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Unpacking

Carton Contents:

• 

Reel mower body with front wheels

• 

Rear wheels (2)

• 

Rear wheel bolt + washer (2)

•  Allen wrench
• 

Upper handle frame

• 

Middle handle frame

•  Lower handle bar (2)
•  Handle shield
•  Handle shield knobs (4)
•  Handle shield bolts (4)
•  Manuals with registration card

1.

  Carefully remove the manual reel mower and check to see 

that all of the above items are supplied.

2.

  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or 

damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or 

missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Please 

call the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 customer service center at 

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

 

NOTE:

 Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging 

material until you are ready to use your new manual reel 

mower. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. 

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 

bolt, as shown (Fig. 1).

2. 

Use the supplied Allen wrench to secure the bolt (Fig. 2).

3. 

Repeat the above instructions for the other wheel.

Handle Assembly

1. 

Lay out the handle parts upside down as shown for easier 

assembly. Make sure the arch of the upper handle frame 

is pointing down. Enter the end of the upper handle frame 

into the middle handle frame, and enter the end of the 

middle handle frame into the lower handle bar. Roughly 

align the holes (Fig. 3).

Fig. 1

Rear wheel

Rear wheel

bolt + washer

Fig. 2

Rear wheel

Allen wrench

Upper handle frame

Lower 

handle 

bar

Fig. 3

Middle handle frame

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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