Replacement Part List
Electric Garden Cultivator 
Electric Garden Cultivator
A Division of Snow Joe, LLC
Model No. TJ599E
Form No. SJ-TJ599E-880E
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
© 2013 by Snow Joe, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
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!
When using the electric cultivator, basic safety precautions 
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric 
shock, and personal injury, including the following:
m WARNING: When servicing use only identical replacement 
parts. 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 
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. Before using the cultivator, 
take the time to familiarize yourself with the controls, especially 
how to stop the cultivator in an emergency. Only allow 
responsible individuals who have a thorough understanding 
of these instructions to operate the cultivator. Never allow 
children to operate the cultivator. Retain this manual for future 
reference and reread it at the start of each cultivating session.
m 
This symbol indicates important safety instructions. 
Failure to observe and follow these instructions may result 
in personal injury or property damage. Read and follow all 
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this 
machine.
TRAINING
1.  Read, understand and follow all instructions on the 
cultivator and in the manual (s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Save this manual for reference 
and ordering replacement parts.
2.  Never allow children under 16 years old to operate this 
machine. Children 16 years old and over should be 
trained and supervised by an adult who understands the 
operation of the cultivator.
3.  Never allow an untrained individual to operate the 
cultivator.
4.  Understand the function of all the controls and their 
proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and 
disengage them quickly.
5.  Always plan your cultivating pattern to avoid discharge 
of material toward people, pets and property. Thrown 
objects can cause serious personal injury.
6.  Keep people, pets and property at least 25 feet from the 
cultivator while it is in operation. Stop the cultivator if 
people or pets enter the discharge area.
7.  Always observe the surface conditions in order to avoid 
slipping, falling and unexpected objects.
PREPARATION
1.  Always inspect the area where the cultivator is to be 
used. Remove all objects (e.g., stones, sticks, wires and 
foreign objects) that could be thrown by the tines or 
cause the operator to trip.
2.  Thrown objects can cause serious injury to the eyes and 
exposed body. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields 
during operation and while performing an adjustment or 
repair.
3.  Always operate cultivator wearing adequate garments. 
Do not wear jewelry or other loose clothing, which could 
become entangled in moving parts. Wear footwear that 
provides sure footing.
4.  Observe any noise-prevention regulations and laws.
5.  Inspect the cultivator for worn, missing or damaged parts 
and safety labels. See maintenance section for detailed 
instructions.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1.  Always use a grounded three-wire extension cord and 
receptacle that is made of rubber and intended for 
outdoor use.
GROUNDING METHOD
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
3-CONDUCTOR GROUNDING PIN










