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1. Connect the electric cultivator to a working 120 V
outlet using a heavy-duty outdoor extension power cord,
such as the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
Power Joe SJTW-A
16-gauge 50-foot extension cord with lighted end (Model
PJEXT50-B). Visit snowjoe.com to order online or call
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) to order by phone.
2. Make a loop in the extension cord and push it up through
the hole in the handle and around the cord restraint hook
(Fig. 11), then connect the extension cord to the appliance
cord.
Powering ON + OFF
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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. To turn the tool ON, push and hold the safety lock button
with your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch with
your fingers. Once the tool is running, release the safety
lock button (Fig. 12).
2. To switch OFF, release the trigger switch (Fig. 12).
Operating Tips
• Before each use, check the product, its power cord and
plug, and any other accessories for damage. Do not use the
product if it is damaged or shows wear.
• Double check that the accessories and attachments are
properly fi tted.
• Always hold the product by its handles. Keep the handles
dry to ensure a secure grip.
• Ensure that the air vents are always unobstructed and clear.
Clean them if necessary with a soft brush. Blocked air vents
may lead to overheating and damage the product.
• Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed
while working by other people entering the working area.
Always let the product come to a complete stop before
averting your attention.
• Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you
can concentrate on the task at hand and have full control
over the product.
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WARNING!
In some countries, regulations define
restrictions for use of such products, including the times and
days when operation is permissible. Ask your community for
detailed information and observe these regulations in order
to preserve a peaceful neighborhood and avoid committing
administrative offences.
Tilling
• Make sure that the work area is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects that could damage the product or its motor.
• Do not till very wet soil because wet soil tends to stick to
the working tool, preventing proper blade rotation; it could
also cause you to slip and fall.
• Always maintain a firm grip on the product. For better
guidance, apply light pressure to the handles.
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WARNING!
Do not place hands, feet, or any other part
of the body or clothing near the rotating blades or any other
moving part. The blades begin to rotate forward once the
trigger switch is depressed. The blades continue to rotate until
the trigger switch is released. Failure to avoid contact with the
rotating blades could cause serious personal injury.
• Do not try to till too deeply or force the product into soil that
is extremely hard or resistant.
• Walk the product through the soil at a normal pace and in
as straight a line as possible.
• Till in slightly overlapping rows. To till most effectively,
follow the pattern indicated in Fig. 13. Start by moving the
cultivator up and down in vertical lines, then work
horizontally from left to right. This will keep the rows even
and ensure that all the ground is tilled without missing any
spots.
Fig. 11
Extension
cord
restraint
hook
Extension cord
Appliance
cord
Fig. 12
Safety lock button
Trigger switch