Yard Works 060-1901-6 User manual

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IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before using this product.
Instruction
Manual
10 A Electric Dethatcher
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TECHNICAL DATA
Rating voltage 120 V~60 Hz
Rating current 10 A
No load speed 4000 RPM
Cutting width 14”(36 cm)
Dethatching depth 3 mm
Blade adjustment 8”/4”( 20.3 cm/10.1 cm)
Weight 18.63 lbs (8.45 kg)
Protection degree /II
Technical Data 3
Product Safety 4
Know Your Dethatcher 7
Exploded View 8
Parts List 9
Operating Instructions 10
Maintenance And Storage 15
Troubleshooting 16
Symbols 17
Warranty 18
Table of ContentsTechnical Data

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FOR ALL DETHATCHERS
1) Avoid Dangerous Environments - Don’t
use appliances in damp or wet locations.
2) Don’t Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept at a distance from work area.
4) Dress Properly - Do not wear loose
clothing or jewellery. They can be
caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
5) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use the Right Dethatcher - Do not use
dethatcher for any job except that for
which it is intended.
7) Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
gardening appliance. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used for this measure of
safety.
8) Warning -To reduce the risk of electric
shock, use only with an extension cord
intended for outdoor use, such as an
extension cord of cord type SW-A,
SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJOW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A.
9) Extension Cord - Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry
the current your product will draw. An
undersized extension cord will cause a
drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. Table 1 shows
the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating.
If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge.
The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord. To reduce the risk of
disconnection of appliance cord from the
extension cord during operating:
i) Make a knot as shown in Figure 1; or
ii) Use one of the plug-receptacle retaining
straps or connectors described in this
manual.
10) Avoid Unintentional Starting - Don’t
carry plugged-in dethatcher with nger
on switch. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
11) Don’t Abuse Cord - Never carry
!WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead,
phthalate or bisphenol A which are known to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash your hands after use.
!WARNING: Read all instructions.
!
WARNING: When using electric ggarden products, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal
injury, including the following:
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dethatcher by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
12) Don’t grasp the exposed cutting blades
or cutting edges when picking up or
holding the dethatcher.
13) Don’t Dethatcher - It will do the job
properly and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
14) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
15) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
dethatcher when you are tired.
16) Disconnect Dethatcher - Disconnect
the dethatcher from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades,
and the like.
17) Store Idle Dethatcher Indoors - When
not in use, dethatcher should be stored
indoors in dry, and high or locked-up
place - out of reach of children.
18) Maintain Dethatcher With Care - Keep
cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the
risk of injury. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect appliance cord periodically,
and if damaged, have it repaired by
an authorized service facility. Inspect
extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil and grease.
19) Check Damaged Parts - Before further
use of the dethatcher, a guard or other
part that is damaged should be carefully
checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving
parts, binding of moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, and any other
condition that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Table 1
Minimum gauge for extension cords
Volts Total length of cord
120 V 25’
7.2 m
50’
15.2 m
100’
30.4 m
150’
45.7 m
Ampere
rating
more
than not
more
than
AWG
0-6 18 16 16 14
6-10 18 16 14 12
10-12 16 16 14 12
12-16 14 12 Not recom-
mended
!WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow
the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, re and/or
serious injury.
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Figure 1
Method of securing extension cord
CORD SET APPLIANCE CORD
(A) TIE CORD AS
SHOWN
(B) CONNECT PLUG
AND RECEPTACLE
FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED
DETHATCHERS
1) Replacement Parts
When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
2) Polarized Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
dethatcher has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require
the use of a polarized extension cord. The
plug will t into a polarized extension cord
only one way. If the plug does not t fully
into the extension cord, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not t, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized
extension cord will require the use of a
polarized wall outlet. This plug will t into
the polarized wall outlet only one way.
If the plug does not t fully into the wall
outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not t, contact a qualied electrician
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not
change the equipment plug, extension
cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Safety lock-out button
2. Handle bar
3. Switch lever
4. Upper handle
5. Electrical cord
6. Extension cord retainer
7. Knob
8. Lower handle
9. Wheel
10. Rake wheel
11. Tines
We recommend that you purchase your accessories listed in the above
list from the same store that sold you this product. Refer to the accessory
packaging for further details. Store personnel can assist you and offer advice.
Not all the accessories illustrated or described are included in standard delivery.
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Exploded View

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Item Description QTY.
1Housing 1
2Cover For Motor 1
3Motor Assembly 1
4Belt Wheel Box 1
5Tines Assy 1
5a Steel Shaft Block 12
5b Steel Shaft Talon 24
6Bracket For Tines Assembly 1
7Rear Cover 1
8Axle 2
9Spring 2
10 Rubber Shield 1
11 Steel Bar 1
12 Front Wheel 2
13 Lower Handle 2
14 Upper Handle Assembly 1
15 Foam Grip 1
16 Bolt 2
17 Knob 2
18 Hang For Power Cord 2
19 Rear Wheel Assy 2
20 Shaft For Rear Wheel 2
21 Cord Retainer 1
22 Attaching Plug 1
23 Switchgear Cabinet 3 1
24 Bale Lever 1
25 Bolt 1
26 Bearing 1
27 Nut 2
28 Bearing Gland 1
29 Power Line 1
30 Protecting Bush 2
31 Switchgear Cabinet 1 1
32 Tension Spring 1
33 Power Door Unlock Control 1
34 Trigger Bar 1
35 Spring 1
36 Switchgear Cabinet 2 1
37 Switch 1
38 Pressing Plate 3
39 Trigger Bar 1
40 Torsional Spring 1
41 Switchgear Cabinet 4 1
42 Belt Wheel 1 1
43 Belt Wheel 2 1
44 Synchronous Belt 1
45 Spongia 3
46 Belt Wheel 3 1
47 Ribbed Belt 1
Item Description QTY.
Parts List

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Read operator’s manual
Intended Use
This dethatcher is intended for domestic, dethatching of lawns.
This dethatcher is not intended for use on stones and other hard materials.
!WARNING: To avoid injury from unexpected starting or electrical shock during assembly
or adjustment, do not plug the power cord into a source of power.
1. ASSEMBLING HANDLES
Installing the lower handle
- Insert the lower handle into the housing hole. (See A1)
-Align the holes and use supplied screws to fasten the lower handle to the housing.(See A2)
Installing the upper handle
- Position the upper handle so the holes line up with the lower handle holes.
-Align the square holes in lower handle and upper handle
- Insert the supplied hex bolt through the hole from the inside of the handle bar. (See A3)
- Thread the knob onto the hex bolt to tighten securely into place.
NOTE: Install the extension cord retainer to upper handle with wire side before installing
the upper handle with lower handle.
2. STARTING AND STOPPING (See B)
To start:
-Plug the dethatcher into an approved outdoor extension cord.
-First press and hold the safety lock-out button. And then pull the switch lever on the handlebar
to operate.
To stop:
-Release the bale switch.
Stopping the dethatcher
-Release the switch lever.
3. EXTENSION CORD RETAINER (See C1,C2, C3)
After securing the extension cord, use the extension cord retainer to prevent the extension
cord from disconnecting from the power cord when the dethatcher is in use. Attach cord
retainer to dethatcher handle.
4. REPLACE THE RAKE WHEEL
If the rake wheel is worn and tines are broken/missing, then replace the rake wheel
assembly. The new individual rake wheel is sold separately.
-Disconnect the dethatcher from the power source. Allow sufcient time for moving parts to
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conpletely stop.
-Turn the dethatcher over.
-Use a hex key (not supplied) to loosen the two screws. (See D1)
-Take out of the plastic cover. (See D2)
-Lift up the rake wheel a little and pull the rake wheel out of the machine. (See D3)
5. REPLACE THE TINES
If the tines are broken/missing, then follow steps below to replace.
- Use a hex key wrench to take out two screws and remove plate covering; (See D2, D3)
- Take out the screw inside the tine reel; (See E1)
- Remove the bearing and then bushing; (See E2)
- Slide spring wheels off the reel until the desired spring replacement is reached; (See E3)
- Remove the spring wheel that needs replacement; (See E4)
- Place new spring into the wheel, pay attention to keep the same direction with other spring;
(See E5)
- Assemble the rest of the spring wheels taken out before, pay attention to the location of shaft
and wheels; (See E6)
- Assemble the bushing and then bearing, and re-tighten the screw; (See E7)
- Assemble the wheel to the unit. (See E8)
HOW TO USE YOUR DETHATCHER
Observe all the relevant warnings when using your dethatcher.
1. To look after a lawn properly, you need to do more than just once a year.
2. Do not force your dethatcher through grass that is too long.It is recommended that your
dethatcher should not be used in grass that is longer that 3”(7.5 cm).
3. Do not use in wet or damp conditions.
4. To obtain the best result from your dethatcher use it regularly. It is recommended that your
dethatcher is used at the beginning and the end of each grass cutting season.
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!WARNING! Remove the plug before carrying out any adjustment, servicing or
maintenance.
Do not use an extension cable which shows signs of damage. Fit a new cable completely – do
not make any permanent or temporary repairs.
Always keep your unit clean and free from grass cuttings, especially the underside of the
cutter deck and the air vents. Check all electrical cables at regular intervals, looking for signs of
wear, abrasion or other damage. Remove the debris stuck to the bottom of the machine with a
spatula each time you nish mowing. Clean all plastic components with a damp cloth.
Warning: Do not use solvents or cleaning uids as these may damage the plastic component of
your unit.
Store in a secure, dry place out of the reach of children. Do not place other objects on the
product.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
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Abnormal
noise.
Clattering in
the unit.
Whistling
sound.
Foreign objects on the
dethatcher cylinder are
hitting the dethatcher.
Foreign objects blocking the
dethatching cylinder.
1. Switch off the dethatcher, remove the
power cord from the outlet and wait until
the cylinder has stopped rotating.
2. Remove foreign objects.
3. Check the dethatcher immediately.
Whistling
sound.
Belt slipping. Contact an authorized service centre.
Motor will not
start.
Faulty cable. The conductor
cross-section of the
extension cable may be too
low.
Contact your electrician.
The
dethatcher is
hard to push.
Blocked by foreign objects.
The grass is too tall.
1. Switch off the motor, remove the
plug from the socket and wait until the
dethatcher has stopped rotating.
2. Remove the foreign objects.
3. After approximately one
Dethatching
results are not
satisfactory.
Spring tine wear.
Belt faulty.
Lawn has grown too tall.
Adjust the dethatcher cylinder.
Contact an authorized service centre.
Mow the lawn before using the dethatcher.
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Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watts Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
Direct Current Type of current
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute.
Read operator’s manual
Warning
Wear eye protection
Wear ear protection
WARNING – Beware of sharp tines, keep ngers and toes
away. Remove plug from mains before maintenance, adjusting,
cleaning or if the cord is entangled or damaged. Tines continue
to rotate after the motor is switched off
Keep bystanders away
Keep the power cord away from the blades.
Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cord is
damaged or cut.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Symbols

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TWO-YEAR LIMITED REPAIR WARRANTY
For two (2) Years from the date of purchase
within Canada, YARDWORKS CANADA
will, at its option, repair or replace for the
original purchaser, free of charge, any part
or parts found to be defective in material or
workmanship.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER
1. Any part that has become inoperative
due to misuse, commercial use,
abuse, neglect, accident, improper
maintenance, or alteration;
2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/
or maintained in accordance with the
owner’s manual;
3. Normal wear, except as noted below;
4. Routine maintenance items such as
lubricants, blade sharpening; or
5. Normal deterioration of the exterior nish
due to use or exposure.
FULL ONE HUNDRED TWENTY (120)
DAYS WARRANTY ON NORMAL WEAR
PARTS
Normal wear parts are dened as blade
adaptors, blades, grass bags and tires.
These parts are warranted to the original
purchaser to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of
one hundred twenty (120) days from the
date of retail purchase.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
Warranty service is available by calling
the toll-free helpline, at 1.866.523.5218.
The factory will not accept the return of a
complete unit unless prior written permission
has been extended by YARDWORKS
CANADA.
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES
Transportation charges for the movement
of any power equipment unit or attachment
are the responsibility of the purchaser.
The purchaser must pay transportation
charges for any part submitted for
replacement under this warranty unless
such return is requested in writing by
YARDWORKS CANADA.
OTHER WARRANTIES
All other warranties, express or implied,
including any implied warranty of
merchantability is limited in its duration to
that set forth in this express limited warranty.
The provisions as set forth in this warranty
provide the sole and exclusive remedy of
YARDWORKS CANADA obligations arising
from the sale of its products.
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