Table Of Contents; Safety; Limited One-Year Warranty; Date Of Purchase - Craftsman 486.243001 Owner's Manual

SAFETY RULES ........................................................ 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART ............................. 3
CARTON CONTENTS ............................................... 4
ASSEMBLY ................................................................ 4
OPERATION .............................................................. 8
MAINTENANCE/STORAGE .................................... 10
SERVICE/ADJUSTMENTS ..................................... 10
REPAIR PARTS ...................................................... 1 !
PARTS ORDERING/SERVICE ............... Back Cover
LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON
For one year from the date of purchase, when this dethatcher is maintained and lubricated according to the operating and
maintenance instructions in the owner's manual, Sears will repair any defect in material or workmanship free of charge.
If this dethatcher is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover repairs necessary because of operator negligence or abuse, including the failure to maintain
the equipment according to instructions contained in the owner's manual.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER/DEPARTMENT
IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty applies only while this product is in the United States.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co. D/817 WA. Hoffman Estates, Chicago, IL 60179
The model number and serial numbers will be found on a
decal attached to the dethatcher.
You should record both the serial number and the date of
purchase and keep in a safe place for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
486.243001
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 safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and
know how to operate your equipment, before using
the tine dethatcher.
• Never operate vehicle and tine dethatcher attachment
without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow
anyone to ride or sit on the tine dethatcher.
• Never allow children to operate the tractor or
dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to
operate without proper instructions.
• Eye Protection should be worn when operating the
tine dethatcher.
• Always begin with transmission in first (low) gear, and
gradually increase speed as conditions permit.
Recommended maximum operating speed is 3
M.P.H.
• Always stop vehicle and lift dethatcher to transport
position before making short tums.
• When de-thatching do not drive too close to a creek
or ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards
which could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
• Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to
the safety rules in the vehicle owners manual con-
cerning safe operation on slopes. STAY OFF STEEP
SLOPES.
• This equipment is not meant for street or highway
use. Watch for traffic when de-thatching near high-
ways.
• Vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.
• Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making
sure they are tight and the equipment is in safe
working condition.
• Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in thi, _
owners manual.
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,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It mean--Attentionl! ]
Become alertll Your safety is involved.
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