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A Division of Snow Joe

, LLC Model 24V-X2-SB18 Form No. SJ-24V-X2-SB18-880E-M

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

Read all instructions when using cordless snow blowers.

Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce

the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury.

General Safety Rules

Notice the personal safety alert symbol m 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.

• Keep work area clean and well lit – Cluttered, dark areas

invite accidents.

• Keep bystanders away – All bystanders and pets should

be kept a safe distance away from the work area.

• Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can get caught in moving parts. Protective rubber

gloves and non-slip footwear are recommended when

working outdoors.

• Use the right product – Do not use this machine for any

job except that for which it is intended.

•

mCAUTION! – Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and

improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

• Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-tting

clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head protection.

• Do not force the snow blower – Use the snow blower

at the rate for which it was designed to ensure optimal

performance and safe operation.

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

sense. Do not operate the snow blower when you are tired

or under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Do not overreach –

Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

• Store indoors – When not in use, the snow blower should

be kept dry and stored out of the reach of children in a high

or locked place.

• Maintain snow blower with care – Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories.

mWARNING! Always disengage the switch lever and

remove the battery pack before making any adjustments,

inspecting, servicing, changing accessories, cleaning the snow

blower, or when any other dangerous conditions are present.

Any such operation should be performed after revolving parts

inside the snow blower stop completely. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool

accidentally.

mWARNING! When replacing any parts, you must strictly

observe the instructions and procedures described in this user

manual. Special care should be paid to any rubber parts, since

these parts may increase the motor load and decrease its

mechanical power if damaged.

mWARNING! If you notice that the snow blower is not

running properly or hear abnormal sounds from the motor

when it is in use, immediately stop the machine, disconnect

the battery, and contact your service center.

• Surfaces – This snow blower is intended for use on

paved surfaces. Do not use on gravel, stone or other

unpaved surfaces unless the snow blower is adjusted for

such surfaces according to the instructions given in the

operator’s manual.

• Moving parts present risks – Keep your face, hair,

clothing, hands, and feet away from moving parts.

All guards and safety attachments must be installed

properly before using the unit. Shut o and disconnect the

battery before touching any parts other than the handles

and switch.

• Avoid unintentional starting – Make sure the safety switch

and the switch lever are in the o position before inserting

the battery in the unit. Do not carry the snow blower with

the safety switch and the switch lever engaged.

• Do not overreach – Maintain proper footing and balance

at all times. Place heels rmly on the ground and tightly

grasp the handle bar. Watch for uneven surfaces and do not

overreach. In case you fall or collide with the snow blower,

inspect the unit for any damages or cracks. When stepping

backwards, be careful to avoid obstacles beneath your feet

or behind you to avoid falling.

mWARNING! If the snow blower strikes any object,

follow these steps:

i) Stop the snow blower. Remove the battery.

ii) Inspect for damage.

iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operating

the snow blower.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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R CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC Model 24V-X2-SB18 mWARNING! Always disengage the switch lever and IMPORTANT! remove the battery pack before making any adjustments, inspecting, servicing, changing accessories, cleaning the snow blower, or when any other dangerous conditions are present. Any such operation should be performed after revolving parts inside the snow blower stop completely.
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Battery & Charger Safety Instructions • Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly wired extension cord poses a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the female plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
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8. Protect the battery 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. • Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions – Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire. 9. Avoid damage and shocks.
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Additional Safety Instructions 9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 41°F (5°C) will cause chemical damage to the cells and may cause a fire. 10. Do not use batteries that have been exposed to heat during the charging process, as the battery cells may have suffered dangerous damage. Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind Snow Blowers 11.
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Electrical Safety • When work is completed – Remove the battery pack from the snow blower when not in use, when changing accessories, and before performing any maintenance task. • Avoid accidental starting – Make sure the safety switch and the ON/OFF trigger is in the OFF position before inserting the battery pack into the unit. Do not carry the snow blower with the safety switch and ON/OFF trigger engaged. • Store safely – Store the snow blower indoors in a dry area between uses.
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Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, understand and follow all instructions in the user manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. WARNING! Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions. Keep dry.
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Know Your Cordless Snow Blower Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before operating your cordless snow blower. Compare the illustration below to the actual unit in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1. Handle bar 2. ON/OFF trigger 3. Safety lock button 1 4. Switch box 2 27 3 4 26 5. Upper frame 6. Upper crank rod 7. Rubber ring 8. Handle knobs and bolts (4) 5 6 7 9. Cord 10.
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Unpacking • 1 level monitoring LED is lit: Battery is flat. Stop work IMMEDIATELY and charge the battery. Otherwise the battery’s service life will be greatly shortened.
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4. When the charger lights turn green, the batteries are fully charged (Fig. 3). Fig. 1 NOTE: A fully discharged pack with an internal temperature in the normal range will fully charge in 1 hrs and 50 mins (between 32ºF/0ºC and 113ºF/45ºC). Push lock button 5. If the light indicators do not come on at all, check that the battery packs are fully seated into the bay. Remove the battery packs and reinsert.
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3. Secure the connection of the upper frame to the middle frame by fastening the second set knobs and bolts on each side (Fig. 7). Lithium-Ion Charging Status Battery Pack Temperature Charger Base Indicator Light Battery Pack Indicator Light Charging Status Too hot Green Flashing together Not charging Normal range Red Flashing one by one Normal charging Too cold Green Flashing together Not charging Fig. 7 Upper frame Knob + T-bolt Middle frame Assembly Assembling the handles 1.
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Chute Crank Assembly Fig. 13 1. Slide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring located on the middle frame (Fig. 10). Thumbscrew Fig. 10 Upper chute crank Rubber ring 2. Loosen the screw on the lower chute crank by hand (Fig. 11). Fig. 11 Operation mWARNING! Keep the area to be cleared free of stones, toys or other foreign objects that the rotor blades might pick up and throw.
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7. Do not apply additional man-made load to the motor since this may cause motor damage. 3. While depressing the safety switch button, pull the ON/OFF trigger toward you. Once the machine powers on, release the safety switch button and begin operation (Fig. 16). The machine can only be started by depressing the safety switch button first, followed by squeezing the ON/OFF trigger; reverse operation will not start the machine. 8. Some parts of the snow blower may freeze under extreme temperature conditions.
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m Fig. 18 WARNING m Make sure that the chute deflector snaps and locks completely onto the discharge chute. An opening between the discharge chute and the chute deflector may allow foreign objects to be picked up by the snow thrower and thrown in the direction of the operator causing serious bodily injury. Chute crank • Do not advance the chute deflector too far forward causing an opening to appear between the deflector and discharge chute.
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1. To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never immerse your battery packs or charger in liquid or allow any liquid to flow inside these components. Battery + Charger Off-Season Storage 1. Do not expose your battery packs or charger to water, rain or allow them to get wet. This could permanently damage the charger and the battery packs. Do not use oil or solvents to clean or lubricate your battery packs as the plastic casing can become brittle and crack, causing a serious risk of injury. 2.
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2. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product (where applicable). 3. Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery compartment or manual, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak. 4. Do not mix old and new batteries. 5. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, or Lithium-Ion) batteries. 6. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. 7.
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Accessories mWARNING! ALWAYS use only authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe® replacement parts and accessories. NEVER use replacement parts or accessories that are not intended for use with this cordless snow blower. Contact Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your cordless snow blower. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. ® Accessories 1 Item Model 24V iON+ 4.
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