Sun SBJ605E User Manual

ELECTRIC 3-IN-1 BLOWER/VACUUM/MULCHER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC Model SBJ605E Form No. SJ-SBJ605E-880E-MR4

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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 specic to

the use of this electric blower vac.

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may result in serious bodily injury or death.

mDANGER! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not followed, will result in serious injury or death.

mWARNING! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

mCAUTION! This indicates a hazardous situation, which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

General Safety

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

Before using, be sure that everyone using this tool reads and understands all safety instructions and other information contained in this manual. Save this manual and review it frequently prior to using this tool and when instructing others on the proper operating procedures.

mCAUTION! Wear appropriate hearing protection during

use. After long periods of extended use, the noise generated from this appliance may cause hearing loss if your ears are not properly protected.

mWARNING! When using electric yard tools, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of

re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:

1. Keep work area clean and well-lit – Cluttered, dark areas invite accidents.

2. Replacement parts – When servicing this unit, use only identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged cords immediately.

3. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away – All spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe distance away from the work area.

4. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as such articles can get caught in moving parts. Wear a protective covering to contain long hair. Wearing rubber gloves and substantial non-slip footwear is recommended when working outdoors.

5. Extension cords – To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

6. Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the blower vac

with your nger on the switch. Make sure the switch is o

before plugging in the unit.

mDANGER! Do not manually place objects into the

vacuum tube while operating the unit as this can seriously damage the unit and/or harm the operator. Keep both hands on the handles while the power is on.

DO NOT ATTEMPT to remove material or hold material to be

vacuumed when the blower vac is on. Make sure the blower vac is o when clearing jammed material from the vacuum

tube. Do not pick up the blower vac by the tube or attempt to carry the unit by the tube.

mCAUTION! Moving parts will continue to run for several

seconds after turning o the machine.

7. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the blower vac by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

8. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.

9. 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 is designed.

10. Wear personal protective equipment – When using this tool, wear safety glasses with side shields or goggles to provide necessary eye protection. Wear ear defenders to prevent hearing damage. Use a face or dust mask if the work environment is dusty.

11. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the blower vac from the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing it, when changing accessories, and when performing any other maintenance task.

12. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the blower vac should be stored indoors in a dry and high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

13. Maintain the blower vac with care – Keep the blower tube and the fan area clear and clean 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.

14. Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that are to be used for the blower vac. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

15. Use the right tool – Do not use the tool for any job except that for which it is intended.

16.

Double insulation – Double insulation eliminates the use of the usual three-wire grounded power cords, thereby providing a measure of safety during the operation of electric power tools. In a double insulated appliance, all exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insulation tools do not need to be grounded.

NOTE: The double insulated system is intended to protect

the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.

17. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the blower vac in rain, damp, or wet locations. Do not operate the blower vac in gaseous or explosive atmospheres or use

the blower vac to pick up ammable or combustible liquids. Motors in these tools normally spark, and the

sparks might ignite fumes.

18. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the blower vac when you are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, or other medication.

Additional Safety Instructions

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Keep rm footing and maintain good balance at all times.

Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.

• Turn o all controls before unplugging the tool.

• Do not use the tool if the power switch does not turn it ON

or OFF. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

• Do not use the tool with a damaged plug. If the tool is not

working as it should or has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® dealer or contact the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service department at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without the dust bag and/or lters in place.

• Carefully inspect your appliance prior to use and follow all

label and marking instructions.

• Keep the end of the blower tube away from your face and

body.

• Always unplug this appliance before connecting or

disconnecting the vacuum hose.

• Do not use for wet material.

• Keep all parts of your body away from any moving parts

and all hot surfaces of the unit.

• Do not put any object into the tool's openings. Do not use

the tool with any opening blocked; keep openings free of

dust, lint, hair, or any other object that may reduce air ow.

• Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects

such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

• Service on the product must be performed by qualied

repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.

• This blower vac is intended for residential use only.

Commercial use of this product is prohibited and will void the manufacturer's warranty.

• Never run the unit without the proper equipment attached.

Always ensure the blower tubes are properly installed.

Specic Safety Rules for Blower Vacs

• This tool has been designed for blowing/collecting as well

as vacuuming/shredding dry leaves and other dry garden rubbish, such as grass and twigs.

• When operating the unit as a blower, never point the blower

nozzle in the direction of people or pets or in the direction of windows. Use extra caution when blowing debris near solid objects, such as trees, automobiles, and walls.

• Be sure to secure the unit when transporting it.

• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid.

Clean the unit after each use as described in the cleaning and storage section.

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 blower vac. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety.

2. Make sure that the mains voltage matches that listed on

the unit's rating label. Using the improper voltage can damage the motor and injure the user.

3. 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. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

4. 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® + Sun Joe® SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot extension cord with lighted

end (Model PJEXT50-B). Visit sunjoe.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 qualied electrician to install

the proper wall outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.

5. 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

Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or DEATH. Heed these warnings:

• Do not allow any part of the electric blower vac 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 with lighted end (Model PJEXT50-B). Visit sunjoe.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

oers some protection.

Extension Cord

Length

Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):

WARNING

SJTW-A 14-gauge 50-foot extension cord

EXTENSION CORD CHART

Up to 50 ft

+50 ft - 100 ft

(15 m)

14 12

(+15 m - 30 m)

(A) Tie cord as shown

(B) Connect plug and receptacle

6. Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the blower vac 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 doubleinsulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge

of the system, and should be performed only by qualied

service personnel at an authorized Snow Joe dealer. Replacement parts for a double-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 may also be marked on the appliance.

DOUBLE-INSULATED: GROUNDING NOT

REQUIRED. WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

This electric blower vac 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 blower vac only as described in this manual.

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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.

Keep bystanders and children a safe distance away.

SAFETY ALERT – Indicates a precaution, a warning, or a danger.

Beware of ying objects

and debris.

DANGER! Rotating blades pose a serious risk of injury. Keep hands and feet away from openings while the machine is running.

Immediately remove the plug from the mains if the power cable is damaged, frayed, or entangled. Always keep the power cable away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

WARNING! Do not expose the unit to rain or wet conditions.

Wear hearing protection. Wear eye protection. Wear breathing protection.

The rotating part will continuously run for several seconds after you

turn o the machine.

WARNING! Turn the machine OFF and disconnect it from the power supply before inspecting, cleaning, changing accessories, or conducting any other maintenance task.

DOUBLE INSULATION – When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.

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