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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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13-INCH 4-AMP ELECTRIC  

GRASS T EDGER 

Form No. SJ-TRJ13STE-880E-M

Model TRJ13STE

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

Before using this electric tool, carefully read and observe the 

safety rules and instructions listed below. Before starting work, 

make sure that you know how to stop the machine in case of 

an emergency. The incorrect use of this machine could cause 

serious injury. Keep these instructions in a safe place and on 

hand so that they can be consulted when required. 

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DANGER! 

The electric grass t edger should 

only be used for cutting lawns and for trimming along the 

borders of flower beds. Other uses of the t edger that 

are not indicated in these instructions could damage the unit 

or seriously injure the operator.

General Safety

1.  Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use appliances 

in damp or wet locations. Do not use in rain.

2.  Keep children and bystanders away – 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 contained in the grass can 

be picked up by the t edger and dispersed into 

the air. These flying projectiles can cause blindness or 

other bodily injury. 

3.  Dress properly – Always wear suitable clothing when 

using the t edger to prevent head, hand, or feet 

injuries. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can 

get caught in moving parts.

4.  Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear,  

snug-fitting clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head 

protection.

5.  Use the right tools – Do not use tools for any job except 

that for which they are intended.

6.  Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry plugged-in 

tool with finger on the trigger. Make sure the switch is off 

before plugging in the tool.

7.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the tool by the cord 

or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. 

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

8.  Do not force the tool – It will do the job better and with 

less likelihood of injury if it is used at the rate for which it 

was designed.

9.  Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times.

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

sense. Do not operate the t edger when you are 

tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

11. Disconnect the tool – 

Turn the t edger off and 

disconnect the plug when: the unit 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 blade is 

being removed or changed; or when the trimmer is being 

moved from one place to another.

12. Store idle tools indoors – When not in use, tools should 

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

of the reach of children.

13. Maintain tools with care – Keep cutting edges sharp 

and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk 

of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing 

accessories. Inspect the t edger periodically and 

replace if damaged. Repair the t edger only at an 

authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and 

free from oil and grease.

14. Checked for damaged parts – Before continuing to 

use the t edger, 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 the alignment of moving parts, binding of 

moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other 

condition that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or 

other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or 

replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated 

elsewhere in this manual.

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CAUTION! 

The safety guard is critical to the safety of 

the operator and the safety of people standing within a safe 

distance of the t edger. The safety guard keeps the 

unit in good working order and must always be in place during 

operation. Failure to have the guard in place during operation 

is dangerous and will void the warranty.

15. Keep away from the cutting line – It can seriously injure 

the skin.

16. Do not try to stop the cutting device with your hands – 

Always let it come to a stop by itself. 

17. Inspect electrical cables – The insulation of the power 

cord should be perfectly intact. If the power cord is 

damaged or shows any signs of cracks, do not use the 

trimmer. Contact your authorized Snow Joe

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Summary of Contents for TRJ13STE

Page 1: ...te for which it was designed 9 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 10 Stay alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the trimmer edger when you are tired or under the influence of alcohol or drugs 11 Disconnect the tool Turn the trimmer edger off and disconnect the plug when the unit is not in use it is left unattended it is being examined because it ...

Page 2: ...he appliance plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet The extension cord plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not f...

Page 3: ...nstructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Double Insulated Appliances In a double insulated appliance two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance nor should a means for grounding be added to the app...

Page 4: ...le away from heat oil and sharp edges DANGER Beware of thrown objects to bystanders Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away from the machine DOUBLE INSULATION When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION For protection against injury wear ear defenders and safety goggles Keep bystanders and children a ...

Page 5: ...ure reference 5 1 Rear handle 2 Safety lock button 3 ON OFF trigger switch 4 Extension cord restraint hook 5 Power plug 6 Adjustable auxiliary handle 7 Handle knob 8 Edging coupler 9 Telescoping locking coupler 10 Telescoping tube 11 Edger guide flower guard 12 Safety guard 13 Nylon cutting line Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Power 4 amp Cutting Swath 13 in 33 cm Spool Length 16 4 ft 5 m...

Page 6: ...ildren play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Assembly mWARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury Fitting the Safety Guard mWARNING The guard must be properly installed The guard provides the operator and other bystanders w...

Page 7: ... height Shorter users adjust the auxiliary handle to a lower position away from your body Taller users adjust the auxiliary handle to an upper position towards to your body Make sure your forearm is straight when using the machine 1 Loosen the auxiliary handle by turning the handle knob counterclockwise Fig 8 2 Adjust the auxiliary handle to a comfortable working position Fig 9 Fig 5 Curved ends o...

Page 8: ...ler clockwise Fig 11 3 Extend the telescoping tube to a comfortable height Fig 12 4 Lock the telescoping tube in position by turning the telescoping locking coupler counter clockwise Securing the Extension Cord 1 Make a loop with the extension cord 2 Insert the loop through the opening in the back of the upper handle and secure the loop onto the extension cord restraint hook Fig 13 Auxiliary handl...

Page 9: ...all grass from top down This will prevent grass from wrapping around the shaft housing and string head which may cause damage from overheating If grass becomes wrapped around the string head Stop the trimmer Unplug the string trimmer Remove the grass Hold the grass trimmer with your right hand on the rear handle and your left hand on the front auxiliary handle The trimmer edger should be held at a...

Page 10: ...ne operating at high speed and will greatly improve its cutting efficiency Fig 18 Edging 1 To convert for maintenance edging turn OFF and unplug the tool 2 To use the edger guide flower guard flip it down from its stored position Fig 19 3 Pull up edging coupler and turn the rear handle counterclockwise and release Fig 20 The tool is locked in edger mode 10 30 Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 Edger guid...

Page 11: ...erate the grass trimmer edger in a tree on a ladder or on a scaffold this is extremely dangerous mWARNING Do not bump the unit on ground in attempt to feed line or for any other purpose Maintenance mWARNING Make sure to unplug your electric grass trimmer edger before inspecting its parts mWARNING Always wear protective gloves during maintenance tasks Do not carry out maintenance when the motor is ...

Page 12: ...ly press the spool down Fig 26 6 Reinstall the spool cover by depressing the release tabs into their slots in the hub and push down until the spool cover clicks into place 7 Connect the tool to a power source and turn the tool on In a few seconds you will hear the line being cut automatically to the proper length Winding the Line NOTE A dual line factory wound spool model TRJ13STERS is available f...

Page 13: ...ing head cover is correctly fitted try to remove it without depressing the two latches If it is correctly fitted it should not move Storage Follow these recommendations for storing the trimmer Clean the trimmer edger thoroughly before storing Store the trimmer edger in a stable and safe position out of the reach of children Keep the trimmer in a dry place where the temperature is not too hot or to...

Page 14: ...horized service center if the trimmer does not start after completing these checks Stop the machine and clean the trimming blade Install a new spool of cutting line Clean the auto feed Remove the spool cover and pull the cutting line until it reaches the trimming blade Trimming blade bound with accumulated grass Auto feed out of line Spool bound up Auto feed is dirty Spool line twisted when refill...

Page 15: ...attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage Snow Joe Sun Joe Power Joe SJTW A 14 gauge 50 foot extension cord with lighted end Dual line pre wound spool for TRJ13STE PJEXT50 B TRJ13STERS Model Accessories Item 1 2 3 Snow Joe Sun Joe universal wall bracket SJWB NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe Sun Joe to p...

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Page 19: ... Snow Joe LLC is not liable for indirect incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of the Snow Joe Sun Joe products covered by this warranty 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 ...

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