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Model SJ617E

Form No. SJ-SJ617E-880E-MR2

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC SNOW THROWER

18-INCH | 12-AMP

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IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Any electrical appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly. 

Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply 

generally to many appliances. Other warnings are specific 

to the use of this snow thrower. Keep this manual for future 

reference. 

General Safety WARNINGS!

You and any other operator of this snow thrower must read, 

understand, and follow these instructions in their entirety, and 

should reread them at the start of each snow season. Failure 

to follow these instructions may result in ELECTRIC SHOCK

FIRE, and/or serious PERSONAL INJURY.
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.

1.  Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered, dark areas 

invite accidents.

2.  Do not operate the snow thrower in an explosive 

atmosphere, 

such as in the presence of flammable 

liquids, gases, or dust. Electrical appliances create sparks 

that may ignite the dust or fumes. 

3.  Keep children, pets, and bystanders away from the  

work area. Be aware that the normal noise of the 

machine when turned on may make it difficult for you to 

hear approaching people. Spectators should wear safety 

glasses and be kept a safe distance away from the work 

area. Do not let spectators touch the snow thrower or the 

extension cord.

4.  Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify 

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with 

grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching 

outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

5.  Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces 

(i.e. upper and lower water pipes, radiators, ranges, 

refrigerators, microwave ovens, and outer frames of 

heating equipment). Take necessary precautions to avoid 

electric shock. There is an increased risk of electric shock 

if your body is earthed or grounded.

6.  Do not abuse the cord. Keep the cord away from heat, 

oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Never carry the snow 

thrower by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from 

the electrical outlet. Damaged or entangled cords increase 

the risk of electric shock. 

7.  Replace or properly repair damaged cords. If the cord 

becomes damaged in any manner while plugged into the 

wall receptacle, immediately pull the extension cord plug 

from the receptacle.

8.  Contact with water while operating the snow thrower 

can result in electric shock and serious bodily injury. 

Do not use the snow thrower in damp or wet locations or 

expose to rain. Do not handle the plug or the appliance 

with wet hands or while standing in water.

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WARNING – Use outdoor extension cords marked 

SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or 

SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor use and 

reduce the risk of electric shock. 

10. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power 

cable before making any adjustments to the unit and 

before inspecting, servicing, changing accessories, or 

cleaning the snow thrower. Follow the same procedure 

if any other dangerous conditions are present during 

operation. Any adjustments to the unit should be 

performed after revolving parts inside the snow thrower 

stop completely. Such preventative safety measures 

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

11. If you find the main power cable or the extension cable 

damaged, please pull out the plug from the socket and 

disconnect the power immediately. Repair the cable or 

replace it if necessary.

12. When replacing any parts, you must strictly observe 

the instructions and procedures described in this 

operator's 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.

13. Do not move or transport the snow thrower when the 

plug is connected to the power socket and the switch 

is turned on.

14. If, during use, you notice that the unit runs unstably 

or hear abnormal sounds from the engine, stop the 

machine, disconnect the power immediately and 

contact an authorized Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

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 service 

center.

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Summary of Contents for SJ617E

Page 1: ...Take necessary precautions to avoid electric shock There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 6 Do not abuse the cord Keep the cord away from heat oil sharp edge...

Page 2: ...own in Table 1 Personal Safety 1 Stay alert Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the snow thrower Do not use the machine when tired ill or under the influence of drugs alcohol...

Page 3: ...strikes an object follow these steps i Stop the snow thrower and unplug the unit ii Inspect for damage iii Repair or replace any damaged part before restarting and operating the snow thrower Discharge...

Page 4: ...ar breathing protection 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 dism...

Page 5: ...e cord 8 Middle frame 9 Handle knob 6 10 Lower crank rod 11 Chute deflector 12 Deflector knob 2 13 Lower frame 14 Discharge chute 15 Main cover 16 Auger 17 Assembly wheel 18 Side cover 19 Scraper bar...

Page 6: ...rials in accordance with local regulations or save the packaging for long term product storage IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags fo...

Page 7: ...Secure the lower frame to the unit using 2 knobs and 2 J bolts Install the knobs on the inside of the unit and tighten Fig 6 Chute Crank Assembly 1 Remove the cotter pin from the lower crank rod Fig 7...

Page 8: ...Fig 13 5 Align the hole on the bottom of the crank rod connector with the hole in the lower crank rod insert the first thumbscrew and turn clockwise to secure it Fig 14 6 Slide the upper crank rod th...

Page 9: ...ischarge Chute Assembly 1 Align the lower chute to the slot in the collar A and rotate clockwise to the locked position B Figs 18 19 2 Secure in place with the provided screw Fig 20 3 Position the chu...

Page 10: ...te that the snow thrower has a polarized male plug one prong in the plug is slightly longer and wider than the other Fig 25 The extension cord female end should be likewise polarized so that the exten...

Page 11: ...afely reach 7 Do not push the snow thrower with excessive force You should push the machine gently and evenly in accordance with the unit s throw rate 8 Do not apply additional man made load to the en...

Page 12: ...nearby windows The discharged snow and foreign objects accidentally picked up by the snow thrower can cause serious damage and personal injury Always orient the discharge chute in the opposite directi...

Page 13: ...ater on the machine 5 Do not use detergent or solvents as these could cause irreparable damage to the snow thrower Chemicals can destroy the plastic parts 6 To protect the snow thrower from corrosion...

Page 14: ...er bar to the snow thrower Fig 37 3 Install the new scraper bar and fasten it securely to the snow thrower with the screws Replacing the Belt NOTE Under normal operating conditions it should not be ne...

Page 15: ...elt with the ribbed side down While holding the belt down with your right hand use your left hand to turn the auger forward so that the auger pulley rotates in a clockwise direction The belt will be g...

Page 16: ...e the unit along with the disconnected extension cord in a locked dry place out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage Cover loosely with a tarp for added protection Service an...

Page 17: ...hrower The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage Snow Joe Sun Joe SJTW A 14 gauge 50 foot extension cord with lighted end PJEXT50 B Mode...

Page 18: ...18 NOTES...

Page 19: ...the owner s manual Snow Joe Sun Joe will not be responsible for the cost of any unauthorized warranty repairs This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing su...

Page 20: ...California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry product...

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