SUNJOE SJ-WBS70 70-LB Multi-Purpose Walk-Behind Spreader User Manual
- June 3, 2024
- SUNJOE
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70-LB MULTI-PURPOSE
WALK-BEHIND SPREADER
ADJUSTABLE SPREAD CONTROL
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
A Division of Snow Joe, LLC Model SJ-WBS70 Form No. SJ – SJ-WBS70 – 880E – M
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use
Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may result in injury.
General Safety
WARNING! This product is not intended for use by children or by unassisted, unsupervised persons whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play near, stand on or climb in the spreader.
Before using your spreader, please check it carefully for any defects. If you find any, do not use it. Instead, contact your authorized Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® dealer or call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1866SNOWJOE (18667669563).
WARNING! When using the spreader, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury. These include:
- Stay alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the spreader when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or other medication.
- Usage - Do not use this product for any job except for what it is intended for. Do not carry passengers with the spreader. Never tow it with a motorized vehicle.
- Materials - The spreader is designed to spread fertilizer, grass seeds and ice melt. Do not use with powders, manure, top soil, gravel or mulch.
- Weight limit - Do not exceed the weight limit of 70 lbs (32 kg).
- Wind - Do not use the spreader on windy days when spreading grass seeds or herbicides.
- Load/Unload - Always use caution when loading and unloading the spreader.
- Moving parts - Keep hands and feet away from moving parts while using the product.
- Personal protective equipment - Always wear protective footwear when using the product.
Work Area Safety
- Work area - Always inspect the area where the machine is to be used and operate it in a welllit environment.
- Incline - Be careful when using the spreader on an incline, as it may tip over.
- Avoid dangerous environments - Do not use the product close to creeks, ditches, large holes and public highways.
Maintenance + Storage
WARNING! Do not use detergents, acids, alkaline solutions, bleaches or solvents such as acetone to clean your spreader. These substances may damage the plastic parts of the machine.
- Inspect before use - To ensure the spreader is in good working condition, visually inspect for any loose fasteners or worn, missing or damaged parts.
- Replacement parts - When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Replace or repair damaged parts immediately. Contact the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1866SNOWJOE (18667669563) for assistance.
Original instructions.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Know Your 70-lb Multi-Purpose Walk-Behind Spreader
Read the owner’s manual and safety instructions carefully before operating the spreader. Compare the illustration below to the product in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
- Cover
- Handle
- Control lever
- Hopper
- Left handle support
- Control rod
- Feed plate lever
- Right handle support
- Axle
- Gearbox
- Stand
- Wheel
- Impeller
- Frame
- Hopper screen
Technical Data
Hopper Volume ……………………………………. 0.92 ft³ (26 L)
Max Load Capacity ……………………………… 70 lbs (31.8 kg)
Max Coverage Width ………………………….. 10 12ft (3 3.7m)
Feed Control …. Closed | Low | Medium | High | Fully Opened
Multi-Use ………….. Fertilizer | Grass Seeds | Ice Melt
Net Weight ……………………………………. 23.5 lbs (10.7 kg)
Unpacking
Carton Contents
- Spreader
- Handle
- Handle support (x2)
- Control rod
- Stand
- Hopper screen
- Cover
- M6x45 carriage bolt (x2)
- M6x40 carriage bolt (x6)
- M6x16 hex bolt (x2)
- Curved washer (x8)
- Nylon washer (x2)
- M6 lock nut (x10)
- M10/M13 wrench
- M10/M14 wrench
- Manual with registration card
1. Carefully remove the spreader and check to see that all of the above items are supplied.
2. Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. If you find damaged or missing parts, DO NOT return the unit to the store. Instead, please call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1866SNOWJOE (18667669563).
NOTE: Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging materials until you are ready to use the spreader. The packaging is made of recyclable materials. Properly dispose of these materials in accordance with local regulations or save the packaging for longterm product storage.
IMPORTANT! The equipment and packaging materials are not toys. Do not let children play with plastic bags, foils, or small parts. These items can be swallowed and pose a suffocation risk!
Assembly
Use the two provided wrenches to tighten the nuts and bolts.
1. Turn the spreader upside down.
2. Install the stand onto the frame of the spreader using two sets of
M6x40 carriage bolts, curved washers and lock nuts as shown (Fig. 1).
3. Install one of the handle supports onto the frame of the spreader using two sets of M6x40 carriage bolts, curved washers and lock nuts. Do the same for the other side (Fig 2).
NOTE: Do not tighten the lock nuts yet.
4. Turn the spreader right side up.
5. Slide the end of the handle between the two handle supports and fix it
in place using two sets of M6x45 carriage bolts, curved washers and lock nuts
(Fig. 3).
6. Using the provided wrenches, tighten the four lock nuts holding both
handle supports to the frame of the spreader.
7. Attach the shorter end of the control rod to the feed plate lever on
the back of the spreader using a M6x16 hex bolt, nylon washer and lock nut
(Fig. 4).
8. Fix the other end of the control rod to the control lever on the handle using an M6x16 hex bolt, nylon washer and lock nut (Fig. 5).
9. At this point, the control lever assembly is still only loosely attached to the handle. With the control lever set to the closed setting (all the way back), push the entire control lever assembly down until the hole in the bottom of the hopper is completely closed by the feed plate, before tightening the two bolts (Fig. 6).
Operation
1. Before filling the hopper, make sure the hitch pin is installed, and the control lever is set all the way back so that the feed plate is fully closed (Fig. 7).
2. Place the hopper screen into the hopper before filling it with
material. Estimate the size of the coverage area and follow the material
manufacturer’s instructions regarding the appropriate amount. Break up any
lumps as you fill the hopper.
3. If necessary, install the cover over the hopper to protect the
material from excessive wind or moisture.
NOTE: Do not use it as a rain cover.
4. Always start pushing the spreader before adjusting the control lever
to open the feed plate.
5. To open the feed plate, push the control lever to the right and rotate
it forward until it clicks into one of the notches (Fig. 8).
NOTE: The control lever has five feed control settings. Going from back
to front, they are: closed, low, medium, high and fully opened.
6. Keep the spreader level with the ground and maintain a steady pace
while pushing it.
NOTE: You may find that you need to adjust the feed control depending on
your walking speed.
7. To ensure even coverage, spread the material in parallel lines as
shown. Slightly overlap previously covered ground so you do not miss any spots
(Fig. 9).
8. Always move the control lever to the closed position before turning,
stopping or reversing. This reduces waste and avoids oversaturating and
thereby damaging your lawn.
9. If material is accidentally deposited too heavily on a particular
area, soak the area thoroughly with a garden hose to prevent it from burning
your lawn.
Care + Maintenance
- After each use, clear out any remaining material from the hopper and the impeller. Then, rinse the spreader and leave it to dry.
- The recommended pressure for the pneumatic tires is 20 PSI.
- Periodically inspect all fasteners and tighten if necessary.
- Use a grease gun to add additional grease into the grease fittings on the wheel bearings.
- Check for worn or damaged parts. Replace worn parts as necessary or contact the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1866SNOWJOE (18667669563) for repair before using the product again.
Storage
- Never store the spreader with material remaining in the hopper.
- Store indoors.
Service + Support
If your Sun Joe® SJWBS70 70lb MultiPurpose WalkBehind Spreader requires service or maintenance, please call 1866SNOWJOE (18667669563) for assistance.
Model + Serial Numbers
When contacting the company, reordering parts, or arranging service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers, which can be found on the label located on the housing of the unit. Copy these numbers into the space provided below.
Record the following numbers from the housing or registration card of your new product:
Model #:
Serial #:
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from defects in material or workmanship when used for ordinary household use
for a period of two years from the date of purchase by the original, enduser
purchaser when purchased from Snow Joe or from one of Snow Joe’s authorized
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quality of its Products sold by unauthorized sellers, unless otherwise
prohibited by law, this Warranty does not cover Products purchased from
unauthorized sellers. If your Product does not work or there’s an issue with a
specific part that is covered by the terms of this Warranty, Snow Joe will
elect to either (1) send you a free replacement part, (2) replace the Product
with a new or comparable product at no charge, or (3) repair the Product. How
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printing and mailing in a registration card available online from our website,
or calling our Customer Service Department at 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563), or by emailing us
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WHO CAN SEEK LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE:
This Warranty is extended by Snow Joe to the original purchaser and original
owner of the Product.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED?
This Warranty does not apply if the Product has been used commercially or for
nonhousehold or rental applications. This Warranty also does not apply if the
Product was purchased from an unauthorized seller. This Warranty also does not
cover cosmetic changes that do not affect performance. Wearing parts like
belts, augers, chains and tines are not covered under this Warranty, and can
be purchased at snowjoe.com or by calling
1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
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References
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