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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Model MJ501M

Form No. SJ-MJ501M-880E-MR4

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MANUAL QUAD-WHEEL REEL MOWER

18-INCH | GRASS CATCHER | RAZOREEL

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!

When using this reel mower, basic safety precautions should 

always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. These 

precautions include:

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WARNING! 

This unit can be dangerous! Careless or 

improper use can cause serious injury.

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WARNING! 

Risk of dismemberment: keep hands and 

feet away from the rotating blades and the cutting area.
Before using the reel mower, familiarize yourself with the 

controls, especially how to stop the mower in an emergency. 

The only individuals who should use the mower are those who 

thoroughly understand these instructions and know how to 

properly operate the unit. Children should never be allowed 

access to the mower.
Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start 

of each mowing season.

Safety Information

1. 

Never place hands, fingers, or feet inside the reel. 

Although this mower is not powered by a motor, the reel 

spins when the wheels turn, and it is sharp enough to 

cause serious injury.

2. 

Never mow when the grass is wet as it can be slippery.

3. 

Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing 

sandals.

4. 

Walk behind, never run, while using the reel mower. 

Always keep proper footing and balance when using this 

reel mower.

5. 

Do not intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, or 

other objects. Doing so can cause severe injuries or 

permanently damage the reel mower's mechanisms.

6.

  Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order 

prior to use. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it 

is damaged. Contact your authorized Snow Joe

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Sun Joe

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 dealer or call the Snow Joe

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customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE  

(1-866-766-9563).

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions for Walk-Behind 

Reel Mowers

General Operation

•  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

machine and in the manual(s) before starting.

• 

Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.  

Always stay clear of the discharge opening.

•  Only responsible adults who are familiar with the 

instructions should be allowed to operate this machine.

•  Clear the mowing area of foreign objects such as rocks, 

wire, toys, and other miscellaneous articles, which could 

be picked up and thrown by the rotating blades. 

• 

Make sure that the mowing area is clear of bystanders 

before starting the mower. Stop the mower if anyone 

enters the area. 

•  Always look down and behind before starting and while 

moving backward with the mower.

•  Do not operate the machine without safety protective 

devices in place and in proper working order.

•  Never operate the mower on wet grass. Always be sure of 

your footing; walk, never run, with the mower.

• 

Keep blades sharp.

•  Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
•  Always wear eye protection when operating the machine.
•  Objects struck by the reel mower blades can cause severe 

injuries. The mowing area should always be carefully 

examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.

•  Only use identical replacement blades.

Slope Operation

Slopes are major factors involved in slip and fall accidents.

Such accidents can cause severe personal injury. Operating 

this mower on any inclined surface requires extra caution. If 

you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

Содержание Sunjoe MJ501M

Страница 1: ...fences or other objects Doing so can cause severe injuries or permanently damage the reel mower s mechanisms 6 Make sure that the reel mower is in proper working order prior to use Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if it is damaged Contact your authorized Snow Joe Sun Joe dealer or call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service center at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 IMPORTANT Safety Instructio...

Страница 2: ...a and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator Stay alert and stop the reel mower if a child enters the area Never allow children access to the machine Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may block your view of a child Service Keep all nuts and bolts tight Never tamper with safety devices Regularly check to ensure these dev...

Страница 3: ...s and children a safe distance away DANGER Sharp blades can sever fingers and toes Keep away from the cutting area Slip on slope hazard Use extra caution when mowing on slopes to prevent slip and fall accidents CAUTION Beware of stones and other foreign objects that could be thrown from the appliance DANGER Cutting dismemberment hazard Keep hands away from the rotating blades Symbols Symbols Descr...

Страница 4: ... Upper handle 3 Upper handle knob and bolt 2 4 Middle handle bar 2 5 Lower handle knob and bolt 4 6 Lower handle 7 Grass catcher 8 Height adjustment levers 9 Rear wheels 10 Front wheels 11 Reel mower body 12 Steel blades 2 1 3 4 7 9 10 11 6 5 8 12 Technical Data Rotor 5 steel blades Cutting Width 18 in 45 7 cm Cutting Heights 1 4 in 2 5 in 3 6 cm 6 4 cm Wheel Size Front 10 in 25 cm Rear 6 in 15 cm...

Страница 5: ...ower The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations IMPORTANT The equipment and packaging material are not toys Do not let children play with plastic bags foils or small parts These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk Assembly Fitting the handle NOTE Do not tighten the knobs completely until assembly is complete...

Страница 6: ...ou have any questions please call the Snow Joe Sun Joe customer service department at 1 866 SNOWJOE 1 866 766 9563 for assistance Operation Cutting height adjustment 1 The cutting height of the 18 45 7 cm reel mower can be adjusted from 1 4 to 2 5 3 6 cm to 6 4 cm by moving the 9 position height adjustment levers to the desired setting The height adjustment levers are located next to the smaller w...

Страница 7: ...ropriate side of the blades to achieve optimal cutting performance Adjusting the mower blades 1 Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately 2 The cutting bar blade which is located under the reel is able to pivot The two adjustment bolts located at the back of the mower move the cutting bar away from the blades when they are turned counterclockwise and closer to the blades when they are...

Страница 8: ...d maintain the health of the turf 3 If the lawn is overgrown to higher than 4 inches it may be necessary to use a brush cutter to remove the excess turf mass before resuming mowing at normal heights NOTE Do not cover the grass surface with a heavy layer of clippings Consider using a grass collection system and starting a compost pile Care and Maintenance 1 Minimum care is required to ensure smooth...

Страница 9: ... are relatively low maintenance For consistent cutting follow the below instructions Always keep the cutting bar properly adjusted Refer to the instruction manual for further directions Regularly clean and lubricate cutting edges with light spray oil IMPORTANT Reel mowers have difficulty cutting tall weeds such as dandelions and will often bend rather than cut such weeds Cut often to prevent this ...

Страница 10: ...10 NOTES ...

Страница 11: ...un 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 chains and tines are not covered u...

Страница 12: ... 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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