Snow Joe MJ500M Mow Joe 16-Inch Manual Reel Mower with Catcher - Manual (Page 9)

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4. If the mower cuts the paper intermittently, use the hex
wrench provided to tighten the adjustment bolt closest
to where the intermittent cut was observed. Tighten the
bolt on the appropriate end of the cutting bar by turning it
clockwise approximately 1/8 th of a turn until the reel
blades make contact (Fig. 16).
5. If it becomes too difficult to move the wheel by hand while
adjusting the reel blades, back off the adjustment bolt
slightly by turning it counterclockwise. Test again with a
new piece of paper to verify proper cutting action.
6. Make the same adjustment at the other end of the cutting
bar.
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WARNING!
Both adjustment bolts should have tension
on final adjustment. Do not overtighten the adjustment bolts as
this could damage the cutting bar.
NOTE: If you have any questions, please call the Snow Joe
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Sun Joe ® customer service department at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
Mowing Tips
Follow the 1/3 rule
The 1/3 rule is key to an enjoyable mowing experience and a
healthy lawn.
1. You should mow your lawn regularly, at least once a week
during the growing season.
2. Be guided by observing the lawn and taking care not to
remove more than 1/3 of the total height of the turf at any
mowing session and never more than 1 inch at a time
(Fig. 17).
3. Following this rule will stimulate the turf’s root growth,
maintain its health, and encourage its natural ability to
crowd out unwanted weeds.
Tall grass requires incremental cutting
1. For extremely tall grass, set the cutting height at the
mower's maximum setting for the first pass, and then
reset it to the desired height and mow a second or third
time (Fig. 18).
Fig. 16
Hex wrench
Adjusting bolts 1/3
1"
Fig. 17
Cut here on
first pass
Cut here on
second pass
Fig. 18