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A Division of Snow Joe

®

 

, LLC

Model No. TRJ609ERM

3-Amp 9.45-Inch Electric Grass Trimmer

3-Amp 9.45-Inch Electric Grass Trimmer

Form No. SJ-TRJ609ERM-880E

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

© 2013 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These 

Instructions Before Use

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CAUTION!

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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CAUTION!

The electric grass trimmer should only be used for cutting 
lawns and for trimming along the borders of flower beds. Other 
uses of the trimmer that are not indicated in these instructions 
could damage the trimmer or seriously injure the operator.

GENERAL Safety Rules

• The electric grass trimmer must not be used by anyone 

under the age of 16.

• Always make sure the trimmer is in proper working 

condition before use.

• Before connecting the trimmer to the electric outlet, make 

sure that the rotating parts are not damaged.

• Do not use the trimmer if the cutting device is not secured 

properly or is damaged.

• Before starting the trimmer, make sure that the trimmer line 

is not touching stones or debris.

• Always wear suitable clothing when using the trimmer to 

prevent head, hand, and/or feet injuries. Use a helmet, 
safety spectacles or goggles at all times when operating 
this tool. High boots (or sturdy shoes and trousers) and 
work gloves are recommended.

• When the trimmer is in operation, keep the cutting section 

away from all parts of the body. 

• Do not start the trimmer when it is upside down or when it 

is not in the proper working position.

• 

Turn the trimmer off and disconnect the plug when

the trimmer 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 trimming line spool is being 

  removed or changed or when the trimmer is being moved 

from one place to another.

• 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 trimmer and subsequently 
dispersed into the air. These flying projectiles can cause 
blindness or other bodily injury.

• Remain in a stable and secure position when operating  

the trimmer.

• Keep the cutting area free of wires, stones, and debris. 
• Do not cut against hard objects. This could cause injury or 

damage the trimmer. 

• Use the edge of the guard to keep the trimmer away from 

walls, surfaces, delicate objects and other miscellaneous 
items. 

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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 trimmer. 
The safety guard keeps the trimmer 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.

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Keep away from the cutting line – 

It can seriously injure 

the skin.

• 

Avoid accidentally starting – 

Do not carry plugged-in tool 

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

• 

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 is designed.

• 

Use the right tool – 

Do not use this tool for any job except 

that for which it is intended.

• 

Do not overreach – 

Keep proper footing and balance at 

all times.

• 

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

Always let it come to a stop by itself. 

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CAUTION!

The trimmer line spool will continue to rotate after turning the 
trimmer OFF. Wait until the trimmer line spool has completely 
stopped before making contact.

• Only use the same type of line originally provided with the 

trimmer.

• Do not use the trimmer to cut grass that is not in contact 

with the ground.

Summary of Contents for TRJ609ERM

Page 1: ...mer 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 trimming line spool is being removed or changed or when the trimmer is being moved from one place to another 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 conta...

Page 2: ...mer strikes a foreign object or becomes entangled with it stop the tool immediately Unplug it check for damage and have any damage repaired before further operation is attempted Do not operate the trimmer with a broken hub or spool Damage to cord Keep power cord away from the rotating line If you damage the cord unplug it from the power supply before moving the tool or examining the damage A damag...

Page 3: ...ilable with built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety Use only UL listed extension cords Inspect the extension cord before use and never use damaged or altered extension cords Follow the extension cord manufacturer s safety instructions To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the extension cord during operation use the plug receptacle retaining straps provid...

Page 4: ... operate WARNING Remove the plug from the mains if cable is damaged or cut and replace damaged cord immediately DOUBLE INSULATION When servicing use only identical replacement parts DANGER Beware of thrown objects to bystanders Keep bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft away from the machine WARNING Keep out of rain and away from wet areas SAFETY ALERT Indicates a precaution a warning or a danger For pro...

Page 5: ...r cord 4 Handle knob 5 Auxiliary handle 6 Upper handle 7 Motor housing 8 Safety guard 9 Spool Technical Data Rated Voltage 120 V 60 Hz Rated Power 3 amp Maximum Cutting Diameter 9 45 in 24 cm No Load Speed 12 000 min Line Diameter 0 055 in 1 4 mm Spool Length 16 4 ft 5 m Spool Advance Bump Feed ...

Page 6: ...ated along the grooves on the trimmer head Fig 2 2 Secure the safety guard onto the trimmer head with the screws provided Fig 3 Preparing the trimmer for use Mains supply cable strain relief 1 In order to reduce strain on the cable inlet form a loop and hook the cable around the strain relief arm Fig 4 Operation mWARNING Remove stones loose pieces of wood and other objects from the cutting area Th...

Page 7: ... approximately 15 degrees to the working area Fig 6 2 Slowly swing the trimmer from side to side Fig 7 3 Do not overload your trimmer instead take small bites of grass working from the top to the bottom This will keep the machine operating at high speed and will greatly improve its cutting efficiency Fig 8 Fig 5 On off switch 15 Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 ...

Page 8: ... ground while the cutting head is running 4 The length of the line will then adjust automatically Fig 10 Application Replacing the spool mWARNING Unplug the mains supply cable before changing the trimmer line NOTE A dual line factory wound spool Model TRJ609ERS is available for easy spool replacement on the TRJ609E electric grass trimmer Visit www snowjoe com to purchase 1 Disconnect the main plug...

Page 9: ...pre wound spool 1 The spool can hold 16 4 ft 5 m of line Remove the white cover Holding the loose ends of the line together with one hand find the center of the line with the other hand and hook this center loop into the groove on the spool as shown in Fig 14 2 Wind the line following the directional arrows on the spool housing and hook the two ends into the side grooves Fig 15 3 Firmly place the ...

Page 10: ...cutting head To ensure that the cutting head cover is correctly fitted try to remove it without depressing the two latches If it is correctly fitted it should not move Maintenance mWARNING Make sure to unplug your trimmer before inspecting its parts Be sure the tool is unplugged Your grass trimmer requires no additional lubrication or maintenance There are no user serviceable parts in your power t...

Page 11: ...tting line does not protrude If it does cut it off so that it just reaches the line trimming blade Bump line feed does not work Keep the tabs depressed and remove the spool cover from the housing Pull the cutting line until it reaches the trimming blade If insufficient cutting line is left on the spool install a new spool of cutting line as instructed Align the tabs on the spool cover with the hol...

Page 12: ...s warranty Parts used that are not genuine Snow Joe parts are not covered by this warranty Damages resulting from misuse alteration improper assembly improper adjustment neglect or accident which requires repair is not covered under this warranty Belts augers and tines are not covered under warranty belts augers and tines wear out and can be purchased at www snowjoe com or by calling 1 866 766 956...

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