14. Maintain the leaf mulcher + shredder with care – Keep
the cutting line maintained at the proper length and
thickness for optimal performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Inspect the extension cord periodically and
immediately replace it if damaged. Keep the handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease. Follow the additional
recommendations described in the Maintenance section
of this manual.
15. Check for damaged parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate properly and
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may affect its
operation. A part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Contact the Snow Joe
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
Personal Safety
1. This leaf mulcher + shredder should be operated on a
solid, level surface.
2. Disconnect the leaf mulcher + shredder from the power
source when it is not in use, before servicing, and when
replacing the cutting lines.
3. When feeding material into the leaf mulcher + shredder,
make sure that you do not accidentally insert pieces of
metal, rocks, bottles, cans, or other foreign objects.
4. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if you
notice an unusual rattling noise or vibration coming from
the leaf mulcher + shredder, immediately switch off the
unit and wait until it comes to a complete stop. Then,
disconnect the power cord and follow the steps below:
a) Remove any foreign or clogged material.
b) Check for any loose parts and tighten them to ensure
continued safe operation.
c) Replace or repair any damaged parts.
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WARNING!
Never reach into the funnel until the
leaf mulcher + shredder has come to a complete stop and is
unplugged. The cutting line will continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the unit is turned off.
5. Check the discharge area periodically after stopping the
leaf mulcher + shredder to ensure that the processed
material does not build up and clog the motor cooling
vents.
6. Do not move the leaf mulcher + shredder when the motor
is running or when your finger is on the switch.
Electrical Safety
1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
this electric leaf mulcher + shredder. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used
for this measure of safety.
2. To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, STOW,
SJTW or SJTOW.
Before use, check that the extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current to the product.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
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Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the leaf mulcher + shredder
to make contact with water while it is in operation. If
the appliance becomes wet while turned off, wipe dry
before starting.
• Use only a UL-, CSA-, or ETL-rated extension cord for
outdoor, all-weather use, such as the Snow Joe
SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot extension cord with lighted
end (Model PJEXT50-B). Visit snowjoe.com to purchase
this extension cord online or, to order by phone, call
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
• Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots
offers some protection.
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has
a polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other).
Use this appliance only with a polarized UL-, CSA-, or
ETL-listed extension cord recommended for outdoor,
all-weather use, such as the Snow Joe
SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot extension cord with lighted
end (Model PJEXT50-B). Visit snowjoe.com to purchase
this extension cord online or, to order by phone, call
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
50 ft (15 m)
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100 ft (30 m)
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