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48in. Plug Aerator Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item # 49167 06082015 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, the warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Assembly ............................... 8 Before Each Use ..........................13 After Each Use ............................. 13 Maintenance ............................13 Parts Diagram ............................14 Parts List ..............................
Intended Use This 48” Plug Aerator is the perfect aerator for getting water and nutrients to the roots of plants in compacted soil. Technical Specifications Property Specification Aerator Type Plug Spikes (qty.) 3” Spike Length 2.5” Spike Penetration Depth 48” Working Width Maximum Weight Capacity 120 lbs.
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WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the aerator in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts. ...
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AERATOR USE AND CARE Do not force the aerator. Products do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job. Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the aerator will operate properly and perform its intended function.
Specific Operation Warnings CRUSHING AND LACERATION HAZARD Implement is heavy. Be careful when moving or lifting as hands, finders, feet, and other body parts can be crushed. Implement has sharp spikes. Keep hands clear as these spikes can cut. ...
For #2 in Figure 12: Re-straighten end plates, and then fully tighten all 8 corner connections while making sure lift handle still Figure 12 moves freely. Tighten Middle Brace and Top Tray connections from Step 9 and 10. CHECK THAT ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT. Figure 12 BEHIND THE LIFT ARM on the top tray is a place for Lock Pin (F) device.
Parts Diagram Hardware Parts – not actual size Ref. No. Part No. Description Quantity Hex Bolt 1/2” x 4-1/4” AE48-A Hex Bolt 1/4” x 1-1/2” AE48-BT Hex Bolt 5/16” x 1-1/4” AE48-C Hex Bolt 5/16” x 3/4” AE48-D Hex Bolt 5/16” x 1” AE48-E AE48-F Lock Pin (not shown)
Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. ...
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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