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Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help 

DO NOT RETURN TO STORE

OPeraTION

STOraGe

MaINTeNaNCe

OPeraTION

Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments 
on the Power Rake before operating. Controls for 
operating Power Rake are as follows:

SaFeTY SwITCH

 - Must be pressed in before handle 

switch can be used to start engine.

HaNdLe SwITCH

 - Pull and hold to start and keep 

engine running. When let go engine will stop and safety 
switch should re-engage.

COLLeCTION BaG

 - Holds material that has been 

thatched from the lawn. Empty bag regularly while 
detaching.

POwer COrd

 - Supplies electricity to the Power Rake, 

make sure to connect to a power supply only using 
outdoor rated extension cables.

COrd HOLder

 - Holds extension cord to help keep it 

out of the way and take stress off of the handle switch 
cord.

MaINTeNaNCe

Clean Power Rake and bag before storing. 

• 

do not 

clean with water, solvents or petroleum based 
products.

Store in a dry place that is not exposed to the 

• 

elements and out of the reach of children.

CaUTION:  BeFOre  PerFOrMING 
aNY  MaINTeNaNCe,  Make  SUre 
THe  POwer  rake  IS  TUrNed  OFF 
aNd UNPLUGGed FrOM aNY POwer 
SOUrCe.

SAFETY
SWITCH

POWER
CORD

CORD
HOLDER

CORD

HOLDER

EXTENSION

CORD

COLLECTION BAG

HANDLE
SWITCH

Clear excess debris left in Power Rake housing after 

• 

each use.
Make sure nothing has wrapped around the tines/

• 

tine shaft. Remove anything that has wrapped itself 
around the tines/tine shaft.
Check and make sure all wing knobs and carriage 

• 

bolts are tightened. Re-tighten any loose knobs and 
bolts.

FIGUre 9

exTeNSION COrd raTINGS

(Use  only  outdoor  rated  extension  cords  plugged  into  a 
ground fault receptacle.)

GaUGe

LeNGTH

16 Gauge

0 - 50 Feet

14 Gauge

51 - 100 Feet

Summary of Contents for 486.29280

Page 1: ... Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A www sears com craftsman CAUTION Before using this product read this manual and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Safety Assembly Operation Maintenance Parts STOP DO NOT RETURN TO STORE For Missing Parts or Assembly Questions Call 1 866 576 8388 ...

Page 2: ...TENANCE 6 safety 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 Read this owners manual carefully and know how to operate your Power Rake Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Power Rake Never allow children to use the Power Rake Do not allow adult...

Page 3: ...1 3 4 5 6 2 A B C D E ref qty description A 6 Wing Knob B 3 Power Cord Holder C 1 Bag Support Clip ref qty description 1 2 Middle Handle Tube 2 1 Power Rake w Upper Handle Tube 3 1 Lower Handle Tube ref qty description D 6 Carriage Bolt E 2 Washer ref qty description 4 2 Handle Attachment Brackets 5 1 Bag 6 1 Cord Holder ...

Page 4: ...he long end of each of the middle handle tubes to the lower handle tube using 2 carriage bolts D and wing knobs A STEP 4 SEE FIGURE 4 Slide the cord holder 6 onto the right middle handle tube STEP 2 SEE FIGURE 2 Fasten the handle attachment brackets and lower handle tube to the Power Rake housing using two carriage bolts D washers E and wing knobs A CAUTION do not assemble with Power Rake plugged ...

Page 5: ...above the carriage bolt and wing knob while assembling FIGURE 5 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8 STEP 6 SEE FIGURE 6 Clip the power cord holders B onto the lower and upper handle tubes and then clip the power cord into the holders FIGURE 6 STEP 7 SEE FIGURE 7 Connect the bag support clip C to the lower handle tube STEP 8 SEE FIGURE 8 Connect the bag rods to the dethatcher Connect the bag support strap to the bag...

Page 6: ...elp keep it out of the way and take stress off of the handle switch cord maintenance Clean Power Rake and bag before storing Do not clean with water solvents or petroleum based products Store in a dry place that is not exposed to the elements and out of the reach of children CAUTION before performing any maintenance make sure the Power Rake is turned off and unplugged from any power source SAFETY ...

Page 7: ...the top section Pull out damaged tine and replace it with a new tine 4 Reattach the top section removed in step 3 with the 5 screws that were removed problem cause Correction Noise in unit Foreign objects in Power Rake Turn off Power Rake unplug from outlet and 1 wait for rotation to stop Remove foreign objects from housing 2 Check Power Rake for any other damage 3 Whistling sound from unit Belt p...

Page 8: ...embly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE repair parts illustration MODEL 486 29280 34 1 29 29 7 31 5 5 5 5 5 32 24 38 15 14 11 37 38 37 27 33 6 4 2 36 36 36 36 4 28 28 4 4 4 28 28 28 35 30 9 8 24 25 23 19 18 20 5 17 21 22 22 3 12 13 16 10 26 33 24 27 24 3 ...

Page 9: ...DL8 205 061 1 Wheel Axle 4 15 MDL8 205 062 1 Wheel Axle 3 16 MDL8 205 059 1 Wheel Axle 6 17 MDL8 043 032 5 Tine Assembly 2 18 MDL8 043 033 5 Tine Assembly 1 19 MDL8 288 004 40 Tine ref part no qty description 20 MDL8 205 023 1 Reel Axle 21 GB 89 86 2 C Clip 22 MDL8 123 004 2 Reel Plate 23 GB119 86 2 Round Pin 24 GB894 4 O Ring 25 MDL8 224 024 1 Belt Pulley 26 MDL8 306 031 1 Belt Cover 27 66444 2 W...

Page 10: ...r missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE 8 10 15 11 9 13 14 1 1 1 1 1 17 17 1 1 1 1 19 23 20 12 18 16 5 4 1 1 6 6 6 6 7 7 3 3 21 21 21 24 25 2 22 27 27 22 26 7 7 7 7 6 6 repair parts illustration MODEL 486 29280 ...

Page 11: ... Switch Box 2 11 MDL8 100 009 1 Pressing Board 12 MDL8 253 052 1 Switch Trigger 13 FA1 6 2B A1 1 Switch 14 MDL8 369 001 2 Cable Jacket ref part no qty description 15 MDL8 281 029 1 Spring 2 16 MDL8 281 028 1 Spring 1 17 MDL8 100 002 2 Cord Grip 18 MDL3 460 006 1 Capacitor 19 MDL5 501 012 1 Cable 20 MDL5 501 016 1 Cable 21 MDL8 486 017 3 Power Cord Holder 22 MDL8 100 010 2 Handle Bracket 23 MDL5 35...

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