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Unpacking

Carton Contents:

• 

Reel mower body

• 

Upper handle

•  Middle handle bar (2)
•  Lower handle bar (2)
•  Handle knob and bolt (8)
•  Grass catcher
•  Hex wrench
•  Paper test strips (20)
•  Manual with registration card

1.  Carefully remove the manual reel 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 center 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 manual reel 

mower. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. 

Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with 

local regulations.

IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging material 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!

Assembly

Fitting the handle

NOTE: Do not tighten the knobs completely until assembly is 

complete.

1.  Secure the two middle handle bars to the upper handle 

using the first set of knobs and bolts provided. Tighten 

 

the knobs on each side to ensure a secure fit (Fig. 1).

2.  Connect the two pieces of the lower handle bars using the 

second set of knobs and bolt provided. Tighten the knobs 

on each side to ensure a secure fit (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1

Upper handle

Middle 

handle 

bar

Knobs

Bolts

Fig. 2

Knobs

Bolts

Lower handle 

bar

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Summary of Contents for MJ500M

Page 1: ...lways keep proper footing and balance when using this reel mower 5 Do not intentionally strike or hit trees fences or other objects Doing so can cause severe injuries or permanently damage the reel mower s mechanisms 6 Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order prior to use Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it is damaged Contact your authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or c...

Page 2: ... the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Stay alert and stop the reel mower if a child enters the area Never allow children access to the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your vie...

Page 3: ...s and children a safe distance away DANGER Sharp blades can sever fingers and toes Keep away from the cutting area Slip on slope hazard Use extra caution when mowing on slopes to prevent slip and fall accidents CAUTION Beware of stones and other foreign objects that could be thrown from the appliance DANGER Cutting dismemberment hazard Keep hands away from the rotating blades Symbols Symbols Descr...

Page 4: ...nual for future reference 4 1 Foam grip 2 Upper handle 3 Upper handle knob and bolt 2 4 Middle handle bar 2 5 Lower handle knob and bolt 6 6 Lower handle bar 2 7 Grass catcher 8 Reel mower body 9 4 position height control 10 Steel blades 11 Wheels Technical Data Rotor 5 steel blades Cutting Width 16 in 40 6 cm Cutting Height 0 79 in 1 81 in 20 mm 46 mm Grass Catcher Capacity 6 6 gal 25 l Height Co...

Page 5: ...use your new manual reel mower The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material 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 Assembly Fitting the handle NOTE Do not tighten the knobs completely ...

Page 6: ... plates of the mower base Fig 4 5 Pull both sides of the lower handle bars over the posts on the mower body Press inward on the handle bars to ensure a secure fit over the posts Assembling and attaching the grass catcher 1 Fit the support rod into the tube of the grass catcher Figs 5 6 2 Clip the protective leather profiles onto the support rod Figs 7 8 Fig 3 Middle handle Lower handle Knobs Bolts...

Page 7: ...any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Operation Cutting height adjustment 1 The cutting height of the 16 40 6 cm reel mower can be adjusted from 0 79 to 1 81 2 0 cm to 4 6 cm using the 4 position settings on the roller assembly 2 To adjust the cutting height pull out the height adjustment knobs on both sides of the...

Page 8: ...ean cut mWARNING The steel blades are extremely sharp To avoid injury do not touch the blades while making adjustments Misalignment of the blades can occur which often results from blades that are either too loose or too tight This can cause an uneven cut or difficulty pushing the mower Fig 14 1 Place the mower on a flat surface Remove the handles and the grass catcher Turn the mower reel upside d...

Page 9: ... you have any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Mowing Tips Follow the 1 3 rule The 1 3 rule is key to an enjoyable mowing experience and a healthy lawn 1 You should mow your lawn regularly at least once a week during the growing season 2 Be guided by observing the lawn and taking care not to remove more than 1 3 o...

Page 10: ...und between 100 and 240 grit 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 mWARNING Do not place your hands inside or near the cutting area If grass cuttings are compacted...

Page 11: ... Snow Joe LLC is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of the Snow Joe Sun 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 a replacement part or ...

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