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WARRANTY

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY

When operated and maintained according to the instructions supplied with it, if this Tine Dethatcher fails due to a defect in 
material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® to arrange for free repair (or 
replacement if repair proves impossible).

If this product is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., D817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

SAFETY RULES

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FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART

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CARTON CONTENTS

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ASSEMBLY

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OPERATION

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MAINTENANCE/STORAGE

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REPAIR  PARTS 

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PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — 

Attention!! 

Become alert!! Your safety is involved.

•  Always begin with the transmission in first (low) gear 

and engine at low speed, and gradually increase 
speed as conditions permit.

•  The vehicle braking and stability may be affected 

with the attachment of this equipment. Be aware of 
changing conditions on slopes. Refer to safety rules in 
the vehicle owner's manual concerning safe operation 
on slopes. 

STAY OFF OF STEEP SLOPES.

•  Always operate up and down a slope, never across 

the face of a slope

•  This equipment should be operated at reduced speed 

on rough terrain, along creeks and ditches and on 

hillsides, to prevent tipping and loss of control.

 

Do not 

drive too close to a creek or a ditch.

•  Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other 

public thoroughfare.

•  Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this 

owners manual.

•  Read this owners manual carefully for operating and 

service instructions before attempting to assemble or 

operate this equipment. Be thoroughly familiar with 
the proper use of this equipment. 

•  Read the vehicle owners manual and vehicle safety 

rules, and know how to operate the vehicle before 

using this equipment.

•  Never allow children to operate the tractor or 

dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to 
operate without proper instructions. 

•  This dethatcher attachment has sharp tine points. 

Always handle with care and wear substantial foot 

wear when operating this dethatcher.

•  Do not allow anyone to ride or sit on dethatcher 

attachment frame or on towing vehicle.

•  Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, 

particularly small children, and also pets.

Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. 
Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment.

SAFETY

  SERIAL NUMBER: 

 

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  DATE OF PURCHASE: 

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The model number and serial numbers will be found on a 

decal attached to the dethatcher.

You should record both the serial number and the date of 
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

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Page 1: ...this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts PRINTED IN U S A FORM NO 42107 8 14 08 Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...quipment should be operated at reduced speed on rough terrain along creeks and ditches and on hillsides to prevent tipping and loss of control Do not drive too close to a creek or a ditch Do not tow this equipment on a highway or any other public thoroughfare Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this owners manual Read this owners manual carefully for operating and service instructio...

Page 3: ...tion A 2 Shoulder Bolt B 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 2 Lg C 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 1 4 Lg D 11 Hex Bolt 5 16 x 1 Lg E 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 x 1 F 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 G 1 Hitch Pin 3 8 Ref Qty Description H 19 Nylock Nut 5 16 I 2 Nylock Nut 3 8 J 4 Angle Bracket K 1 Grip A B C D E F G K H I J ...

Page 4: ... wrenches 1 9 16 wrench 1 3 4 wrench or adjustable wrench 1 Pliers 1 Hitch Mount Arms 2 2 Lift Handle 3 Hitch Brackets 2 4 Axle Bracket 5 Hitch Arm Mount Brackets 3 6 Wheels 2 7 Tine Shield Assembly 2 4 6 1 5 3 7 5 16 x 1 CARRIAGE BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT HITCH ARM MOUNT BRACKET ANGLE BRACKET 5 16 x 1 HEX BOLT 5 16 NYLOCK NUT ANGLE BRACKET Assemble two tall hitch arm ...

Page 5: ...and nuts and then loosen slightly Assemble the wheels to the axle bracket using two shoulder bolts and two 3 8 nylock nuts Tighten See figure 5 FIGURE 6 Assemble a hitch arm mount bracket to the axle bracket using two 5 16 x 1 carriage bolts and 5 16 nylock nuts Do not tighten yet See figure 6 Insert the lift handle down through the tine shield Attach it to the just assembled hitch arm mount brack...

Page 6: ...hatcher to the vehicle hitch See figure 7 Lower the dethatcher into operating position using the lift handle Loosen the two nylock nuts and carriage bolts which fasten the hitch mount arms to the hitch arm mount brackets at the rear of the tine shield Adjust the tine shield until it is level and both the front and rear spring tines are in contact with the ground Retighten the hex nuts See figure 7...

Page 7: ... 4 Angle Bracket REF PART QTY DESCRIPTION NO NO 13 HA21362 2 Nylock Nut 3 8 16 14 43840 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 15 43063 15 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 16 47810 23 Nylock Nut 5 16 18 17 44326 4 Carriage Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 18 43943 1 Handle Grip 19 44180 2 Hex Bolt 5 16 18 x 2 20 47623 1 Hitch Pin 3 8 Flat Head 21 43343 1 Hair Cotter Pin 1 8 42107 1 Owner s Manual PARTS 40 TINE DETHATCHER MODELS 486 2431...

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