Wen DT1516 Instruction Manual Download

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16-INCH DETHATCHER

& SCARIFIER

Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT:

Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability,

ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,

trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use

your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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MODEL DT1516

Summary of Contents for DT1516

Page 1: ... trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up ...

Page 2: ...n 8 BEFORE OPERATING 9 Unpacking Packing List 9 Know Your Dethatcher and Scarifier 10 Assembly Adjustment 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 13 Operation 13 Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Exploded View Parts List 18 Warranty Statement 23 To purchase replacement parts or accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM 50 ft Extension Cord Model PC5012 ...

Page 3: ...e following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our products If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to date manual or contact our customer...

Page 4: ... shock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respir...

Page 5: ...accordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working ...

Page 6: ...stall 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 ha...

Page 7: ...n you do this type of work To re duce your exposure work in a well ventilated area and with approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filler out microscopic particles 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 the...

Page 8: ... in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS The tool s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided This eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord Dou...

Page 9: ...w to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories If any part is missing or broken please contact customer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email techsupport wenproducts com 1 Dethatcher Blade 1 2 Scarifier Blade 1 3 Thatch Bag Rack 1 4 Thatch Bag 1 5 Upper Handle 1 6 Dethatcher Scarifier Body 1 7 Middle Handle 1 8 Lower Handles 2 9 Handle Cam Knob Assemblies 4 10 Cable Clip 1 11 He...

Page 10: ...en with it Better yet children should be kept far away while operating Refer to the following diagram to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your Dethatcher and Scarifier The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions Upper Handle Switch Lever Safety Lock Middle Handle Extension Cord Holder Handle Cam Knob Cable Clip Power Cord Tha...

Page 11: ...iddle handle Fig 2 1 onto the two lower handles using two handle cam knobs Fig 2 2 two washers Fig 2 3 and two bolts Fig 2 4 one on either side To lock the handle cam knobs in place push the knob to the UP position as shown in Fig 2 NOTE Make sure that the middle handle is installed on the inside of the lower handles as shown in Fig 2 6 Slip the extension cord holder Fig 3 1 onto the upper handle ...

Page 12: ...move the thatch bag from the mounting hooks 2 Empty the thatch bag and reattach following the instructions above ADJUSTING THE DEPTH WARNING The machine must be switched OFF and removed from the power source before adjusting the tines To adjust the depth move the depth adjustment lever Fig 4 1 to the right and then down the preferred gear See the chart below for different depth settings NOTE Negat...

Page 13: ... the extension cord holder 4 Make a knot with the power and extension cords Secure the connection Fig 5 POWERING ON OFF Extension Cord Appliance Cord WARNING Before powering ON the machine make sure that it will not come in contact with any foreign objects during start up Keep your hands and feet away from the rotating tines blades 1 To power ON the dethatcher scarifier press the safety lock butto...

Page 14: ... effective pattern for scarifying raking lawns is straight lines along one of the sides This will keep the rows even and ensure that no areas are missed Fig 7 SCARIFYING Scarifying is more intense than dethatching The blades reach down deep to remove moss fungus thatch and other unwanted buildup from your lawn while leaving the grass intact At the same time it scarifies cuts grooves into the groun...

Page 15: ...EANING Clean the underside of the tine guard and motor housing around the tines using a scrubbing brush and a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture To remove soil and debris from the transmission and tines use a stiff brush or a dampened cloth Clean the vents on the motor housing and remove any remaining grass or dirt Once cleaned wipe the tines and shaft dry and apply a light coa...

Page 16: ...the sharp tines Note that both blades may get hot during operation To install the scarifier or dethatcher blade 1 Align the square end of the blade shaft with the square hole of the output gear Fig 10 2 Press the bearing on the blade into the blade bracket slot Secure the blade in place by reinstalling the blade bracket and hex screws using the included hex wrench MAINTENANCE WARNING Make sure tha...

Page 17: ...hine 3 Contact customer service at 1 800 232 1195 4 Safety lock button is not pressed 4 Press the safety lock button and the switch lever at the same time for start up Product Does Not Reach Full Power 1 Extension cord is not suitable for operation with this machine 1 Use the proper extension cord Use chart on page 6 2 Power source has low voltage 2 Connect to a different power source 3 Air vents ...

Page 18: ...18 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST BODY ASSEMBLY ...

Page 19: ...26 DT1516 026 Grass Flap Spring 1 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 27 DT1516 027 Grass Flap Rod 1 28 DT1516 028 Depth Adjustment Plate 1 29 DT1516 029 Grass Collection Bag Frame 1 30 DT1516 030 Handle Frame Nut M6 4 31 DT1516 031 Handle Frame Locking Knob 4 32 DT1516 032 Locking Knob Washer 6 33 DT1516 033 Locking Knob Bolt 4 34 DT1315 049 Hex Wrench Clip 1 35 DT1315 046 Middle Handle Frame 1 36 DT1516 ...

Page 20: ...06 DT1315 301 Bearing Shaft 2 107 DT1516 107 Blade Collar 1 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 108 DT1516 108 Set Pin 1 109 DT1516 109 Scarifier Blade 10 110 DT1516 110 Rod Collar 19 111 DT1516 111 Rod Washer 2 112 DT1516 112 Rod Gasket 2 113 DT1516 113 Square Blade Rod 2 114 DT1516 114 Blade Rod Divider 13 115 DT1516 115 Scraper Tine 24 116 DT1516 116 Scraper Tine Mount 12 NOTE Not all parts may be avail...

Page 21: ...1 214 DT1516 214 Washer 1 215 DT1516 215 Belt Housing Screw 1 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 216 DT1516 216 Bolt M8 1 217 DT1516 217 Pulley Housing 1 218 DT1516 218 Output Shaft 1 219 DT1516 219 Pulley Bearing 1 220 DT1516 220 Belt Axle 1 221 DT1516 221 Circlip 2 222 DT1516 222 Belt 2 223 DT1516 223 Large Belt Wheel 1 224 DT1516 224 Double Belt Pulley 1 225 DT1516 225 Belt Housing 1 15 DT1516 015 Self...

Page 22: ...nside Bracket 1 311 DT1315 206 Switch Handle Bracket 1 NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY 312 DT1516 312 Self Tapping Screw 10 313 DT1315 207 Rear Switch Housing 1 314 DT1516 314 Switch Wire 1 315 DT1516 315 Power Plug 1 46 DT1315 011 Press Plate 2 317 DT1315 210 Cord Strain Relief 1 318 DT1315 205 Switch Housing Screw 6 319 DT1516 319 Power Switch 1 320 DT1315 220 Trigger Handle 1 321 DT1516 321 Upper Ha...

Page 23: ...or defective parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When returning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstan...

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