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Model iON100V-21SB-CT

Form No. SJ-iON100V-21SB-CT-880E-MR2

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

CORDLESS SNOW BLOWER – TOOL ONLY

100-VOLT MAX* | 21-INCH | LED LIGHTS 

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IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Read all instructions when using cordless snow blowers.  

Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce 

the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. 

General Safety Rules

Notice the personal safety alert symbol 

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 used in this 

manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along 

with the particular operating instruction. This means that 

the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and 

AWARENESS.

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Keep work area clean and well lit –

 Cluttered, dark areas 

invite accidents. 

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Use the right product – 

Do not use this machine for any 

job except that for which it is intended.

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CAUTION! –

 Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling. 

Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and 

improve your footing on slippery surfaces.

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Use safety glasses –

 Also use safety footwear, snug-fitting 

clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head protection. 

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Stay alert –

 Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate the snow blower when you are tired 

or 

under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Store indoors –

 When not in use, the snow blower should 

be kept dry and stored out of the reach of children in a high 

or locked place.

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Maintain snow blower with care –

 Follow instructions for 

lubricating and changing accessories.

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WARNING!

 Always disengage the switch bar lever, 

and disconnect the battery pack; wait for all movement to 

stop before making any adjustments, inspecting, servicing, 

changing accessories, cleaning the snow blower, or when 

any other dangerous conditions present. Any such operation 

should be performed after revolving parts inside the snow 

blower stop completely. Such preventive safety measures 

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

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WARNING! 

When replacing any parts, you must strictly 

observe the instructions and procedures described in this user 

manual. Special care should be paid to any rubber parts, since 

these parts may increase the engine load and decrease its 

mechanical power if damaged.

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WARNING! 

If you notice that the snow blower is not 

running properly or hear abnormal sounds from the engine 

when it is in use, immediately stop the machine, disconnect 

the battery pack, and contact Snow Joe

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 + Sun Joe

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 customer 

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

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Moving parts present risks –

 Keep your face, hair, 

clothing, hands, and feet away from moving parts. 

 

All guards and safety attachments must be installed 

properly before using the unit. Shut off and disconnect the 

battery pack(s) before touching any parts other than the 

handles and switch.

For all Snow Blowers

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Do not use on graveled surfaces unless the snow blower is 

adjusted for such a surface in accordance with the manual. 

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Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe 

distance from work area. 

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

 

They can be caught in moving parts. 

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Wear rubber boots when operating the snow blower. 

•  Operation of the snow blower in the hand-held position is 

unsafe, except in accordance with the special instructions 

for such use provided in the operator's manual. 

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Avoid accidental starting – Make sure the safety button is 

off and the switch bar lever is disengaged 

before inserting 

the battery pack(s) into the unit. Do not transport the 

 

snow blower with the safety button and the switch bar  

lever engaged.

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Keep hands away from moving parts. 

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Keep guards in place and in working order. 

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Do not force the snow blower. Use the snow blower at 

the rate for which it was designed to ensure optimal 

performance and safe operation.

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Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  

all times.

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WARNING!

 

If the snow blower strikes any object, 

 

follow these steps:

  i)   

Stop the snow blower and remove the battery pack(s).

  ii)  

Inspect for damage.

 iii) 

Repair any damage before restarting and operating  

     the snow blower.

Summary of Contents for iON100V-21SB-CT

Page 1: ...entive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally mWARNING When replacing any parts you must strictly observe the instructions and procedures described in this user manual Special care should be paid to any rubber parts since these parts may increase the engine load and decrease its mechanical power if damaged mWARNING If you notice that the snow blower is not running ...

Page 2: ...n before unclogging the auger impeller housing or discharge chute and when making any repairs adjustments or inspection 6 When cleaning repairing or inspecting the snow blower stop the motor and make sure the auger impeller and all moving parts have stopped 7 Do not run the motor indoors Except when starting the motor and for transporting the snow blower in or out of the building Open the outside ...

Page 3: ...not allow smoking or open flames near a charging battery pack Vented gases may explode NOTE The safe temperature range for the batteries is 4 F 20 C to 113 F 45 C Do not charge the battery pack s outside in freezing weather charge it at room temperature Maintain charger cord When unplugging the charger pull the plug not the cord from the receptacle to reduce the risk of damage to the electrical pl...

Page 4: ...lt in overheating and cell damage inside the battery housing even if this overheating is not apparent externally 9 Avoid damage and shocks Immediately replace batteries that have been dropped from a height of more than one meter or those that have been exposed to violent shocks even if the housing of the battery pack appears to be undamaged The battery cells inside the battery may have suffered se...

Page 5: ... F 40 C In particular do not leave the battery charger in a car that is parked in the sunshine 6 Protect batteries from overheating Overloads overcharging and exposure to direct sunlight will result in overheating and cell damage Never charge or work with batteries that have been overheated replace them immediately if possible 7 Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry locations with a...

Page 6: ...on WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions Keep dry 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 auger Do not use hands to unclog rotor housing Stop motor before removing debris DANGER Cutting dismemberment hazard Keep feet away from the rotating auger Symbols Symbol...

Page 7: ... iON100V RCH Battery Charger options available at snowjoe com 1 Soft grip 2 Switch bar level 3 Chute rotate buttons left and right 4 LED light button 5 Safety button 6 Handle frame 7 Battery compartment cover 8 Chute deflector trigger 9 Chute deflector handle 10 Hex key wrench 11 Chute deflector 12 Discharge chute 13 LED lights 2 14 Auger blades 15 Scraper bar 16 Wheels 2 17 Handle frame locks 2 1...

Page 8: ...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 the cordless snow blower The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations or save the packaging for long term product storage I MPORTANT The equipment and packaging material ar...

Page 9: ...teries only sold separately The iON100V 5AMP battery is equipped with a 0 35 watt LED light located on the handle which is good for camping and emergency illumination To turn on the LED light open the carry handle and press the battery push button twice in a row To turn off the LED light press the battery push button twice again Fig 3 NOTE This function only comes with iON100V 5AMP battery iON100V...

Page 10: ...e same as that marked on the rating plate of the battery charger Then insert the charger s plug into the electrical wall outlet When you plug in the charger the red light will illuminate steadily Fig 5 mCAUTION Charger iON100V RCH is rated for 100 120 volt AC only DO NOT plug the charger into any outlet that will provide power with a higher voltage Over voltage charging will be harmful to both the...

Page 11: ...ermine charger light patterns and possible causes For all other issues contact Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Assembly mWARNING To avoid serious personal injury read and understand all safety instructions provided mWARNING Unpacking and assembly should be completed on a flat and stable surface with adequate space for moving the machine and its packaging Ad...

Page 12: ...RY Read and understand the entire safety section before proceeding NOTE Before inserting the battery pack s verify that the snow blower s auger and rubber plates are firmly secured Perform a test run to ensure that the rotor turns freely Starting Stopping mWARNING The auger starts rotating immediately after the snow blower is switched on Keep hands and feet away from the auger 1 Open the battery c...

Page 13: ...table dial counterclockwise with the switch bar level squeezed Fig 15 2 To reduce the auger speed scroll the speed adjustable dial clockwise with the switch bar lever squeezed Fig 15 Changing Throw Direction and Throw Height mWARNING Never direct the snow discharge chute at the operator at bystanders at vehicles or at nearby windows The discharged snow and foreign objects accidentally picked up by...

Page 14: ...aged part before restarting and operating the unit 2 Keep children pets and bystanders away from the area of operation Be aware that the normal noise of the machine when turned on may make it difficult for you to hear approaching people 3 To clear an area run unit in an overlapping series of paths For large areas start in the middle and throw snow to each side so snow is not cleared more than once...

Page 15: ...cal contacts by blowing with compressed air 3 Use only mild soap on a damp cloth to clean the battery pack 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 ammoni...

Page 16: ...uger when working on the blades on the back 3 After 4 blades on the side are removed move to the two blade pieces that are fixed on the middle steel plate Use the 10 mm wrench to hold the bolt steady and use the 13 mm wrench to loosen and remove the nut Repeat on the other nut and bolt set and gently remove the blade from the central plate Fig 25 4 Rotate the auger to expose the other blade on the...

Page 17: ...owly turning the auger pulley counterclockwise while pulling the belt outwards Fig 28 5 Install the new drive belt rotating it onto the pulleys Fig 29 NOTE Rotate the new drive belt first around the engine pulley then the idle pulley and finally around the auger pulley Slowly turn the auger pulley clockwise to drive the belt inwards Fig 30 6 Use needle nose pliers to reinstall the spring onto the ...

Page 18: ... indoors in a locked dry place out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage Service Support If your Snow Joe iON100V 21SB CT cordless snow blower requires service or maintenance please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Model Serial Numbers When contacting the company reordering parts or arranging service from an authorized deale...

Page 19: ... Reinsert the battery and try to start the machine again 3 Depress the safety button and pull the switch bar lever 1 Change the auger belt 2 Check the auger belt make sure it s assembled tightly on the rail Problem Possible Cause Solution Chute doesn t rotate when pressing the button 1 There s no power 2 Too much wet snow are accumulated around the chute and preventing the chute rotating 1 Make su...

Page 20: ...oe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Universal Snow Thrower Chute Clean Out Tool SJCOT Model Accessories Item 1 2 3 4 iON100V 2 5AMP iON100V 5AMP 100 V Battery Quick Charger iON100V RCH 100 V 2 5 Ah Lithium Ion Battery Battery Charge Time Max 50 min Battery Runtime Max 13 min clears up to 1 680 sq ft of 3 in snow when workin...

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Page 23: ...n a registration card available online from our website or calling our Customer Service Department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 or by e mailing us at help snowjoe com Failure to register your Product will not diminish your warranty rights However registering your Product will allow Snow Joe to better serve you with any of your customer service needs WHO CAN SEEK LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE This W...

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