sunjoe iON12TL, Operator'S Manual

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, LLC

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®

, LLC

Model iON12TL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

40-VOLT 12-INCH CORDLESS  

CULTIVATOR

Form No. SJ-iON12TL-880E-M

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

General Safety WARNINGS!

You and any other operator of this garden cultivator 

must read, understand, and follow these instructions in their 

entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result in 

ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, and/or serious PERSONAL INJURY.
Notice the personal safety alert symbol 

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 used in this 

manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along 

with the particular operating instruction. This means that 

the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and 

AWARENESS.

1.  Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark 

areas invite accidents. 

2.  Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only 

identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged 

parts immediately.

3.  Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All 

spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance 

away from the work area.

4.  Know your product – Know how to start and stop the 

machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

5. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job 

except that for which it was intended.

6.  Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as 

such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear 

a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber 

gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended 

when working outdoors.  

7.  Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the garden tiller 

+ cultivator with your finger on the switch. 

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CAUTION!

 Moving parts will continue to run for several 

seconds after turning off the machine.

8.  Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving 

parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.

9.  Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less 

likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at 

the rate for which it was designed.

10. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

  If the  cultivator strikes a foreign object, follow these 

steps:

• 

Stop the cordless cultivator.

• 

Inspect for damage.

• 

Repair any damage before restarting and  

operating the tool.

11. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-

fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing, and head 

protection.

12. Remove the battery – Remove the battery from the tiller 

+ cultivator when it is not in use, before servicing it, when 

changing accessories, and when performing any other 

maintenance task.

13. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the  

cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry and high or 

locked-up place out of the reach of children.

14. Maintain the  cultivator with care – Keep the 

cutting edges sharp and clean for optimal performance 

and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep the handles dry, 

clean, and free from oil and grease. Follow the additional 

recommendations described in the maintenance section 

of this manual.

15. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the tiller 

+ cultivator in rain or in damp or wet locations. Do not 

operate the cultivator in gaseous or explosive 

atmospheres or use the cultivator near flammable 

or combustible liquids. Motors in these tools normally 

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

16. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate the  cultivator when you are 

tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol

, or other 

medication.

17. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the 

appliance, a guard or other part that is damaged should 

be carefully checked to determine that it will operate 

properly and perform its intended function. Check for 

alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, 

breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition 

that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that 

is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. 

Contact the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 customer service 

center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for 

assistance.

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