© 2014 by Snow Joe
®
, LLC
All rights reserved. Original instructions.
A Division of Snow Joe
®
, LLC
Model ASHJ201-RM
Form No. SJ-ASHJ201-RM-880E-MR1
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4-AMP 4.8-GALLON ELECTRIC ASH VACUUM
m Hazard symbols with information on prevention of
personal injury and property damage.
Precaution symbol with information on prevention of
harm/damage.
Notice symbol with information on how to handle the
device properly.
mWARNING!
The information contained in these operating instructions must
be observed. In addition, legal, safety and accident prevention
regulations must also be observed.
NOTE: This ash vacuum is intended for household use
only.
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions
All Operators Must Read These
Instructions Before Use
Any electrical appliance can be dangerous if used incorrectly.
Some of the safety precautions given in this manual apply
generally to many appliances. Other warnings are specic to
the use of this ash vacuum.
General Safety WARNINGS!
Read and understand all instructions before using
this vacuum.
Read and understand this manual and all labels on the ash
vacuum before operating. Safety is a combination of using
common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your vacuum
works. Use this ash vacuum only as described in this manual.
To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your ash
vacuum, use only Snow Joe
®
recommended accessories.
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.
mWARNING!
• Do not vacuum up soot.
• Only vacuum up cold ashes of admissible combustibility.
• Do not vacuum up hot, burning, or red hot objects, such
as cigarettes, charcoal, or smoldering ashes.
• The temperature of the vacuumed material must be below
100°F (40°C). If it exceeds 100°F (40°C), there is a risk of
re.
mCAUTION! Never use this product to vacuum
liquids. Only use this unit to vacuum dry dust material!
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
mWARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged
into an electrical outlet. Unplug it from the outlet when it is
not in use and before servicing.
• Do not use the equipment outdoors or in damp or wet
environments. Do not expose the equipment to rain.
• Protect the mains cable from damage. Do not pull or carry
the appliance by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close
a door on the cord, jam the cord, or pull the cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the
cord. Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp surfaces.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Before each use, check the power supply lead and the
extension cable for damage and for signs of wear. Do not
use the equipment if the cable or plug is damaged or worn
as this presents a serious risk of electric shock.
• If the power cable for this equipment is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, a customer service
agent of the same, or a similarly qualied person in order
to prevent hazards.
• Do not handle the plug or the appliance with wet hands.
• If the appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to an authorized service center for repair.
• Switch the machine o and disconnect the mains plug:
- when the machine is not in use,
- before the machine is opened up,
- for all maintenance and cleaning work,
- if the connecting cable is damaged or tangled.
• Make sure that the mains voltage corresponds with the
information on the rating plate.
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• The device must only be connected to a mains socket
via a residual current circuit breaker (RCD) with a rated
leakage current of not more than 30 mA.
• Protect yourself from electric shock. Avoid bodily contact
with earthed parts (e.g. pipes, radiators, electric cookers,
cooling devices).
• Avoid accidental starting. Ensure that the switch is o
before inserting the plug into the socket.
• Turn o all controls before unplugging the appliance.
TO AVOID ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES:
• Keep the appliance away from children and pets.
• The device must not be used by people (including
children)with limited physical, sensory or mental faculties
or by those who lack the necessary experience and/or
knowledge required to properly use the machine. The only
time such individuals may use the machine is when they
are supervised by a person who is responsible for their
safety and can instruct them on the safe operation of the
appliance.
• Children in the work area must be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance. This appliance is
NOT a toy and should never be used as such.
• Never leave a machine that is ready for operation
unattended at the workplace.
• People and animals should never be vacuumed with the
machine.
• Nozzles and suction tubes must not reach head level while
in use as this can result in serious bodily injury.
• Do not vacuum substances or dust particles that are hot,
glowing, combustible, explosive or hazardous to one’s
health.This includes hot ashes, petrol, solvents, acids or
caustic solutions. Personal injury could occur.
mCAUTION! Do not vacuum hazardous substances
(e.g. petrol, solvents, acids or lyes) and ash from unauthorized
fuels (i.e. from oil-burning ovens or heating boilers). These
substances pose a serious risk of injury.
• Do not use the vacuum in areas where ammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, may be present.
• Do not vacuum ne, combustible dust particles that can
ignite and potentially lead to an explosion.
• This ash vacuum is designed for cold ash pickup only. Do
not vacuum hot ashes and hot, glowing or combustible
objects (e.g. charcoal, cigarettes, matches, etc.). These
objects pose a re hazard if vacuumed.
• Do not vacuum liquids, soot, plaster or cement dust.
Vacuuming such substances can damage the equipment.
• Do not use the appliance without the pleated lter and
wire lter basket tted properly in place.
• Do not put foreign objects into openings. Do not use the
vacuum with any opening blocked; keep all openings free
of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of the body
away from openings and moving parts.
• Maintain proper footing and use extra care when using the
appliance on stairs.
• Always check the hose and vacuum cleaner for heating
when vacuuming.
• The vacuum must not exceed a temperature of 100°F
(40°C). Vacuumed material that appears cool from the
outside may still be hot inside. Hot vacuumed material can
re-ignite in the air stream. Furthermore, the equipment can
be damaged. In the event there is a noticeable increase
in the appliance’s temperature, switch o the equipment
and disconnect the plug. Place the equipment outside and
monitor it as it cools.
TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE AND
POSSIBLE INJURY TO PEOPLE ADHERE TO
THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
• Ensure that the equipment is assembled correctly and the
lter is in the correct position.
• When vacuuming, do not place the equipment on heat
sensitive oors. For safety reasons, use a reproof base
when cleaning ovens, chimneys or barbecue equipment.
• Do not extinguish hot ash particles with water as the
sudden temperature dierences can cause cracks in your
chimney.
• Use only replacement parts and accessories supplied and
recommended by our service center (address on page
9). The use of foreign, unauthorized parts will result in
immediate invalidation of the warranty.
• Have repairs carried out only by authorized customer
service centers.
• Carefully follow the instructions for the cleaning and
maintenance of the equipment.
• Empty and clean the vacuum before and after vacuuming
to avoid the accumulation of debris that could pose a re
hazard.
• Keep the equipment in a secure and dry place out of the
reach of children.
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Electrical Safety
1. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
2. Do not operate in an area where there is a possibility
of bodily contact with grounded items (i.e. pipes, metal
structures, etc.). Avoid contact with metal objects when
the device is in use.
3. Do not pull or yank the power cord. Keep the power cord
away from hot surfaces and sharp objects.
4. Do not operate the machine where water is present (i.e. do
not use in rain, near sprinklers, or in puddles).
5. Do not touch electrical plugs with wet hands.
6. Keep the extension cord away from the moving parts and
the hot motor housing.
7. Immediately replace and dispose of damaged wires
and plugs.
8. Do not open the switch box on the motor. If service is
necessary, take the machine to a qualied electrician.
9. Avoid unintentional starting – Do not carry
plugged-in appliance with nger on the switch. Make sure
the switch is o before plugging in the appliance.
10. Do not abuse the cord – Never carry the appliance by its
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
11. Do not force the appliance – It will do the job better and
with less likelihood of a risk of 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.
13. Stay alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the appliance when you are tired.
14. Disconnect the appliance – Disconnect the appliance from
the power supply when it is not in use, before servicing it,
and when changing accessories.
15. Store idle appliances indoors – When not in use,
appliances should be stored indoors in a dry and high
or locked-up place out of the reach of children.
16. Maintain appliance with care – Inspect extension cords
periodically and immediately replace them if they are
damaged. Only use an authorized service facility to
repair the appliance. Keep the handles of the unit dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
17. Check for damaged parts – Before using the
appliance, carefully check the device to conrm that it
will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may aect its operation. Any part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an
authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in
this manual.
mCAUTION! Extreme temperature conditions may
damage the tubes, the ash lter, or the vacuum canister.
Completely empty the vacuum cleaner and the ash lter in a
safe area after cleaning.
Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor
housing of your ash vacuum:
mWARNING! To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not use outdoors or in damp or wet environments. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors in a dry place.
mWARNING! For your own safety, read and
understand the operator’s manual. Do not run the unit
unattended. Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic
substances, ammable materials or other hazardous
debris. Do not use the device in an area with explosive
liquids or vapors.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the unit before
cleaning or servicing.
• Do not use the ash vacuum without pleated lter and wire
lter basket in place.
mCAUTION! To reduce the risk of injury from moving
parts, unplug the unit before servicing.
Application
This motor-operated ash vacuum is intended for vacuuming
cold ashes and ne dust material from replaces, wood/
coal-red ovens, ashtrays, repits and barbecues. This
equipment is not suitable for vacuuming liquids, soot or
cement dust or for vacuuming heating boilers or oil-burning
ovens. Vacuuming of glowing embers or materials and dusts
that are combustible, explosive or hazardous to one’s health is
prohibited. The manufacturer will not be held responsible for
injuries resulting from incorrect use of the device or from use
that does not comply with the directions.
NOTE: This ash vacuum is intended for household use
only.
Polarization Instructions
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will t in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not t
fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a qualied
electrician to install the proper outlet.
Do not change the plug in any way.
(A) (B)
METAL SCREW
3-TO-2 ADAPTER
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
UNGROUNDED
2-PINS PLUG
GROUNDING METHOD
Safety Symbols
The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
* “Cold ashes” are ashes that have cooled for a sucient time and no longer contain pockets of embers. This can be determined
by sifting through the ashes with a metal implement before using the equipment. The cold ashes emit no further perceptible heat
radiation.
To reduce the risk of
injury, user must read
the instruction manual.
For cold ashes only*!
Matter exceeding a
temperature of 40°C/100°F
poses a re risk!
To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not
use outdoors or in damp
or wet environments. Do
not expose to rain. Store
indoors in a dry place.
Safety alert.Exercise
caution.
Symbols Descriptions Symbols Descriptions
WARNING! Always turn
the machine OFF and
disconnect the electrical
power before conducting
inspection, cleaning and
maintenance. Remove
the plug from the outlet
immediately if the cord is
damaged or cut.
Open, empty and clean the vacuum
outdoors before and after vacuuming.
During vacuuming, constantly check
the hoses and vacuum for heating.
Do not vacuum up soot or combustible materials.
The vacuumed material must not exceed a
temperature of 40°C/100°F.
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Know Your Ash Vacuum
Due to modern mass production techniques and product testing, it is unlikely that your power tool is faulty or that a part is
missing. If you nd anything wrong with your unit, do not operate the tool until the parts have been replaced or the fault has been
rectied. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury. This ash vacuum cleaner is tted with a stable metal container
with a cover. The vacuum set comprises a exible metal suction hose and an aluminum suction tube. A safety stop prevents the
equipment from operating without a properly installed lter. The following diagram outlines the function of the operating parts.
Fig. 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
11
17
16
20
18
15
7
8
9
10
14
19
13
12
1. Mains cable
2. Accessory holder
3. Inspection window
blockage indicator
4. Retaining bracket
5. Container lid
6. On/O switch
7. Hose connection
8. Seal clips
9. Carry handle
10. Metal container
11. Metal suction hose
12. Suction tube
13. Pleated lter
14. Wire lter basket
15. Safety stop switch
16. Metal retainer clips (3)
17. Air lter
18. Filter housing
19. Wire lter basket tabs
20. Pre-lter
Technical Data
Rated Voltage 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power 4 amp
Power Consumption 500 W
Container Capacity 4.8 gallons (18 l)
Suction Hose Length 3.9 ft (1.2 m)
Suction Tube Length 11.8 in. (30 cm)
Cable Length 8.2 ft (2.5 m)
Weight 8.8 lbs (4 kg)
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Delivery Contents
Unpack the equipment and check that all of the following parts
are present:
• Container lid
• Metal container
• Pre-lter
• Flexible metal suction hose
• Aluminum suction tube
• Pleated lter (already mounted)
• Wire lter basket (already mounted)
Dispose of the packaging material in a proper manner.
Assembly
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WARNING! Disconnect the plug before carrying out
any work on the equipment. Failure to do so can result in
electric shock.
Fitting the Pre-Filter
NOTE: The coarse-dust pre-lter is made of a specially
designed glass fabric cloth that eectively lters approximately
95% of coarse-dust particles. Installng the pre-lter correctly
will reduce the cleaning of the pleated lter and prolong the
pleated lter lifetime.
1. Check that the pleated lter and the wire lter basket are
securely mounted in the correct position (Fig. 2).
2. Insert the pre-lter into the ash vacuum metal container,
aligning the PVC edge of the lter with the rim of the
container (Figs. 3 & 4).
3. Place the container lid on the metal container and lock it
using the seal clips (Fig. 5).
Fig. 2
Pre-lter
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Pre-lter
PVC edge
Fig. 5
Fitting the Suction Hose and Tube
1. Connect the suction hose to the metal container by
screwing the rotatable plastic end piece of the suction
hose (the end with the printed symbol) into the hose
connection.
2. Check that the suction hose is securely axed to the
metal container via this bayonet connection (Fig. 6).
NOTE: When assembling/detaching the suction hose,
hold the black plastic end piece, not the metal suction
hose. Twisting or bending the hose could damage it.
3. Insert the suction tube into the rigid end piece of the
suction hose (Fig. 7).
Switching ON/OFF
1. Connect the mains plug.
NOTE: The equipment is tted with a safety stop switch,
which allows for operation only when the pleated lter and
wire lter basket are installed correctly.
To switch the unit on:
Set the On/O switch (Fig. 8) to position “ –”.
To switch the unit o:
Set the On/O switch to position “o”.
Operation
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WARNING! The vacuuming of glowing embers and
materials that are combustible, explosive or harmful to your
health is prohibited. Failure to adhere to this warning could
result in severe personal injury.
• Place the equipment on a level surface that is not heat
sensitive.
• Always use the suction tube for vacuuming. Hold the
suction tube at a distance of approximately 0.4 in. (1 cm)
above the ash.
• Vacuum only cooled ash that is less than 100°F (40°C).
• When vacuuming, check the metal container and suction
hose periodically to ensure there is no rise in temperature.
• In the event of a rise in temperature, switch o the
equipment and disconnect the plug. Place the equipment
outside and monitor it as it cools.
• During rest periods, use the accessory holder located on
the container lid to secure the suction tube.
• Always use the carry handle for transporting the
equipment.
• In order to ensure that the pleated lter remains clear, ll
the metal container no more than halfway.
• Empty the container outside in order to avoid a mess (see
“Cleaning/Maintenance”).
• Clean the pleated lter (see “Cleaning/Maintenance”) if the
suction performance deteriorates or when the inspection
window blockage indicator on the container lid turns red.
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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Cleaning/Maintenance
Disconnect the extension cord before performing any
maintenance task. If the extension cord is plugged into the
unit, someone could accidentally operate it while you are
performing maintenance on it, resulting in serious personal
injury.
mWARNING! Never hose the appliance down with
water. Never use aggressive cleaning agents or solvents.
These substances can damage the appliance.
General Cleaning
Clean the equipment routinely after each use:
• Take the unit outside to clean it to avoid creating a mess
indoors.
• Remove the container lid and empty the metal container.
Clean the metal container with water and allow it to dry
completely.
• Clean the wire lter basket and the pleated lter as
described below.
Cleaning the Wire Filter Basket and
Pleated Filter
NOTE: Replace the pleated lter if it is worn, damaged or
heavily soiled. Visit snowjoe.com to purchase replacement
lters.
1. Take o the container cover.
2. Remove the wire lter basket by turning it
counterclockwise. Tap out the basket to remove any
accumulated residue (Fig. 9).
3. Take out the pleated lter and tap it clean. Remove any
debris with a clean and dry paintbrush or hand brush
(Fig. 10).
NOTE: Do not wash the pleated lter in water.
4. Replace the pleated lter on the motor and lter housing
located on the underside of the container lid (Fig. 11).
Check that the rubber rim of the pleated lter is seated
ush against the container lid.
5. Fit the wire lter basket over the pleated lter and turn it
clockwise until it stops. The wire lter basket tabs must
cover and depress the safety stop switch.
NOTE: Make sure the wire lter basket tabs are under the
metal retainer clips.
Cleaning the Air Filter
1. Take o the container cover, wire lter basket and
pleated lter.
2. Take the air lter out of the lter housing (Fig. 12).
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
0 mm
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3. Clean the lter with soap and water and let it air dry.
4. Place the air lter back into the lter housing.
Cleaning the Pre-lter
1. Gently clean the pre-lter with water and hang to dry.
NOTE: Make sure not to rub the cloth when cleaning as this
could damage the coarse cloth grain.
Storage
• To store, wind the mains cable around the retaining
bracket on the container lid.
• Use the retaining bracket to secure the end of the suction
hose.
• Insert the suction tube into the accessory holder.
• Keep the equipment in a secure and dry place out of the
reach of children.
Service and Support
If your Snow Joe
®
ASHJ201-RM ash vacuum requires
service or maintenance, please call 1-866-SNOWJOE
(1-866-766-9563) for assistance.
Model and Serial Numbers
When contacting the company, reordering parts, or arranging
for service, you will need to provide the model and serial
numbers of your product. These can be found on the decal
axed to the housing of your ash vacuum. Copy these
numbers into the space provided below.
Fig. 12
Record the following numbers from the housing or handle of your
new product:
A S H J 2 0 1 - R M
Model #:
Serial #:
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Troubleshooting
Device does not start Mains voltage is not present Check plug socket, cable, line, plug and
fuse; if damage is found, contact a qualied
electrican to repair
Switch on the equipment (see “Switching
ON/OFF”)
Insert the pleated lter correctly
(see “Cleaning/Maintenance”)
Contact Snow Joe
®
customer
service to repair
Remove obstructions and blockages
Close the metal container
Empty the metal container (see “Cleaning/
Maintenance”)
Clean or replace the pleated lter
(see “Cleaning/Maintenance”)
Clean the air lter (see “Cleaning/
Maintenance”)
The equipment is not switched ON
Safety stop switch is activated due to missing or
incorrectly inserted pleated lter (Fig. 1, Item 13)
Defective ON/OFF switch (Fig. 1, Item 6)
Defective motor
Suction hose (Fig. 1, Item 11) or suction
tube (Fig. 1, Item 12) is blocked
The metal container (Fig. 1, Item 10) is not closed
The metal container is full
The pleated lter (Fig. 1, Item 13) is clogged
The air lter (Fig. 1, Item 17) is clogged
Low or lack of suction
Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution
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SNOW JOE
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REFURBISHED GOODS WARRANTY
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
Snow Joe
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+ Sun Joe
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operating under Snow Joe
®
, LLC
warrants this refurbished product to the original purchaser
for one year 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. If the product is put to
any business, commercial or industrial use or is rented or leased,
then the duration of this warranty is 90 days from the date of
original purchase. 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 [email protected] 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 axed 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
®
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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
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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
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+ Sun Joe
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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 specic legal
rights in your state.
HOW TO REACH US:
We’re here to help Monday through Friday from 9AM to 6PM EST.
You can reach us at 1-866-SNOWJOE (1-866-766-9563), online
at snowjoe.com, via email at [email protected] or tweet us
@snowjoe.
EXPORTS:
Customers who have purchased Snow Joe
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products exported from the United States and Canada should
contact their Snow Joe
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distributor (dealer) to obtain
information applicable to your country, province or state. If for
any reason, you are not satised with the distributor’s service,
or if you have diculty obtaining warranty information, contact
your Snow Joe
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seller. If in the event your eorts
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