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Intended Use
This Drum Spike Aerat or has 126 three-inch spikes that penetrate up to 2
½” into the ground to allow
w
ater and nutrients to reach plants’ roots. It holds up to 40 gallons of water for a total filled weight of
482 lbs. This aerator works well with hard soil or clay.
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Drum width
60
”
Spike quantity
126
Spike length
2 ¾”
Water capacity
40 gallons
Drum Dimensions
60
” wide x 14” diameter
Important Safety Information
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair th e function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to forc e small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OS HA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the aerator in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Do not allow the aerator to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and cont act will cause electrical shock.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the aerator.
Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may caus e personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
