Warranty

20
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Abnormal noise. Foreign objects on the 1. Switch off the dethatcher, remove the
dethatcher cylinder are hitting power cord from the outlet and wait until
the cylinder has stopped rotating.
Clattering in the unit. Foreign objects blocking the 1. Remove foreign objects.
Whistling sound. dethatching cylinder. 2. Check the dethatcher immediately.
Whistling sound. Cog belt slipping. 1. Contact an authorized service centre.
Motor will not start. Faulty cable. The conductor 1. Contact your electrician.
cross-section of the extension
cable may be too low.
Motor cuts out Blocked by foreign objects. 1. Switch off the motor, remove the plug
because blocking from the socket and wait until the
protection has been dethatcher has stopped rotating.
activated. 2. Remove the foreign objects.
3. After approx.1 minute, switch on the
dethatcher.
Dethatcher depth is too low. 1. Let the motor cool down.
Cylinder has been adjusted for 2. Set depth adjustment correctly.
wear without actual wear to the
tines.
The grass is too tall. 1. Mow the lawn before dethatching.
Dethatching results Spring tine wear. 1. Adjust the dethatcher cylinder.
are not satisfactory.
Cog belt faulty. 1. Contact an authorized service centre.
Lawn has grown too tall. 1. Mow the lawn before using the
dethatcher.