Instructions / Assembly
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MAINTENANCE
The key to years of trouble-free service is to keep your Dethatcher clean and dry.
After the rst 30 minutes of use, check all fasteners for tightness.
Thereafter, periodically check all fasteners for tightness.
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! Do not operate Dethatcher without Safety
Wires installed.
Failure to keep Safety Wires installed can result in personal injury if a
Tine should disengage from the Dethatcher Tray.
Tines are manufactured and tested for high quality and durability. However, should
a Tine need replacement, contact the Brinly-Hardy customer service department to
purchase replacement Tines and Safety Wires.
Tines can be serviced as follows:
1. Straighten bend at the end of the Safety Wire and remove from Tine row.
2. Using a screwdriver or similar tool, pry the tabs open that are holding the Tine
in need of service. Tabs can also be opened by tapping them down from the top
of the Dethatcher Tray.
3. Remove Tine and replace with new Tine.
4. While holding the new Tine in position, bend the tabs back into the closed
position.
5. Reinstall the Safety Wire.
Ensure to thread the Safety Wire through each Tine loop and holes in Tray tabs.
Re-Bend end of the Safety Wire to hold Tine row. Ensure both bent ends of the Safety
Wire are bent around the outer most Tine loop.
Apply a light coat of oil on tines after use to prevent rust.
For rust appearing on painted surfaces, sand lightly and paint aected area with enamel.
Periodically remove debris that builds up between Tines.
Check all moving parts for free movement and if necessary lubricate with oil.
STORAGE
CAUTION: Avoid Injury! The Dethatcher Tines are sharp. Care should be
taken when choosing a storage location for this product.
Store Dethatcher in low trac aisle ways.
Store Dethatcher with Tine points facing the wall or ground.
Store Dethatcher on the ground or low to the ground.
Do not store Dethatcher hanging from the wall, ceiling or with Tine points facing outward.
Drawbar is a trip hazard. Avoid leaving Drawbar in aisle ways and walking paths.
STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE
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