OWNER'S MANUAL 4 0 " D E T H AT C H E R MODEL: D T- 4 0 2 B H • Assembly • Installation • Operation • Repair Parts Original Instructions For the latest product updates & setup tips: Visit us on the web! www.brinly.com Important: This manual contains information for the safety of persons and property.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY ================================================================================================ CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your new Brinly-Hardy Dethatcher! Your Dethatcher has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please do not hesitate to contact our knowledgeable customer service department toll-free at 1-877-728-8224.
• • • • • • • • Do not tow this product behind a motor vehicle such as a car or truck. Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that can get caught in moving parts. Keep your eyes and mind on your towing vehicle, attachment and area being covered. Do not let other interests distract you. Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain Keep the towing vehicle and attachment in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place.
COMPONENT VIEW AND REFERENCE LIST ================================================================================================ INSTALLATION QUESTIONS? MISSING PARTS? 28 30 REPLACEMENT PARTS? STOP DON’T GO BACK TO THE STORE! 6 Please call our Customer Service Department Toll-Free at 877.728.8224 or www.customerservice @brinly.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ This manual will be referencing panels of the hardware skinpack included with your dethatcher. The hardware in Panel 1A is to be used with assembly step 1A; Panel 1B with Assembly Step 1B; etc. CAUTION: Avoid injury! Take care when handling Tray and Tine sub-assembly. Tine tips are sharp and can cause injury.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ Figure 4 22 4) NOTE: Tines and Safety Wires not shown. 16 8 Attach the Wheel Bracket (4) to the Tray (8) using the hardware in Panel 4 as shown in Figure 4. NOTE: Tighten the nuts assembled in this step to allow the Wheel Bracket Assembly to rotate with minimum "side to side" looseness.
ASSEMBLY ================================================================================================ 7) 8) Fasten the Handle (3) in place using the hardware in Panel 5. Use Figure 7 as a guide. NOTE: Do not over tighten 5/16" Nylock Nut (26). Do not fully compress Spring (23). 28 Figure 7 3 NOTE: Tines and Safety Wires not shown. Place Vinyl Grip (28) from Panel 6 on end of Handle (3) as shown in Figure 7.
OPERATION ================================================================================================ GRASS HEIGHT AND TINE ACTION Shift 17 2 8 1 Flat Surface Grass should be less than 3” tall for proper Tine action in Dethatch Setting. 1/2” Shim 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select a smooth ground surface such as a driveway, sidewalk, garage floor, etc. Park towing vehicle safely and set the parking brake (see towing vehicle operator’s manual).
STORAGE, MAINTENANCE, AND LIMITED WARRANTY ================================================================================================ MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE Ensure to thread the Safety Wire through each Tine loop and holes in Tray tabs. MAINTENANCE The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Dethatcher clean and dry. After the first 30 minutes of use, check all fasteners for tightness. Thereafter, periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
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