Sun TJW24C User Manual
CORDLESS MINI
R
CULTIVATOR + WEEDER
24-VOLT MAX* | 2.0 Ah
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
A Division of Snow Joe®, LLC Model TJW24C Form No. SJ-TJW24C-880E-MR1
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.
General Safety WARNINGS!
You and any other operator of this cordless cultivator + weeder
must read, understand, and follow these instructions in their
entirety. 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. 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
parts immediately.
3. Keep children, bystanders, and pets away –
All spectators, including pets, should be kept a safe
distance away from the work area.
4. Know your product – Know how to start and stop the
machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
5. Use the right tool – Do not use this machine for any job
except that for which it was intended.
6. Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as
such articles can become 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.
7. Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the cordless
cultivator + weeder with your nger on the switch.
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mCAUTION! Moving parts will continue to run for several
seconds after turning o the machine.
8. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
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All rights reserved. Original instructions.
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 was designed.
10. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
all times.
If the cordless cultivator + weeder strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
• Stop the cordless cultivator + weeder.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the tool.
11. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear,
snug-tting clothing, protective gloves, hearing, and head
protection.
12. Remove the battery – Remove the battery from the
cordless cultivator + weeder when it is not in use,
before servicing it, when changing accessories, and when
performing any other maintenance task.
13. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the cordless
cultivator + weeder should be stored indoors in a dry and
high or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
14. Maintain the cordless cultivator + weeder with care
– Keep the cutting edges sharp and clean for optimal
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Keep
the handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Follow the additional recommendations described in the
maintenance section of this manual.
15. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the
cultivator + weeder in rain or in damp or wet locations.
Do not operate the cultivator + weeder in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres or use the cultivator + weeder near
ammable or combustible liquids. Motors in these tools
normally spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.
16. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the cordless cultivator + weeder
when you are tired or under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol, or other medication.
17. Check for 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 aect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
Contact the Snow Joe
center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for
assistance.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Training
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
cordless cultivator + weeder 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
children or pets.
• Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
• Always plan your cultivating path to avoid discharge of
material toward people, pets, and property (e.g. windows,
cars, etc.). Thrown objects can cause serious personal
injury and property damage. Do not allow anyone in front of
a running machine.
• Keep people, pets, and property at least 25 feet from the
cordless cultivator + weeder while it is in operation.
Stop the cordless cultivator + weeder if people or pets enter
the discharge area.
• Always observe the surface conditions in order to avoid
slipping, falling, and unexpected objects.
Preparation
• Always inspect the area where the cultivator + weeder is to
be used. Remove all objects (i.e. stones, sticks, wires, and
other foreign materials) that could be thrown by the blade or
cause the operator to trip.
• Thrown objects can cause serious injury to the eyes and
exposed body. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
during operation and while making an adjustment or repair.
• Always operate the cordless cultivator + weeder wearing
adequate garments. Do not wear jewelry or other loose
clothing, which could become entangled in moving parts.
Wear non-slip footwear to ensure proper footing.
• Observe any noise-prevention regulations and laws.
• Inspect the cordless cultivator + weeder for worn, missing,
or damaged parts and safety labels. See maintenance
section for detailed instructions.
Operation
• Do not operate the machine while under the inuence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Keep all safety devices in place and in proper working order.
Do not operate with missing or damaged components.
• Ensure the controls (start/stop) function properly before
cultivating.
• Hold onto the cordless cultivator + weeder with both hands
during operation. Ensure the grips are dry.
• Contact with rotating parts can amputate hands and feet.
Keep hands and feet away from all rotating parts.
• Only operate the cordless cultivator + weeder when there
is good visibility or light and dry conditions. Always watch
your footing and keep a rm hold on the grips. Walk; don't
run!
• Do not operate the cordless cultivator + weeder on slippery
surfaces. Check your footing during use.
• Exercise caution when changing direction and operating the
tool on slopes. Always keep feet and legs a safe distance
away from the machine. Look for hidden obstacles or
hazards.
• Do not overload machine capacity by attempting to
cultivate too deeply. It will cause excessive resistance.
• Stop the cordless cultivator + weeder and remove the
battery before leaving the operating position (behind the
handles) to adjust or inspect the unit. Wait until the blade
have come to a complete stop.
• If the cordless cultivator + weeder should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the machine and inspect thoroughly for
damage.
• Turn the machine OFF when moving to a new work
area. Allow the blade to completely stop rotating before
transporting the unit.
• Always use proper care and good judgment when you
are confronted with a situation that is not covered in
this manual. If you are unsure of what to do, contact
your authorized Snow Joe
the Snow Joe
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
• Do not use in rain or wet conditions.
• Do not grasp the exposed cutting blade or cutting edges
when picking up or holding the appliance.
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Stopping Work
• Always turn the cordless cultivator + weeder OFF and
remove the battery when stopping work or when changing
work areas. Never leave the machine running when
unattended.
• The blade will continue to rotate for a short period after
turning OFF the cordless cultivator + weeder. Wait until the
blade have completely stopped before lifting the machine or
conducting inspection and maintenance.
• The motor housing remains hot for a short period after the
machine is turned OFF. Allow the motor housing to cool
completely before touching or storing near combustible
material.
Maintenance + Storage
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels.
• Disengage all controls, stop the engine, and wait until the
blade come to a complete stop before cleaning, repairing,
or inspecting the cultivator + weeder.
• Regularly check the following:
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i) Blade are clear and can rotate freely – Accumulation
of debris around the blade could impair performance or
damage the motor. Inspect and clean the area around
the blade before every use.
ii) Safety devices are operating properly –
Do not tamper with or adjust safety devices.
iii) Bolts and screws are properly tightened –
Visually inspect the machine for any damage and ensure
that the cordless cultivator + weeder is in safe working
condition.
iv) Use only identical replacement parts –
Always replace damaged parts with original equipment
manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only. Replacement parts
that do not meet the original equipment specications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety.
Battery & Charger
Safety Instructions
We pay a great deal of attention to the design of every battery
pack to ensure that we supply you with batteries that are safe,
durable and have a high energy density. The battery cells have
a wide range of safety devices. Each individual cell is initially
formatted and its electrical characteristic curves are recorded.
This data is then used exclusively to be able to assemble the
best possible battery packs.
Despite all the safety precautions, caution must always be
exercised when handling batteries. The following points must
be obeyed at all times to ensure safe use. Safe use can only
be guaranteed if undamaged cells are used. Incorrect handling
of the battery pack can cause cell damage.
IMPORTANT! Analyses conrm that incorrect use and poor
care of high-performance batteries are the main factors
responsible for personal and/or product damage.
mWARNING! Use only approved replacement batteries;
other batteries may damage the power tool and cause it to
malfunction, which can lead to serious personal injury.
mWARNING! Do not use a battery pack or appliance that
is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk
of injury.
Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery
pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
Have your battery pack serviced by a qualied repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the battery pack is maintained.
• Avoid dangerous environments – Do not charge the
battery pack in rain, snow or in damp or wet locations.
Do not use the battery pack or charger in the presence of
explosive atmospheres (gaseous fumes, dust or ammable
materials) because sparks may be generated when inserting
or removing the battery pack, which could lead to a re.
• Charge in a well-ventilated area – Do not block the
charger vents. Keep them clear to allow for proper
ventilation. Do not allow smoking or open ames near a
charging battery pack. Vented gases may explode.
NOTE: The safe temperature range for the battery is
41°F (5°C) to 105°F (40.5°C). Do not charge the battery
outside in freezing weather; charge it at room temperature.
• Maintain charger cord – When unplugging the charger, pull
the plug, not the cord, from the receptacle to reduce the
risk of damage to the electrical plug and cord. Never carry
the charger by its cord or yank it by the cord to disconnect
it from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges. Make sure the cord will not be stepped
on, tripped over or subjected to damage or stress when the
charger is in use. Do not use the charger with a damaged
cord or plug. Replace a damaged charger immediately.
• Do not use an extension cord unless it is absolutely
necessary – Using the wrong, damaged or improperly
wired extension cord poses a risk of re and electric shock.
If an extension cord must be used, plug the charger into a
properly wired 16 gauge or larger extension cord with the
female plug matching the male plug on the charger. Make
sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition.
• Use only recommended attachments – Use of an
attachment not recommended or sold by the battery
charger or battery pack manufacturer may result in risk of
re, electric shock or personal injury.
• Unplug charger when not in use – Make sure to remove
battery packs from unplugged chargers.
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock,
always unplug the charger before performing any cleaning
or maintenance. Do not allow water to ow into the charger.
Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) to reduce shock
hazards.
• Do not burn or incinerate battery packs – Battery packs
may explode, causing personal injury or damage. Toxic
fumes and materials are created when battery packs are
burned.
• Do not crush, drop or damage battery packs – Do not
use the battery pack or charger if they have sustained a
sharp blow, been dropped, run over or have been damaged
in any way (i.e. pierced with a nail, hit with a hammer,
stepped on, etc.).
mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury, charge the
24V iON+ lithium-ion battery pack only in its designated
24V iON+ lithium-ion charger. Other types of chargers present
risk of re, personal injury and damage. Do not wire a battery
pack to a power supply plug or car cigarette lighter. Such
misuse will permanently disable or damage the battery pack.
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• Do not disassemble – Incorrect reassembly may pose
a serious risk of electric shock, re or exposure to toxic
battery chemicals. If the battery or charger are damaged,
contact an authorized Snow Joe
call the Snow Joe
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1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
• Battery chemicals cause serious burns – Never let a
damaged battery pack contact the skin, eyes or mouth. If a
damaged battery pack leaks battery chemicals, use rubber
or neoprene gloves to safely dispose of it. If skin is exposed
to battery uids, wash the aected area with soap and
water and rinse with vinegar. If eyes are exposed to battery
chemicals, immediately ush with water for
20 minutes and seek medical attention. Remove and
dispose of contaminated clothing.
• Do not short circuit – A battery pack will short circuit if
a metal object makes a connection between the positive
and negative contacts on the battery pack. Do not place a
battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit,
such as paperclips, coins, keys, screws, nails and other
metallic objects. A short-circuited battery pack poses a risk
of re and severe personal injury.
• Store your battery pack and charger in a cool, dry
place – Do not store the battery pack or charger where
temperatures may exceed 105ºF (40.5ºC), such as in direct
sunlight or inside a vehicle or metal building during the
summer.
Information about the battery
1. The battery pack supplied with your cordless power tool is
only partially charged. The battery pack has to be charged
completely before you use the tool for the rst time.
2. For optimum battery performance, avoid low discharge
cycles by charging the battery pack frequently.
3. Store the battery pack in a cool place, ideally at 59°F
(15°C) and charged to at least 40%.
4. Lithium-ion batteries are subject to a natural aging
process. The battery pack must be replaced at the latest
when its capacity falls to just 80% of its capacity when
new. Weakened cells in an aged battery pack are no
longer capable of meeting the high power requirements
needed for the proper operation of your cordless mini
cultivator + weeder, and therefore pose a safety risk.
5. Do not throw battery packs into an open re as this poses
a risk of explosion.
6. Do not ignite the battery pack or expose it to re.
7. Do not exhaustively discharge batteries. Exhaustive
discharge will damage the battery cells. The most
common cause of exhaustive discharge is lengthy storage
or non-use of partially discharged batteries. Stop working
as soon as the performance of the battery falls noticeably
or the electronic protection system triggers. Place the
battery pack in storage only after it has been fully charged.
8. Protect batteries and the tool from overloads. Overloads
will quickly result in overheating and cell damage inside
the battery housing even if this overheating is not apparent
externally.
9. Avoid damage and shocks. Immediately replace batteries
that have been dropped from a height of more than
3 feet (1 meter) or those that have been exposed to violent
shocks, even if the housing of the battery pack appears to
be undamaged. The battery cells inside the battery may
have suered serious damage. In such instances, please
read the waste disposal information for proper battery
disposal.
10. If the battery pack suers overloading and overheating,
the integrated protective cuto will switch o the
equipment for safety reasons.
IMPORTANT! Do not press the ON/OFF switch any more
if the protective cut-o has been activated. This may
damage the battery pack.
11. Use only original battery packs. The use of other batteries
poses a re risk and may result in injuries or an explosion.
Information about the charger and the
charging process
1. Please check the data marked on the rating plate of the
battery charger. Be sure to connect the battery charger
to a power supply with the voltage marked on the rating
plate. Never connect it to a dierent mains voltage.
2. Protect the battery charger and its cord from damage.
Keep the charger and its cord away from heat, oil and
sharp edges. Have damaged cords repaired without delay
by a qualied technician at an authorized Snow Joe
Sun Joe
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dealer or call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe®
customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563).
3. Electrical plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
grounded appliances. Unmodied plugs and matching
outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.
4. Keep the battery charger, battery pack(s) and the cordless
tool out of the reach of children.
5. Do not use the supplied battery charger to charge other
cordless tools.
6. During periods of heavy use, the battery pack will become
warm. Allow the battery pack to cool to room temperature
before inserting it into the charger to recharge.
7. Do not overcharge batteries. Do not exceed the maximum
charging times. These charging times only apply to
discharged batteries. Frequent insertion of a charged or
partially charged battery pack will result in overcharging
and cell damage. Do not leave batteries in the charger for
days on end.
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8. Never use or charge batteries if you suspect that it has
been more than 12 months since the last time they were
charged. There is a high probability that the battery pack
has already suered dangerous damage (exhaustive
discharge).
9. Charging batteries at a temperature below 41°F (5°C) will
cause chemical damage to the cells and may cause a re.
10. Do not use batteries that have been exposed to heat
during the charging process, as the battery cells may have
suered dangerous damage.
11. Do not use batteries that have suered curvature or
deformation during the charging process or those that
exhibit other atypical symptoms (gassing, hissing,
cracking, etc.).
12. Never fully discharge the battery pack (maximum
recommended depth of discharge is 80%). A complete
discharge of the battery pack will lead to premature aging
of the battery cells.
Protectionfromenvironmentalinuences
1. Wear suitable work clothes. Wear safety goggles.
2. Protect your cordless tool and the battery charger from
moisture and rain. Moisture and rain can cause dangerous
cell damage.
3. Do not use the cordless tool or the battery charger near
vapors and ammable liquids.
4. Use the battery charger and cordless tools only in dry
conditions and at an ambient temperature of 41 – 105°F
(5 – 40.5°C).
5. Do not keep the battery charger in places where the
temperature is liable to reach over 104°F (40°C).
In particular, do not leave the battery charger in a car that
is parked in the sunshine.
6. Protect batteries from overheating. Overloads,
overcharging and exposure to direct sunlight will result
in overheating and cell damage. Never charge or work
with batteries that have been overheated – replace them
immediately, if possible.
7. Store the charger and your cordless tool only in dry
locations with an ambient temperature of 40-105°F
(4.5-40.5°C). Store your lithium-ion battery pack in a cool,
dry place at a temperature of 50-68°F (10-20°C).
Protect the battery pack, charger and cordless tool from
humidity and direct sunlight. Only place fully charged
batteries in storage (charged to at least 40%).
8. Prevent the lithium-ion battery pack from freezing.
Battery packs that were stored below 32°F (0°C) for more
than 60 minutes must be discarded.
9. When handling batteries, be wary of electrostatic
charge. Electrostatic discharges can damage the
electronic protection system and the battery cells. Avoid
electrostatic charging and never touch the battery poles.
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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.
SAFETY ALERT – Indicates
a precaution, a warning, or
a danger.
Beware of foreign objects
that could be thrown from the
appliance. Keep bystanders a
safe distance away from the
work area.
Work across slopes; never work up
and down such surfaces.
STOP
Wear eye protection, breathing
protection, and ear protection
(i.e. safety goggles, dust masks,
and ear defenders).
WARNING! Do not expose the unit
to rain or wet conditions.
WARNING! Rotating parts may
cause serious injury. Make sure
the blade come to a complete stop
before transporting the machine or
before inspecting, cleaning,
or conducting any other
maintenance.
Inspect the work area prior to
use and remove all objects that could
be thrown by the appliance.
If a hidden object is discovered while
working, stop the engine and remove
the object.
Wear safety gloves during use to
protect hands.
The rotating part will continuously
run for several seconds after you
turn o the machine.
Wear safety footwear at all times to
provide protection against objects
that may accidentally fall on feet.
Indoor use only. Only use battery
charger indoors.
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