and tax savings from amazon were the major factor in buying because I needed it quickly and didn't have time to make the 2 hour round trip drive to harbor freight not to mention waiting around for Memorial Day weekend when I already had plans to be out of town.

I hope others find this review helpful.
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Dale Culpepper
5.0 out of 5 stars Good tool
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Easy to assemble and easy to use.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ladder ? We don't need no stinking ladder
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Great tool, Just add some chain oil and off you go... Great for trimming branches without needing a ladder in most cases. If this doesn't reach what your trying to cut then you probably should be hiring a tree trimer anyway. Good price and arrived quickly. One more thing, it's not too heavy which saves your shoulders, arms back and neck. It does however exercise your facial muscles, making you smile and grin when you see those stupid branches come down...
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denny
4.0 out of 5 stars Cut faster
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
I like it, good saw, cut the trees faster.
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Brainybear
4.0 out of 5 stars Good For General Yard Maintenance
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2014
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
I ordered this when my regular 12" chainsaw died. I only want to have one chainsaw, so I debated whether to get another regular chainsaw or try a pole one. I decided to try this model mostly because it was cheap, got relatively good reviews, and seemed versatile. I am glad I got this saw! I had quite a few giant bushes that needed trimming (one that I removed entirely), and this was great for removing the thick jasmine vines that had twined their way around my fence. I especially liked how I could stand far away and not get hit by all the wood shards getting thrown out while cutting especially thick branches.

The only con I can think of so far is that it is a bit top-heavy. I am 5'8" and not exactly a weak woman, but I can see that this saw may start to feel a bit unwieldy depending on length and angle of usage. However, I think that would probably be the case of just about any pole saw. The only reason why I took one star off is because the chain that comes with this saw is not very good. It didn't last very long, and I found that I had to order a replacement chain fairly quickly (I ordered the Oregon brand 8" chain). If you buy this saw, I would suggest also ordering the replacement chain at the same time just to have it on hand.

Update (5/3/14):
I have now used this saw at the full extension to trim some top branches of my persimmon tree, and have confirmed that it is a little unwieldy. It took me a few minutes to find the right balance so I wouldn't chop off more than I wanted. I still say this is a good saw for the price, but be aware that if you are petite and/or not very strong, this is not something you can easily use when extended.

Also be aware that if you plan on cutting a lot of wood or using it on thick branches, you will go through a lot of chains! I'm already on my 4th chain and ended up buying a cheap chain grinder from Harbor Freight to see if I can get a little more use out of them. If you plan on doing a lot of chopping - especially if most of your chopping can be done at ground level - you may want to consider getting a regular chainsaw with a longer chain.
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iceman
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth The Money
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2014
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Was disappointed when the package arrived as the item was badly damaged. Kudos to Amazon for a fast replacement....packaging needs to be improved for that type of shipping.
Used the replacement unit for the first time last weekend and it made short work of the pruning job. Easy to assemble, add oil and away you go.
I cut through a variety of branch sizes, from 1/2" to 4" and it worked great every time. Can be a bit "bouncy" on thinner branches until the cut starts. Used it for over an hour and did not have to add any more oil despite what other reviews said.
Did find it a bit hard to control at times when fully extended and the branch was cut through, the saw has a tendency to drop so you have to have a good grip.
Only real problem is that you want to keep cutting more branches...it's so easy to use!!

Would recommend to home gardeners wanting to prune back their own trees.
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Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for trimming high branches
Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2023
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
I got this as I was tired of trying to balance on top of a ladder to trim the tops off a hedge made of firs and spruce. Was always in danger of the ladder sliding off as I stretched to reach tops with a pruning lopper. This worked great as I could position myself and cut the tops of the hedge 10ft in either direction. Has enough power to cut through thick tops and branches with ease. Can tire the arms after a while but that is to be expected when you put a weight on the end of a 10ft pole. Very happy I bought this.
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Cliente de Amazon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente producto
Reviewed in Mexico on May 2, 2022
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Super fácil de armar, de usar y corta muy bien! La compre para cortar las hojas de las palmeras del jardín, lo hace muy rápido! Lo recomiendo, excelente compra! (no olvidar de comprar el aceite, es muy espeso, cuidado al vaciar ya que se puede derramar, se llena el tanque con muy poco.
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Sakuchan
4.0 out of 5 stars Effective and beginner-friendly
Reviewed in Canada on August 4, 2019
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
Preparation for use:
- Came almost completely pre-assembled except for attaching the chain head. Some reviewers commented that the instructions were unclear and could lead to a person attaching the chain "backwards." The instructions, which may have been revised given that feedback, is very informative and I found I could easily install the chain correctly.
- I recommend lightly filling the oil as the tank holds only 60 mL. Beware of overflowing it.

During use:
- The largest branch I cut was 9 cm in diameter; the saw is rated for almost double that, but I think that's stretch advertising. You'd have to be quite skilled to use the saw comfortably for large-diameter branches or trunks. That's beyond my beginner ability.
- Kick back is low. Be careful of the saw getting stuck halfway if you're cutting 7 cm diameter or greater. Keep the trigger switch pressed until you're in the clear.

After use/storage:
- Empty the oil tank if you're planning to store it for greater than a couple of weeks. The oil leaks even if you leave it upright (oil tank opening facing upwards).

The main pro is that the weight is manageable even at full extension. A con is that the saw teeth catches very easily to small branches, leaves, etc, so I found that I had to trim my hedge with a hedge trimmer a good deal in order to reveal the actual branches I wanted to saw off. Also, I kept peeling off the bark in a bad way during my cuts though I'm not sure if that's the saw or my poor skill.
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RAFAEL
4.0 out of 5 stars Si son como se muestran en la foto
Reviewed in Mexico on April 17, 2024
Style: Pole SawSize: 8-Inch Bar/ChainConfiguration: 8.7' Max. ExtensionVerified Purchase
El único detalle es que llega maltratado el paquete; y si le resta confianza al producto por lo demas es una buena opción.
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