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20-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher
20-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher
Model No. MJ502MRM
A Division of Snow Joe, LLC
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
m WARNING: READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
mWARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or
improper use can cause serious injury.
mDANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands and feet away
from tines and cutting area.
Safety Information
• Never place hands, ngers or feet inside the reel.
Although this mower is not powered by a motor, the
reel spins when the wheels turn, and it is sharp enough
to cause serious injury.
• Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
• Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while
wearing sandals.
• Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower. Always
make sure of your footing when using this reel mower.
• Do not intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This
can cause injuries or severely damage the reel mower
mechanisms.
• Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating
condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel mower if
damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel
mower repaired by a qualied repair service provider
before using at all times.
Form No. SJ-MJ502MRM-880E
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTIONS
Keep hands and feet away
Safety alert
Read the operator’s manual
Risk of cut
Keep hands and feet away from
tines and cutting area
Severing of toes or ngers-rotary
mower blade
Thrown objects and rotating line
can cause severe injury
© 2011 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
Slip on slope
Keep bystanders/children away
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Know Your Manual Reel Mower with Catcher
(Packing List)
1. Foam Grip
2. Top handle
3. Knobs (x 6)
4. Center handle pieces
5. Carriage bolts (x 6)
6. Grass collecting bag
7. Height adjustment lever
8. Adjustable wheels (rear)
9. Reel mower body
10. Lower handle
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Technical Data
Cutting width 20" (50.8 cm)
Height adjustments 1.26" - 2.44" (3.2 cm – 6.2 cm)
Front wheels 10" (25 cm)
Rear wheels 6" (15 cm)
Weight 30 lbs (13.6 kgs)
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Assembly
1. Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and
compare parts with packing list on page 2.
NOTE:
• Carefully remove the parts from the box.
• Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or damage
occurred during shipping.
• Do not discard the packing material until all parts are
examined.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-766-9563 for assistance.
• Be sure to tighten the knobs when assembled to
prevent the handle from rocking.
Assembling the Handle (Fig. 1 & Fig. 2)
This product normally requires 6 to 10 minutes for assembly.
1. Insert the two center handle pieces into the left and
right side of the top handle and secure with two knobs
provided. (Fig. 1)
2. Attach the top handle to the lower handle using
carriage bolts and knobs provided. (Fig. 2)
3. Tighten all the knobs on the joints of the handle
assembly.
Tools Required
Pliers (Not included)
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts completely until all bolts have
been inserted through the holes in the handle pieces.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Attaching the Handle to the Mower Base
(Fig. 3)
1. After assembling the handle, line up the holes at the
lower end of each handle arm with the short posts that
extend out from the side plates of the mower base.
2. Clamp the both side arms to line up with the posts
while pressing inwards on the handle bars.
Fig. 3
Handle bars
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