Snow Joe SDJ616-RM Shredder Joe 13-Amp 16:1 Reduction Electric Leaf Mulcher/Shredder - Manual (Page 8)

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Operation
ON/OFF Switch
The On/Off switch is located on the lower side of the motor
housing portion of the power head. To turn on, push the green
button. To turn off, push the red button (Fig. 11).
NOTE: If the unit stops, wait 1 minute and then press the
circuit breaker reset button.
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CAUTION!
To prevent exposure to dusty warm air,
do not stand in front of the motor ventilation slots.
Loading Your Machine
With the mulcher running, feed double handfuls of dry
leaves or single handfuls of wet leaves into the funnel. Allow
the machine sufficient time to shred the load completely
and regain speed before inserting the next handful. Do not
overload the machine by letting it labor at low speed; this may
cause the motor to stop. If this happens, turn the switch off,
unplug the machine, clear the unshredded material from the
funnel, restart the machine, and then resume shredding.
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WARNING!
Filling the mulcher with unshredded
material at a rate faster than the machine can handle may
result in permanent damage to the motor. Always wear
protective glasses and a dust mask.
Adjusting the Control Dial
The control dial (Fig. 12) regulates the particle size and speed
at which material passes through the unit. When the control
dial is set in the COARSE position, material will process
through the unit faster, but will yield a larger particle size
than if the dial were set to the FINE position. The FINE
position setting will discharge the material slower, but will
yield the smallest particle reduction ratio (up to 16:1). Use the
special settings for pine needles, grass clippings, and thatch
as needed. For best results, material should be shredded
when dry.
Maintenance
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WARNING!
Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before carrying out any cleaning, maintenance, or when
replacing the cutting line.
Cleaning Your Unit
Your unit requires minimal maintenance to keep it in proper
working order. It is recommended that you clean out built-
up residue inside the motor housing area during and after
each use. Disassemble the unit and use a cloth dampened
with clean water to clean the funnel cover and funnel. Use
a dry cloth to clean the motor housing. Replace the cutting
line as needed and clean the air vents frequently. Any other
maintenance or repairs should be performed by an authorized
Snow Joe ® /Sun Joe ® service center.
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CAUTION!
Cleaning the motor housing with water
will lead to permanent motor damage. Use a dry cloth only.
On/Off button
Circuit breaker
Fig. 11
WET LEAVES DRY LEAVES
PINE
GRASS, THATCH COARSE MEDIUM
FINE
NEEDL
ES
Fig. 12