STARTING:
Secure the extension cord into the cord retainer. The
loop of the extension cord must be long enough for
the cord retainer to freely slide from one side to the
other. Plug the extension cord into the power cord
plug on the tool. (See Fig. 5)
Move the dethatcher to the work area prior to starting
the motor.
WARNING: Do not start dethatcher if it is standing in
long grass or solid ground.
To Start
To start the dethatcher, press and hold the safety lock
button (A) on the switch box while pulling the switch
lever (B) up and toward the handle. The motor will
start and the raker will begin to rotate. (See Fig. 6)
To stop the dethatcher, simply release the switch
lever.
Before use, remove any visible stones or other
foreign bodies from the area.
CAUTION: Before moving the dethatcher from one
area to another switch off the motor and wait for the
raker to come to a complete stop. Be careful not to let
the raker touch the ground while moving the
dethatcher. The raker as well as the unit itself may be
damaged even if the motor is switched off.
Fig.6
A
OPERATING
Fig.5
B
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Model DT71212
RAKER FUNCTION
With the raker cylinder, this appliance can be used as a
raker for removing weeds and moss in the lawn as well
as leaves debris.
In order to develop a healthy lawn in the spring, it is
necessary for greater amounts of air to penetrate the
area around the roots of the grass. We recommend
raking the lawn twice a year, e.g. in the Spring and in
the Autumn.
To achieve good result and increase the lifetime of the
raker cylinder, mow your lawn to a shorter height (less
than 4 cm) before starting.
SET WORKING DEPTH
This dethatcher can be set 4 raking depth positions.
Rotate the depth adjustment knob to control the working
depth as follows (Fig. 7):
Position 0 0.12 IN (3 mm)
Position 1 -0.12 IN (-3 mm) Position 3 -0.35 IN(-9 mm)
Select the working depth depending upon the state of
the lawn and the actual height of the grass.
Tilt the dethatcher backwards slightly so that both front
wheels are off the ground.
Switch the dethatcher on, the raker cylinder starts
rotation freely.
Always guide the dethatcher at an even speed
depending on the type of ground. Remaining in one
place too long can damage the grass, if the ground is
wet or too dry.
To prevent tripping, take particular care when moving
backwards and when pulling the dethatcher.
Never pass the dethatcher over the extension cable
while it is running; make sure it is always in a safe
position behind your back. (Fig. 8).
When working on inclines always stand diagonally to
the incline in a sturdy, safe stance. Do not work on
extremely steep slopes.
Fig.8
Fig.7
Position 2 -0.24 IN(-6 mm)