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Model GTS4000E

Form No. SJ-GTS4000E-880E-M

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

LAWN + GARDEN MULTI-TOOL SYSTEM

HEDGE TRIMMER | POLE HEDGE TRIMMER | GRASS TRIMMER | GARDEN TILLER

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IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

General Safety WARNINGS! 

You and any other operator of this power tool must read, 

understand, and follow these instructions in their entirety. 

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.

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WARNING! 

This unit can be dangerous! Careless or 

improper use can cause serious injury.

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WARNING! 

The rotating blades can cut you. Keep 

hands and feet away from the blades and the cutting area.  
Before using the power tool, familiarize yourself with the 

controls, especially how to stop the power tool in an 

emergency. The only individuals who should use the power 

tool are those who thoroughly understand these instructions 

and know how to properly operate the unit. Children should 

never be allowed access to the power tool.
Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start 

of each season.

1.  Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark 

areas invite accidents. 

2.  Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only 

identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged 

cords immediately.

3.  Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All 

spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance 

away from the work area.

4.  Know your product – Know how to start and stop the 

machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls. Ensure 

the controls (start/stop) function properly before using.

5. Use the right tool – Do not use this power tool for any job 

except that for which it was intended.

6.  Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as 

such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear 

a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber 

gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended 

when working outdoors.  

7.  Extension cords – To prevent electric shock, use only 

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

8.  Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the power tool 

with your finger on the switch. Make sure the switch is off 

before plugging in or unplugging the unit.

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CAUTION!

 Moving parts will continue to run for several 

seconds after turning off the machine.

9.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the power tool 

by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the 

receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp 

edges.

10. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving 

parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.

11. Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less 

likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at 

the rate for which it was designed.

12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times. 

13. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-

fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing, and head 

protection.

14. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the power tool from 

the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing 

it, when changing accessories, and when performing any 

other maintenance task.

15. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the power tool 

should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up 

place out of the reach of children.

16. Maintain the power tool with care – Keep the cutting 

edges sharp and clean for optimal performance and 

to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect the extension cord 

periodically and immediately replace it if damaged. Keep 

the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. 

Follow the additional recommendations described in the 

maintenance section of this manual.

17. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the power 

tool in rain or in damp or wet locations. Do not operate 

the power tool in gaseous or explosive atmospheres or 

use the power tool near flammable or combustible liquids. 

Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks 

might ignite fumes.

Summary of Contents for GTS4000E

Page 1: ...power tool for any job except that for which it was intended 6 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as such articles can become caught in moving parts Wear a protective covering to contain long hair Wearing rubber gloves and substantial non slip footwear is recommended when working outdoors 7 Extension cords To prevent electric shock use only with an extension cord suitable for out...

Page 2: ... may result in serious personal injury 10 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutting blade stopped When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer always keep the blade covered Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades 11 Do not use the hedge trimmer if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled ...

Page 3: ...before unclogging the blades and when making any repair adjustments and inspections 15 Before cleaning repairing or inspecting shut off the motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped Disconnect the cord on electric motors 16 Never operate the garden tiller without proper guard plates or other safety protective devices in place 17 Do not overload the garden tiller capacity by attempting t...

Page 4: ...xtension cord restraint hook and or make a knot with the two cords as shown in Table 1 5 Power tool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock 6 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators...

Page 5: ...Joe Sun Joe dealer Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace A double insulated appliance is marked with the words Double Insulation or Double Insulated The symbol square within a square may also be marked on the appliance DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS This power tool is double insula...

Page 6: ...WARNING Keep electrical extension cord away from blades Wear eye protection breathing protection and ear protection i e safety goggles dust masks and ear defenders SWITCH OFF Remove plug from the outlet immediately if the cord is damaged or cut Symbols Symbols Descriptions Descriptions SWITCH OFF Remove plug from the outlet before cleaning or conducting maintenance checks Beware of foreign objects...

Page 7: ... amp Cutting Swath 12 in 30 5 cm Spool Length 26 3 ft 8 m No Load Speed 7500 rpm Spool Advance Auto feed Line Diameter 0 063 in 1 6 mm Trimmer Weight 7 lbs 3 2 kg Garden Tiller Power 3 5 amp No Load Speed 300 rpm Rotor 4 steel tilling blades Cultivating Width Max 6 1 in 15 5 cm Cultivating Depth Max 6 in 15 cm Tiller Weight 11 3 lbs 5 1 kg 1 Safety lock button 2 Rear handle 3 Appliance cord 4 Cord...

Page 8: ...l are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Pole Hedge Trimmer Assembly Handle Assembly 1 Clamp the auxiliary handle with the telescoping pole using the 4 screws as shown Fig 1 Fitting the Hedge Trimmer 1 Insert the rear handle directly into the hedge trimmer cutting head When fully inserted press down the ...

Page 9: ... with a means of quick release which can be accomplished by simply squeezing the sides of the buckle Fig 8 Operation Connecting to Power Supply 1 Make a loop in the extension cord and push it up through the hole in the rear handle and around the cord restraint hook then connect the extension cord to the appliance cord Fig 9 Starting the Pole Hedge Trimmer Before operating the pole hedge trimmer st...

Page 10: ...h your thumb and then squeeze the trigger switch with your fingers Once the tool is running you can release the safety lock button Fig 11 3 To turn the tool OFF release the trigger switch Fig 11 NOTE Do not press the trigger switch until you are ready to make a cut mWARNING Blade continues operation after tool is turned off trigger released Adjusting Pole Hedge Trimmer Pivoting Head The pole hedge...

Page 11: ...l be trimmed easiest by using a sawing movement Using the Pole Hedge Trimmer Hold unit firmly with both hands Always keep your left hand on the telescoping pole or auxiliary handle and your right hand on the rear handle The unit is used for cutting in either direction in a slow sweeping action from side to side Stand so that you are stable and balanced on both feet Inspect and clear the area of an...

Page 12: ...trimmer for trimming low lying foliage or ground cover hold the pole hedge trimmer at the position as shown below Fig 19 mCAUTION Do not use the pole hedge trimmer for cutting stems greater than 0 70 1 8 cm or approximately 3 4 in thick Use the pole hedge trimmer only for cutting normal shrubbery found around houses and buildings Do not force the pole hedge trimmer through dense growth A slight ba...

Page 13: ... running Sharpening the Blades The blade must be re sharpened if cutting performance and behavior begin to deteriorate i e if blades frequently snag on branches 1 Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power supply Clamp the blade in a vise 2 File the exposed cutting surface of each blade tooth with a smooth round file Be sure to retain the original angle of the tooth when filing 3 Remove...

Page 14: ... to the power plug Extension cord not connected to power source Hand safety switch not fully engaged Dry corroded blades Blades or blade support bent Bent or damaged teeth Loose blade bolts Problem Unit does not run Slow running noisy or hot blades Possible Solution Check extension cord is fully connected to tool Check extension cord is fully connected to a live receptacle Check safety switch is f...

Page 15: ...ead and align the mounting groove Fig 22 2 Firmly press the safety guard into place and secure it to the trimmer head with the two screws provided Figs 23 NOTE Never use the tool unless the safety guard is properly fitted 3 Make sure to remove the cutter guard cover from the line cutter before using Fig 24 Fitting the Grass Trimmer 1 Insert the telescoping pole into the grass trimmer cutting head ...

Page 16: ... 3 Extend the telescoping pole to a comfortable height Fig 28 4 Lock the telescoping pole in position by turning the telescoping locking coupler counter clockwise Attaching the Shoulder Strap mWARNING Always attach the shoulder strap from the unit before starting motor Use the shoulder strap to help support the trimmer while in use do not carry the trimmer with only your hands 1 Wear the shoulder ...

Page 17: ... the tip of the high speed nylon line Avoid dragging the grass trimmer and string spool hub in contact with the ground Trim only when grass and weeds are dry NOTE As the weather becomes cooler the tendency for the nylon line to break becomes greater DO NOT USE WHEN TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 50ºF 10ºC Cut tall grass from top down This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string ...

Page 18: ...bites of grass working from the top to the bottom This will keep the machine operating at high speed and will greatly improve its cutting efficiency Fig 35 Edging 1 To convert for maintenance edging turn OFF and unplug the tool 2 To use the edger guide flower guard flip it down from its stored position Fig 36 3 Push the angle adjusting button and at the same time use the other hand to turn the rea...

Page 19: ...re to unplug your electric grass trimmer before inspecting its parts mWARNING Always wear protective gloves during maintenance tasks Do not carry out maintenance when the motor is running or hot Your trimmer line can dry out over time To keep your line in top condition store spare pre wound spools or bulk line in a plastic resealable bag with a tablespoon of water Never use water or chemical clean...

Page 20: ...e factory wound spool model GTS4000E RS 6PK is available for easy spool replacement on the GTS4000E electric grass trimmer Visit snowjoe com to purchase this accessory online Should you wish to wind the line yourself the instructions are provided below Self winding however is NOT recommended because if the line is not wound properly it can cause the trimmer s auto feed system to malfunction For th...

Page 21: ... of the spool Figs 49 51 and begin winding 6 Re install the spool as instructed in steps 4 to 7 of Replacing the Spool Clearing Jams and Tangled Lines mCAUTION Catapulted pieces of nylon line may cause injury NOTE The maximum recommended length of line in the spool is 26 3 ft 8 m with 13 1 ft 4 m per slot Fig 46 Spool line Fig 47 Fig 48 Spool Slot Fig 49 Fig 50 Fig 51 Spool Slot ...

Page 22: ...Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Rewind or trim line to line cutter Line cutter in guard is covered damaged or missing Line extends past guard Line fails to cut off mWARNING Pay attention to the winding direction NOTE Always replace the spool with a new pre wound spool Visit snowjoe com to purchase the pre wound spool model GTS4000E RS 6PK for this electric grass...

Page 23: ...ton Ensure the release button snaps firmly into position to lock the handle securely 4 To remove disconnect rear handle and tiller head from ends of telescoping pole by lifting the quick release button and pulling straight out Adjusting Tiller Angle 1 Adjust the garden tiller angles by depressing the adjusting button Fig 55 2 Turn the garden tiller head to a desired angle Fig 55 3 The recommended ...

Page 24: ...adults should operate the tiller Children and persons unfamiliar with the manual must not be allowed to use the tool Do not use the tool in rain or damp surroundings The manufacturer shall not be held liable for damage arising from improper use or incorrect operation of the tiller mWARNING Keep hands away from blades Disconnect the power cord and wait for blades to come to a complete stop before m...

Page 25: ...nit can also dig small holes for planting sapling or transplanting potted plants Guide the tiller using light pressure Do not force tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended 1 Walk the electric tiller through the soil at a normal pace and in as straight a line as possible Move the unit slowly forward and back in a rocking motion first pulling it backward then l...

Page 26: ...t the extension cord Wait for the blades to completely stop rotating before conducting inspection cleaning or maintenance mWARNING Contact with hot components i e motor housing or gear box on the machine may cause burns Allow the machine to cool off before handling IMPORTANT Wear protective gloves when cleaning or maintaining the machine Do not use cleaning fluids or solvents or spray the machine ...

Page 27: ...ce Support If your Sun Joe GTS4000E lawn garden multi tool system requires service or maintenance please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Model Serial Numbers When contacting the company reordering parts or arranging service from an authorized dealer you will need to provide the model and serial numbers which can be found on the decal located on the...

Page 28: ...ool system The use of any other attachment 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 changes Accessories can be ordered online at snowjoe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Du...

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Page 31: ... 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 substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty Wearing parts like belts augers chai...

Page 32: ... California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a we...

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