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Know Your Manual Reel Mower

Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the reel mower. Compare the illustration below to the 

reel mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for  

future reference.

1.  Foam grip
2.  Upper handle
3.  Upper handle knob and bolt (2)
4.  Middle handle bar (2)
5.  Lower handle knob and bolt (6)
6.  Lower handle bar (2)
7.  Grass catcher
8.  Reel mower body
9.  4-position height control

10. Steel blades
11. Wheels

Technical Data

Rotor 

5 steel blades

Cutting Width 

16 in. (40.6 cm)

Cutting Height 

0.79 in. – 1.81 in.  

 

(20 mm – 46 mm)

Grass Catcher Capacity 

6.6 gal (25 l)

Height Control 

4-position manual  

 

height adjustment

Weight 

22 lbs (10 kg)

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Summary of Contents for Sunjoe MJ500MRM

Page 1: ...m 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 A Division of Snow Joe LLC Model MJ500M RM Form No SJ MJ500M RM 880E V1 R OPERATOR S MANUAL MANUAL REEL MOWER 16 INCH GRASS CATCHER ...

Page 2: ...or other objects Doing so can cause severe injuries or permanently damage the reel mower s mechanisms 6 Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order prior to use Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it is damaged Contact your authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 IMPORTANT Safety Instructions for ...

Page 3: ...a and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Stay alert and stop the reel mower if a child enters the area Never allow children access to the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees 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 dev...

Page 4: ...s and children a safe distance away DANGER Sharp blades can sever fingers and toes Keep away from the cutting area Slip on slope hazard Use extra caution when mowing on slopes to prevent slip and fall accidents CAUTION Beware of stones and other foreign objects that could be thrown from the appliance DANGER Cutting dismemberment hazard Keep hands away from the rotating blades Symbols Symbols Descr...

Page 5: ...future reference 1 Foam grip 2 Upper handle 3 Upper handle knob and bolt 2 4 Middle handle bar 2 5 Lower handle knob and bolt 6 6 Lower handle bar 2 7 Grass catcher 8 Reel mower body 9 4 position height control 10 Steel blades 11 Wheels Technical Data Rotor 5 steel blades Cutting Width 16 in 40 6 cm Cutting Height 0 79 in 1 81 in 20 mm 46 mm Grass Catcher Capacity 6 6 gal 25 l Height Control 4 pos...

Page 6: ...o use your new manual reel mower The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are 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 Fitting the handle NOTE Do not tighten the knobs completel...

Page 7: ... plates of the mower base Fig 4 5 Pull both sides of the lower handle bars over the posts on the mower body Press inward on the handle bars to ensure a secure fit over the posts Assembling and attaching the grass catcher 1 Fit the support rod into the tube of the grass catcher Figs 5 6 2 Clip the protective leather profiles onto the support rod Figs 7 8 Fig 3 Middle handle Lower handle Knobs Bolts...

Page 8: ...any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Operation Cutting height adjustment 1 The cutting height of the 16 40 6 cm reel mower can be adjusted from 0 79 to 1 81 2 0 cm to 4 6 cm using the 4 position settings on the roller assembly 2 To adjust the cutting height pull out the height adjustment knobs on both sides of the...

Page 9: ...clean cut mWARNING The steel blades are extremely sharp To avoid injury do not touch the blades while making adjustments Misalignment of the blades can occur which often results from blades that are either too loose or too tight This can cause an uneven cut or difficulty pushing the mower Fig 14 1 Place the mower on a flat surface Remove the handles and the grass catcher Turn the mower reel upside...

Page 10: ... you have any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Mowing Tips Follow the 1 3 rule The 1 3 rule is key to an enjoyable mowing experience and a healthy lawn 1 You should mow your lawn regularly at least once a week during the growing season 2 Be guided by observing the lawn and taking care not to remove more than 1 3 o...

Page 11: ...pping compound between 100 and 240 grit Lubricate the axle and pinion with a light film of wheel bearing grease Cleaning and Storage 1 Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth before storing Do not use water solvents or polishes 2 Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area mWARNING Do not place your hands inside or near the cutting area If grass cuttings ar...

Page 12: ...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 13: ... 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...

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