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Unpacking

Carton Contents

•  Cordless lawn mower
•  Grass collection bag
•  Grass collection bag support rod
•  Upper handle
•  Upper handle knob and bolt assembly (2)
•  Lower handle
•  Lower handle screws (2)
•  Spanner
•  Screws (2)
•  Cable clips (2)
•  Battery charger
•  Manual and registration card

1.  Carefully remove the lawn mower and check to see that all 

of the above items are supplied.

2.  Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage 

or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged 

or missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. 

Please call the Snow Joe

®

 + Sun Joe

®

 customer service 

department at 

1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

  NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging 

material until you are ready to use your new cordless lawn 

mower. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. 

Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with 

local regulations.

Assembly

m

WARNING!

 Do not insert the safety key until assembly 

is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental 

starting and serious personal injury.

m

WARNING!

 Before performing any maintenance, make 

sure the key is removed from the unit. Failure to heed this 

warning could result in serious personal injury.

m

WARNING!

 The product must be fully assembled 

before operation. Do not use a product that is only partially 

assembled or assembled with damaged parts.
NOTE: Before using the mower, follow these instructions to 

assemble the handle and grass bag.

Handle Assembly

1.  Fit the lower handle into the two holes in the machine 

body and fasten the handle on both sides with the screws 

provided (Fig. 1).

2.  Join the upper handle to the lower handle using the knob, 

plastic washer and bolt provided (Fig. 2). Repeat on the 

opposite side.

Grass Collection Bag As Fitting

1.  Fit the support rod into the holes in the plastic cover. 

The bend of the support rod should face the rear of the 

machine

 (Fig. 3).

Fig. 1

Machine body

Screw

Lower handle

Fig. 2

Upper handle

Plastic washer

Knob

Bolt

R

Fig. 3

Support rod

Plastic 

cover

Summary of Contents for MJ401C

Page 1: ...de nut may break off the mower assembly and cause serious injury Replace the damaged blade or blade nut before using the mower 1 Avoid dangerous conditions Do not use the mower in the rain or when the grass is damp or wet 2 Keep children bystanders and pets away Always keep children and spectators a safe distance away from the mower during operation and as the machine cools 3 Dress properly Always...

Page 2: ... charge lawn mower in rain or in wet locations Battery Safety Warnings This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for your battery and charger 1 Before using the charger thoroughly read all instructions and cautionary markings on the charger the battery and the unit mWARNING If the lawn mower housing is cracked or damaged do not insert the charging adapter into the power tool...

Page 3: ...ubstantial footwear Always look down and behind before and while moving backward with the mower Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or other obstruction Do not operate the machine without the entire grass catcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and in proper working order Never leave a running machine unatt...

Page 4: ...s leaves or other debris buildup If you strike a foreign object stop and inspect the machine Repair if necessary before restarting Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine motor running Always plug out the safety key before adjusting cleaning or repairing Check the grass bag components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary ...

Page 5: ...y wear ear defenders and safety goggles Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away DANGER Rotating blades Keep hands and feet away Symbols Symbols Descriptions Descriptions WARNING Do not expose or operate the unit in rain or wet conditions Keep dry Wear protective gloves and non slip footwear when using the machine and handling debris Keep bystanders a safe distance away from the work area...

Page 6: ...tery capacity indicator 10 Battery gauge cover 11 Wheels 4 12 Mower deck 13 Grass collection bag 14 Ejector flap 15 Lower handle 16 Upper handle 17 Hand grip 18 AC charger 7 9 10 11 17 Initial no load voltage when fully charged peaks at 29 4 volts nominal voltage under typical load is 28 volts 8 Technical Data Battery Voltage 28 V D C Battery Capacity 4 0 Ah Charger Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 0 8...

Page 7: ... insert the safety key until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and serious personal injury mWARNING Before performing any maintenance make sure the key is removed from the unit Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury mWARNING The product must be fully assembled before operation Do not use a product that is only partially assembl...

Page 8: ...quipped with a battery capacity indicator system under the battery gauge cover To check the battery capacity lift up the battery gauge cover and push the button Fig 7 The charge indicator system indicates the battery status of the lawn mower as the table shows below Battery Charging The battery in this lawn mower has been designed to provide maximum trouble free life However like all batteries it ...

Page 9: ...awn mower The light will turn green when the lawn mower is fully charged The charging process starts as soon as the charger is plugged into both the proper electrical outlet and the tool During the charging procedure the housing of the tool will feel slightly warm to the touch This is normal When no further use is planned for an extended period of time disconnect the battery charger from the outle...

Page 10: ...standstill Wearing gloves is recommended due to the close proximity of the cutting blade ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS LISTED PREVIOUSLY IN THIS MANUAL 1 Power off and move the key out from the slot 2 Remove and empty the grass collection bag 3 Place the lawn mower on its side 4 The wheel axles can be placed into 3 different cutting heights low will cut grass the shortes...

Page 11: ...radients exceeding 15 degrees Use special caution when backing up and pulling the lawn mower towards you as such maneuvering of the machine poses a tripping hazard Maintenance Care mWARNING Before cleaning repairing or inspecting the mower disconnect the power supply by plugging out the safety key and verify that all moving parts have come to a complete stop General Always keep the mower clean and...

Page 12: ...r wear heavy duty gloves 4 Using the spanner provided remove the bolt and the washer securing the blade by turning the bolt counterclockwise then carefully remove the blade Fig 14 5 Fit the new blade the washer and the bolt back on following the same steps in reverse order Fig 15 Storage Follow the steps below to prepare the lawn mower for storage 1 Remove the safety key from the slot 2 Clean the ...

Page 13: ...mes and materials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere 1 Batteries vary according to device Consult your manual for specific information 2 Install only new batteries of the same type in your product where applicable 3 Failure to insert batteries in the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment or manual may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak 4 Do not...

Page 14: ...d switched off by the overload protection system a Charge the battery b Reset the cutting height c Clean the mower deck Make sure the blade is free to move d Cool down the machine for 5 mins Wait for the overload protection to reset the machine a The lawn is rough or uneven b The blade is not sharp enough a Adjust cutting height b Sharpen or replace the blade Fault Possible Cause Remedy The mower ...

Page 15: ... 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 10 6 gallon 40 l gra...

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Page 19: ... 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 20: ... 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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