English - Agri-Fab SpeedEPart 45-02941 Manual De Instrucciones

Safety
Read and understand the vehicle manual
and these instructions before using this
dethatcher. Always instruct other users
before they operate the dethatcher.
assembly Symbols
Do not tighten yet
Tighten now
1/2
Tighten and then loosen to the point
that the parts can just be moved
operation
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risk of Injury
• Never allow children to handle or
operate the dethatcher.
• Never allow anyone to ride on the
dethatcher.
• Spring tines are sharp! Always exercise
caution when handling or near spring
tines.
• Always wear safety foot wear when
working with the dethatcher.
• Keep area of operation clear of other
people and animals.
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risk of overturning
• Vehicle braking and stability may be
affected with the attachment of this
equipment. Refer to safety rules in the
vehicle owner's manual concerning safe
operation on slopes.
• Always operate up and down a slope,
never across the face of a slope.
• Do not work on slopes greater than 10°.
• Drive slowly and carefully, especially
when turning and on uneven ground.
• Do not tow this equipment on a highway
or any other public thoroughfare.

ENGLISH

Before Initial use (figure 13)
• Park the tow vehicle and dethatcher on
flat level ground.
• Attach the dethatcher to the tractor
hitch.
• Push the lift handle in the direction of
the arrow until the wheels no longer
touch the ground.
• Loosen the nuts and bolts (15, 19);
adjust the tine shield so that all spring
tines are in contact with the ground.
• Retighten nuts and bolts.
• Push the lift handle in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it ratchets into
the notch.
figure 13
adding Extra Weight (figure 14)
• If dethatcher appears to be "jumping"
during use, extra weight (max of 70
lbs./31.75 kg) should be added to the
tine shield.
• Attach and secure weights (concrete
patio blocks are recommended) to each
side of tine shield using rubber tie-down
straps.
figure 14
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using the transport feature
• Use the transport feature when moving
across pavement or areas you do not
want to dethatch.
• Push the lift handle in the opposite
direction of the arrow until it ratchets into
the notch.
• Wheels will be touching the ground
and all tines off of the ground when in
transport mode.
maintenance
Before each use, check all nuts and bolts
for tightness and retighten if necessary.
If rust appears, sand lightly and coat
affected parts with an enamel paint.
Lubricate wheel bearings as needed.
Storage
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Store the equipment in a dry area.
Coat exposed, unpainted metal parts with
light oil before storing equipment for a long
period of time (e.g. the winter).
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