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, LLC
®
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:
m
WARNING!
This unit can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious injury.
m
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.
© 2014 by Snow Joe
, LLC
®
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
20-INCH MANUAL REEL MOWER
WITH GRASS CATCHER
Model MJ502M
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
®
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Form No. SJ-MJ502M-880E-MR1
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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  • Page 1: Safety Instructions

    20-INCH MANUAL REEL MOWER WITH GRASS CATCHER Model MJ502M Form No. SJ-MJ502M-880E-MR1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® IMPORTANT! 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 Safety Instructions is damaged.
  • Page 2: Slope Operation

    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. •...
  • Page 3: Safety Symbols

    Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S CAUTION! Beware of stones and MANUAL(S) –...
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Know Your Manual Reel Mower with Grass Catcher Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the reel mower. Compare the illustration below to the reel mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 5: Carton Contents

    Unpacking Assembly Carton Contents: Fitting the handle • Reel mower body NOTE: Do not tighten the knobs completely until assembly is complete. • Upper handle 1. Secure the two middle handle bars to the upper handle • Middle handle bar (2) using the first set of knobs and bolts provided.
  • Page 6: Fitting The Grass Catcher

    3 After assembling the handle, line up the holes at the lower 2. Secure the locking strap on the grass catcher to the center end of each handle arm with the short posts that extend bar on the lower handle of the mower. Adjust the strap to from the side plates of the mower base (Fig.
  • Page 7 3. In order to set the mower to its highest cutting position, 1. To verify proper blade alignment, place the mower on a move the adjustment levers on both sides to flat surface. Remove the handles and the grass catcher. position B (Fig.
  • Page 8: Mowing Tips

    Adjusting the mower blades 5. Once the mower blades have been properly adjusted and their alignment has been verified, you can now proceed 1. Each end of the cutting bar can be adjusted separately. to use your reel mower. Align the cutting path indication arrow with the previously cut path (Fig.
  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    3. Following this rule will stimulate the turf’s root growth, WARNING! Clean any grinding compound or debris maintain its health, and encourage its natural ability to from the cutting bar blade, reel blade, pinions, and pawls. crowd out unwanted weeds. NOTE: Use industrial or valve lapping compound between 100 Tall grass requires incremental cutting and 240 grit.
  • Page 10 NOTES...
  • Page 11 SNOW JOE + SUN JOE CUSTOMER PROMISE ® ® ABOVE ALL ELSE, Snow Joe + Sun Joe are dedicated to you, our customer. We strive to make your experience ® ® as pleasant as possible. Unfortunately, there are times when a product does not work or breaks under normal operating conditions.
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