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Model SJM988

Form No. SJ-SJM988-880E-MR6

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC SNOW THROWER

18-INCH | 13.5-AMP | 20 W HALOGEN LIGHT 

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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.

Work area safety

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.

Electrical Safety

1.  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.

2.  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.

3.  Do not abuse the cord. Keep 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. 

4.  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.

5.  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 – Only use a UL-rated extension cord for 

OUTDOOR, all-weather use. To prevent the extension 

cord from disconnecting during operation, refer to Fig. 12 

(p. 8).

7.  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 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.

8.  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.

9.  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.

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

plug is connected to the power socket and the switch 

is turned on.

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Summary of Contents for SJM988

Page 1: ...ed 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...

Page 2: ...Thoroughly inspect the unit before use Make sure all the parts are secure and installed correctly If you notice any abnormalities do not use the machine until it has been properly repaired Always per...

Page 3: ...ical power if damaged Always check that all bolts nuts and knobs are tight before using the snow thrower mWARNING Some dust and debris created by the use of the tool could contain chemicals known to t...

Page 4: ...and feet away from the rotating parts Wear safety footwear at all times to provide protection against objects that may accidentally fall on feet Keep hands away from the moving parts of the snow throw...

Page 5: ...ance Max 20 ft 6 m Plowing Capacity Max 19 5 tons hr 17 7 metric tons hr Directional Control 180 adjustable chute Rotor 4 rubber tipped steel blades Weight 32 9 lbs 14 9 kg 1 Handle bar 2 ON OFF switc...

Page 6: ...the handle assembly simply pull the middle frame back and pull the upper frame up Fig 2 2 Secure the connection of the lower frame to the middle frame by fastening the first set of joint fixing T bol...

Page 7: ...nob Fig 7 NOTE Do not overtighten the knob Chute Crank Assembly 1 Slide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring located on the middle frame Fig 8 2 Loosen the screw on the lower chute crank by h...

Page 8: ...e plug is slightly longer and wider than the other Fig 14 The extension cord female end should be likewise polarized so that the extension cord fits snugly into the appliance plug m WARNING m Electric...

Page 9: ...maged 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 difficu...

Page 10: ...e chute control crank clockwise to move the discharge chute to the left Fig 18 and counterclockwise to move the chute to the right Fig 19 NOTE A little lubricant such as WD 40 will provide a smoother...

Page 11: ...en the coarse and smooth side of the plates Place the coarse side inside and the smooth side outside 1 Detach the worn rubber plate assembly by removing the two sets of nuts and bolts used to secure i...

Page 12: ...e the big pulley remove the screw and washer from the middle of the pulley While securing the auger so it does not spin use a 7 8 inch socket to turn the outer nut of the pulley clockwise the pulley i...

Page 13: ...ck connections and screws and tighten if necessary For repairing or replacing parts contact your authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 8...

Page 14: ...ment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to provide notice of such c...

Page 15: ...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...

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