sunjoe 24V-TLR-LTE-RM, Operator'S Manual

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•  Do not disassemble – Incorrect reassembly may pose 

a serious risk of electric shock, fire or exposure to toxic 

battery chemicals. If the battery or charger are damaged, 

contact an authorized Snow Joe

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 dealer or 

call the Snow Joe

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 customer service center at 

1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.

•  Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a 

damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth.  

If a damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals,  

use rubber or neoprene gloves to safely dispose of it. If skin 

is exposed to battery fluids, wash the affected area with 

soap and water and rinse with vinegar. If eyes are exposed 

to battery chemicals, immediately flush with water for  

20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and 

dispose of contaminated clothing.

•  Do not short circuit – A battery pack will short circuit if 

a metal object makes a connection between the positive 

and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a 

battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit, 

such as paperclips, coins, keys, screws, nails and other 

metallic objects. A short-circuited battery pack poses a risk 

of fire and severe personal injury.

•  Store your battery pack and charger in a cool,  

dry place – Do not store the battery pack or charger where 

temperatures may exceed 105ºF (40.5ºC), such as in direct 

sunlight or inside a vehicle or metal building during the 

summer.

Information about the battery

1.  The battery pack supplied with your cordless power tool is 

only partially charged. The battery pack has to be charged 

completely before you use the tool for the first time.

2.  For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge 

cycles by charging the battery pack frequently.

3.  Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at  

59°F (15°C) and charged to at least 40%.

4.  Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural aging 

process. The battery pack must be replaced at the latest 

when its capacity falls to just 80% of its capacity when 

new. Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no 

longer capable of meeting the high power requirements 

needed for the proper operation of your cordless  

cultivator, and therefore pose a safety risk.

5.  Do not throw battery packs into an open fire as this poses 

a risk of explosion.

6.  Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to fire.
7.  Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive 

discharge will damage the battery cells. The most 

common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage 

or non-use of partially discharged batteries. Stop working 

as soon as the performance of the battery falls noticeably 

or the electronic protection system triggers. Place the 

battery pack in storage only after it has been fully charged.

8.  Protect batteries and the tool from overloads.  

Overloads will quickly result in overheating and cell 

damage inside the battery housing even if this overheating 

is not apparent externally.

9.  Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace batteries 

that have been dropped from a height of more than  

3 feet (1 meter) or those that have been exposed to violent 

shocks, even if the housing of the battery pack appears to 

be undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may 

have suffered serious damage. In such instances,  

please read the waste disposal information for proper 

battery disposal.

10. If the battery pack suffers overloading and overheating, 

the integrated protective cutoff will switch off the 

equipment for safety reasons.

IMPORTANT! Do not press the ON/OFF trigger any more 

if the protective cut-off has been activated. This may 

damage the battery pack.

11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other batteries 

poses a fire risk and may result in injuries or an explosion.

Information about the charger and the 

charging process

1.  Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the 

battery charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger 

to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating 

plate. Never connect it to a different mains voltage.

2.  Protect the battery charger and its cord from damage. 

Keep the charger and its cord away from heat, oil and 

sharp edges. Have damaged cords repaired without delay 

by a qualified technician at an authorized Snow Joe

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Sun Joe

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 dealer or call the Snow Joe

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customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE  

(1-866-766-9563).

3.  Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 

grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching 

outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

4.  Keep the battery charger, battery pack(s) and the cordless 

tool out of the reach of children.

5.  Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other 

cordless tools.

6.  During periods of heavy use, the battery pack will become 

warm. Allow the battery pack to cool to room temperature 

before inserting it into the charger to recharge.

7.  Do not overcharge batteries. Do not exceed the maximum 

charging times. These charging times only apply to 

discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or 

partially charged battery pack will result in overcharging 

and cell damage. Do not leave batteries in the charger for 

days on end.