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Model MTS-MRM18

Form No. SJ-MTS-MRM18-880E-M

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUAL REEL MOWER

18IN | QUAD-WHEEL

© 2018 by Snow Joe

®

, LLC

All rights reserved. Original instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 reel mower, basic safety precautions should 

always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. These 

precautions include:

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WARNING! 

This unit can be dangerous! Careless or 

improper use can cause serious injury.

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WARNING! 

Risk of dismemberment: keep hands and 

feet away from the rotating blades and the cutting area.
Before using the reel mower, 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 

thoroughly understand these instructions and know how to 

properly operate the unit. 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.

Safety Information

1. 

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.

2. 

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

3. 

Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing 

sandals.

4. 

Walk behind, never run, while using the reel mower. 

Always keep proper footing and balance when using this 

reel mower.

5. 

Do not intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, or 

other objects. Doing so can cause severe injuries or 

permanently damage the reel mower's mechanisms.

6.

  Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order 

prior to use. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it is 

damaged. Contact your authorized Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

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dealer or call the Snow Joe

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 + Sun Joe

®

 customer service 

center at 1-866- SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind 

Reel Mowers

General Operation

•  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

• 

Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.  

Always stay clear of the discharge opening.

•  Only responsible adults who are familiar with the 

instructions should be allowed to operate this machine.

•  Clear the mowing area of foreign objects such as rocks, 

wire, toys, and other miscellaneous articles, which could 

be picked up and thrown by the rotating blades. 

• 

Make sure that the mowing area is clear of bystanders 

before starting the mower. Stop the mower if anyone 

enters the area. 

•  Always look down and behind before starting and while 

moving backward with the mower.

•  Do not operate the machine without safety protective 

devices in place and in proper working order.

•  Never operate the mower on wet grass. Always be sure of 

your footing; walk, never run, with the mower.

• 

Keep blades sharp.

•  Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
•  Always wear eye protection when operating the machine.
•  Objects struck by the reel mower blades can cause severe 

injuries. The mowing area should always be carefully 

examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.

•  Only use identical replacement blades.

Summary of Contents for MTS-MRM18

Page 1: ...er footing and balance when using this reel mower 5 Do not intentionally strike or hit trees fences or other objects Doing so can cause severe injuries or permanently damage the reel mower s mechanisms 6 Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order prior to use Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it is damaged Contact your authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Jo...

Page 2: ... presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Stay alert and stop the reel mower if a child enters the area Never allow children access to the machine Use extra care when approaching ...

Page 3: ...s and children a safe distance away DANGER Sharp blades can sever fingers and toes Keep away from the cutting area Slip on slope hazard Use extra caution when mowing on slopes to prevent slip and fall accidents CAUTION Beware of stones and other foreign objects that could be thrown from the appliance DANGER Cutting dismemberment hazard Keep hands away from the rotating blades Symbols Symbols Descr...

Page 4: ... Data Rotor 5 steel blades Cutting Width 18 in 45 8 cm Cutting Heights 1 1 in 3 2 in 2 7 cm 8 2 cm Wheel Size Front 10 in 25 cm Rear 6 in 15 cm Height Control 5 position manual height adjustment Weight 34 6 lbs 15 7 kg FRONT BACK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 12 1 Foam grip 2 Upper handle frame 3 Handle shield knobs 4 4 Handle shield 5 Lower handle bar 2 6 Front wheel 2 7 Mower housing 8 Rear wheel 2 9 ...

Page 5: ...als Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Assembly Rear Wheel Assembly 1 Align one rear wheel with the hole on the end of the mower body and connect with one set of rear wheel washer b...

Page 6: ...both sides of the mower body Fig 7 2 To assemble the handle assembly on the mower body insert the posts on both sides into the holes on the ends of the lower handle bars Fig 8 NOTE Some force may be needed to separate the handle legs so they fit over the posts 3 Insert the cotter pins in the original slots on the posts on both sides to secure the handle assembly Fig 9 Handle shield Fig 4 Handle sh...

Page 7: ...ior to first use NOTE Vibrations during shipping can cause blade misalignment which often causes the blades to become too loose or too tight This will result in a rough uneven cut or make the mower difficult to push Fig 11 1 To verify if the blades make contact place the mower on a firm level surface with blocks in the front of the rear wheels so the mower will not move during testing Raise the cu...

Page 8: ...re turned clockwise Fig 15 mWARNING Do not overtighten the adjustment screws as this could damage the cutting bar Both screws must be tight on final adjustment 3 To loosen the blades use the Allen wrench provided and turn both adjustment screws by an equal amount counterclockwise 4 To tighten the blades tighten both screws by an equal amount by turning them clockwise NOTE If you have any questions...

Page 9: ...To safely move the mower from one location to another without the blade reel turning simply pivot the handle over the reel and push the mower from the opposite side Pushing the mower in this manner transport mode prohibits the blade reel from turning Fig 18 Care Maintenance 1 Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation of your mower 2 To avoid damage to the mower or cutting blades keep the...

Page 10: ...ctions Always keep the cutting bar properly adjusted Refer to the instruction manual for further directions Regularly clean and lubricate cutting edges with light spray oil IMPORTANT Reel mowers have difficulty cutting tall weeds such as dandelions and will often bend rather than cut such weeds Cut often to prevent this Service and Support If your Martha Stewart MTS MRM18 manual reel mower require...

Page 11: ...does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty Wearing parts like belts augers chains and tines are not covered under this warranty and can be purchased at snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 95...

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