Operation - EGO Power+ DA1400 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with this product
to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and
other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
To prevent serious personal injury, re-
move the battery pack from the product before servicing,
cleaning, changing attachments, or removing material
from the product.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or
accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of
this product. The use of attachments or accessories not
recommended can result in serious personal injury.
APPLICATIONS
Remove old, dried cuttings, moss, grass or root residue
from lawns.
STARTING/STOPPING THE DETHATCHER
Before Using the Dethatcher
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, wear
goggles or safety glasses at all times when operating
this product. Wear a face mask or dust mask in dusty
locations. Wear proper clothing and footwear during
operation to reduce the risk of injury that may be caused
by flying debris.
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Inspect the product thoroughly for damage before
using. Do not use the product if it is damaged or shows
wear.
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Make sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire,
or other objects that could damage the product.
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Mow the lawn before working and fertilize afterwards.
Operating Tips
In order for a healthy lawn to develop in the spring, it is
necessary for greater amounts of air to penetrate the area
around the roots of the grass. We recommend dethatching
the lawn at least twice every year, during spring or
autumn depending on the state of your lawn.
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For your safety, do not operate on slopes greater than
15 degrees. Work across the face of slopes, not up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
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Do not work with this product on a wet lawn because
wet grass tends to stick to the deck and the tines, it
could also cause you to slip and fall.
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Hold the product with both hands. Keep the handles
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DETHATCHER ATTACHMENT — DA1400
dry to ensure safe support.
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Slowly push the product forward. Move the product at
appropriate speed. Do not move it too fast to prevent
the tines from getting stuck and causing motor
overload.
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Switch the product off immediately if other people
enters the working area. Always let the product come
to a complete stop before putting it down.
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Do not overwork. Take regular breaks to ensure you
can concentrate on the work and have full control over
the machine.
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Work in slight overlapping rows. The most effective
pattern is straight lines along one of the sides (Fig. C).
This will keep the rows even and ensures that all the
lawn is dethatched without missing any spots.
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Pay special attention when changing direction.
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Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your balance, switch off the motor immediately.
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Do not work near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments,
you could lose your footing or balance.
To Start/Stop the Dethatcher Attachment
See "STARTING/STOPPING THE POWER HEAD" section in
the operator's manual for PH1400E/PH1420E /PHX1600.
WARNING:
Stop the machine if it has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass
and when transporting the machine to and from the area
in which it is to be used.
WARNING:
Do not tilt the machine when switching
on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for
starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than is absolutely
necessary and lift only the part which is away from the
operator.
Checking for blockage of the tines
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To prevent blockage, clean the underside of the
machine before and after each use to remove any
accumulated debris.
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When blockage happens, stop the machine and
remove the battery pack, then remove any build-up
of grass and leaves on or around the tines and deck.
Wipe the machine clean with a damp cloth.
ADJUSTING DEPTH (Fig. D)
WARNING:
Keep your feet away from the deck when
adjusting the depth.
The dethatching depth can be set to 3 depth positions:
1 & 2: operating position