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Transporting the Mower
During normal operation, the blade reel will turn anytime the
mower's front wheels are turning. To safely move the mower
from one location to another without the blade reel turning,
simply pivot the handle over the reel and push the mower from
the opposite side. Pushing the mower in this manner (transport
mode) prohibits the blade reel from turning (Fig. 10).
Care and Maintenance
1. Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation of
your mower.
2. To avoid damage to the mower or cutting blades, keep the
area to be mowed free from debris.
3. For best results, regularly apply lubricant to the mower’s
cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft, and wheels.
Sharpening the Cutting Blades
1. Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front edge
of the reel blades.
2.
Adjust the cutting bar so that the blade has light but firm
contact across the full width of the bar.
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CAUTION!
Do not overtighten the adjusting screws, as
this could damage the cutting bar. Tighten both screws during
final adjustment.
3. Turn the reel blades until the front edge of the cutting bar
blade is polished.
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WARNING!
Clean any grinding compound or debris
from the cutting bar blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls.
NOTE: Use industrial or valve lapping compound between 100
and 240 grit.
NOTE:
Lubricate the axle and pinion with a light film of wheel
bearing grease.
Cleaning and Storage
1. Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft
brush and cloth before storing. Do not use water, solvents,
or polishes.
2. Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area.
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WARNING!
Do not place your hands inside or near the
cutting area. If grass cuttings are compacted in the blade area,
remove them using a wood or plastic cleaning tool appropriate
for blade cleaning.
3. Store the mower in a dry place. Do not place other objects
on top of the mower during storage.
Maintenance Tips
Reel mowers are relatively low maintenance. For consistent
cutting, follow the below instructions:
• Always keep the cutting bar properly adjusted. Refer to the
instruction manual for further directions.
• Regularly clean and lubricate cutting edges with light spray
oil.
IMPORTANT!
Reel mowers have difficulty cutting tall weeds,
such as dandelions, and will often bend, rather than cut, such
weeds. Cut often to prevent this.
Service and Support
If your Sun Joe
®
manual reel mower requires service or
maintenance, please call the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer
service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Model and Serial Numbers
When contacting the company or reordering parts, you will
need to provide the model and serial numbers of your product.
These are found on the decal affixed to the housing of your
reel mower. Copy these numbers into the space provided
below.
R
Handle
Fig. 10
Record the following numbers from the housing or handle of your
new product:
M J 5 0 4 M
Model #:
Serial #:
