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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

m WARNING: READ ALL

INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

Read all instructions when using cordless lawn mowers. Basic

safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the

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

For All Lawn Mowers

1. Avoid dangerous environment. Do not use the mower

in damp or wet locations.

2. Don’t use when it’s raining.

3. Keep children away. All bystanders (visitors) should be

kept at a safe distance from work area.

4. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can get caught in moving parts. Use of rubber

gloves and substantial footwear is recommended when

working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to

contain long hair.

5. Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if

operation is dusty.

6. Use the right mower. Do not use mower for any job

except that for which it is intended.

7. Don’t force mower. It will do the job better and safer

at the rate for which it was designed.

8. Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times.

9. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common

sense. Do not operate mower when you are tired.

10. Store idle mowers indoors. When not in use, mowers

should be kept dry and away from children on a high or

locked-up place.

11. Maintain mower with care. Keep cutting edges sharp

and clean for best and safest performance as well

as to reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions for

lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handles

dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

12. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the

mower, 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

by an authorized service center unless indicated

elsewhere in this manual.

13. Keep guards in place and in working condition.

14. Keep blades sharp.

15. Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.

16. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause

severe injuries to people. The lawn should always be

carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to

each mowing.

17. If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these

steps:

i) Stop lawn mower. Remove the safety key.

ii) Inspect for damage.

iii) Repair any damage before restarting and operating

the lawn mower.

18. Use identical replacement blades only.

Safety Instructions For

Battery-Operated Lawn Mowers

1. Do not charge lawn mower in the rain, or in a wet

location.

2. Do not use battery-operated lawn mower in rain.

3. Remove or disconnect safety key before servicing,

cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower.

4. Use only the following type and size battery: type

SJ-B17AH; SJ-B18AH; SJ-B20AH, 24V lead acid

battery.

5. Do not dispose of the battery in a re. The cell may

explode. Check with local codes for possible special

disposal instructions.

6. Do not dispose of the battery. Released electrolyte is

corrosive and may cause damaged to the eyes or skin.

It may be toxic if swallowed. Check with local codes for

recycling.

7. Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short

the battery with conducting materials such as rings,

bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may

overheat and cause burns.

m CAUTION

The electrolyte is dilute sulfuric acid that is harmful to the skin

and eyes. It is electrically conductive and corrosive.

The following procedures should be observed:

a) Wear full eye protection and protective clothing.

b) If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off

immediately with water.

A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

Form No. SJ-MJ408C-880E

20-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower

Model No. MJ408C

20-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower

Summary of content (12 pages)

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20-Inch Cordless Lawn Mower Model No. MJ408C Form No. SJ-MJ408C-880E OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe, LLC by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual. IMPORTANT! Safety Instructions 13. Keep guards in place and in working condition. m WARNING: READ ALL 14. Keep blades sharp. 15. Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. 16. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to people.
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c) If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water. Seek medical attention. • Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), flames, and chemicals. Battery & Charger • Do not dispose of this product in fire, batteries inside this product may explode or leak.
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SLOPE OPERATION SYMBOLS Slopes are a major cause of slip and fall accidents, which may result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. SYMBOLS 1. Mow across the face of the slope; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. DESCRIPTIONS CPSC Danger label 2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. These may cause an unexpected slip or fall. 3.
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Know Your Lawn Mower Read this owner’s manual and safety rules carefully before operating the mower. Compare the illustration below to the mower in order to become familiar yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1. Switch 2. Safety Key 3. Hand Grip 4. Power Button 5. Upper Handle 6. Lower Handle 7. Handle Knob 8. Battery 9. Motor Housing 4 3 2 5 1 10. Grass Catcher Bag 11. Grass Catcher Hook 6 19 12.
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Assembly Installing the Grass Catcher Bag (Fig. 3) 1. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. Parts List • Mulch plug 2. Lift the chute cover. • Grass catcher bag 3. While holding up the cover, place the grass catcher bag hanger hooks into the opening on the chute cover to allow the hanger hooks to attach to the rod which secures the chute cover. • Discharge chute • 24V Battery • Battery Charger Fig. 3 • Manual Note: • Carefully remove the parts from the box.
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can now be operated by moving the lever release first to the left so you can access control lever. Hold the switch control lever for operation. Installation or Removal of the Mulch Plug (Fig. 5) 1. UNPLUG THE POWER CORD, AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 2. To stop the lawn mower, release the switch control lever. 3. If your lawn mower is not going to be used for a while, pull out the safety key. The machine will not operate without the safety key inserted. 2.
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Installing the Battery Adjust the Cutting Height (Fig. 8) 1. Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move to desired position. This sets all wheels to the same position. 1. Level two rails and push battery down to limit chute. 2. To raise the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the back of the mower. 3. To lower the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the front of the mower. R 2.
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m WARNING: If the battery pack charged on the • When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and proper discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be approximately 1.5 to 2 in. (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and more than 2 in. (5 cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
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NOTE: Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in which they were removed. When installing the cutting blade, verify that it is installed with the curved ends pointing toward the mower deck. nut (1) “COUNTERCLOCKWISE” to loosen it and “CLOCKWISE” to tighten it. 4. Remove the blade nut (1), the square washer (2), and the blade (3). Cleaning the Mower Fig. 9 m WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water.
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4. In order to reduce the risk of fire, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, and debris build-up. Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal 5. Frequently check the blade and motor mounting bolts for proper tightness. Visually inspect blade for damage (e.g.: bent, cracked, or worn). The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this battery pack: a toxic material. 6. For best and safest performance, maintain the mower with care. Keep the mower blade sharp and clean.
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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.