SNOWJOE 24V-X2-SB18-XR-RM, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
To order genuine replacement parts or accessories for the
Snow Joe
®
24V-X2-SB18-XR-RM cordless snow blower,
please visit snowjoe.com or contact the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
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WARNING!
Make sure to turn off the switch and
remove the batteries before performing any maintenance task
on your snow blower.
Lifetime Lubrication (Motor + Auger)
Lubrication is not necessary and may damage the unit.
The snow blower is lubricated for lifetime use at the factory
before shipment.
General Maintenance Tips
1. Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you have the
proper tools and instructions for disassembly and repair of
the machine.
2. Check bolts and screws at frequent intervals for proper
tightness to ensure that the equipment is in safe working
condition.
3. After each snow removal session, run the snow blower
for a few minutes to prevent the collector/impeller from
freezing. Shut off the motor, wait for all revolving parts to
stop completely, and wipe residual ice and snow off the
unit. Rotate the chute deflector by the chute control crank
several times to remove any excess snow.
Proper Care for Bat Charger
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, always unplug
the charger and remove the battery packs from the charger
before performing any maintenance task. Never disassemble
the battery packs or charger. Contact your Snow Joe
®
+
Sun Joe
®
dealer or the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer
service center for ALL repairs.
1. To reduce the risk of injury and damage, never immerse
your battery packs or charger in liquid or allow any liquid
to flow inside these components.
2. Clean out dust and debris from charger vents and
electrical contacts by blowing with compressed air.
3. Use only mild soap on a damp cloth to clean the battery
packs and charger, keeping away from all electrical
contacts. Certain cleaning agents and solvents are harmful
to plastics and other insulated parts. Some of these
include gasoline, turpentine, lacquer thinner, paint thinner,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia and household
detergents containing ammonia. Never use flammable or
combustible solvents around battery packs,
battery chargers or tools.
4. The iON+ 24V lithium-ion battery charger has no
serviceable parts.
Maint Storage
1. Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent the auger from freezing.
2. Examine the cordless snow blower thoroughly for worn,
loose or damaged parts. Should you need to repair or
replace a part, contact an authorized Snow Joe
®
+
Sun Joe
®
dealer or call the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
3. Clean the snow blower before storing or transporting.
Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.
4. Remove the batteries from the cordless snow blower
before storing.
5. Store the cordless snow blower indoors in a locked,
dry place out of the reach of children to prevent
unauthorized use or damage.
6. Maintain safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
7. Always refer to the B Charger Off-Season Storage
section for important details if the snow blower is to be
stored for an extended period.
B Charger Off-Season Storage
1. Do not expose your battery packs or charger to water,
rain or allow them to get wet. This could permanently
damage the charger and the battery packs. Do not use oil
or solvents to clean or lubricate your battery packs as the
plastic casing can become brittle and crack, causing a
serious risk of injury.
2. Store the battery packs and charger at room temperature
away from moisture. Do not store in damp locations where
corrosion of terminals may occur. As with other battery
pack types, permanent capacity loss can result if the pack
is stored for long periods of time at high temperatures
(over 120ºF/49ºC).
3. iON+ 24V lithium-ion battery packs maintain their charge
during storage longer than other battery pack types.
As a general practice, it is best to unplug the battery
charger and remove the battery packs when they are not
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WARNING
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Make sure that the chute deflector snaps and locks
completely onto the discharge chute. An opening
between the discharge chute and the chute deflector
may allow foreign objects to be picked up by the
snow thrower and thrown in the direction of the
operator causing serious bodily injury.
• Do not advance the chute deflector too far
forward causing an opening to appear between
the deflector and discharge chute.
• Do not overtighten the knobs on the chute
deflector.