A Division of Snow Joe
®
, LLC
Model CJ602E
Form No. SJ-CJ602E-880E-MR1
R
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ELECTRIC WOOD C SHREDDER
15-AMP | 17:1 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.
m
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
operation. A part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Contact the Snow Joe
®
+ Sun Joe
®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
11. Lighting – Only operate your wood c shredder in
daylight or good artificial light.
