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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

m WARNING: READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

mWARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or

improper use can cause serious injury.

mDANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands and feet away

from tines and cutting area.

Safety Information

• Never place hands, ngers 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.

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

• Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while

wearing sandals.

• Walk behind, never run, while 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 qualied repair service provider

before using at all times.

A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

Form No. SJ-MJ501M-880E

Model No. MJ501M

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 ngers-rotary

mower blade.

Read the operator’s manual

Safety alert

Keep hands and feet away.

SYMBOLS DESCRIPTIONS

Summary of content (8 pages)

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8-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher Model No. MJ501M Form No. SJ-MJ501M-880E OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe, LLC IMPORTANT! SYMBOLS DESCRIPTIONS Safety Instructions m WARNING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. Keep hands and feet away. m WARNING: m DANGER: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. Safety alert Risk of cut. Keep hands and feet away from tines and cutting area.
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Know Your Manual Reel Mower with Catcher 1 (Packing List) 1. Foam Grip 2. Top handle 3. Knobs x 6 4. Center handle pieces 5. Carriage bolts x 6 6. Grass collecting bag 7. Height adjustment lever 8. Adjustable wheels (rear) 3 9. Reel mower body 2 10. Lower handle 10 4 5 9 6 7 8 Technical Data Cutting width 18" (45.7 cm) Height adjustments 1.63" – 2.63" (4.1 cm – 6.7 cm) Front wheels 10" (25 cm) Rear wheels 6" (15 cm) Weight 28 lbs (12.
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Assembly Fig. 2 1. Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and compare parts with packing list on page 2. NOTE: • Carefully remove the parts from the box. • Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until all parts are examined. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-766-9563 for assistance. • Be sure to tighten the knobs when assembled to prevent the handle from rocking. Assembling the Handle (Fig.
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Attaching the Rear Bag (Fig. 4 & Fig. 5) 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. 1. Assemble bag as in Fig. 4. 2. Hook bag onto steel round bar. Fig. 6 3. Place locking strap from the rear bag to the center bar of the middle handle, adjust strap for proper height so the bag does not rub the ground while mowing or transporting. (Fig. 5). Lowest cutting position Adjustment Level Fig.
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Loosening the Blades Checking the Adjustment (Fig. 9) 1. Turn mower upside down. The cutter bar must be moved away from the cutting reel. 2. Insert a piece of paper between cutter bar and reel blades, and slowly turn wheel by hand. 1. Loosen both screws by an equal amount by turning them counter-clockwise. 3. All blades should slice the paper evenly, along the entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns smoothly. Tightening the Blades The cutter bar must be moved closer to the cutting reel.
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Care and Maintenance Service and Support 1. Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation of your mower. If your Manual Reel Mower with Catcher requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-766-9563 for assistance. 2. To avoid damage to mower or cutting blades, keep area to be mowed free from debris. Model and Serial Numbers 3. For best results, regularly apply lubricant to mower’s cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels.
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A Two-Year Full Warranty for residential use in the United States and Canada General Conditions: Snow Joe, LLC warrants this product to the original purchaser for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. Snow Joe, LLC will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth herein.