GENERAL SAFETY
MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
- Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect unit cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cord periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS
- Before further
use of the product, any part that is damaged should
be carefully 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. For assistance call our customer service
help line at 1-800-633-1501.
WARNING
: Keep hands and feet away from blades.
DOUBLE INSULATION
– The appliance has double
insulation. This means that all external metal parts
are insulated from the electrical supply. This is
achieved by introducing an insulation layer between
electrical and mechanical parts. The double
insulation guarantees you the greatest possible
safety.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose unit to water or operate unit on wet
ground.
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of injury to persons,
do not operate without guards in place.
Be aware of the extension cord while operating the
appliance. Be careful not to trip on the cord.
Always guide the cord away from the raker.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
- If the dethatcher is
blocked by a foreign object or if the motor is
overloaded, the motor will switch off automatically
by the protection device. Wait for the motor to cool
down (approx. 15 minutes) before starting the
dethatcher again.
CAUTION:
The appliance may bounce upward and/
or jump forward if the tines strike extremely hard
packed soil, frozen ground, or buried obstacles such
as large stones, roots or stumps.
WARNING:
Do not operate the appliance near
underground electrical cables, telephone lines,
pipes or hoses.
If the appliance strikes a foreign body, turn it off
immediately, wait for the tines to stop and check for
damage. If necessary, repair before restarting.
If the appliance starts to vibrate abnormally, turn it
off immediately and check for the cause. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
DANGER: RISK OF CUT -
Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
on the appliance.
Always turn off the appliance, disconnect from the
power supply and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before carrying out any maintenance
or repairs.
CAUTION:
Tines do not stop immediately after the
unit is turned off.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury. Do not put hands, feet or
any body part or clothing near the rotating tines.
WARNING: California Proposition 65:
This product contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING:
Some dust and debris created by the
use of this tool could contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
- chemicals in fertilizers
- compounds in insecticides, herbicides, and
pesticides
- arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber
Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure, work in a well-ventilated
area and with approved safety equipment such as
dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm -
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
WARNING
: Replace damaged cord immediately.
LIGHTING
- Only operate your appliance in daylight
or good artificial light.
Do not operate the dethatcher on a slope that is too
steep for safe operation. When on slopes, slow
down and make sure you have good footing.
Before starting the dethatcher make sure the raker is
not touching any object and are free to move.
Always
hold
the
tool with both hands. Never
operate the appliance with one hand.
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Model DT71613
