SNOWJOE SUNJOE MJ408E-RM, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ... R OPERATOR S MANUAL ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER 20 INCH 12 AMP 3 IN 1 LAWN CARE TOOL THANKS FOR YOUR PURCHASE OF A REMANUFACTURED PRODUCT snowjoe com To make sure you get the most out of your product be sure to register online at to enjoy full product support PASTE UPC LABEL HERE ...

Page 2: ...l outlet There is only one way the plug will fit into a polarized wall outlet If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not change the equipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way mWARNING Contact with moving parts may cause entanglement disme...

Page 3: ... outlet The extension cord plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not modify the appliance plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way 3 To prevent electric shock use only with an extension c...

Page 4: ...bstantial footwear Always look down and behind before and while moving backward with the lawn mower Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or other obstruction Never leave a running machine unattended Stop the engine motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the machine removing the grass collection bag changing access...

Page 5: ... or other objects that may block your view of a child Service Keep all nuts and bolts tight Never tamper with safety devices Regularly check to ensure these devices are in place and in proper working order Keep the lawn mower free from grass leaves or other debris buildup Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Always unplug electric lawn mowers before adjusting cleanin...

Page 6: ...tary mower blade Thrown objects and rotating blade can cause severe injury Wear eye and hearing protection For protection against injury wear ear defenders and safety goggles Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away CPSC danger label Symbols Symbols Descriptions Descriptions Blades continue to rotate after machine is switched off Disconnect the mains plug if the cord is damaged or entangl...

Page 7: ...ord 5 Upper handle knobs and bolts 2 6 Lower handle 7 Cable clip 2 8 Grass collection bag 9 Ejector flap 10 Cutting height adjustment lever 11 Lower handle knobs 2 12 Rear wheels 13 Side discharge door 14 Front wheels 15 Side discharge chute 16 Mulching plug Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Power 12 A No Load Speed 3400 rpm Rotor 20 in 51 cm steel blade Cutting Width 20 in 51 cm Cutting He...

Page 8: ...not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Assembly mWARNING Do not connect to the power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and serious personal injury mWARNING Never operate the mower without the proper devices in place Never operate the mower with damaged sa...

Page 9: ...ook the grass collection bag s rod end on the small gaps Fig 6 Side Discharge Chute Assembly Fitting Use the side discharge chute on your mower when the grass is too tall to mulch or when side discharging is preferred The grass clippings produced by the side discharge chute are noticeably larger by those produced by the mulching plug NOTE When using the side discharge chute do not assemble the gra...

Page 10: ...ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS LISTED PREVIOUSLY IN THIS MANUAL 1 Power off and unplug the lawn mower 2 Push the cutting height adjustment lever to the outside of the original slot Fig 9 3 Insert the lever into the desired slot 7 Position Height Adjustment 1 1 96 in 50 mm 2 2 32 in 59 mm 3 2 68 in 68 mm 4 2 99 in 76 mm 5 3 35 in 85 mm 6 3 74 in 95 mm 7 4 13 in 105 mm 4 Re...

Page 11: ...ll reduce the risk of lawn damage during start up Fig 11 5 To start the lawn mower press and hold the safety lock button while pulling the switch bar lever toward you Once the machine powers on release the safety lock button Fig 12 6 Let the motor get up to speed gently lowering the lawn mower down into the cutting position and start mowing Fig 13 7 To stop the lawn mower release the switch bar le...

Page 12: ...nd disconnect the power cord Thoroughly inspect the lawn mower for any damage Repair any damage before operating the lawn mower Maintenance mWARNING Before cleaning repairing or inspecting the lawn mower disconnect the power supply to the unit and verify that all moving parts have come to a complete stop General Always keep the lawn mower clean and free of grass dirt or other debris Keep the handl...

Page 13: ...t snowjoe com or to order by phone contact Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance of the lawn mower may compromise operator safety and will void the manufacturer s warranty 1 Disconnect the electrical supply to the lawn mower and wait until the blade comes to a comple...

Page 14: ...r stains Replace the extension cord immediately if it is cut or damaged in any way 6 Wind the cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from tangling 7 Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet Plastic coverings trap moisture around the lawn mower which can damage the unit Service Support If your Sun Joe MJ408E RM electric lawn mower requires service or maintenance please call the...

Page 15: ...ctrical brake could still be engaged Check mains extension cord and circuit breaker fuse Clean discharge channel housing Start lawn mower on short grass or in a previously mowed area and tilt back Correct the cutting height Check that you are using a suitable extension cord of proper gauge and length see Extension Cord Chart pg 2 Power source e g generator has too low voltage Air vents are blocked...

Page 16: ...uld cause injury or mechanical damage NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to provide notice of such changes Accessories can be ordered online at snowjoe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Model Accessories Item 1 2 3 Snow Joe Sun Joe SJTW A 14 gauge 50 foot extension c...

Page 17: ...in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Snow Joe Sun Joe to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective This warranty is intended to cover product defects only Snow Joe LLC is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of...

Page 18: ... California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a we...