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Know Your Manual Reel Mower with Grass Catcher

Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the reel mower. Compare the illustration below to the 

reel mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for  

future reference.

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1.  Foam grip
2.  Upper handle
3.  Upper handle knob and bolt (2)
4.  Middle handle bar (2)
5.  Lower handle knob and bolt (4)
6.  Lower handle
7.  Grass catcher
8.  Height adjustment levers
9.  Rear wheels

10. Front wheels
11. Reel mower body
12. Steel blades

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Technical Data

Rotor   

 

          5 steel blades

Cutting Width 

 

          20 in (50.8 cm)

Cutting Heights   

          1.2 in. – 2.4 in.  

 

 

 

          (30 mm – 61 mm)

Wheel Size 

 

          Front: 10 in. (25 cm)  

 

 

  

          Rear: 6 in. (15 cm)

Grass Catcher Capacity            8.5 gal (32 l)
Height Control   

          9-position manual  

 

 

 

          height adjustment

Weight   

 

          30.3 lbs (13.75 kg)

Summary of Contents for MOW JOE MJ502M

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: ...m grip 2 Upper handle 3 Upper handle knob and bolt 2 4 Middle handle bar 2 5 Lower handle knob and bolt 4 6 Lower handle 7 Grass catcher 8 Height adjustment levers 9 Rear wheels 10 Front wheels 11 Reel mower body 12 Steel blades 2 1 3 4 7 9 10 6 5 8 11 12 Technical Data Rotor 5 steel blades Cutting Width 20 in 50 8 cm Cutting Heights 1 2 in 2 4 in 30 mm 61 mm Wheel Size Front 10 in 25 cm Rear 6 in...

Page 5: ...l 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 compl...

Page 6: ...he strap to an appropriate height so that the grass catcher does not rub against the ground while mowing or transporting the unit Fig 5 NOTE If you have 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 20 50 8 cm reel mower can be adjusted from 1 2 to 2 4 3 0 to ...

Page 7: ...causes the blades to become too loose or too tight This will result in a rough uneven cut or make the mower difficult to push Fig 7 1 To verify proper blade alignment place the mower on a flat surface Remove the handles and the grass catcher Turn the mower reel upside down to expose the cutting bar 2 Using one of the twenty 20 pieces of paper provided insert one of these pieces of paper between th...

Page 8: ...OTE If you have any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance 5 Once the mower blades have been properly adjusted and their alignment has been verified you can now proceed to use your reel mower Align the cutting path indication arrow with the previously cut path Fig 10 NOTE The width of the reel mower s actual cut is indi...

Page 9: ...ished mWARNING Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutting bar blade reel blade pinions and pawls NOTE Use industrial or valve lapping compound between 100 and 240 grit NOTE 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 po...

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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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