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Fig. 5
Safety lock
button
Overload Protection
The motor is automatically switched off when the unit is
overloaded. Release the switch bar lever and the unit will reset
after a cool down period of approximately 1 minute.
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WARNING!
The tine cylinder continues to run for a
brief period after the unit has been switched off. Do not tilt or
carry the unit while the motor is still running and do not touch
the cylinder while it is still rotating. Failure to comply could
result in severe personal injury.
Working with the Unit
Dethatching your lawn is an intensive intervention and
should only be carried out once a year. For cool-season
grasses, the best time to dethatch is late summer or early fall.
For warm-season grasses, dethatch in late spring or after the
second mowing. Before dethatching, mow a little shorter
than normal.
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WARNING!
When working on slopes, always proceed
across the slope. Be particularly careful to avoid stumbling
when walking backwards with the dethatcher and pulling the
machine towards you.
• Using the tine adjustment knob, select the appropriate
working or readjustment position (in the event of cylinder
wear) so that the unit is not overloaded.
• Commence work in the vicinity of the electrical outlet and
proceed away from the outlet.
• Always make sure that the extension cord follows behind
you. When turning, move the extension cord to the side
that has already been treated.
• Guide the unit at a walking pace down lanes that are as
straight as possible. To ensure uninterrupted dethatching,
the individual lanes should always overlap by a few
centimeters. Dwelling too long at the same place while the
tool is running can damage the grass sward.
Switch bar lever
Cable relief holder
• To ensure that the extension cord is not an impediment,
turn the unit in such a manner so that the cable relief
holder on the bar always faces the side that has been
treated.
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WARNING!
When your dethatching session is
complete, disconnect the power supply and wait until the
cylinder has come to a complete stop before transporting the
unit.
• Set the tine adjustment knob to the transport position
(setting 0) when transporting the unit (see "Setting the
working positions" on page 7).
• Lift the unit to transport it over steps and sensitive
surfaces (e.g. tiles).
• Always clean the unit after each use (see "Cleaning and
Storage").
Cleaning + Storage
Work that is not described in these instructions must be
carried out by an authorized Snow Joe
center. Only use original and identical replacement parts.
• Wear gloves when handling the tine cylinder.
• Prior to all maintenance and cleaning work, always switch
OFF the unit, disconnect the plug from the power supply
and wait until the cylinder has stopped completely.
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WARNING!
Do not jet water onto the unit and do not
clean it under flowing water. Failure to comply could result in
danger of electric shock and damage to the unit.
When you have completed your dethatching session, remove
plant residues adhering to the wheels, the ventilation opening,
the grass ejector opening and the tine cylinder. Do not use
hard or pointed objects for this purpose as they could damage
the unit.
• Completely empty the thatch collection bag.
• Always keep the unit clean. Do not use cleaning agents or
harsh solvents.
Storage
• Store the unit in a dry, locked-up place out of the reach of
children.
• Let the motor cool completely before placing the unit in a
closed room.
• Do not wrap nylon sacks around the unit as such
coverings trap moisture and can damage the unit.
• Loosen the handle knobs so that the bar can be folded up
for space-saving storage. Ensure that the cables are not
squeezed when you collapse the handle (Fig. 6).
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