SUNJOE SJGC7–RM Cubic Foot Heavy Duty Garden + Utility Cart, Green User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: SUNJOE

Table of Contents

SUNJOE SJGC7–RM Cubic Foot Heavy Duty Garden + Utility Cart, Green
IMPORTANT
Intended Use
General Safety
Know Your Garden + Utility Cart
Technical Data
Assembly
Maintenance + Storage
Service + Support
WARRANTY
References
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SUNJOE SJGC7–RM Cubic Foot Heavy Duty Garden + Utility Cart, Green

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 property damage.

Intended Use

This garden + utility cart is designed to haul light yard and garden materials and equipment. It is ideal for clippings, potting soil, fertilizer, and garden tools.
WARNING! Never exceed the rated load capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg) when operating the cart.

General Safety

WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions outlined in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product and must be supplied by the operator.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Do not at any time carry passengers (sitting or standing) in the cart.
Do not allow children to play on, stand upon, or climb in the cart.
Always inspect the cart before using to assure the cart is in good working condition.
Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
Always check and tighten hardware and assembled parts before operation.
Do not exceed equipment maximum load capacity of 300 lbs (136 kg).
Avoid large holes and ditches when transporting loads.
Be careful when operating on steep grades (i.e. hills); the cart could tip over.
Always use caution when loading and unloading the cart to avoid tipping.
Never tow the cart with a motorized vehicle.
Always keep hands and feet clear from moving parts while operating the equipment.
Always keep the work area clean and clear.
Always wear safety gear (e.g. eye protection, gloves, works boots) when loading and unloading the cart.

Know Your Garden + Utility Cart

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Removable front panel
Handle tube
Side panel (2)
Side angle clamp (2)
Supporting tube
Axle
Wheel (2)
Supporting strap (2)
Front angle clamp
Bottom panel
M6 x 50 screw (8)
M6 x 30 screw (4)
M6 x 25 screw (15)
Cotter pin (4)
Handle knob (8)
M6 hex nuts (19)
Flat washer #1 (4)
Flat washer #2 (50)
Lock washer (4)
Axle clamp (2)
Wrench

Technical Data

Heaping Load Capacity ……………………… 7 cubic foot (198 dm³)
Max Weight Capacity …………………………………. 300 lbs (136 kg)
Cart material ……………………………………………..Plywood + steel
Wheels ………………………………… 20 in. (50.8 cm) bicycle wheels
Removable Front Panel …………………………………………………Yes
Weight …………………………………………………………. 55 lbs (25 kg)

Assembly

Your garden + utility cart requires assembly. Account for all parts and hardware before beginning assembly. If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions or need additional instructions, Please call the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service center at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
NOTE: When assembling your cart, place the heads of all screws to the inside and hex nuts with flat washers to the outside.
NOTE: The wheels may be sent in an under-inflated condition. Use a standard bicycle pump to inflate as needed.

Tools needed:

Wrench (included)
Screwdriver (not included)

Lay the front angle clamp down (flat) on floor and stand the bottom panel on the front angle clamp. Align the three holes in the bottom panel with the three holes in the front angle clamp (Fig. 1).
Push three M6 x 25 screws through the bottom panel and the front angle clamp. Secure the screws with #2 flat washers and hex nuts, and tighten (Fig. 2).
Turn the front angle clamp and bottom panel upside down, and lay the side angle clamps on the bottom panel (Fig. 3).
Secure the axle clamps to the side angle clamps and the bottom panel by using four M6 x 30 screws, lock washers, #2 flat washers and hex nuts. Do not tighten until the axle is fully assembled (Fig. 4).
Secure the side angle clamps and bottom panel together with four M6 x 25 screws, eight #2 flat washers, and four hex nuts. Tighten the four nuts (Fig. 5).
Stand the cart on end with the front angle clamp down on the floor. Temporarily place the four #1 flat washers on the inside of the front angle clamp (Fig. 6).
Lay the front panel down onto the front angle clamp, on top of the four #1 flat washers (Fig. 7).
NOTE: The washers are used here as shims (spacers) and not for assembly. They will be removed and used for wheel and axle assembly.
Position a side panel against a side angle clamp, resting on top of the front panel (Fig. 8).
Secure a supporting strap on the side angle clamp and the front angle clamp by two M6 x 25 screws, four #2 flat washers, and 2 hex nuts (Fig. 9).
Secure the side panel with the side angle clamp by a M6 x 25 screw, two #2 flat washers, and a hex nut (Fig. 10).
Secure the side panel with the front angle clamp by a M6 x 25 screw, two #2 flat washers, and a hex nut (Fig. 11).
Repeat steps 8 – 11 to assemble the other side panel.
Lay the cart box in the upright position. Remove the front panel by sliding it up and remove the four #1 flat washers used as shims (Fig. 12).
Assemble the supporting tube using four M6 x 50 screws and #2 flat washers through the side panels and the supporting tube. Secure with #2 flat washers and handle knobs (Fig. 13).
Place the handle tube over the side panels and line up the four holes. Assemble using four M6 x 50 screws and #2 flat washers through the side panels and handle tube. Secure with #2 flat washers and handle knobs (Fig. 14).
Lay the cart upside down. Slide the axle through the axle clamps (Fig. 15).
Insert a cotter pin into the inner hole on the axle, and bend each tip of the cotter pin outward and backward around the axle to secure it (Fig. 16).
Then place a flat washer #1, an inflated wheel, and another flat washer #1 onto the axle (Fig. 17).
Secure the wheel with another cotter pin on the outer hole at the end of the axle (Fig. 18).
Repeat steps 17 – 19 to assemble the other wheel.
Tighten the two nuts on the axle clamps on both sides (Fig. 18).
Turn cart right side up so the cart rests on its wheels. Slide the front panel in to complete assembly (Fig. 19).

Maintenance + Storage

Before operating, grease or oil wheel bearings, use automotive bearing grease or heavy weight oil.
Periodically tighten all screws to make sure everything is secured before operating.
Before operating make sure the tire pressure is within 15 – 20 PSI.
After each use, clean the cart thoroughly.
Annually, apply a light coat of varnish to all wood surfaces.
Use a glossy black enamel spray paint to touch up scratched or worn painted metal surfaces.
Never exceed load capacity rating of 300 lbs (136 kg). It will damage the cart.
Store indoors during severe weather and winter months.
NOTE: If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer’s specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor performance.

Service + Support

If your Sun Joe® SJGC7-RM garden cart requires service or maintenance, please call Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® customer service at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563) for assistance.

Model + Serial Numbers
When contacting the company or arranging service from an authorized dealer, you will need to provide the model and serial numbers, which can be found on the decal located on the cart. Copy these numbers into the space provided below.

WARRANTY

GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® operating under Snow Joe®, LLC warrants this refurbished product to the original purchaser for 90 days against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. If a replacement part or product is needed, it will be sent free of charge to the original purchaser except as noted below. The duration of this warranty applies only if the product is put to personal use around the household. It is the owner’s responsibility to correctly perform all maintenance and minor adjustments explained in the owner’s manual.

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR REPLACEMENT PART OR PRODUCT:
To obtain a replacement part or product, please visit snowjoe.com/help or email us at help@snowjoe.com for instructions. Please be sure to register your unit beforehand to speed up this process. Certain products may require a serial number, typically found on the decal affixed to the housing or guard of your product. All products require a valid proof of purchase.

EXCLUSIONS:

Wearing parts like belts, augers, chains and tines are not covered under this warranty. Wearing parts can be purchased at snowjoe.com or by calling 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563).
Batteries are covered in full for 90-days from the date of purchase.

Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Snow Joe®

Sun Joe® to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective. This warranty is intended to cover product defects only. Snow Joe®, LLC is not liable for indirect, incidental or consequential damages in connection with the use or misuse of the Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® products covered by this warranty. This warranty does not cover any cost or expense incurred by the purchaser in providing substitute equipment or service during reasonable periods of malfunction or non-use of this product while waiting for a replacement part or unit under this warranty. Some states do not allow exclusions of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply in all states. This warranty may give you specific legal rights in your state.

HOW TO REACH US:
We’re here to help Monday through Friday from 9AM to 7PM EST and Saturday and Sunday 9AM to 4PM. You can reach us at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1 866-766-9563), online at snowjoe/com, via email at help@snowjoe.com or tweet us @snowjoe.

EXPORTS:
Customers who have purchased Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® products exported from the United States and Canada should contact their Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® distributor (dealer) to obtain information applicable to your country, province or state. If for any reason, you are not satisfied with the distributor’s service, or if you have difficulty obtaining warranty information, contact your Snow Joe® + Sun Joe® seller. If in the event your efforts are unsatisfactory, please reach out to us directly.

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