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Powering On + Off

1.  To power on, depress and hold the safety switch button 

found alongside the switch housing (Fig. 15).

2.  While depressing the safety switch button, pull the  

ON/OFF switch lever toward you. Once the machine 

powers on, release the safety switch button and begin 

operation (Fig. 16). The machine can only be started by 

depressing the safety switch button first, followed by 

squeezing the ON/OFF switch lever; reverse operation will 

not start the machine.

3. 

To power off, release your grip on the ON/OFF 

 

switch lever.

4.  The halogen light can be used to illuminate the forward 

path in the dark. To use the light, turn on the light switch 

located on the back side of the snow thrower (Fig. 17).

 

NOTE: The light will only turn ON when the snow thrower 

is running. After finishing your work session, REMEMBER 

to TURN OFF the light switch.

Moving the M Plowing the Snow

1.  Keep the area of operation free of foreign objects that can 

become thrown by the rotor blades. Perform a thorough 

inspection of the area since some objects may be hidden 

from view by surrounding snow. If the snow thrower hits 

an obstruction or picks up a foreign object during use, 

stop the snow thrower, disconnect the extension cord, 

remove the obstruction and inspect the unit for damage. 

Repair or replace any damaged 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.  When moving the snow thrower, use the wheels on one 

side as the pivot point. Slightly tilt the snow thrower on 

this pivot point to move it forward or backward.

4.  Start your clearing path near the electrical outlet and 

work outward, throwing snow in a back and forth motion. 

To clear in the opposite direction, step over the cord 

and pivot the snow thrower on its wheels. Make sure to 

overlap clearing paths.

5.  Note the wind direction. If possible, move in the same 

direction as the wind so that the snow is not thrown 

against the wind (and thus back into your face and onto 

the just cleared path).

6.  While moving the snow thrower, do not drag the power 

cable violently or roughly. The snow thrower should move 

within the range that the cable can 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 engine 

since this may cause engine damage.

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

Fig. 17

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WARNING 

 

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Foreign objects, such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, 

or string, can be picked up and thrown by the snow 

thrower, causing serious personal injury.
Remove all foreign objects from the area to be plowed 

before operating the snow thrower.

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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