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INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Watch for and avoid catching the rake or box
scraper on stumps, large rocks, or other immovable
objects.
CAUTION!
As you operate the landscape rake or box scraper, you
need to pull on the rope and pull the handle forward to
dump the material or to make a sharp turn. Releasing the
rope allows the implement to return to its depth setting as
controlled by the turnbuckle.
GRADING
Adjust the turnbuckle for the amount of cut you want to
take.Set the rake angle adjustment as desired – straight
for grading or angles for a windrowing effect.
It is recommended to operate the rake at a slow speed
(max. 3 mph) to give ample time for fine material to flow
through the tines.
When angle grading with the rake, the tinebar should be
angled only enough to allow material to slide across
easily.
LEVELING
The rake tinebar should be straight across (ie:90° to the
line of travel). The gauge wheels will make the leveling
operation much easier. It will usually take several passes
over the same area to obtain the desired result.
RAKING
Light vegetative trash, dirt clods, or rocks may be raked
into piles or into windows for easier pick up. DO NOT
overload rake tines – remove large rocks, roots or limbs
before using the implement.
If you have a gravel or loose stone driveway, setting the
rake at an angle and making several passes in the grass
along each side of the drive will rake the stones out of the
grass and back into the driveway.
WARNING!
Never wrap rope around hand or any part of your
body. Injury could occur.
WARNING!
▲ Be sure power unit engine is off and key is
removed before making any adjustments.
INCORPORATING SEED: Seed is best incorpo-
rated by making two passes in diagonal directions.
Consult your seed supplier or reference book for the
recommended seed depth. Set the rake straight and
operate the rake at two times the recommended seed
depth. Grass seed, for example, should be covered
approximately 1/4”.Operate the rake at 1/2”penetration and
make two passes in diagonal directions.
SAFETY TRAINING
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• Know your controls and how to stop tractor and engine
quickly in an emergency. READ THIS MANUAL AND
THE ONE PROVIDED WITH YOUR TRACTOR OR
ATV.
• To avoid accident or injury, do not allow anyone to
operate this equipment without proper instructions.Any
person who operates this equipment must be instructed in and be capable of the safe operation of the power
unit, implement and all controls.
• Do not allow children to operate this machine.
• Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid
entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, roughsoled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes,
hands, and hearing. Never operate power unit in bare
feet, sandals, or sneakers.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Ensure implement is properly mounted, adjusted and in
good operating condition.
• Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs are
properly installed and in good condition.
OPERATION
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While standing by the landscape rake or box scraper,
pull forward on the handle and remove the transpor t lock
pin, then slowly release your pressure on the handle and
let the handle swing to the rear. Make sure your feet are
clear as the tinebar or box scraper lowers to the ground.
There is an extra set of holes at the top of the le ver quadrant to store the transport lock pin while the implement is
in use.
To place the implement into the transport position, just
reverse the above procedure.