Operation; Maintenance; Storage - Craftsman POWER RAKE 486.2928 Operator's Manual

OPeraTION

Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments
on the Power Rake before operating. Controls for
operating Power Rake are as follows:
SaFeTY SwITCH - Must be pressed in before handle
switch can be used to start engine.
HaNdLe SwITCH - Pull and hold to start and keep
engine running. When let go engine will stop and safety
switch should re-engage.
COLLeCTION BaG - Holds material that has been
thatched from the lawn. Empty bag regularly while
detaching.
POwer COrd - Supplies electricity to the Power Rake,
make sure to connect to a power supply only using
outdoor rated extension cables.
COrd HOLder - Holds extension cord to help keep it
out of the way and take stress off of the handle switch
cord.
exTeNSION COrd raTINGS
(Use only outdoor rated extension cords plugged into a
ground fault receptacle.)
GaUGe
16 Gauge
14 Gauge

MaINTeNaNCe

MaINTeNaNCe
CaUTION:
aNY MaINTeNaNCe, Make SUre
THe POwer rake IS TUrNed OFF
aNd UNPLUGGed FrOM aNY POwer
SOUrCe.
• Clear excess debris left in Power Rake housing after
each use.
• Make sure nothing has wrapped around the tines/
tine shaft. Remove anything that has wrapped itself
around the tines/tine shaft.
• Check and make sure all wing knobs and carriage
bolts are tightened. Re-tighten any loose knobs and
bolts.
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OPeraTION
LeNGTH
0 - 50 Feet
51 - 100 Feet
BeFOre PerFOrMING
SAFETY
SWITCH
CORD
HOLDER
POWER
CORD
COLLECTION BAG
FIGUre 9

STOraGe

• Clean Power Rake and bag before storing.
clean with water, solvents or petroleum based
products.
• Store in a dry place that is not exposed to the
elements and out of the reach of children.
Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help
CORD
HOLDER
HANDLE
SWITCH
EXTENSION
CORD
do not
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE