© 2019 by Snow Joe
®
, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A Division of Snow Joe
®
, LLC
24V-TLR-SJG
Form No. SJ-24V-TLR-SJG-880E-M
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CORDLESS CULTIVATOR
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 cordless cultivator
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
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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.
1. Keep work area clean and well-lit –
Cluttered, dark
areas invite accidents.
2. Replacement parts –
When servicing this unit, use only
identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged
parts immediately.
3. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away –
All spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe
distance away from the work area.
4. Know your product –
Know how to start and stop the
machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
5. Use the right tool –
Do not use this machine for any job
except that for which it was intended.
6. 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.
7. Avoid accidental starting –
Do not carry the cordless
cultivator
with your finger on the switch.
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CAUTION!
Moving parts will continue to run for several
seconds after turning off the machine.
8. Moving parts –
Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
9. Do not force the tool –
It will perform better with less
likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at
the rate for which it was designed.
10. Do not overreach –
Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
If the cordless cultivator strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
•
Stop the cordless cultivator.
•
Inspect for damage.
•
Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the tool.
11. Use safety glasses –
Also use safety footwear,
snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing, and head
protection.
12. Remove the battery –
Remove the battery from the
cordless cultivator when it is not in use,
before servicing it, when changing accessories,
and when performing any other maintenance task.
13.
Store idle tool indoors –
When not in use, the cordless
cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry and
high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
14. Maintain the cordless cultivator with care –
Keep the cutting edges sharp and clean for optimal
performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Keep the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Follow the additional recommendations described in the
maintenance section of this manual.
15. Avoid dangerous environments –
Do not use the tiller
+ cultivator in rain or in damp or wet locations. Do not
operate the cultivator in gaseous or explosive
atmospheres or use the cultivator near flammable
or combustible liquids. Motors in these tools normally
spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
16. Stay alert –
Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the cordless cultivator when
you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
, or
other medication.
17. Check for damaged parts –
Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other 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 guard or other 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.
