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A Division of Snow Joe

, LLC Model MJ401C Form No. SJ-MJ401C-880E-MR3

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CORDLESS LAWN MOWER

28-VOLT | 14-INCH | 4.0-Ah

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!

When using this cordless lawn mower, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of

re, electric shock and personal injury. These precautions

include:

mWARNING! Do not operate without the entire grass

catcher, discharge guard, rear guard or other safety protective

devices in place and in proper working order.

mWARNING! The use of any other accessory or

attachment might increase the risk of injury.

mWARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, inspect the

catcher assembly frequently and replace with recommended

replacement if there are signs of wear or deterioration.

Before using the mower, take the time to familiarize yourself

with the controls, especially how to stop the mower in

an emergency. The only individuals who should use the

mower are those who have a thorough understanding of the

instructions and who know how to operate the machine.

Children should never be allowed access to the mower.

Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start

of each mowing season.

mWARNING! Contact with moving parts may cause

entanglement, dismemberment or other serious bodily

injury. Always keep body parts (i.e. hands, feet) a safe

distance away from moving parts. Ensure all covers and

guards are securely in place before use.

Hot surfaces (i.e. the motor) may ignite ammable

or combustible items and cause a re or explosion,

which can result in serious bodily injury. Keep the mower

a safe distance away from ammable or combustible items

until surfaces that are hot have completely cooled. Do not

store the mower near ammable or combustible items.

A damaged blade or worn blade nut may break o the

mower assembly and cause serious injury. Replace the

damaged blade or blade nut before using the mower.

1. Avoid dangerous conditions – Do not use the mower in

the rain or when the grass is damp or wet.

2. Keep children, bystanders and pets away – Always

keep children and spectators a safe distance away from

the mower during operation and as the machine cools.

3. Dress properly – Always wear personal safety gear

(i.e. glasses, rubber gloves, protective footwear and

dust masks) and proper clothing when using the mower.

Loose clothing, long hair or jewelry may get caught in the

moving parts.

4. Use the right appliance – Do not use the lawn mower

for any applications other than those for which it was

intended.

5. Do not force the lawn mower – It will perform better with

less likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used

at the rate for which it was designed.

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

all times.

7. Stay alert – Always be alert and watch what you are

doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the lawn

mower when you are tired or under the inuence of

alcohol or drugs.

8. Disconnect the lawn mower – Turn OFF and remove

safety key when the mower is not in use, before servicing

it, when changing accessories and when performing any

other maintenance task.

9. Store idle lawn mower indoors – When not in use, the

lawn mower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked

place out of the reach of children.

10. Maintain the lawn mower with care – Keep cutting

edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance.

11. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection – Protective equipment such as safety glasses,

a dusk mask, non-skid safety shoes, a hard hat, and

hearing protection, when used for appropriate conditions,

will reduce the possibility of personal injuries.

12. Avoid unintentional starting – Ensure the switch is in

the OFF position before insert the safety key, or before

picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your nger on the switch or charging power tools with the

switch ON can lead to accidents.

13. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before starting

the power tool – A wrench or a key left attached to

a rotating part of the power tool may result in

personal injury.

Summary of content (20 pages)

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R OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC CORDLESS LAWN MOWER 28-VOLT | 14-INCH | 4.0-Ah Model MJ401C Form No. SJ-MJ401C-880E-MR3 IMPORTANT! A damaged blade or worn blade nut may break off the mower assembly and cause serious injury. Replace the damaged blade or blade nut before using the mower. Safety Instructions 1. Avoid dangerous conditions – Do not use the mower in the rain or when the grass is damp or wet. All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use 2.
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Battery Safety Warnings 14. Keep cutting blades sharp and clean – Properly maintained cutting blades with sharp edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your battery and charger. 15. Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting blade – Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material.
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11. DO NOT store or use the tool and battery pack in locations where the temperature may reach or exceed 104 ºF (40 ºC). Dangerous storing locations include outdoor sheds or metal buildings in the summer. • Operate the machine only in daylight or in good artificial light. 12. The charger is designed to operate on standard household electrical power (120 V). Do not attempt to use it with any other voltage! • Never operate the mower in wet grass.
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Service • Stop the machine and disconnect the safety key before servicing, cleaning, or removing grass from the lawn mower. • Keep all nuts and bolts tight. • Never tamper with safety devices. Regularly check to ensure these devices are in place and in proper working order. • Keep the mower free from grass, leaves or other debris buildup. • If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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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 DANGER! Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet away. Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away. Safety Alert. Caution. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read instruction manual. Wear eye and hearing protection.
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Know Your Cordless Lawn Mower Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the mower. Compare the illustration below to the mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 1 1. Switch lever 2. Safety lock button 3. Switch box 3 4. Cable clip (2) 2 5. Upper handle knobs and bolts (2) 17 6. Top cover 4 7. Safety key 8. Charge socket 9. Battery capacity indicator 5 16 10.
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Unpacking Fig. 1 Carton Contents Lower handle • Cordless lawn mower • Grass collection bag • Grass collection bag support rod • Upper handle • Upper handle knob and bolt assembly (2) Screw • Lower handle • Lower handle screws (2) • Spanner • Screws (2) Machine body • Cable clips (2) 2. Join the upper handle to the lower handle using the knob, plastic washer and bolt provided (Fig. 2). Repeat on the opposite side. • Battery charger • Manual and registration card 1.
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Before Using 2. Place the protective plastic straps onto the support rod (Fig. 4). Charging Procedure Fig. 4 The battery charger supplied matches the lithium-ion battery installed in the tool. Do not use other battery chargers. The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharging. When the battery is empty, a protective circuit will automatically switch OFF the machine. Protective plastic straps Charge the battery for up to 4 hours then use it until it runs down (i.e.
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Operation • Never store the lawn mower with the battery in a discharged condition. Recharge the unit immediately after it is discharged. This lawn mower is intended for private residential use to cut grass in small lawns and gardens. This lawn mower is not intended to cut grass in public parks, playing fields, farms or forests. Do not use this lawn mower for any application other than that for which it is intended. • All batteries gradually lose their charge.
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3. To start the cordless lawn mower, press and hold the safety lock button while pulling the switch lever toward you (Fig. 11). Adjusting the Cutting Height Follow these instructions to adjust the cutting height of the lawn mower. mWARNING! Before making these adjustments, disconnect the power supply to the mower by plugging out the safety key from the slot, and wait until the rotating blade has come to a complete standstill. Wearing gloves is recommended due to the close proximity of the cutting blade.
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Mowing Tips mWARNING! Inspect the area prior to mowing and remove all the stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects that could be picked up and thrown by the rotating blade. Failure to comply not only will damage the mower blade, but can also lead to serious personal injury. • Be sure to check the mowing blade periodically for signs of wear and sharpen it at least once per year, as described in the maintenance section.
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mWARNING! An excessively vibrating mower indicates that the blade is not properly balanced or has become deformed from striking an object. In this case, the blade must be repaired or replaced. Please follow the proper maintenance procedures for blade care or call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center for assistance at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563). Fig. 15 Blade Bolt Blade Replacement IMPORTANT: Only use original replacement parts specified for this mower.
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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. Fig. 16 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. Upper handle knob Upper handle 6. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. 7. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.
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Troubleshooting • Remove the safety key before carrying out maintenance on the machine or when checking that its parts are in proper working order. • To avoid unnecessary hassles, consult the following table before contacting customer service with any mechanical issues. Fault Possible Cause Remedy Mower fails to start a) The safety key is not inserted a) Insert the safety key b) The motor/blade control is disengaged b) Press safety lock button first ,then the switch lever.
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Optional Accessories m WARNING! 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 tool. Contact Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® if you are unsure whether it is safe to use a particular replacement part or accessory with your tool. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. Accessories Item Model 1 10.
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