Snow Joe AJ800E-RM User Manual
14-IN 11 AMP Electric Dethatcher
14-IN 11 AMP Electric Dethatcher
Model No. AJ800ERM
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.
Safety Precautions
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use be sure
everyone using this product reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information contained in this manual.
mWARNING! When using electric gardening
appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce risk of re, electric shock, and/or
personal injury.
Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use
and in instructing others.
Safety Instructions
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be
used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments. Wear protective footwear that will improve
footing on slippery surfaces.
3. Use extension cords and receptacles as specied by the
manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or
electric starting motors. (SEE TABLE 1)
4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is
running.
5. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-
ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trafc.
7. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, thoroughly
inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the machine.
Disconnect the cord on electric motors.
8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
9. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning sign of trouble.
10. Stop the motor when leaving the operating position,
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs,
adjustments, and inspections.
11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Stop motor and remove the power cord.
12. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the
motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect the cord on electric motors.
13. Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates,
or other safety protective devices in place.
14. Keep children and pets away.
15. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to
cultivate too deep at too fast a rate.
16. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on
hard or slippery surfaces.
17. Never allow bystanders near the unit when operating.
18. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the machine.
19. Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.
20. Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may
catch in the ground and propel the machine forward. If this
occurs, let go of the handlebars and the starting lever and
do not restrain the machine.
22. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
machine towards you.
22. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the tines.
23. Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is
running.
24. Do not operate the machine while under the inuence of
alcohol or drugs.
General Safety
•AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENTS– Don’t use this
product in rainy, stormy, damp or wet locations. Do not
operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in
these products normally spark, and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
•DRESSPROPERLY– Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry
and wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and substantial footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
•USESAFETYGLASSES– Wear safety glasses with side
shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI
Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
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All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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•USEDUSTMASK– Wear face or dust mask when
operating this product.
•USEHEARINGPROTECTION– Wear ear plugs or muffs
when operating this product.
•GROUNDFAULTCIRCUITINTERRUPTER– (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for this product if you are using an extension
cord. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI
protection and may be used.
•DOUBLEINSULATION–This product has double insulation. This means that all external metal parts are insulated
from the electrical supply. This is achieved by introducing
an insulation layer between electrical and mechanical
parts. The double insulation guarantees you the greatest
possible safety.
•EXTENSIONCORD– Make sure your extension cord is
in good condition. Use only extension cords having an
electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. An
undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
•POLARIZEDPLUGS–To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this product has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other). This product must be used with a
suitable polarized extension cord. Polarized connections
will t together only one way. Make sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has large and small blade
slot widths. If the plug does not t fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, obtain a
suitable extension cord. Do not change the tool plug or
extension cord in any way.
mWARNING: Use outdoor extension cords
marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are rated for outdoor
use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
• DISCONNECT UNIT from the power supply when not in
use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unattended.
• DON’TABUSECORD–Never carry or pull this product
by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the
receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• STAYALERT–Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the garden shredder when you are
tired or under the inuence of drugs or medication.
• STOREIDLEUNITINDOORS–When not in use, the
machine should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place, out of children’s reach.
• MAINTAINUNITWITHCARE–Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect
extension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•CHECKFORDAMAGEDPARTS– Before further use of
the product, any part that is damaged should be care-
fully 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. Any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced. Call our customer service help line
for assistance at 1-866-766-9563 for assistance.
• LIGHTING–Only operate your machine in daylight or
good articial light.
• DON’TOVERREACH– Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Wear oil resistant rubbersoled footwear.
• Never leave a running tool unattended. Turn the machine
OFF and wait until it comes to a complete stop before
leaving the work area.
• Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure switch is in OFF
position before plugging in the power cord.
• USERIGHTAPPLIANCE– Do not use this product for
any job except that for which it is intended.
• KEEPCHILDRENAWAY– All visitors, children and pets
should stay at a safe distance from the work area.
mWARNING: Some dust and debris created by
the use of this tool could contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- chemicals in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies
depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated area and
with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that
are specically designed to lter out microscopic particles.
mWARNING: The wires of this product could
contain chemicals know to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
Electrical Safety
1. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
2. Do not operate in an area where there is a possibility
of body contact with grounded items (i.e.: pipes, metal
structures). Avoid contact with metal objects.
3. Do not pull/yank the power cord. Keep the power cord
away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
4. Always use a grounded three-wire extension cord and
receptacle that are made of rubber and intended for
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outdoor use. The machine is designed to operate on 120
Volt AC household current. The power cord has a grounding prong. To avoid the possibility of shock it must always
be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle.
Never remove the ground prong from the plug.
Grounding methods
Grounding
Pin
5. Do not operate the machine where water is present
(i.e.: rain, sprinkler, puddles).
6. Do not touch electrical plugs with wet hands.
7. Keep the extension cord away from the moving parts and
hot motor housing.
8. Immediately replace and dispose of damaged wires and
plugs.
9. Do not open the switch box on the motor. If service is
necessary take the machine to a qualied electrician.
10. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.
11. Warning– Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA.
These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Exception: Types SW, SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW,
SJTW, and SJTOW are alternative designations to Types
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A,
SJTW-A, and SJTOW-A, respectfully.
12. ExtensionCord– Make sure your extension cord is in
good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product
will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop
in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.
Table 1 shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of disconnection of
appliance cord from the extension cord during operating:
(A)
Minimum Gauge For Extension Cords
Volts
120V
Ampere Rating
More than
Not more than
0 – 6
6 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 16
NOTE – Only the applicable parts of the Table need to
be included. For instance, a 120-volt product need not
include the 240-volt heading.
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1 or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining straps or
connectors described in this manual.
Total length of cord in feet
25
18
18
16
16
50
16
16
14
12
AWG
Not Recommended
Table 1
100
16
14
14
150
14
12
12
Method of securing extension cord
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Figure 1
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
13. Avoid Unintentional Starting – Don’t carry plugged-in
appliance with nger on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
14. Don’t Abuse Cord – Never carry appliance by cord or yank
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
15. Don’t Force Appliance – It will do the job better and with
less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it
was designed.
16. Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
17. Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
18. Disconnect Appliance – Disconnect the appliance from the
power supply when not in use, before servicing, and when
changing accessories.
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19. Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or
locked-up place – out of reach of children.
20. Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp
and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized
service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
and grease.
21. Check Damaged Parts – Before further use of the
appliance, a guard or other 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 guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Personal Safety
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool
while you are tried or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
•Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
•Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in
the OFF-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack. Picking up or carrying the tool:
carrying power tools with your nger on the switch invites
accidents.
•Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the
power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating
part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in
unexpected situations.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, keep
your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts, loose
clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
•If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction
and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and
properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.
Service
Your power tool should be serviced by a qualied repair
person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
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