Snow Joe SDJ616 User Manual
13-AMP ELECTRIC LEAF MULCHER/SHREDDER
Model SDJ616
A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
mCAUTION!
Before using this electric tool, carefully read and observe the
safety rules and instructions listed below. Before starting work,
make sure that you know how to stop the machine in case of
an emergency, The incorrect use of this machine could cause
serious injury. Keep these instructions in a safe place and on
hand so that they can be consulted when required.
mWARNING!
Read all safety warnings and
all instructions
structions may result in electric shock, re, or serious injury.
mWARNING! When using electric gardening appliances,
basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the
following:
mWARNING!
This electric leaf mulcher/shredder is designed to shred leaves,
thatch, grass clippings, and pine needles. It cannot be used to
shred branches, sticks, or brush.
For All Double-Insulated Appliances
1. Replacement parts – When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
2. Polarized appliance connections – To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a
polarized extension cord. The appliance plug will t into
a polarized extension cord only one way. If the 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. This plug will t into the polarized
wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into
Failure to follow all warnings and in-
Form No. SJ-SDJ616-880E-MR1
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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 change the equipment plug, extension cord
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
For All Appliances
1. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use electrical
appliances in damp or wet locations.
2. Do not use in the rain.
3. Keep children and pets away – All bystanders including
children and pets should be kept a safe distance away
from the work area.
4. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and substantial footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long
hair.
5. Use safety glasses – Always wear protective eyewear
and use a face or dust mask when operating an appliance
that generates a signicant amount of dust.
6. Use the right appliance – Do not use the appliance for
any job except that for which it is intended.
7.
mWARNING! – To reduce the risk of electric shock, use
only with an extension cord intended for outdoor use,
such as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A,
or SJTOW-A.
8. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry a plugged-in
appliance with your nger on the switch. Make sure the
switch is o before plugging in the appliance.
9. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the appliance by its
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
10. Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting
edges when picking up or holding the appliance.
(This precaution only applies for grass shears and similar
appliances.)
11. Do not force the appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of injury if it is used at the rate
for which it was designed.
12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
13. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.
14. Disconnect the appliance – Disconnect the appliance
from the power supply when it is not in use, before
servicing it, and when changing accessories.
© 2014 by Snow Joe®, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For household use only
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15. Store idle appliances indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high or
locked-up place out of the reach of children.
16. Maintain appliance with care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and immediately replace them if they are
damaged. Only use an authorized service facility to repair
the appliance. Keep the handles of the unit dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
17. Check for damaged parts – Before using the appliance,
carefully check the device to conrm 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 aect its operation. Any part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Electrical Safety
1. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
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 your product
will draw. For lengths less than 50 feet, a No. 14 AWG
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-listed (CSA
certied in Canada) extension cord recommended for
outdoor use. 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
(A) Tie cord as shown
m WARNING! m
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 o, wipe dry
before starting.
• Use only a UL-rated extension cord for outdoor,
all-weather use. 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.
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
50 ft (15m)
14
100 ft (30 m)
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(B) Connect plug and receptacle
5. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the appliance by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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
double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should be performed only by
qualied service personnel at an authorized Snow Joe
Sun Joe
insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.
A double-insulated appliance is marked with the words
“Double Insulation” or “Double Insulated.” The symbol
(square within a square) may also be marked on the appliance.
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service dealer. Replacement parts for a double-
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DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT
REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY
IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
This leaf mulcher/shredder is double-insulated, eliminating
the need for a separate grounding system. Use only identical
replacements parts. Read the instructions before servicing
double-insulated leaf shredders. Use this leaf mulcher/
shredder only as described in this manual.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain. Store indoors.
mWARNING! For your own safety, read and
understand the operator’s manual. Do not run the unit
unattended.
mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury from moving
parts, unplug the unit before cleaning or servicing.
Additional Safety Rules for
Leaf Mulcher/ Shredder
1. Become familiar with all sections of this owner’s manual
before attempting to operate the leaf mulcher/shredder.
This leaf mulcher/shredder should be used solely for the
purpose for which it is intended.
2. Use only parts or accessories specically designed for
use with this leaf mulcher/shredder. Using other parts or
accessories could increase risk of injury.
3. Keep your hands and other body parts and loose articles
of clothing away from the funnel and upper housing area.
4. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the leaf
mulcher/shredder in damp or wet locations. Do not
operate in rain. Store indoors when not in use, in a dry and
high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
5. This leaf mulcher/shredder should be operated on a solid,
level surface.
from the leaf mulcher/shredder, immediately switch o
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.
12. 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.
13. Do not move the leaf mulcher/shredder when the motor is
running or when your nger is on the switch.
Unpacking
Due to modern mass production techniques, it is unlikely
that your power tool is faulty or that a part is missing.
If your power tool does not arrive intact, do not operate the
tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectied. Contact the Snow Joe
center for assistance. Failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury.
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/Sun Joe® customer service
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mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use
only an extension cord intended for outdoor use.
7. If for any reason you need to inspect, clean, or repair the
leaf mulcher/shredder, turn the unit o and wait until it
comes to a complete stop. Then, disconnect the power
cord before conducting such inspection or repair.
8. Disconnect the leaf mulcher/shredder from the power
source when it is not in use, before servicing, and when
replacing the cutting lines.
9. 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.
10. Do not force the leaf mulcher/shredder. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of injury if it is used at the
rate for which it was designed.
11. If the cutting mechanism strikes a foreign object or if
you notice an unusual rattling noise or vibration coming
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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
safety instructions before attempting to assemble and operate the leaf mulcher/shredder.
Symbols SymbolsDescriptions Descriptions
SAFETY ALERT – indicates
a precaution, a warning,
or a danger.
READ THE OPERATOR’S
MANUAL(S) – Read,
understand, and follow all
safety instructions in the
manual(s) before attempting
to assemble and operate.
WARNING! Keep away from
rain and other wet areas.
CAUTION! Remove plug from
the outlet immediately if the
cord is damaged or cut.
CAUTION! Remove plug
from the outlet before
conducting inspection,
cleaning, or maintenance.
DANGER! Keep hands and
feet away from the cutting
area.
Risk of eye injury – Use
safety glasses or similar
eye protection. Wear
hearing protection.
Wear protective gloves
when using the machine
and handling debris. Wear
protective shoes during
operation.
Keep bystanders at a safe
distance away from the
machine.
Double insulation.
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