Craftsman 486.29281, 29281 User Manual
Operator's IVlanuai
®
18" ELECTRIC DETHATCHER
Model No. 486.29281
DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
For Missing Parts or Assembly
Questions Call 1-866-576-8388
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com/craftsman
,, Safety
,, Assembly
,, Operation
,, Maintenance
,, Parts
FORM NO. 42157 (10/29/08)
SAFETY RULES .............................................................. 2
FULL SIZE HARDWARE CHART .................................... 3
CARTON CONTENTS ..................................................... 3
ASSEMBLY ...................................................................... 4
OPERATION .................................................................... 6
MAINTENANCE .............................................................. 6
STORAGE ....................................................................... 6
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ..................................... 7
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................... 7
REPAIR PARTS ILLUSTRATION ............................... 8,10
REPAIR PARTS LIST .................................................. 9,11
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.
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SHOWN FULL SIZE
NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE
A B
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REF QTY DESCRiPTiON REF QTY
A 1 Hex Bolt F 1
B 1 Carriage Bolt G 1
C 4 Carriage Bolt H 1
D 6 Wing Knob I 1
E 3 Power Cord Clip J 1
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C
H
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DESCRIPTION
Power Cord Clip
Left Handle Clamp (marked "L")
Right Handle Bracket
Left Handle Bracket
Right Handle Clamp (marked "R")
1 3 4
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REF QTY DESCRIPTION REF QTY DESCRIPTION
1 1 Lower Handle Tube 3 1 Upper Handle Tube
2 2 Middle Handle Tube 4 1 Power Rake Housing
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CAUTION: DO NOT ASSEMBLE WITH
POWER RAKE PLUGGED iNTO A
POWER SOURCE
STEP 3: (SEE FIGURE 3)
, Turn the Power Rake housing upright and attach the
long end of each of the middle handle tubes to the
lower handle tube using two carriage bolts (C) and
wing knobs (D).
STEP 1:
e
Turn the Power Rake housing upside down.
e
Fasten the end of the lower handle tube with air
(SEE FIGURE 1)
intake holes to the side of the Power Rake housing
with the large hole. Use the right handle bracket (H),
hex bolt (A), right handle clamp (J) and wing knob
(D). Align the pin in the bracket with the slot in the
housing and tighten the wing knob.
AIR INTAKE HOLES
SLOT
LARGE HOLE
FIGURE 1
SHORT END
LONG END
FIGURE 3
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STEP 2: (SEE FIGURE 2)
• Fasten the lower handle tube to the left side of the
Power Rake housing. Use the left handle bracket (I),
carriage bolt (B), left handle clamp (G) and wing knob
(D). Align the pin in the bracket with the slot in the
housing and tighten the wing knob
SLOT
I
FIGURE 2
STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4)
Slide the power cord holder (F) onto the right middle
handle tube.
F
FIGURE 4
4
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