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© 2014 by Snow Joe ® , LLC All rights reserved. Original instructions. A Division of Snow Joe ® , LLC Model SJ620/SJ621 Form No. SJ-SJ620/SJ621-880E-MR2 OPERA TOR’S MANUAL SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1 3.5- AMP 1 8-IN C H ELECTRIC SNOW THRO WER IMPOR T ANT! Safety Instructions All Operators Must Read These Instructions Befor e Use Any electrical [...]
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2 Personal Safety 1. Stay alert – W atch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the snow thrower . Do not use the machine when tired, ill or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention may result in serious personal injury . 2. W ear proper clothing – W earing rubber boots oers additional pro[...]
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3 Safety Symbols The following table describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. It is obligatory at all times to wear goggles or a visor to protect the eyes and face. Disconnect the plug before conducting maintenance or when it is d[...]
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Know Y our Electric Snow Thr ower Read the owner’ s manual and safety rules car efully before operating your electric snow thrower . Compare the illustration below to the actual unit in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various contr ols and adjustments. Save this manual for future r eference. 4 T echnical Data Rated V oltage[...]
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5 Assembly Getting Started 1. Remove the snow thrower and all other items fr om the box. 2. Determine the left and right hand side of the snow thrower by standing in the normal operating position. 3. Check all items for shipping damage. If damage is found or suspected or if any of the parts are missing, do not assemble. Instead, promptly inform the[...]
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6 2. Lift the chute deector and lock it securely onto the dischar ge chute (Fig. 6). 3. Raise or lower the chute deector to the desired height of the snow stream and tighten the knob (Fig. 7). NOTE: Do not overtighten the knob. Chute Crank Assembly 1. Slide the upper chute crank through the rubber ring located on the middle frame (Fig. 8). 2.[...]
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Operation NOTE: Before using this machine, make sur e that the power source you will use complies with the specications detailed in this manual. Before inserting the plug into the socket, verify that the snow thrower’ s roll shaft and rubber plates are rmly secured with scr ews, and that the rubber plates are facing the correct dir ection. [...]
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8 PoweringOnandO 1. T o power on, depress and hold the safety switch button found alongside the switch housing (Fig. 15). 2. While depressing the safety switch button, pull the ON/OFF switch lever toward you. Once the machine powers on, release the safety switch button and begin operation (Fig. 16). The machine can only be started by de[...]
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9 9. Some parts of the snow thrower may fr eeze under extreme temperatur e conditions. Do not attempt to operate the snow thrower with fr ozen parts. If the parts freeze while the snow thr ower is in use, stop the snow thrower , unplug the extension cord and inspect for fr ozen parts. Free all parts befor e restarting or operating the snow thrower [...]
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10 Maintenance m W ARNING m Makesuretoturnotheswitchanddisconnectthe extension cord befor e performing any maintenance task on your snow thrower . Lifetime Lubrication (Motor and Auger) Lubrication is not necessary and may damage the unit. The snow thrower is lubricated for lifetime use at the factory befor e shipme[...]
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11 Replacing the Scraper Bar 1. The scraper bar is located at the base of the snow thrower beneath the rotor housing (Fig. 24). 2. Detach the worn scraper bar from the snow thrower by removing the two scr ews that hold it in place (Fig. 25). 3. Install the new scraper bar and fasten it securely to the snow thrower with the two scr ews (Fig. 26). Re[...]
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12 5. Replace the left panel of the snow blower with all screws (Fig. 27). Replacing the Skid Shoes The skid shoes are located at the bottom of the side panel. Unfasten the two screws on the side panel to r emove the wor n skid shoes (Fig. 30). Install the replacement by fastening it to the side panel with the same two screws. Automatic Reset Both [...]
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13 NOTES[...]
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14 NOTES[...]
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15 SNOW JOE ® + SUN JOE ® CUSTOMER PROMISE GENERAL CONDITIONS: Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ® operating under Snow Joe ® , LLC warrants this new product to the original pur chaser for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. If a r eplacement part or product is needed, it will be sent free of char[...]
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