SNOWJOE sunjoe iON12TL-CT, Operator'S Manual

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8. Timely recharging of the battery will help prolong the
battery's life. You must recharge the battery pack when
you notice a drop in the equipment's power.
IMPORTANT! Never allow the battery pack to become fully
discharged as this will cause irreversible damage to the battery.
Charging a Hot or Cold Battery Pack
A red and green flashing indicator light on the charger indicates
that the battery pack temperature is outside the charging
range. Once the pack is within the acceptable range, normal
charging will take place and the red light will be continuous.
Hot or cold battery packs may take longer to charge.
Operation
Intended Use
The iON12TL-CT cordless cultivator is designed for
small gardens and flower beds, this cordless cultivator
effectively loosens and turns over new soil. It may also be
used to mix coarse soil with fertilizer, peat, and compost. This
product may not be used to till extremely dry or wet soil.
The use of this product in rain or wet conditions is prohibited.
For safety reasons, it is essential to read the entire instruction
manual before first use and to observe all the instructions
contained within this manual.
This product is intended for private domestic use only. It is not
intended for any commercial trade use. It must not be used for
any purposes other than those described.
Wheel Adjustment
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WARNING!
Always switch the product off and remove
the battery before making any adjustments.
The wheels can be adjusted to 3 different positions to control
the cultivating depth.
1. Pull the wheel and move it to the desired position; let go of
the wheel and make sure it locks into position (Fig. 9). Be
sure to set both wheels to the same height.
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WARNING!
Always ensure the wheels are securely
locked. Do not attempt to use the product with the wheels in
unlocked positions.
Starting the Machine
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WARNING!
Rotating blades may cause serious injury.
The blades will continue to turn for a few seconds after the
tool has been switched OFF. Do not touch the rotating blades.
Contact with hot components (i.e. motor housing, gear box,
etc.) on the machine may cause burns. Allow the machine to
cool before handling.
1. Open the battery compartment cover and slide the battery
down until it clicks to lock it into position, then close the
battery compartment cover (Fig. 10).
2. To turn the tool ON, press and hold the safety lock button
while pulling the ON/OFF trigger toward you. Once the tool
is running, release the safety lock button (Fig. 11).
Fig. 8
Push lock button
Battery Pack
Temperature
Lithium-Ion Charging Status
Too hot Flashing Not charging
Normal range Continuous Normal charging
Too cold Flashing Not charging
Red Charger
Indicator Light
Charging
Status
Fig. 9
Transport
position
Wheel
adjustment
Wheel
Work position
(low)
Work position
(high)
Fig. 10 Battery
compartment cover