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, LLC

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model SBJ603E

Form No. SJ-SBJ603E-880E-MR4

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ELECTRIC BLOWER /
VACUUM / MULCHER

13-AMP | 17:1 REDUCTION RATIO

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Any electrical appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly. 

Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply 

generally to many appliances. Other warnings are specific to 

the use of this electric blower vac.
Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may 

result in serious bodily injury or death.

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DANGER! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which,   

if not followed, will result in serious injury or death.

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WARNING! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, 

if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

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CAUTION! 

This indicates a hazardous situation, which, 

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Safety
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Before using, be sure that everyone using this tool reads 

and understands all safety instructions and other information 

contained in this manual. Save this manual and review it 

frequently prior to using this tool and when instructing

others on the proper operating procedures.

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CAUTION!

 Wear appropriate hearing protection during 

use. After long periods of extended use, the noise generated 

from this appliance may cause hearing loss if your ears are  

not properly protected.

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WARNING! 

When using electric yard tools, basic safety 

precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of 

fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the following: 

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 

cords immediately.

3.  Keep children, bystanders and pets away – All 

spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance 

away from the work area.

4.  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.  

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

with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

6.  Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the blower vac 

with your finger on the switch. Make sure the switch is off 

before plugging in the unit.

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DANGER! 

Do not manually place objects into the 

vacuum tube while operating the unit as this can seriously 

damage the unit and/or harm the operator. Keep both hands 

on the handles while the power is on.
DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove material or hold material to be 

vacuumed when the blower vac is on. Make sure the blower 

vac is off when clearing jammed material from the vacuum 

tube. Do not pick up the blower vac by the tube or attempt to 

carry the unit by the tube. 

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CAUTION!

 Moving parts will continue to run for several 

seconds after turning off the machine.

7.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the blower vac 

by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the  

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

edges.

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. Wear personal protective equipment – When using this 

tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to 

provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to 

prevent hearing damage. Use a face or dust mask if the 

work environment is dusty.

11. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the blower vac from 

the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing 

it, when changing accessories and when performing any 

other maintenance task.

12. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the blower vac 

should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up 

place out of the reach of children.

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Summary of Contents for SBJ603E

Page 1: ...ets should be kept a safe distance away from the work area 4 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 5 Extension cords To prevent electric shock use only with an extension cord suitable for outdo...

Page 2: ...r contact the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use without the dust bag and or filters in place Carefully inspect your appliance prior to use and follow all label and marking instructions Keep the end of the blower tube away from your face and body Always un...

Page 3: ...the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall outlet Do not modify the appliance plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way 5 To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation make a knot with the two cords as shown in Table 1 6 Do not abuse the cord Never pull the blower vac by the c...

Page 4: ... Sun Joe dealer 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 electric blower vac is double ...

Page 5: ...from heat oil and sharp edges DOUBLE INSULATION When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions Wear hearing protection Wear eye protection Wear breathing protection Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away Symbols Symbols Descriptions Descriptions DANGER Rotating blades pose a serious risk of injury Keep hands and feet away fro...

Page 6: ...Vacuum mulcher inlet cover lock button 6 Rear vacuum mulcher tube 7 Front vacuum mulcher tube 8 Strap holder 9 Collection bag 10 Handle 11 ON OFF switch 12 Auxiliary handle 13 Tube release button 14 Blower tube 15 Blower concentrator nozzle Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Power 13 A No Load Speed 10000 16000 rpm Impeller Heavy duty nylon Air Speed max 240 MPH Blower Air Flow max 300 CFM V...

Page 7: ...bly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury mWARNING Before performing any maintenance make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury mWARNING To prevent serious personal injury make sure the switch is in the OFF O position the unit is unplugged and the impelle...

Page 8: ...r outlet until the collection bag is securely fastened Fig 7 then clip the bag to the strap holder Simply press the tube release button to remove the bag Fig 8 5 To remove the vacuum mulcher tube assembly slide the inlet cover lock button to unlock then remove the tube assembly from its housing Fig 9 NOTE It may be necessary to remove the blower tube or vacuum mulcher tubes to clear a blocked tube...

Page 9: ...s includes boots safety glasses goggles ear defenders long pants and a long sleeve shirt When using the unit as mulcher make sure the bag is properly installed and zipped closed Make sure the blower tube nozzle is not directed at anybody or any loose debris before starting the unit Verify that the unit is in good working condition Make sure the tubes and guards are in place and secure Ensure that ...

Page 10: ... you Most dry blowing operations are better suited to low speeds rather than high speeds High speed blowing is best for moving heavier items like large debris or gravel Vacuum Mulcher Mode Once you have blown the debris leaves into a pile you can convert to vacuum mode to collect the debris With a firm hold on the vac tilt the mulcher tubes 2 4 in 5 10 cm from the ground and use a sweeping action ...

Page 11: ...s these substances can damage the plastic housing or the handles Wipe off any moisture with a soft dry cloth 1 Empty the bag after each use to avoid deterioration and obstructing air flow which will reduce the performance of the mulcher 2 Wear eye protection and a dust mask Clean the bag as needed Turn the bag inside out after initial emptying and vigorously shake out dust and debris 3 Wash the ba...

Page 12: ... may have tripped 1 Empty the bag 2 Clear the blockage 3 Clear the blockage 4 Clean the bag 5 Replace the bag 6 Zip up the bag 7 Plug into an outlet or an extension cord 1 Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet 2 Slide the power switch to the ON I position and select your desired speed setting with the speed control switch 3 Call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service cente...

Page 13: ...to provide notice of such changes Accessories can be ordered online at snowjoe com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 12 Gallon 45 l collection bag 18 Gallon 68 l collection bag Gutter cleaning blower attachment Universal wall bracket with mounting hardware Snow Joe Sun Joe Power Joe SJTW A 14 gauge 50 foot extension cord with li...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES ...

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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