SNOWJOE SJM988 Operator's Manual

Electric snow thrower, 18-inch, 13.5-amp, 20 w halogen light

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

A Division of Snow Joe

, LLC

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

Any electrical appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly.

Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply

generally to many appliances. Other warnings are specific

to the use of this snow thrower. Keep this manual for future

reference.

General Safety WARNINGS!

You and any other operator of this snow thrower must read,

understand and follow these instructions in their entirety, and

should reread them at the start of each snow season. Failure

to follow these instructions may result in ELECTRIC SHOCK,

FIRE and/or serious PERSONAL INJURY.

Notice the personal safety alert symbol

manual to draw your attention to a WARNING given along

with the particular operating instruction. This means that

the operation requires special ATTENTION, CAUTION and

AWARENESS.

Work area safety

1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered, dark areas

invite accidents.

2. Do not operate the snow thrower in an explosive

atmosphere, such as in the presence of flammable

liquids, gases or dust. Electrical appliances create sparks

that may ignite the dust or fumes.

3. Keep children, pets and bystanders away from the

work area. Be aware that the normal noise of the

machine when turned on may make it difficult for you to

hear approaching people. Spectators should wear safety

glasses and be kept a safe distance away from the work

area. Do not let spectators touch the snow thrower or the

extension cord.

Electrical Safety

1. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify

the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

grounded appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching

outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

, LLC

ELECTRIC SNOW THROWER

18-INCH | 13.5-AMP | 20 W HALOGEN LIGHT

Model SJM988

used in this

2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces

(i.e. upper and lower water pipes, radiators, ranges,

refrigerators, microwave ovens and outer frames of

heating equipment). Take necessary precautions to avoid

electric shock. There is an increased risk of electric shock

if your body is earthed or grounded.

3. Do not abuse the cord. Keep cord away from heat,

oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Never carry the snow

thrower by its cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from

the electrical outlet. Damaged or entangled cords increase

the risk of electric shock.

4. Replace or properly repair damaged cords. If the cord

becomes damaged in any manner while plugged into the

wall receptacle, immediately pull the extension cord plug

from the receptacle.

5. Contact with water while operating the snow thrower

can result in electric shock and serious bodily injury.

Do not use the snow thrower in damp or wet locations or

expose to rain. Do not handle the plug or the appliance

with wet hands or while standing in water.

WARNING – Only use a UL-rated extension cord for

OUTDOOR, all-weather use. To prevent the extension

cord from disconnecting during operation, refer to Fig. 12

(p. 8).

7. Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power

cable before making any adjustments to the unit and

before inspecting, servicing, changing accessories

or cleaning the snow thrower. Follow the same

procedure if any other dangerous conditions present

during operation. Any adjustments to the unit should be

performed after revolving parts inside the snow thrower

stop completely. Such preventative safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

8. If you find the main power cable or the extension cable

damaged, please pull out the plug from the socket and

disconnect the power immediately. Repair the cable or

replace it if necessary.

9. When replacing any parts, you must strictly observe

the instructions and procedures described in this

operator's manual. Special care should be paid to any

rubber parts, since these parts may increase the engine

load and decrease its mechanical power if damaged.

10. Do not move or transport the snow thrower when the

plug is connected to the power socket and the switch

is turned on.

Form No. SJ-SJM988-880E-MR6

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Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model SJM988 A Division of Snow Joe , LLC ® Form No. SJ-SJM988-880E-MR6 IMPORTANT! 2. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (i.e. upper and lower water pipes, radiators, ranges, Safety Instructions refrigerators, microwave ovens and outer frames of heating equipment).
Page 2: Personal Safety
11. If, during use, you notice that the unit runs unstably installed correctly. If you notice any abnormalities, do not or hear abnormal sounds from the engine, stop the use the machine until it has been properly repaired. Always machine, disconnect the power immediately and perform a test run the first time you use the snow thrower contact an authorized Snow Joe + Sun Joe...
Page 3 • Maintain for safety and longevity – Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other conditions that may affect the unit’s operation. If damaged, repair or replace the damaged part before use. Use only original replacement parts designed specifically for your model. When replacing any parts, you must strictly observe the instructions and procedures described in this manual.
Page 4: Safety Symbols
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. Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) – Read, Disconnect the plug before understand, and follow conducting maintenance or when all instructions in the user...
Page 5: Technical Data
Know Your Electric Snow Thrower Read the owner’s manual and safety rules carefully 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 controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Page 6: Getting Started
Instead, contact the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer ® ® service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. Handle with care during assembly so that electrical wiring does not become damaged. Getting Started 3. Secure the connection of the middle frame to the upper 1.
Page 7 2. Lift the chute deflector and lock it securely onto the 2. Loosen the screw on the lower chute crank by hand discharge chute (Fig. 6). (Fig. 9). Fig. 6 Fig. 9 3. Raise or lower the chute deflector to the desired height of 3.
Page 8: Operation
Operation 3. Insert the female end of the extension cord into the appliance's polarized male plug (Fig. 13). NOTE: Before using this machine, make sure that the power source you will use complies with the specifications detailed Fig. 13 in this manual. Before inserting the plug into the socket, verify that the snow thrower’s roll shaft and rubber plates are firmly secured with screws, and that the rubber plates are facing the correct direction.
Page 9: Powering On/Off
Powering On + Off NOTE: The light will only turn ON when the snow thrower is running. After finishing your work session, REMEMBER 1. To power on, depress and hold the safety switch button to TURN OFF the light switch. found alongside the switch housing (Fig. 15). Moving the Machine + Plowing the Snow Fig.
Page 10 9. Some parts of the snow thrower may freeze under NOTE: A little lubricant, such as WD-40, will provide a extreme temperature conditions. Do not attempt to smoother operation of the chute (spray at points A and B operate the snow thrower with frozen parts. If the parts as indicated in Fig.
Page 11: General Maintenance Tips
1. Detach the worn rubber plate assembly by removing the two sets of nuts and bolts used to secure it to the auger WARNING assembly (Figs. 21 & 22). Make sure that the chute deflector snaps and locks Fig. 21 Rubber plate assembly completely onto the discharge chute. An opening between the discharge chute and the chute deflector may allow foreign objects to be picked up by the snow thrower and thrown in the direction of the...
Page 12 Replacing the Scraper Bar Replacing the Belt + Pulley 1. The scraper bar is located at the base of the snow thrower NOTE: Determine the left and right hand side of the snow beneath the rotor housing (Fig. 24). thrower by standing behind the unit in the normal operating position Fig.
Page 13: Service & Support
S J M 9 8 Serial #: Automatic Reset The Snow Joe SJM988 has a built-in automatic reset function. ® In the event of a major obstruction that halts auger movement, simply unplug your unit, clear the auger obstruction, wait 60 seconds and then resume use of your machine.
Page 14 NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe + Sun Joe to provide notice of such ® ® changes. Accessories can be ordered online at snowjoe.com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe + Sun Joe customer ® ®...
Page 15 WHO CAN SEEK WARRANTY COVERAGE? Wearing parts like belts, augers, chains and tines are not covered under this warranty, and can be purchased at snowjoe.com or This Warranty is extended by Snow Joe + Sun Joe to the owner ®...
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