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© 2011 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

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WARNING: READ ALL 

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

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WARNING:

 

This unit can be dangerous! Careless or 

improper use can cause serious injury.

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DANGER:

 

Risk of cut. Keep hands and feet away 

from tines and cutting area.

Safety Information

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Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel. 
Although this mower is not powered by a motor, the 
reel spins when the wheels turn, and it is sharp enough 
to cause serious injury.

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Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.

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Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while 
wearing sandals.

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Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower. Always 
make sure of your footing when using this reel mower.

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Do not intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This 
can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower 
mechanisms.

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Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating 
condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if 
damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel 
mower repaired by a qualified repair service provider 
before using at all times.

A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

Form No. SJ-MJ501MRM-880E

Model No. MJ501MRM

18-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher

18-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher

Keep bystanders/children away.

Slip on slope

Thrown objects and rotating line 
can cause severe injury.

Risk of cut. 
Keep hands and feet away from 
tines and cutting area. 

Severing of toes or fingers-rotary 
mower blade. 

Read the operator’s manual

Safety alert 

Keep hands and feet away. 

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Summary of Contents for Mow Joe MJ501MRM

Page 1: ...e using reel mower Always make sure of your footing when using this reel mower Do not intentionally strike or hit trees fences etc This can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower mechanisms Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating condition Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if damaged Contact customer service or have the reel mower repaired by a qualified repair service p...

Page 2: ...le pieces 5 Carriage bolts x 6 6 Grass collecting bag 7 Height adjustment lever 8 Adjustable wheels rear 9 Reel mower body 10 Lower handle Technical Data Cutting width 18 45 7 cm Height adjustments 1 26 2 44 3 2 cm 6 2 cm Front wheels 10 25 cm Rear wheels 6 15 cm Weight 28 lbs 12 7 kgs 5 2 1 4 3 10 9 8 6 7 ...

Page 3: ...wo center handle pieces into the left and right side of the top handle and secure with two knobs provided Fig 1 2 Attach the top handle to the lower handle using carriage bolts and knobs provided Fig 2 3 Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle assembly Tools Required Pliers Not included NOTE Do not tighten the bolts completely until all bolts have been inserted through the holes in the h...

Page 4: ...position height 4 The mower can be set to other cutting heights by moving the adjustment levers to any position within their range between the highest and lowest positions Adjusting the Mower Blade Fig 7 NOTE The blades were pre adjusted prior to leaving the factory but it is recommended that the adjustment be verified prior to first use Vibrations during shipping can cause misalignment which ofte...

Page 5: ...t Path Fig 8 NOTE The width of the real mower actual cut is indicated below Do not use wheels as a reference point for grass cut line Checking the Adjustment Fig 9 1 Turn mower upside down 2 Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel blades and slowly turn wheel by hand 3 All blades should slice the paper evenly along the entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns smoothly 4 If ...

Page 6: ...Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area WARNING Do not place hands in the mower near blades If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area remove using a wood or plastic cleaning tool appropriate for the cleaning of the blades 3 Store the mower in a dry place Do not place other objects on top of the mower during storage Maintenance Tips Reel mowers are relatively low maintenance For ...

Page 7: ...7 NOTES ...

Page 8: ...is warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Belts augers and tines are not covered under warranty belts augers and tines wear out and can be purchased at www snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 766 95...

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