,, Operation ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. FORM NO. 42157 (10/29/08) SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2 STORAGE ....................................................................... 6 FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 3 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................................... 7 CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 7 ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4 REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................... 8,10 OPERATION .................................................................... 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................. 9,11 MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 6 PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ......................... Back Page CRAFTSMAN ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY In the unlikely event that this product has an initial issue of missing parts, or you need assembly or operation assistance please call 1-866-576-8388 for immediate response. Do not return to store. When assembled, operated and maintained according to the supplied instructions, if this products fails due to defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, return it to any Sears store or other Craftsman outlet in the United States for a free replacement. This warranty excludes tines, which are expendable parts that can wear out from normal use in less than 1 year This warranty is void if this electric dethatcher / power rake is used for commercial or rental purposes. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 The model number and serial numbers will be found on a MODEL NUMBER: 486.29281 decal attached to the Power Rake. SERIAL NUMBER: You should record both the serial number and the date of purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference. DATE OF PURCHASE: Any power equipment can cause injury if operated improperly or if the user does not understand how to operate the equipment. Exercise caution at all times when using power equipment. • Read this owners manual carefully and know how to operate your Power Rake. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the Power Rake. Never allow children to use the Power Rake. Do not allow adults to operate without proper instructions. Never use the Power Rake while people, especially children, or pets are nearby'. Wear substantial footwear, long pants and eye protection while using the Power Rake. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Power Rake is to be used and remove all stones, sticks and other foreign objects. Only use the Power Rake in daylight or good artificial light. • Do not use the Power Rake on wet grass. Be careful when operating the Power Rake on slopes or uneven ground. Do not operate on excessively steep slopes. Always stop the Power Rake when transporting or crossing any surface other than grass. Never operate the Power Rake without the deflectors/grass catchers in place. Never operate the Power Rake with defective deflectors/grass catchers. Switch on the motor according to instructions and with hands, feet and any other parts of the body away from the tines. • Do not tilt the Power Rake when turning on unless absolutely necessary for it to start. If it is necessary to tilt the Power Rake when starting, always lift only the part which is away from the operator. Make sure both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance to the ground. Keep hands and feet away' from rotating parts at all times. Use only outdoor rated extension cords plugged into a ground fault receptacle. 2 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE SHOWN FULL SIZE NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE r- A B C / / H / REF QTY DESCRiPTiON REF QTY DESCRIPTION A 1 Hex Bolt F 1 Power Cord Clip B 1 Carriage Bolt G 1 Left Handle Clamp (marked "L") C 4 Carriage Bolt H 1 Right Handle Bracket D 6 Wing Knob I 1 Left Handle Bracket E 3 Power Cord Clip J 1 Right Handle Clamp (marked "R") 1 3 4 / / REF 1 2 QTY 1 2 DESCRIPTION Lower Handle Tube Middle Handle Tube REF 3 4 QTY 1 1 DESCRIPTION Upper Handle Tube Power Rake Housing 3 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3) CAUTION: DO NOT ASSEMBLE WITH , Turn the Power Rake housing upright and attach the POWER RAKE PLUGGED iNTO A long end of each of the middle handle tubes to the POWER SOURCE lower handle tube using two carriage bolts (C) and wing knobs (D). STEP 1: (SEE FIGURE 1) e Turn the Power Rake housing upside down. \ SHORT END e c Fasten the end of the lower handle tube with air intake holes to the side of the Power Rake housing with the large hole. Use the right h...