Snow Joe 324E User Manual
11-INCH 10-AMP ELECTRIC
SNOW SHOVEL WITH LIGHT
Model 324E
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 specic to
the use of this snow shovel.
General Safety WARNINGS!
You and any other operator of this snow shovel must read,
understand and follow these instructions in their entirety, and
should re-read 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.
1. Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only
identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged
cords immediately.
Do not use on gravel surfaces unless the snow shovel
is adjusted for such surfaces in accordance with the
operator’s manual.
2. Keep children, bystanders and pets away – All
spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance
away from the work area.
3. Dress properly – Do not wear loose articles of clothing or
jewelry. They can become caught in moving parts. Wear
rubber boots.
The electric snow shovel should not be operated in the
hand-held position except when the instructions provided
in this manual deem such use permissible.
4. Extension cords – To prevent disconnection of the
appliance cord from the extension cord during operation,
secure the extension cord to the product as shown in
Figs. 5 & 6.
mWARNING! To prevent electric shock, use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
5. Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the electric
snow shovel with your nger on the switch. Make sure the
switch is o before plugging in the unit.
If the cord is damaged in any manner during operation,
pull the extension cord from the wall receptacle.
6. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the electric snow
shovel by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from
the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges.
7. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
8. Do not force the tool – It will perform better with less
likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at
the rate for which it was designed.
9. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
If the electric snow shovel strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
• Stop the electric snow shovel.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the snow shovel.
10. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the electric snow
shovel from the power supply when it is not in use,
before servicing it, when changing accessories and when
performing any other maintenance task.
11. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the electric
snow shovel should be stored indoors in a dry, locked
place out of the reach of children.
12. Maintain the electric snow shovel with care – Follow
the applicable maintenance instructions for replacing parts
and changing accessories. Lubrication is not required.
This electric snow shovel meets or exceeds the B71.3
specicationsoftheAmericanNationalStandards
Instituteineectatthetimeofproduction.
Read and understand the contents of this manual
before you start the motor.
mThis is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this electric snow
shovel could result in injury or death. To reduce
this potential, comply with the following safety
instructions.
© 2014 by Snow Joe®, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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This electric snow shovel can amputate hands and
feet if used incorrectly. It can also pick up foreign
objects, which can become dangerous projectiles
when thrown into the air. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious
personal injury.
Training
• Read, understand and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual before operating this unit. Thoroughly
familiarize yourself with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage
the controls quickly.
• Children should never be allowed access to the equipment.
Adults should never operate the equipment without
carefully reading and understanding these instructions.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
Preparation
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all doormats, sleds, boards, wires and
other foreign objects.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
winter garments. Avoid loose tting articles of clothing that
can become caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
• Do not attempt to clear snow from a gravel or crushed rock
surface. This product is intended for use only on paved
surfaces.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor
is running (except when specically recommended by the
manufacturer).
• Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation
or while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes from foreign objects that may be thrown from the
machine.
Operation
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads. Stay alert for hidden hazards
or trac.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly
inspect the electric snow shovel for any damage, and repair
the damage before restarting and operating the electric
snow shovel.
• If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor
and check the unit immediately to ascertain the cause.
Vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
• Stop the motor and disconnect the electric snow shovel
from the power supply whenever you leave the operating
position, when transporting the unit, before unclogging
the rotor blade housing and when making any repairs,
adjustments or inspections to the unit.
• When cleaning, repairing or inspecting the electric snow
shovel, make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop before beginning work.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Never operate the electric snow shovel without proper
guards and other safety devices in place and in proper
working order.
• Never direct the discharge toward people or areas where
property damage can occur. Keep children, pets and other
bystanders away from the work area.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
clear snow at too fast a rate.
• Look behind and use care when backing up with the
electric snow shovel.
• Make sure the 2 W LED light is operational when using the
electric snow shovel at night or under conditions of poor
visibility. Always check your footing during operation and
keep a rm hold on the handles. Walk, never run, with the
unit.
Clearing a Clogged Rotor Housing
Hand contact with the rotating rotor blades inside the rotor
housing is the most common cause of injury associated
with electric snow shovels. Never use your hands to clear a
clogged rotor housing.
To clear the rotor housing:
• Shut the motor o and disconnect the unit from the power
supply.
• Wait 10 seconds to be sure the rotor blades have come to a
complete stop.
• Always use a clean-out tool, not your hands, to free the
rotating blades.
Maintenance and Storage
• Check all fasteners at frequent intervals for proper tightness
to ensure that the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Always refer to the operator's manual for important details,
such as how to properly store your electric snow shovel for
an extended period of time.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as needed.
• Run the machine a few minutes after throwing snow to
prevent the rotor blades from freezing.
Double-Insulated Appliances
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation
are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is
provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means
for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a doubleinsulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of
the system, and should be performed only by qualied service
personnel at an authorized Snow Joe
Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace. A double-insulated
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appliance is marked with the words “Double Insulation” or
“Double Insulated.” The symbol
may also be marked on the appliance.
DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
This electric snow shovel is double-insulated, eliminating the
need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical
replacement parts. Read the instructions before servicing
double-insulated appliances. Use this snow shovel only as
described in this manual.
(square within a square)
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 snow shovel. 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-A, SOW-A, STW-A,
STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
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 your product
will draw. For lengths less than 50 ft (15 m), a No.16 AWG
(or greater) extension cord should be used. An undersized
cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating.
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, allweather use, such as the Snow Joe
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).
The appliance plug will t into a polarized extension
cord only one way. If the appliance plug does not t
fully into the extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not t, obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. The extension cord plug will t into
the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install
the proper wall outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug,
extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any
way.
4. To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the
extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two
cords as shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord
Cord set Appliance cord
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m WARNING m
Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the electric snow shovel to
make contact with water while it is in operation. If the
appliance becomes wet while turned o, wipe dry
before starting.
• Use only a UL-, CSA- or ETL-rated extension cord
for outdoor, all-weather use, such as the Snow Joe
Sun Joe
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
oers some protection.
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
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Power Joe SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
50 ft (15 m)16100 ft (30 m)
14
(A) Tie cord as shown
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
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5. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the snow shovel by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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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 SymbolsDescriptions Descriptions
READ THE OPERATOR'S
MANUAL(S) – Read, understand
and follow all instructions in the
user manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate.
WARNING! Electrical shock hazard.
SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a
precaution, a warning or a danger.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear eye protection.
Wear breathing protection.
Keep the exible power supply
cord away from the cutting blades.
Wear safety gloves during
use to protect hands.
Keep bystanders and children a
safe distance (at least 11 yd/10 m)
away from the work area.
WARNING! Do not expose the
unit to rain or wet conditions.
Keep dry.
DANGER! Cutting/dismemberment
hazard - Keep feet away from the
rotating auger.
DANGER! Cutting/dismemberment
hazard - Keep hands away from the
rotating auger. Do not use hands to
unclog rotor housing. Stop motor
before removing debris.
Wear safety footwear at all times to
provide protection against objects
that may accidentally fall on feet.
CAUTION! Beware of stones and
other foreign objects that could
be thrown from the appliance.
Always keep the power cable
away from heat sources, oils or
sharp edges. Immediately remove
plug from the mains if the cable is
damaged, frayed or entangled.
Double Insulation.
WARNING! Turn the machine OFF
and disconnect it from the power
supply before inspecting, cleaning,
changing accessories or conducting
any other maintenance task.
The rotating part will continuously
run for several seconds after you
turn o the machine.
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Know Your Electric Snow Shovel
Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the electric snow shovel. Compare the illustration
below to the electric snow shovel in order to familiarize yourself with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save
this manual for future reference.
1. Safety lock button
2. Trigger switch
3. Upper handle
4. Extension cord hook
5. Adjustable handle
6. Handle knob
7 Joint-xing knob and bolt
8. Appliance cord
9. Upper tube
10. Lower tube
11. Motor housing
12. 2 W LED light
13. 2-blade paddle auger
14. Scraper blade
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2
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6
7
9
10
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4
8
12
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Technical Data
Rated Voltage 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power 10 amp
No Load Speed 2,500 rpm
Rotor 2-blade paddle auger
Clearing Width 11 in. (28 cm)
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Depth of Snow Cut 6 in. (15 cm)
Throw Distance (Max) 20 ft (6 m)
Plowing Capacity (Max) 300 lbs/min (136 kg/min)
LED Light 2 watt
Weight 13.6 lbs (6.2 kg)
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