Craftsman 29281 Operator's 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. ,, Safety ,, Assembly ,, Operation ,, Maintenance ,, Parts Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. www.sears.com/craftsman 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 decal attached to the Power Rake. 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: 486.29281 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
r- SHOWN FULL SIZE / A B / C H NOT SHOWN FULL SIZE / 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 DESCRIPTION Power Cord Clip Left Handle Clamp (marked "L") Right Handle Bracket Left Handle Bracket Right Handle Clamp (marked "R") 1 3 4 / / 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 3 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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 e (SEE FIGURE 1) Turn the Power Rake housing upside down. 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 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 SHORT END \ / LONG END c FIGURE 3 FIGURE 1 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 STEP 4: (SEE FIGURE 4) Slide the power cord holder (F) onto the right middle handle tube. F FIGURE 2 4 FIGURE 4 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
STEP 5: (SEE FIGURE 5) * Attach the upper handle tube to the middle handle tubes using two carriage bolts (C) and wing knobs (D). Keep the cord holder above the carriage bolt and wing knob while assembling. c \ D FIGURE 5 STEP 6: (SEE FIGURE 6) * Secure the power cord to the upper and lower handle tubes using the power cord clips (E). E / E / E / FIGURE 6 5 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
OPERATION Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments on the Power Rake before operating. Controls for operating Power Rake are as follows: SAFETY SWITCH - Must be pressed in before handle switch can be used to start motor. HANDLE SWITCH - Pull and hold to start and keep motor running. When let go motor will stop and safety switch should re-engage. POWER CORD - Supplies electricity to the Power Rake, make sure to connect to a power supply using only outdoor rated extension cables. CORD HOLDER - Holds extension cord to help keep it out of the way and take stress off of the handle switch cord. EXTENSION CORD RATINGS (Use only outdoor rated extension cords plugged into a ground fault receptacle.) GAUGE LENGTH 16 Gauge 0 - 50 Feet 14 Gauge 51 - 100 Feet /_OWER ORD CORD HOLDER SAFETY SWITCH HANDLE SWITCH CORD HOLDER EXTENSION CORD FIGURE 7 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, MAKE SURE THE POWER RAKE IS TURNED OFF AND UNPLUGGED FROM ANY POWER SOURCE. • Clean Power Rake and bag before storing. Do not clean with water, solvents or petroleum based products. • Store in a dry place that is not exposed to the elements and out of the reach of children. Clear excess debris left in Power Rake housing after each use. Make sure nothing has wrapped around the tines/ tine shaft. Remove anything that has wrapped itself around the tines/tine shaft. Check and make sure all wing knobs and carriage bolts are tightened. Re-tighten any loose knobs and bolts. 6 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
ADJUST TINE HEIGHT REPLACE DAMAGED OR WORN TINES The tine height is pre-adjusted for average lawn and may not need to be changed. Changes can be made to tine height if working conditions require it. Only make adjustments to tine height when Power Rake is turned off and unplugged from a power source. There are 5 positions for the tines (.7", .9", 1.1 ", 1.4" and 1.7"). Pull adjustment arm out from engagement hole, move it and then let it re-engage in the desired height position. Make adjustments by 1-step increments only and alternate between left and right sides when making adjustments. Adjustment arms must always be same height position when using the machine. If a tine becomes worn a damaged, it can be replaced. To replace any worn or damaged tines, follow the steps below: 1. Make sure the dethatcher is turned off and unplugged from a power source. 2. Turn dethatcher over so tines can be easily accessed. 3. Remove the six screws holding the section together where the damaged tine resides and remove the top section. 4. Pull out damaged tine and replace it with a new tine. 5. Reattach the top section removed in step 3 with the screws that were removed. ENGAGEMENT HOLE ADJUSTMENT ARM FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 PROBLEM CAUSE Noise in unit Foreign objects in Power Rake. 1. 2. 3. Whistling sound from unit Belt (part number 28) is slipping 1. Power Rake not starting Faulty cable/wiring. 1. Motor cuts out during operation Tine rotation blocked by foreign objects 1. Dethatching is not satisfactory 2. 3. Tine depth set too low. 1. 2. Grass is too tall. 1. Spring tines have excessive wear. 1. Belt (part number 28) malfunctioning. 1. Grass is too tall. 1. CORRECTION Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and wait for rotation to stop. Remove foreign objects from housing. Check Power Rake for any other damage. Contact your local Sears Service Center. Contact your local Sears Service Center. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and wait for rotation to stop. Remove foreign objects from housing. Wait approximately 1 minute and then plug-in and turn on Power Rake. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and wait for motor to coot down. Set tine depth to appropriate height. Mow lawn before using Power Rake. Replace spring tines (see Service and Adjustments section on page 7.) Contact your local Sears Service Center. Mow lawn before using Power Rake. 7 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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MODEL 486.29281 REF PART NO QTY DESCRiPTiON 1 MDL8.224.017 1 Pulley (small) 2 MDL6.113.025 1 Motor Assembly 3 MDL8.268.009 1 Motor Base 4 MDL8.211.052 1 Air Intake Housing 2 5 MDL8.211.051 1 Air Intake Housing 1 6 MDL8.306.030 1 Rear Flap 7 MDL8.306.028 1 Housing 8 MDL8.271.008 2 Hinge Bracket 9 MDL8.281.044 1 Hinge Spring 10 GB845-85 10 Screw (ST3.9X18-F-H) 11 MDL8.271.01 3 1 Pin 12 GB/T818-2000 5 Screw M5xl0 13 MDL8.306.029 1 Motor Housing 14 MDL8.263.006 1 Bearing Cover 15 GB/T276-94 6 Ball Bearing 16 GB/T818-2000 6 Screw, M6xl 5 17 GB864-85 31 Screw, (ST4.8X16-F-H) 18 MDL8.315.004 2 Hub Cap 19 MDL8.043.032 5 Tine Housing 2 (Bottom) REF PART NO QTY DESCRiPTiON 20 MDL8.043.033 5 Tine Housing 1 (Top) 21 MDL8.288.004 40 Tine 22 MDL8.205.023 1 Reel Axle 23 GB 896 2 Circlip 24 MDL8.123.004 2 Reel Plate 25 GB119-86 2 Round Pin 26 MDL8.224.024 1 Pulley (large) 27 GB894 4 Circlip 28 MDL8.299.004 1 Belt 29 MDL8.306.031 1 Belt Cover 30 MDL8.075.003 2 Height Adjuster 31 MDL8.224.003 4 Roller 32 MDL8.205.019 1 Roller Axle 33 MDL8.212.002 1 Axle Sleeve 34 MDL8.281.025 2 Spring 35 MDL8.919.002 2 Screw 36 MDL5.050.015 1 Axle & Housing Assembly 37 MDL5.224.015 2 Wheel Assembly 9 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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MODEL 486.29281 6 MDL8.253.127 7 MDL8.486.016 8 MDL8.253.129 9 MDL8.462.001 10 MDL8.211.052 11 MDL8.919.005 12 GB14-80 13 MDL8.100.013 14 MDL8.101.011 QTY DESCRiPTiON REF L PART NO . QTY DESCRiPTiON L REF L PART NO 1 MDL8.212.026 1 Foam Grip 15 MDL8.353.029 1 Switch Box 1 2 MDL8.253.0128 1 Upper Handle 16 MDL8.253.052 1 Switch Trigger 3 MDL8.486.054 3 Power Cord Clip 17 MDL8.281.028 1 Spring 4 GB14-80 4 Carriage Bolt, M8 X 45 18 MDL8.281.029 1 Return Spring 5 MDL8.253.0126 2 Middle Handle Tubes 19 FA1-6/2B-A1 1 Switch 1 Bottom Handle 20 MDL8.353.030 1 Switch Box 2 1 Power Cord Holder 21 MDL8.100.016 1 Switch Box Clamp 6 Wing Knob 22 MDL8.369.006 2 Cable Jacket 1 Tubing Plug 23 GB845-85 9 Screw (ST3.9X18-F-H) 1 Right Handle Bracket 24 MDL5.501.026 1 Cable & Plug 1 Hex Bolt 25 MDL5.501.01 3 1 Cable 1 Carriage Bolt M8x65 26 MDL8.100.015 2 Cable Clamp 1 Left Handle Bracket 27 MDL8.933.004 2 Pin 1 Left Handle Clamp 28 MDL8.101.028 1 Right Handle Clamp 42157 1 Owners Manual 11 Call 1-866-576-8388 for missing parts or assembly help DO NOT RETURN TO STORE
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