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Assembly

Before assembly, make sure that the tool is switched off and 
unplugged.

Fitting the handle

1. 

Insert the motor housing into the handle until it locks 
securely in place (Fig. 1).

2. 

Secure the handle with the screws provided (Fig. 1).

Fitting the safety guard

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WARNING! 

The guard must be properly installed. The 

guard provides partial protection to the operator and other 
bystanders from the risk of thrown objects.

1. 

Fix the safety guard to the trimmer head, making sure the 
sides are located along the grooves on the trimmer head 
(Fig. 2).

2. 

Secure the safety guard onto the trimmer head with the 
screws provided (Fig. 3).

Preparing the trimmer for use

Mains supply cable strain relief

1. 

In order to reduce strain on the cable inlet, form a loop and 
hook the cable around the strain relief arm (Fig. 4).

Operation

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WARNING! 

Remove stones, loose pieces of wood 

and other objects from the cutting area. The blade continues 
to rotate for a few seconds after the trimmer is switched off. 
Let the motor come to a complete stop before switching the 
trimmer back on. Do not rapidly switch the trimmer off and on.

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CAUTION! 

Always wear eye protection.

Secure with screws

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Screws

Fig. 4

Summary of Contents for TRJ609ERM

Page 1: ...mer is not in use it is left unattended it is being examined because it is not working correctly the power supply cable is damaged the trimming line spool is being removed or changed or when the trimmer is being moved from one place to another Children and other spectators including pets should be kept at least 50 feet 15 meters away from the work area When the grass is cut stones and debris conta...

Page 2: ...mer strikes a foreign object or becomes entangled with it stop the tool immediately Unplug it check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted Do not operate the trimmer with a broken hub or spool Damage to cord Keep power cord away from the rotating line If you damage the cord unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage A damag...

Page 3: ...ilable with built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety Use only UL listed extension cords Inspect the extension cord before use and never use damaged or altered extension cords Follow the extension cord manufacturer s safety instructions To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation use the plug receptacle retaining straps provid...

Page 4: ... operate WARNING Remove the plug from the mains if cable is damaged or cut and replace damaged cord immediately DOUBLE INSULATION When servicing use only identical replacement parts DANGER Beware of thrown objects to bystanders Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away from the machine WARNING Keep out of rain and away from wet areas SAFETY ALERT Indicates a precaution a warning or a danger For pro...

Page 5: ...r cord 4 Handle knob 5 Auxiliary handle 6 Upper handle 7 Motor housing 8 Safety guard 9 Spool Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Rated Power 3 amp Maximum Cutting Diameter 9 45 in 24 cm No Load Speed 12 000 min Line Diameter 0 055 in 1 4 mm Spool Length 16 4 ft 5 m Spool Advance Bump Feed ...

Page 6: ...ated along the grooves on the trimmer head Fig 2 2 Secure the safety guard onto the trimmer head with the screws provided Fig 3 Preparing the trimmer for use Mains supply cable strain relief 1 In order to reduce strain on the cable inlet form a loop and hook the cable around the strain relief arm Fig 4 Operation mWARNING Remove stones loose pieces of wood and other objects from the cutting area Th...

Page 7: ... approximately 15 degrees to the working area Fig 6 2 Slowly swing the trimmer from side to side Fig 7 3 Do not overload your trimmer instead take small 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 8 Fig 5 On off switch 15 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 ...

Page 8: ... ground while the cutting head is running 4 The length of the line will then adjust automatically Fig 10 Application Replacing the spool mWARNING Unplug the mains supply cable before changing the trimmer line NOTE A dual line factory wound spool Model TRJ609ERS is available for easy spool replacement on the TRJ609E electric grass trimmer Visit www snowjoe com to purchase 1 Disconnect the main plug...

Page 9: ...pre wound spool 1 The spool can hold 16 4 ft 5 m of line Remove the white cover Holding the loose ends of the line together with one hand find the center of the line with the other hand and hook this center loop into the groove on the spool as shown in Fig 14 2 Wind the line following the directional arrows on the spool housing and hook the two ends into the side grooves Fig 15 3 Firmly place the ...

Page 10: ...cutting head To ensure that the cutting head cover is correctly fitted try to remove it without depressing the two latches If it is correctly fitted it should not move Maintenance mWARNING Make sure to unplug your trimmer before inspecting its parts Be sure the tool is unplugged Your grass trimmer requires no additional lubrication or maintenance There are no user serviceable parts in your power t...

Page 11: ...tting line does not protrude If it does cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade Bump line feed does not work Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from the housing Pull the cutting line until it reaches the trimming blade If insufficient cutting line is left on the spool install a new spool of cutting line as instructed Align the tabs on the spool cover with the hol...

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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