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A Division of Snow Joe

®

, LLC

Model CJ601E

Form No. SJ-CJ601E-880E-MR4

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC WOOD C SHREDDER

14-AMP | 16:1 REDUCTION RATIO

© 2017 by Snow Joe

®

, LLC

All rights reserved. Original instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

General Safety WARNINGS! 

You and any other operator of this wood c shredder 

must read, understand, and follow these instructions in 

their entirety. Failure to follow these instructions may result 

in ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, and/or serious PERSONAL 

INJURY. 

Notice the personal safety alert symbol 

m

 used in this 

manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along 

with the particular operating instruction. This means that 

the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION, and 

AWARENESS.

m

WARNING! 

Wear appropriate personal hearing 

protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of 

use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.

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WARNING! 

The rotating blades can cut you. Keep 

hands and feet away from the hopper and the discharge chute.  
Before using the wood c shredder, familiarize yourself 

with the controls, especially how to stop the unit in an 

emergency. The only individuals who should use the wood 

c shredder are those who thoroughly understand 

these instructions and know how to properly operate the unit. 

Children should never be allowed access to the wood chipper 

+ shredder.
Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start 

of each chipping season.

General Safety

1.  Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the wood 

c shredder in rain or in damp or wet locations. Do 

not operate the unit in gaseous or explosive atmospheres 

or use the unit near flammable or combustible liquids. 

Motors in these tools normally spark, and the sparks 

might ignite fumes.

2.  Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as 

such articles can become caught in moving parts. Wear 

a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber 

gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended 

when working outdoors.

3.  Use safety glasses – Also use dust mask, safety 

footwear, snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing, 

 

and head protection.

4.  Extension cords – To prevent electric shock, use only 

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

5.  Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the wood c 

shredder from the power supply when it is not in use, 

before servicing it, when changing accessories, and when 

performing any other maintenance task.

6.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the wood chipper 

+ shredder by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it 

from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, 

and sharp edges.

7.  Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common 

sense. Do not operate the wood c shredder when 

you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol

, or 

other medication.

8.  Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the wood 

c shredder should be stored indoors in a dry and 

high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.

9.  Maintain the wood c shredder with care – 

Keep the cutting edges sharp and clean for optimal 

performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect the 

extension cord periodically and immediately replace it 

if damaged. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from 

oil and grease. Follow the additional recommendations 

described in the Care + Maintenance section of this 

manual.

10. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the 

appliance, a part that is damaged should be carefully 

checked to determine that it will operate properly and 

perform its intended function. Check for alignment of 

moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, 

mounting, and any other condition that may affect its 

Summary of Contents for SUNJOE CJ601E

Page 1: ...r use the unit near flammable or combustible liquids Motors in these tools normally spark and the sparks might ignite fumes 2 Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as such articles can become caught in moving parts Wear a protective covering to contain long hair Wearing rubber gloves and substantial non slip footwear is recommended when working outdoors 3 Use safety glasses Also use...

Page 2: ...nd tighten any loose parts mWARNING Never reach into the hopper until the wood chipper shredder has come to a complete stop and is unplugged The blades will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the unit is turned off 9 Do not allow processed material to build up in the discharge zone this may prevent proper discharge and can result in kickback of material through the hopper mWARNING Never pu...

Page 3: ...lectric shock 6 Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded 7 If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by an electrician or a power tool repairer 8 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitab...

Page 4: ...aler Replacement parts for a double insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace A double insulated appliance is marked with the words Double Insulation or Double Insulated The symbol square within a square may also be marked on the appliance DOUBLE INSULATED GROUNDING NOT REQUIRED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS This wood chipper shredder is double insulated...

Page 5: ...not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION For protection against injury wear ear defenders and safety goggles Wear protective gloves when using the machine and handling debris SWITCH OFF Remove plug from outlet before cleaning or conducting maintenance checks DANGER ROTATING BLADES Keep hands and feet away from openings while the unit is running Keep bystanders ...

Page 6: ... manual for future reference Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Motor Electric Power 14 A Feed Type Manual No Load Speed 4100 10 rpm Cutting Diameter 1 5 in 3 8 cm Decibel Rating 113 dB Wheel Size 6 in 15 2 cm Reduction Ratio 16 1 Hopper Dimensions 2 in x 5 in 5 1 cm x 12 7 cm Weight 25 4 lbs 11 5 kg 1 Paddle 2 Hopper 3 Main body 4 Shredder stand assembly 5 Wheel axle 6 Wheel 7 Paddle holder...

Page 7: ...product storage 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 Wheels Fitting NOTE The hardware for the wheels are already assembled on the wheel axle 1 Remove all the wheel spacers and nuts on the wheel axle and remove the shaft sleeve and support cover on...

Page 8: ...d clip the paddle holder to the standing assembly Fig 8 2 Clip the paddle into the paddle holder Fig 9 NOTE Be sure to place the paddle in the paddle holder every time after using Operation Starting Stopping mWARNING Before starting ensure that the feed inlet is empty mWARNING The wood chipper shredder will not run if the hopper is open or not closed tightly Always close the hopper tightly by turn...

Page 9: ...rom starting it accidentally The unit cannot be started when the safety switch is removed Make sure to replace the removable safety switch before operation Basic Shredding Procedure mWARNING Always wear ear and eye protection and wear gloves during operation 1 Connect the wood chipper shredder to a proper power source and switch on the unit the wood chipper shredder will start to work Insert the s...

Page 10: ...the wood chipper shredder 10 Only switch the wood chipper shredder off after all of the shredding material has passed through the discharge chutes Otherwise the discharge chutes may jam the next time the shredder is turned on Overload Protection Your electric wood chipper shredder is designed with overload protection If the shredder is clogged during shredding the overload protection will cut the ...

Page 11: ...766 9563 The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance of the wood chipper shredder may compromise operator safety and will void the manufacturer s warranty 1 Stop the motor and disconnect the unit from the power supply 2 Unscrew the hopper locking knob counterclockwise to open the hopper Fig 17 3 Align the cutting head past the splash gua...

Page 12: ...nsion cord to remove any foreign substances such as oil or stains Replace the extension cord immediately if it is cut or damaged in any way 6 Do not cover the wood chipper shredder with a solid plastic sheet Plastic coverings trap moisture around the shredder which can damage the unit Service Support If your Sun Joe electric wood chipper shredder requires service or maintenance please call the Sno...

Page 13: ...hopper is secured and the hopper locking knob is tightened The material is jammed in the feed inlet The cutting blades are blocked The discharge chute is blocked Examine the cutting head and remove any blocked material Replace the hopper Disconnect the power supply and open the hopper Open the blade cover Remove the blocked material and replace the blade cover and hopper Disconnect the power suppl...

Page 14: ...ngerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage Model Accessories Item 1 2 3 Sun Joe CJ601E electric wood chipper shredder replacement blade Sun Joe CJ601E electric wood chipper shredder paddle CJ601E RBLD CJ601E 1 PJEXT50 B Snow Joe Sun Joe SJTW A 14 gauge 50 foot extension cord with lighted end NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to p...

Page 15: ... 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 16: ... 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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