60in. Drum Spike Aerator Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPE RA TION INS TRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may res ult in serious personal injury.
Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ________________ ____________________________ Save the receipt, the warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This Drum Spike Aerat or is designed for certain applications only.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................. 4 Important Safety Information ...................................................................................................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings .....................................................
Intended Use This Drum Spike Aerat or has 126 three-inch spikes that penetrate up to 2½” into the ground to allow water and nutrients to reach plants’ roots. It holds up to 40 gallons of water for a total filled weight of 482 lbs. This aerator works well with hard soil or clay.
PERS ONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loos e clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Specific Operation Warnings CRUSHI NG AND LACERATION HAZARD Implement is heavy. Be careful when moving or lifting as hands, finders, feet, and other body parts can be crushed. Implement has sharp spikes. Keep hands clear as these spikes can cut. DO NOT exceed this implement’s maximum speed of 5 MP H. Exceeding this speed may result in loss of control during transport or braking. Do not exceed the Drum Spike Aerator load capacity. Distribute the load evenly.
Assembly 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Locate all parts as shown in the Parts Diagram. Use caution, as the points are sharp. Place the U-Style Hitch Bracket (8) around the Drum Body Weldment (1). Place t he Joint Bushing Weldment (3) over axle and attach with Bolts (5), Flat Washers (6), and Lock Nuts (7) on each side. Place the T-Style Hitch Bracket (12) against the U-Style Hitch Bracket (8) and attach using Bolts (9), Flat Washers (10), and Lock Nuts (11). Tighten all hardware securely.
Parts List Part No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Description Drum Body Weldment Plug Joint Bushing Weldment Oil Valve Ø6 Bolt M10 x 55 Flat Washer Ø10 Lock Nut M10 U-Style Hitch Bracket Bolt M8 x 50 Flat Washer Ø8 Lock Nut M8 T-Style Hitch Bracket Washer Quantity 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 4 4 4 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '" Us'') warrants to the original purc haser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchas ed will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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