Model AJ798E-RM A Division of Snow Joe ® , LLC Form No. SJ-AJ798E-RM-880E-M-V1 7. Wear personal protective equipment – When using this IMPORTANT! tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to Safety Instructions prevent hearing damage.
Sun Joe ® SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot extension cord with lighted end (Model PJEXT50-B). Visit sunjoe.com DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT to purchase this extension cord online or, to order by REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY phone, call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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• Never operate the scarifier + dethatcher in wet grass. Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord Always be sure of your footing; walk, never run, with the machine. Cord set Appliance cord • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. •...
• Keep tight grip on the handles/grip surface. – before checking, cleaning or working on the machine; • Maintain this product in accordance with these – after striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for instructions and keep it well lubricated (where damage and make repairs before restarting and appropriate).
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 MANUAL(S) – Read, understand, SAFETY ALERT –...
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Know Your Electric Scarifier + Dethatcher Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the scarifier + dethatcher. Compare the illustration below to the dethatcher in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference and reread it prior to each dethatching session.
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging Technical Data material until you are ready to use the electric scarifier Rated Voltage ............. 120 V ~ 60 Hz + dethatcher. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in Motor ................
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4. Connect the upper handle frame to the middle handle bars using the second set of knobs and bolts. Tighten the Fig. 2 knobs on each side to ensure a secure fit (Fig. 5). Fig. 5 Phillips screws Upper handle frame Upper handle knob + bolt...
Attach the thatch collection bag to the lawn scarifier + Operation dethatcher before operation. 1. Lift the ejector flap, and hang the thatch collection bag to Cutting Depth Adjustment the mounting hooks (Fig. 7). The unit must be switched off and WARNING! disconnected from the power supply before adjusting the Fig.
Overload Protection Fig. 9 The overload protection will be activated in the following Switch box circumstances: 1. A build up of scarified material around the cutting device. 2. If the material scarified is larger than the motor capacity. 3. Where there is too much resistance against the cutting device.
• Work in slight overlapping rows. The most effective pattern • Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the for scarifying/raking lawns is straight lines along one of the product is in a safe working condition. sides. This will keep the rows even and ensures that all the •...
Bearing seat Hex nut Fig. 14 Fig. 12 Dethatcher cylinder with spring metal tines Socket Scarifying cylinder with blades Make sure the cutting device (dethatcher WARNING! cylinder) is inserted properly. Make sure the semi-circle on the Before performing any maintenance, always bearing seat of the cylinder goes downward into the unit.
6. Secure the product to prevent it from slipping or falling over. Service and Support If your AJ798E-RM electric scarifier + dethatcher requires service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance. Model and Serial Numbers When contacting the company, reordering parts or arranging...
Troubleshooting Only perform the steps described within these instructions! WARNING! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damages are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Follow the below troubleshooting guidelines when checking the unit.
NOTE: Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of Snow Joe to provide notice of such + Sun Joe changes. Accessories can be ordered online at sunjoe.com or via phone by contacting the Snow Joe ® ®...
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® ® SNOW JOE + SUN JOE REFURBISHED GOODS WARRANTY Snow Joe ® + Sun Joe ® may from time to time change the design of GENERAL CONDITIONS: its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed Snow Joe ®...