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A One-Year Full Warranty 

for residential use 

in the United States and Canada

General Conditions: 

Snow Joe

®

, LLC warrants this product to the original purchaser for one year against defects in material or workmanship when used 

for normal residential purposes. Snow Joe

®

, LLC will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective 

part, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth herein. Such repair or parts replacement will be free from charge to 
the original purchaser except noted below.

The duration of the warranty applies only if the product is put to personal use around the household or residence. If the product is put 
to any business use, commercial or industrial, then the duration of this warranty is 90 days from the date of original purchase. If any 
product is rented or leased, the duration of the warranty is 90 days from the date of original purchase. 

It is the owner’s responsibility to perform correctly all maintenance, and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. 

Electric Products: 

To obtain a replacement electric powered unit or repair the existing electric powered unit, you must return the complete unit and 
postage prepaid to: 

Snow Joe Return Center, 86 Executive Avenue, Edison, NJ 08817.

Gasoline / Battery Products: 

Limitations

•  Batteries are warranted only for the period of 12 months after the date of purchase on a prorated basis. Rechargeable batteries 

will be replaced free from charge during the first 90 days. After the initial 90 days, batteries will be replaced at a prorated cost to 
the customer.

•  Idlers, cables, and electrical components are warranted to the original purchaser for use at household or residence for a period 

of one year.

Exclusions

•  Snow Joe

®

 brand engines are covered under this warranty. All other engines and engine accessories are covered only by the 

engine manufacturer’s warranty and are not covered by this warranty.

•  Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe

®

 parts are not covered by this warranty.

•  Damages resulting from misuse, alteration, improper assembly, improper adjustment, neglect, or accident which requires repair 

is not covered under this warranty.

•  Belts, augers, and tines are not covered under warranty – belts, augers, and tines wear out and can be purchased at 

www.snowjoe.com or by calling 1-866-766-9563.

Snow Joe

®

, LLC may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as 

obligating Snow Joe

®

, LLC to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be 

construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.

This warranty is intended to cover product defects only. Snow Joe

®

, LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages 

in connection with the use of the Snow Joe

®

 Products covered by this warranty. 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 completion of repairs under this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential 
damages, so the above exclusions may not apply in all states. This warranty may give you specific legal rights in your state.

If you wish to contact Snow Joe

®

, please direct inquiries to the:

Customer Service Department 

Snow Joe Center 

86 Executive Avenue 

Edison, NJ 08817

Customers who have purchased Snow Joe

®

 products exported from the United States and Canada should contact their Snow Joe

®

 

Distributor (Dealer) to obtain information applicable for your country, province, or state. If for any reason, you are not satisfied with the 
distributor’s service, or if you have difficulty obtaining warranty information, contact your Snow Joe

®

 seller. If in the event your efforts 

are unsatisfactory, please write to the Snow Joe

®

 Center at the above address.

If you have any questions about your product warranty, please call 1-866-SNOW-JOE or visit us online at www.snowjoe.com.

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Summary of Contents for LJ601ERM

Page 1: ...ging items such as limbs wires etc 3 All visitors children adults and pets should be kept at a distance from working area at least 5 m 16 5 ft from the log splitter while it is in operation Stop the log splitter if people or pets enter the discharge area 4 Always observe the surface conditions to avoid slipping falling and unexpected objects 5 Avoid Dangerous Environments Don t use appliances in d...

Page 2: ... circuit s or outlet s to be used for the gardening appliance Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety 11 Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock use only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use such as an extension cord of cord type SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SJW A SJOW A SJTW A or SJTOW A EXCEPTION Types SW SOW STW STOW SJW SJ...

Page 3: ...ide safe footing and balance for the operator 3 Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol drugs or physically mentally fatigued Always be alert and watch what you are doing 4 Contact with the moving parts can amputate body parts Do not put any part of your body near moving parts Workload Requirements 1 Never exceed the operating capacity of the log splitter 2 Always split the...

Page 4: ...ety devices It is forbidden to stand in the range of action of the machine apart from the operator no other person or animal may be present within a radius of 5 meter 16 5 ft from the machine Always dispose of used oil according to the laws of the local where the machine is operated in It is obligatory to wear safety footwear at all times to provide protection against the risk of logs accidentally...

Page 5: ... splitter operates properly 2 Bolt the Support Leg to the log splitter Place the log splitter on a level work surface that is at least 60 cm 23 62 high 3 Check that all the parts are included 4 Before the initial operation the Bleed Screw should be adjusted to allow air to go in and out of the oil tank loosen three to four turns Airflow should be detectable during operation To avoid leaking oil cl...

Page 6: ...se the screw plug on the plate Fig 5 4 Check the oil level by the oil indicator on the screw oil stick Ensure the oil level falls between the two lines Fig 6 5 Use a funnel to fill the hydraulic oil slowly as shown Fig 7 NOTE Check the oil often by using a dipstick level indicator to prevent oil from being overfilled 6 After filling recheck that the oil level falls between the two lines then assem...

Page 7: ...st attempt 2 Check that Bleed Screw is open 3 Place a log in the Log Retention Brackets Check to make sure the log will not twist rock or slip during splitting IMPORTANT Follow all safety warnings see Safety Operation Workload Requirements Log Splitting 4 Engage the Log Pusher with the ZHB control system Use your left hand for the Hydraulic Control Fig 3 and your right hand for the Push Button Swi...

Page 8: ...es and worktable Make sure logs will not twist rock or slip while being split Do not force the blade by splitting the log on the upper part This will break the blade or damage the machine Fig 15 Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of logs at simultaneously One of them may fly up and cause injury Fig 16 Do not try to knock the jammed log off Doing so will damage the machine or may launch the log and c...

Page 9: ...ht Hydraulic control valve assembly and or seal s worn Suggested Remedy Let motor cool down and push the button of the overload pro tection device to restart the motor Do not use extension cord longer than 50 feet Use the extension cord as manual recommended See pg 2 Refer to Log splitter operation section for perfect log loading Reduce the log size before splitting it on the log splitter Locate l...

Page 10: ...bile DTE 11 or equivalent Do not use other grade oils Periodically Sharpen the wedge Use a fine tooth file take off burrs and smooth rough sections of the cutting edge Keep moving parts lubricated Storage When not in use always store the machine in a secure location that children cannot access Store the machine in a dry environment The machine can be transported or stored in the ambient temperatur...

Page 11: ...NOTES 11 ...

Page 12: ...s warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Belts augers and tines are not covered under warranty belts augers and tines wear out and can be purchased at www snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 766 956...

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