Use and Care Manual

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

• Do not use the dethatcher in the rain or in moist, wet conditions.

• Do not work close to the edge of swimming pools or garden ponds.

• Please observe any local noise restrictions.

• Always wear eye protection.

• Wear a dust mask. Soil mixed with fertilizers may cause harmful chemicals to be inhaled.

• Extension Cord – To reduce the risk of disconnection of appliance cord from the extension

cord during operating, it is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a knot to

prevent them from becoming disconnected during use. Make the knot as shown in gure 1,

then connect the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension cord. This

method can also be used to tie two extension cords together.

• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to

use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.)

of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding

100 feet is not recommended mended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller

the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage

resulting in loss of power and overheating.

• Wear hearing protection.

• Ensure that people and pets are at least 50’ (15 m) away from dethatcher while in use.

• Do not use the maximum dethatching depth setting, allow tines to wear down, start in the

highest setting and adjust as tines wear down.

• Replace worn or damaged parts only with identical replacement parts.

• Ensure that work area is free of slippery spots or excessive quantities of stone.

• Do not dethatch on slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Fig. 1