Full Product Manual
© 2015 by Snow Joe
®
, LLC
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®
, LLC
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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Model TJ599E
Form No. SJ-TJ599E-880E-MR2
6-INCH 2.5-AMP ELECTRIC  
GARDEN CULTIVATOR
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 garden cultivator 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 
m used in this 
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 
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.  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 is 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.  Extension cords – To prevent electric shock, use only 
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
8.  Avoid accidental starting – Do not carry the garden 
cultivator with your nger on the switch. Make sure the 
switch is o before plugging in the unit.
mCAUTION! Moving parts will continue to run for several 
seconds after turning o the machine.
9.  Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the garden 
cultivator by the cord or yank the cord to disconnect it 
from the receptacle. Keep the cord away from heat, oil 
and sharp edges.
10. Moving parts – Keep hands and feet away from moving 
parts. Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
11. 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.
12. Do not overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at 
all times. 
  If the garden cultivator strikes a foreign object, follow 
these steps:
• Stop the electric garden cultivator.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and 
operating the garden cultivator.
13. Use safety glasses – Also use safety footwear, snug-
tting clothing, protective gloves, hearing and head 
protection.
14. Disconnect the tool – Disconnect the garden cultivator 
from the power supply when it is not in use, before 
servicing it, when changing accessories and when 
performing any other maintenance task.
15. Store idle tool indoors – When not in use, the garden 
cultivator should be stored indoors in a dry and high or 
locked-up place out of the reach of children.
16. Maintain the garden cultivator with care – Keep the 
cutting edge sharp 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.
17. Avoid dangerous environments – Do not use the 
garden cultivator in rain, damp or wet locations. Do not 
operate the garden cultivator in gaseous or explosive 
atmospheres or use the garden cultivator near 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 garden cultivator when you 
are tired or under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or other 
medication.
19. 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 
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