sunjoe MJ403E Operator's Manual

sunjoe MJ403E Operator's Manual

17-inch 13-amp electric lawn mower + mulcher
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A Division of Snow Joe
, 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 electric lawn mower + mulcher, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These precautions
include:
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WARNING!
Do not operate without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and in proper working order.
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WARNING!
The use of any other accessory or
attachment might increase the risk of injury.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury, inspect the
catcher assembly frequently and replace with recommended
replacement if there are signs of wear or deterioration.
Before using the electric lawn mower + mulcher, take the time
to familiarize yourself with the controls, especially how to stop
the unit in an emergency. The only individuals who should
use the unit are those who have a thorough understanding of
the instructions and who know how to operate the machine.
Children should never be allowed access to the electric lawn
mower + mulcher.
Retain this manual for future reference and reread it at the start
of each mowing season.
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WARNING!
Contact with moving parts may cause
entanglement, dismemberment or other serious bodily
injury. Always keep body parts (i.e. hands, feet) a safe
distance away from moving parts. Ensure all covers and
guards are securely in place before use.
Hot surfaces (i.e. the motor) may ignite flammable or
combustible items and cause a fire or explosion, which
can result in serious bodily injury. Keep the electric lawn
mower + mulcher a safe distance away from flammable
or combustible items until surfaces that are hot have
completely cooled. Do not store the unit near flammable or
combustible items.
© 2016 by Snow Joe
, LLC
®
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
17-INCH 13-AMP ELECTRIC
LAWN MOWER + MULCHER
Model MJ403E
A damaged blade or worn blade nut may break off the
mower assembly and cause serious injury. Replace the
damaged blade or blade nut before using the unit.
1. Avoid dangerous conditions – Do not use the electric
lawn mower + mulcher in the rain or when the grass is
damp or wet.
2. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – Always
keep children and spectators a safe distance away from
the unit during operation and as the machine cools.
3. Dress properly – Always wear personal safety gear
(i.e. glasses, rubber gloves, protective footwear, and
dust masks) and proper clothing when using the unit.
Loose clothing, long hair, or jewelry may get caught in the
moving parts.
4. Use the right appliance – Do not use the electric lawn
mower + mulcher for any applications other than those for
which it was intended.
5. Do not force the lawn mower – It will perform better with
less likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used
at the rate for which it was designed.
6. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
7. Stay alert – Always be alert and watch what you are
doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the electric
lawn mower + mulcher when you are tired or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
8. Disconnect the electric lawn mower + mulcher –
Disconnect the unit from the power supply when it is not
in use, before servicing it, when changing accessories,
and when performing any other maintenance task.
9. Store idle electric lawn mower + mulcher indoors –
When not in use, the unit should be stored indoors in a
dry, locked place out of the reach of children.
10. Maintain the electric lawn mower + mulcher with care
– Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safest
performance.
Inspect the cord periodically and if damage is found have
it repaired by an authorized service facility. Extension
cords should also be inspected periodically and
immediately replaced if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
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Form No. SJ-MJ403E-880E-MR3
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 17-INCH 13-AMP ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER + MULCHER Model MJ403E Form No. SJ-MJ403E-880E-MR3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® IMPORTANT! A damaged blade or worn blade nut may break off the mower assembly and cause serious injury. Replace the Safety Instructions damaged blade or blade nut before using the unit.
  • Page 2: Electrical Safety

    Electrical Safety WARNING 1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the unit. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or protection and may be used for this measure DEATH.
  • Page 3: Double-Insulated Appliances

    Double-Insulated Appliances • Never leave a running machine unattended. • Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation a complete stop before cleaning the machine, removing are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
  • Page 4: Slope Operation

    Slope Operation Slopes are major factors related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. • Mow across the face of slopes; never mow slopes following an up and down traverse.
  • Page 5: 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 Keep bystanders and children a safe CPSC Danger label.
  • Page 6: Technical Data

    Know Your Electric Lawn Mower + Mulcher Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric lawn mower + mulcher. Compare the illustration below to the mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
  • Page 7: Carton Contents

    Unpacking Fig. 1 Carton Contents • Electric lawn mower + mulcher body • Upper handle frame • Lower handle frame Lower handle frame • Grass collection bag • Mulch plug (preassembled on the machine body) • Upper handle knob and bolt (2) •...
  • Page 8: Operation

    Fitting the Grass Collection Bag Grass collection bag cover Fig. 6 1. Lift the grass collection bag cover and remove the pre-installed mulch plug (Fig. 4). Grass collection bag cover Fig. 4 Grass collection bag Operation Mulch plug This electric lawn mower + mulcher has been designed to cut grass.
  • Page 9: Power Connection

    Power Connection WARNING! When the motor has been switched off, the cutter will continue to run for several seconds. Do not touch 1. Push a loop of the extension cord through the slot on the the underside of the mower until the cutter has come to a extension cord restraint hook from the opposite side of complete standstill.
  • Page 10: Mowing Tips

    7-Position Height Adjustment: • While mowing, make sure that the electric cable is always behind you and resting on the area of grass already cut. 1. 0.98 in. (25 mm) 5. 2.17 in. (55 mm) • The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same 2.
  • Page 11: Replacing And Resharpening The Mowing Blade

    • Clean the unit with a dry cloth or hand brush. with a new one. You can purchase a replacement blade (Model MJ403E-32) and other replacement parts online at • Inspect the mowing blade and replace/sharpen if it shows signs of wear. Refer to the maintenance section.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Service Fig. 14 WARNING! Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting the Upper handle electric lawn mower + mulcher, disconnect the power supply to the unit and verify that all moving parts have come to a Upper handle knob complete stop. Lower handle 1.
  • Page 13: Model And Serial Numbers

    Support If your Sun Joe MJ403E electric lawn mower + mulcher ® requires service or maintenance, please call the Snow Joe ® Sun Joe customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE ® (1-866-766-9563). Model and Serial Numbers When contacting the company, reordering parts or arranging...
  • Page 14 ® mulcher. The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage. Accessories Item Model 17-inch (43 cm) mower blade MJ403E-32 Snow Joe + Sun Joe Power Joe SJTW-A ® ® PJEXT50-B...
  • Page 15 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. We think it’s important that you know what you can expect from us.
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