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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

14-IN 11 AMP Electric Dethatcher

IMPORTANT!

Safety Instructions

All Operators Must Read These

Instructions Before Use

Always follow these safety guidelines. Failure to do so may

result in serious bodily injury or death.

Safety Precautions

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use be sure

everyone using this product reads and understands all safety

instructions and other information contained in this manual.

mWARNING! When using electric gardening

appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce risk of re, electric shock, and/or

personal injury.

Save these instructions and review frequently prior to use

and in instructing others.

Safety Instructions

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be

used and remove all foreign objects.

2. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate

outer garments. Wear protective footwear that will improve

footing on slippery surfaces.

3. Use extension cords and receptacles as specied by the

manufacturer for all units with electric drive motors or

electric starting motors. (SEE TABLE 1)

4. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is

running.

5. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

6. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or cross-

ing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden

hazards or trafc.

7. After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, thoroughly

inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the

damage before restarting and operating the machine.

Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

8. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.

9. If the unit should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the

motor and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is

generally a warning sign of trouble.

10. Stop the motor when leaving the operating position,

before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs,

adjustments, and inspections.

11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine

unattended. Stop motor and remove the power cord.

12. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, shut off the

motor and make certain all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the cord on electric motors.

13. Never operate the machine without proper guards, plates,

or other safety protective devices in place.

14. Keep children and pets away.

15. Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to

cultivate too deep at too fast a rate.

16. Never operate the machine at high transport speeds on

hard or slippery surfaces.

17. Never allow bystanders near the unit when operating.

18. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the

manufacturer of the machine.

19. Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.

20. Be careful when cultivating in hard ground. The tines may

catch in the ground and propel the machine forward. If this

occurs, let go of the handlebars and the starting lever and

do not restrain the machine.

22. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the

machine towards you.

22. Switch on the motor carefully according to instructions

and with feet well away from the tines.

23. Never pick up or carry a machine while the motor is

running.

24. Do not operate the machine while under the inuence of

alcohol or drugs.

General Safety

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS – Don’t use this

product in rainy, stormy, damp or wet locations. Do not

operate in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Motors in

these products normally spark, and the sparks might

ignite fumes.

• DRESS PROPERLY – Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry

and wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber

gloves and substantial footwear is recommended

when working outdoors.

• USE SAFETY GLASSES – Wear safety glasses with side

shields or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI

Z87.1 standard when operating this product.

A Division of Snow Joe, LLC

Model No. AJ800E

Form No. SJ-AJ800E-880E

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Summary of content (12 pages)

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4-IN 11 AMP Electric Dethatcher Model No. AJ800E Form No. SJ-AJ800E-880E OPERATOR’S MANUAL A Division of Snow Joe, LLC IMPORTANT! before unclogging the tines, and when making any repairs, adjustments, and inspections. Safety Instructions 11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine unattended. Stop motor and remove the power cord. All Operators Must Read These Instructions Before Use 12.
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fully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other condition that may affect its operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced. Call our customer service help line for assistance at 1-866-766-9563 for assistance. • USE DUST MASK – Wear face or dust mask when operating this product.
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outdoor use. The machine is designed to operate on 120 Volt AC household current. The power cord has a grounding prong. To avoid the possibility of shock it must always be used with a properly grounded three-prong receptacle. Never remove the ground prong from the plug.
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Service 19. Store Idle Appliances Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children. Your power tool should be serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. 20. Maintain Appliance With Care – Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
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Safety Symbols The following table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate. Symbols Descriptions SAFETY ALERT. READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S) Read, understand and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Do not use in wet weather conditions. Wear eye protection, dust mask protection, and ear protection. Wear gloves protective.
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Know Your Electric Dethatcher 4 3 1 5 17 15 2 14 16 8 7 9 6 10 13 12 11 1. Safety button 13. Adjusting knob 2. Power cable 7. Handle on the collecting basket 3. Starting lever 8. Lower bar 15. 2 center bars 4. Upper handle bar 9. Impact protector 16. Electric cable 5. 4 screws and 4 wing nuts to secure the bar 10. Housing 6. Collecting basket 12. 2 rear wheels 14. 2 cable clamps 17. Cable strain relief 11.
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Tools 5. Fasten the electric cable (16) to the bar with the two cable clamps (14). (See pg. 6) You will need the following tools to assemble your machine: NOTE: The two centre bars can be secured in two positions to adjust the handle bar to your height. • Screw driver Package Contents • Housing Mounting and emptying the collecting basket (Fig.
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Setting 0 : Transport position 3. Connect the unit to the mains voltage. This position sets the maximum safety spacing between the tool and the floor. 4. To switch on press the unlocking button on the handle (1) and simultaneously press the starting lever (2). Release the unlocking button (1). The unit will continue to run. Setting 1 : Working position 5. To switch off release the starting lever (2). (See Fig. 3) Set this position when working with a new implement.
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Cleaning and Storage Maintenance mWARNING! Always turn off the dethatcher and Work that has not been described in these Instructions must be carried out by a servicing agency authorized by us. Only use original parts. unplug the power cord from the outlet before maintaining the dethatcher. • Wear gloves when handling the cylinder. General • Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work always switch OFF the unit, disconnect the plug from the power socket and wait until the cylinder is stopped. 1.
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Troubleshooting mWARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorized service center or a similarly qualified specialist if you cannot solve the problem yourself! Suspected malfunctions, disturbances or damages are often due to causes that the user can fix themselves. Therefore check the product using this section. In most cases the problem can be solved quickly. Problem Possible cause 1.
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NOTES 11
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A Two-Year Full Warranty for residential use in the United States and Canada General Conditions: Snow Joe, LLC warrants this product to the original purchaser for two years against defects in material or workmanship when used for normal residential purposes. Snow Joe, LLC will repair any defect in material or workmanship, and repair or replace any defective part, subject to the conditions, limitations, and exclusions set forth herein.