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DETHATCHER AND SCARIFIER SAFETY
1. GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI)
pro-
tection should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be
used for the machine. Receptacles are available having
built-in GFCI protection and may be used.
2. DISCONNECT UNIT
from the power supply when not
in use or when servicing or cleaning. Do not leave unat-
tended.
3. DON’T ABUSE CORD
- Never carry this product by the
cord or yank the cord to disconnect from the receptacle.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
4. USE RIGHT APPLIANCE
- Do not use this product for
any job except that for which it is intended.
5. DON’T OVERREACH
- Guide the dethatcher / scarifier
at a walking pace only. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
6. LIGHTING
- Only operate your dethatcher / scarifier in
daylight or good artificial light.
7. STORE IDLE UNIT INDOORS
- When not in use, the
dethatcher / scarifier should be stored indoors in a dry
area out of children’s reach.
8. MAINTAIN UNIT WITH CARE
- Keep clean for best
performance and to reduce the risk of injury. Inspect ex-
tension cord periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil.
9. POLARIZED PLUGS
- To reduce the risk of elec-
tric shock, this product has a polarized plug. Polar-
ized connections will fit together only one way. Make
sure that the receptacle end of the extension cord has
large and small blade slot widths. If the plug does not fit
fully into extension cord, reverse the plug. If i still does
not fit, obtain a suitable extension cord. If the extension
cord does not fit fully into the outlet, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the
plug on the tool or the extension cord in any way.
10. Do not operate the dethatcher / scarifier on a slope
that is too steep for safe operation. When on slopes,
slow down and make sure you have stable footing.
11. Before starting the dethatcher / scarifier make sure
the tines are not touching any object and are free to
move.
12. Grip the guide bar firmly with both hands. Never op-
erate the dethatcher / scarifier with one hand.
13. STAY ALERT
- Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense. Do not operate the dethatcher / scarifier
when you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or medication
14. If the dethatcher / scarifier strikes a foreign body,
turn it off immediately, wait for the tines to stop, and
check for damage. If necessary, repair before restarting.
15. If the dethatcher / scarifier starts to vibrate abnor-
mally, turn it off immediately and check for the cause.
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of a malfunction
or damaged part.
16. Before carrying out any maintenance or repairs, al-
ways turn off the dethatcher / scarifier, disconnect from
the power supply, and wait until the tines come to a
complete stop before carrying out any maintenance or
repairs.
DETHATCHER AND SCARIFIER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING!
Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
CAUTION!
The dethatcher / scarifier may bounce
upward 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 dethatcher
/ scarifier near underground electrical cables,
telephone lines, pipes or hoses.
DANGER!
RISK OF CUT - Wear gloves and use
caution when cleaning or performing maintenance
on the dethatcher / scarifier.
