Homelite UT47100 Owner's manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

14 in. ELECTRIC DETHATCHER

SCARIFICATEUR ÉLECTRIQUE

DE 355,6 mm (14 po)

QUITAMUSGOS ELÉCTRICO

DE 355,6 mm (14 pulg.)

UT47100

WARNING: To reduce the

risk of injury, the user must read and

understand the operator’s manual before

using this product.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 General Safety Rules ........................2-3

 Specific Safety Rules ...........................3

 Symbols ............................................4-5

 Electrical ..............................................6

 Features ...............................................7

 Assembly ..........................................7-8

 Operation ........................................8-10

 Maintenance .................................10-11

 Troubleshooting .................................12

 Parts Ordering/Service ......... Back Page

AVERTISSEMENT : Pour

réduire les risques de blessures,

l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien

comprendre le manuel d’utilisation avant

d’employer ce produit.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

 Règles de sécurité générales ............2-3

 Règles de sécurité particulières ........... 3

 Symboles ..........................................4-5

 Caractéristiques électriques ................6

 Caractéristiques ................................... 7

 Assemblage ......................................7-8

 Utilisation ........................................8-10

 Entretien ........................................10-11

 Dépannage .........................................12

 Commande de pièces /

réparation ............................Páge arrière

ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir

el riesgo de lesiones, el usuario debe leer

y comprender el manual del operador

antes de usar este producto.

ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

 Reglas de seguridad generales ........2-3

 Reglas de seguridad específicas ......... 3

 Símbolos ...........................................4-5

 Aspectos eléctricos .............................6

 Características .....................................7

 Armado .............................................7-8

 Funcionamiento ..............................8-10

 Mantenimiento ..............................10-11

 Corrección de problemas ..................12

 Pedidos de piezas/

servicio ............................ Pág. posterior

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A - Cable clips (crochets en câble, sujetadores

de cable)

Fig. 6

A

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

SETTING / RÉGLAGE /

CONFIGURACIÓN I

1 mm

SETTING / RÉGLAGE /

CONFIGURACIÓN II

3 mm (1/8 in. / po / pulg.)

SETTING / RÉGLAGE /

CONFIGURACIÓN III

10 mm (3/8 in. / po / pulg.)

ROTATE UNTIL DESIRED SETTING IS AT

THE BOTTOM

TOURNER JUSQU’À CE QUE LE RÉGLAGE

DÉSIRÉ ATTEIGNE LE BAS

GÍRELO HASTA QUE AJUSTE DESEADO

SE ENCUENTRE EN LA PARTE INFERIOR

Fig. 9

A - Cord retainer (retenue de cordon, retén para

el cable)

B - Start button (bouton de démarrage, botón

de arranque)

C - Bail (barre, gancho)

A

B

C

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

A - Tine cylinder (cylindre de dent, cilindro de la

púa)

B - Screw (vis, tornillo)

C - Flat washer (rondelle plates, arandela plana)

D - Lock washer (rondelle frein, arandela de

seguridad)

E - Nut (écrou, tuerca)

F - Tine housing (capsule de dent, alojamiento

de la púa)

A

C

D

F

E

Fig. 12

A - Flat blade screwdriver (tournevis à lame

plate, destornillador de hoja plana)

B - Locking tab (languette de verrouillage,

orejeta de fijación)

A

B

Fig. 13

A - Flat blade screwdriver (tournevis à lame

plate, destornillador de hoja plana)

B - Securing pin (tige de sûreté, pasador de

fijación)

C - Tine (dent, aspa)

A

B

C

B

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Fail-

ure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in

electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Read the operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly famil-

iar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls

quickly.

Do not operate dethatcher in explosive atmospheres,

such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or

dust. Dethatchers create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as

pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an

increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.

Avoid Dangerous Environment — Don’t expose to rain or

use dethatcher in damp or wet locations. Water entering

a dethatcher will increase the risk of electric shock.

Do not abuse the cord — Never use the cord to carry the

tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged

cords immediately. Damaged cords increase the risk of

electric shock.

WARNING — To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only

with an extension cord intended for outdoor use, such

as an extension cord of cord type SW-A, SOW-A, STW-

A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-A. or SJTOW-A.

These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the

risk of electric shock.

Do not use multiple extension cords.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has

a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and

will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The

appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only

one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension

cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain

a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension

cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This

plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If

the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the

plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified elec-

trician to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the

equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension

cord plug in any way.

Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never

allow adults to operate the equipment without proper

instruction.

Do not operate in poor lighting.

Keep all parts of your body away from any moving part.

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce

the risk of serious personal injury.

Dress Properly — Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.

They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves

and substantial footwear is recommended when work-

ing outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair. Wear heavy long pants, long sleeves, boots,

and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could

get caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.

Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent

entanglement in any moving parts.

Do not force dethatcher — Use the correct tool for your

application. The correct tool will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it is designed.

Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when

wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear

protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve

your footing on slippery surfaces.

Do not operate the dethatcher while under the influence

of alcohol or drugs.

Keep hands and feet away from tines.

Do not overreach — Keep firm footing and balance at all

times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.

Avoid Unintentional Starting — Don’t carry plugged-in

appliance with finger on switch. Be sure switch is off

when plugging in.

Never pick up or carry the dethatcher while the tines are

turning or the motor is running.

Keep dethatcher in good working condition.

Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals

for proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe

working condition.

Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, or grease to reduce

the chance of a fire hazard.

Do not use dethatcher if switch does not turn it on or

off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

Disconnect appliance — Disconnect the appliance from

the power supply when not in use, before servicing, when

changing accessories such as blades, and the like. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the

dethatcher accidentally.

Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, unplug the

dethatcher and make certain all moving parts have

stopped.

Never spray water directly into the motor compartment

of the dethatcher.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Do not use the maximum dethatching depth setting until

tines have worn down. Start in the highest setting and

adjust as tines become worn.

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.

Do not operate dethatcher when you are tired, ill, or upset.

Extension Cord — To reduce the risk of disconnection of

appliance cord from the extension cord during operating,

it is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a

knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during

use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect

the plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end

of the extension cord. This method can also be used to

tie two extension cords together.

Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy

enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire

gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an

extension cord 50 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding

100 feet is not recom mended. If in doubt, use the next

heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier

the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line

voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.

Check the work area before each use. Remove all objects

such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or line which can

be thrown or become entangled in the machine.

Start the dethatcher carefully according to instructions

from a normal operating position and with feet well away

from the tines. Do not force dethatcher. It will do the job

better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate

for which it was designed.

If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the motor, discon-

nect the extension cord, thoroughly inspect the machine

for any damage, and repair the damage before restarting

and operating the machine.

Unplug the unit before unclogging the tines and when

making any repairs, adjustments, or inspections.

Wear a dust mask. Soil mixed with fertilizers could allow

harmful chemicals to be inhaled.

Do not dethatch on slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Store Idle Appliances Indoors — When not in use,

appliances should be stored indoors in dry, and high or

locked-up place — out of reach of children.

Maintain Appliance with Care — Keep tines clean for

best performance and reduce the risk of injury. Follow

instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.

Inspect dethatcher cord periodically and, if damaged,

have it replaced. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from

grease and oil.

Keep Children Away — All visitors and bystanders should

be kept at a distance of at least 50 feet from work area.

Use Right Appliance — Do not use appliance for any job

except that for which it is intended.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should

be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the

gardening appliance. Receptacles are available having

built-in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure

of safety.

Don’t grasp the exposed tines when picking up or holding

the appliance.

Check damaged parts. Before further use of this dethatch-

er, a guard or other part that is damaged should be care-

fully checked to determine that it will operate properly

and perform its intended function. Check for alignment

of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect

its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged

should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized

service center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in

this manual.

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use

them to instruct others who may use this dethatcher. If

you loan someone this unit, loan them these instructions

also.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Service on the dethatcher must be performed by qualified

repair personnel only. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user

or damage to the product.

Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the

dethatcher. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk

of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation

of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

Read Operator’s Manual

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s

manual before using this product.

Eye Protection Always wear eye protection marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Electric Shock

Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can

result in electric shock.

No Slope

Do not operate on inclines greater than 15º. Work across the face of

slopes, never up and down.

Keep Children and

Bystanders Away

Keep all children and bystanders at least 50 ft. away.

Ricochet

Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property

damage.

Cutting Hazard Keep feet and hands away from rotating tines.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING:

Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION:

Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE:

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but

not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).

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SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation

of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

Alternating Current Type of current

Class II Construction Double-insulated construction

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When working outdoors with a product, use an extension

cord that is designed for outside use. This type of cord is

designated with “WA” or “W” on the cord’s jacket.

Before using any extension cord, inspect it for loose or

exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.

It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a

knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during

use. Make the knot as shown in figure 1, then connect the

plug end of the power cord into the receptacle end of the

extension cord. This method can also be used to tie two

extension cords together.

**Ampere rating (on product data plate)

0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0

Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.)

25' 16 16 16 16 14 14

50' 16 16 16 14 14 12

100' 16 16 14 12 10 —

**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.

NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

WARNING:

Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.

Position the cord so that it will not get caught on

lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working

with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious

personal injury.

WARNING:

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged

replace immediately. Never use the product with a

damaged cord since touching the damaged area could

cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.

DOUBLE INSULATION

Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power

tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-

wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are

isolated from the internal metal motor components with

protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need

to be grounded.

WARNING:

The double insulated system is intended to protect

the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s

internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions

to avoid electrical shock.

NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation requires

extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be

performed only by a qualified service technician. For service,

we suggest you return the product to your nearest autho-

rized service center for repair. Always use original factory

replacement parts when servicing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should be

connected to a power supply that is nominal 120V/60Hz

AC (typical U.S. household circuit). Do not operate this

product on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop

will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If

the product does not operate when plugged into an outlet,

double-check the power supply.

GFCI

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be

provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the prod-

uct. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection

and may be used for this measure of safety.

EXTENSION CORDS

See Figure 1.

When using a power tool at a considerable distance from

a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has

the capacity to handle the current the product will draw. An

undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in

overheating and loss of power. Use the chart to determine

the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only

round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories

(UL) should be used.

FEATURES

ELECTRICAL

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FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Input ........................................................................................................................... nominal 120V/60Hz AC only, 10 Amps

No-load Speed .......................................................................................................................................... 3,700 r/min. (RPM)

Aerating Path ...................................................................................................................................................................14 in.

KNOW YOUR DETHATCHER

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of

the information on the product and in this operator’s manual

as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.

Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper-

ating features and safety rules.

CORD RETAINER

A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord

connection secure during operation of the dethatcher.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT KNOBS

The height adjustment knobs on the wheels allow you to

choose between two dethatching depths and raise the tines

for transportation.

START BUTTON AND BAIL

The start button and bail are located on the upper handle

of the dethatcher and are used to start the unit and engage

the tines.

FEATURES

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from

the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list

are included.

WARNING:

Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List

are already assembled to your product when you unpack

it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by

the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use

of a product that may have been improperly assembled

could result in serious personal injury.

 Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-

fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

 If any parts are damaged or missing, please call

1-800-242-4672 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Dethatcher

Cord Retainer

Handle Mounting Hardware

Bag of Replacement Tines

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this

product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this

warning so could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-

sories not recommended for use with this product. Any

such alteration or modification is misuse and could result

in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious

personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is

complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental

starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Never operate the dethatcher without the proper

safety devices in place and working. Never operate the

dethatcher with damaged safety devices. Operating the

product with missing or damaged parts can result in

serious personal injury.

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FEATURES

ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING THE LOWER HANDLE

See Figures 3 - 4.

 Slide the cord retainer over the lower handle and position

in the center top portion of the handle.

 Insert the lower handle ends into the holes in the detatcher

housing with the handle angled back.

 Insert the rubber spacers between the handle and the

detacher housing as shown. The flat side of the spacer

should face the dethatcher housing.

 Insert screw through the handle, spacer, and detacher

housing; tighten securely.

 Repeat on opposite side to secure lower handle in place.

WARNING:

Never install, remove, or adjust any part of the dethatcher

while dethatcher is plugged in or is running. Failure to

stop the motor can cause serious personal injury. Never

operate dethatcher until it is completely assembled.

INSTALLING UPPER HANDLE

See Figures 5 - 6.

 Align the holes on the upper handle with the holes in the

lower handle as shown.

NOTICE:

Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or

trapped when aligning the handles.

 Insert bolt through both handles with the threaded end

facing in.

 Install the handle knob and tighten securely to secure the

bolt in place.

 Repeat on the opposite side to secure the upper handle

in place.

 Route the starter cable through the openings in the cable

clips and install the clips on the handles to secure the

cable in place.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this type of product to make you

careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is

sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in

objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible

serious injury.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-

mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of

attachments or accessories not recommended can result

in serious personal injury.

NOTICE:

Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,

missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,

caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and

do not operate this product until all missing or damaged

parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or

a qualified service center for assistance.

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OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

You may use this product for the purpose listed below:

Dethatching your lawn

ADJUSTING DETHATCHER DEPTH

See Figures 7 - 8.

Dethacher depth is adjusted using the height adjustment

knobs located on the wheels.

Allow motor to come to a complete stop, then disconnect

dethatcher from power supply.

Pull out on height adjustment knob and rotate to desired

setting. For best results, it is recommended that you begin

at a lower setting and raise the setting as the tines begin

to wear.

• Setting I — Dethatcher depth is approximately 1 mm.

This setting should always be used when transporting

the dethatcher.

• Setting II — Dethatcher depth is approximately 1/8 in.

(3 mm).

• Setting III — Dethatcher depth is approximately 3/8 in.

(10 mm).

STARTING/STOPPING THE DETHATCHER

See Figure 9.

Attach the outlet end of an extension cord to the plug on

the rear of the dethatcher.

NOTE: Use only an approved outdoor extension cord as

described previously in this manual.

Make a loop in the extension cord. Pass the loop through

the hole at the bottom of the cord retainer and place it

around the hook.

NOTICE:

Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension

cord to dethatcher. Failure to use cord retainer may result

in damage to dethatcher and/or extension cord.

Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the

handle and release the start button to start the dethatcher.

To stop the unit, release the bail.

DETHATCHING TIPS

See Figure 10.

NOTICE:

To lengthen the lifespan of the tines and prevent unnec-

essary motor overload on the dethatcher, mow the

work area to a height of approximately 2 in. prior to

dethatching.

Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and

other objects that could damage the dethatching tines or

motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the

dethatcher in any direction and cause serious personal

injury to the operator and others.

To reduce the likelihood of disconnecting the dethatcher

from the extension cord, be sure to use the cord retainer

provided.

Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees,

shrubs, or other obstacles. When picking up the extension

cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops to prevent

it from tangling.

DANGER:

If dethatcher cuts into or tangles on the extension cord,

DO NOT TOUCH THE TINES or other metal parts of the

dethatcher! IT CAN BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND

VERY DANGEROUS. Release the bail and handle of the

dethatcher in a safe manner. Disconnect the electrical

service to the damaged line or cord before attempting

to free the line or cord. Contact with the tines or other

conductive parts of the dethatcher, or with live electric

cords or lines, will result in death by electrocution or

serious injury.

Operate the dethatcher in straight lines and only move

in a forward direction. Start from the point closest to the

outlet and travel back and forth across the lawn, moving

away from the outlet so the cord remains behind the

dethatcher.

If thatch layer is thick, do not attempt to remove the entire

thatch layer in one pass.

Do not dethatch when grass or soil are wet.

Disconnect from power supply and clean the underside of

the dethatcher after each use to remove any accumulated

debris.

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SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents

that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes

requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do

not dethatch it. For your safety, do not attempt to dethatch

slopes greater than 15 degrees.

Work across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise

extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.

OPERATION

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps

which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide

obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,

etc., which could be tripped over or thrown.

Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause

serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your

balance, release the bail immediately.

Do not dethatch near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;

you could lose your footing or balance.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the

motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect

from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions

can result in serious personal injury or property damage.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in

objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible

serious injury.

WARNING:

When servicing, use only authorized replacement parts.

Use of any other parts can create a hazard or cause

product damage.

NOTICE:

Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,

missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts,

caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and

do not operate this product until all missing or damaged

parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or

a qualified service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most

plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of

commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use

clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-

leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in con-

tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or

destroy plastic which may result in serious personal

injury.

Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the

motor cover. Wipe the dethatcher clean with a dry cloth

occasionally. Do not use water.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a suf-

ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit

under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further

bearing lubrication is required.

WARNING:

Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves when

performing tine maintenance. Failure to heed this warning

could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Before performing any maintenance, make sure the

dethatcher is unplugged from the power supply. Failure to

heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

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MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE TINES

See Figures 11 - 13.

With normal use, tines can wear or break over time. When

adjusting the tine depth no longer gives you the correct

amount of dethatching, or if a tine breaks, follow the steps

below to replace.

Disconnect the dethatcher from the power supply.

Turn dethatcher over to access the tine cylinder.

Remove two screws, flat washers, lock washers, and

8 mm nuts securing the tine you wish to replace to the

cylinder.

Using a flat blade screwdriver, press down on the lock-

ing tab to release the tine housing from the dethatching

cylinder.

Secure the tine cartridge on a workbench, then press the

securing pin from one side of the housing to slide out.

This will release the tine so it can be replaced.

NOTE: Removing the pin may require the use of a rubber

mallet.

Install new tine, being sure to orient in the same direction

as the old. Press securing pin back through tine housing

and new tine to secure.

Reinstall tine housing on dethatcher cylinder, again being

careful to orient the tine in the same direction as the

others.

NOTE: Make sure the tine housing is fully seated and the

locking tab is secure in the opening on the tine housing.

 Reinstall screws, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts in

the order previously removed. Tighten securely.

STORING THE DETHATCHER

Disconnect the dethatcher from the power supply.

Turn dethatcher on its side and clean any accumulated

debris from the underside of the housing.

Wipe the dethatcher clean with a dry cloth.

Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners, etc., for

tightness.

Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear.

Have repairs made on any damaged or missing parts.

To lower the handle before storing, fully loosen the handle

knobs on the insides of the handle and fold the upper

handle down, making sure not to bend or kink the power

cord.

Store dethatcher indoors in a clean, dry place out of the

reach of children.

Do not store near corrosive materials such as fertilizer or

rock salt.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Handle not in correct position. Lower handle not seated fully in hous-

ing.

Handle knobs not tightened.

Seat lower handle fully in dethatcher

housing.

Tighten handle knobs.

Dethatcher not starting. Extension cord not connected to the

dethatcher plug.

Extension cord not connected to

power source.

Household circuit breaker is tripped.

Motor control switch defective.

Connect the cord and use the cord

retainer to keep the cord secured to

the dethatcher.

Connect the extension cord to a live

120V AC, 60 HZ AC receptacle.

Reset house circuit breaker. If it trips

again, call a qualified electrician.

Have motor control switch replaced by

an authorized service center.

Unit makes abnormal noises. Debris or foreign object hindering

dethatcher cylinder or tines.

Stop the motor, disconnect the power

source, and remove debris or foreign

objects preventing dethatcher from

operating properly.

Dethatcher not working properly or

results not satisfactory.

Grass is too tall.

Wet debris sticking to the underside

of the deck.

Tines worn or set at wrong height.

Tines worn or damaged.

Mow the lawn before dethatching.

Wait until the lawn dries before

dethatching.

Adjust height of tines to achieve

desired result.

Replace tines as needed.

This product has a Two-year Limited Warranty for personal, family,

or household use (90 days for business or commercial use).

For warranty details, visit www.homelite.com

or call (toll free) 1-800-242-4672.

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991000184

6-30-18 (REV:03)

14 in. ELECTRIC DETHATCHER

SCARIFICATEUR ÉLECTRIQUE DE

355,6 mm (14 po)

QUITAMUSGOS ELÉCTRICO DE 355,6 mm

(14 pulg.)

UT47100

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

MANUEL D’UTILISATION

MANUAL DEL OPERADOR

HOMELITE CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.

P.O. Box 1288, Anderson, SC 29622

1-800-242-4672 • www.homelite.com

SERVICE

For parts or service, contact your Homelite service dealer. Please call 1-800-242-4672 or visit us online at www.homelite.com

for assistance. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. A replacement parts list is also available online.

REPAIR PARTS

The item, manufacturing, and serial numbers of this product are found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please

record these numbers in the spaces provided below.

ITEM NO. _________________________________________________________

MANUFACTURING NO. ____________________________________________

SERIAL NO. _______________________________________________________

DÉPANNAGE

Pour tout entretien ou réparation du produit, contacter le centre de réparations Homelite. Pour obtenir de l’aide, téléphoner au

1-800-242-4672 ou visiter notre site www.homelite.com. Veiller à fournir toutes les informations pertinentes lors de tout appel

téléphonique ou visite. Une liste des pièces de rechange est également disponible en ligne.

PIÈCES DE RECHANGE

Le numéro d’article, le numéro de fabrication et le numéro de série se trouve sur une plaquette ou étiquette placée sur le bâti.

Noter les numéros dans l’espaces ci-dessous.

NUMÉRO D’ARTICLE ______________________________________________

NUMÉRO DE FABRICATION _______________________________________

NUMÉRO DE SÉRIE _______________________________________________

SERVICIO

Para obtener piezas o servicio, comuníquese con el centro de servicio de Homelite. Para asistencia, le suplicamos llamar al

1-800-242-4672 o visitar nuestro sitio en la red mundial, en la dirección www.homelite.com. Asegúrese de proporcionar todos

los datos pertinentes al llamar o al presentarse personalmente. Asegúrese de proporcionar todos los datos pertinentes al

llamar o al presentarse personalmente.

PIEZAS DE REPUESTO

El número de artículo, el número de fabricación y el número de serie de este producto se encuentra en una placa o etiqueta

pegada a la caja del motor. Le recomendamos anotar los números en los espacios suministrado abajo.

NÚMERO DE ARTÍCULO ___________________________________________

NÚMERO DE FABRICACIÓN _______________________________________

NÚMERO DE SERIE _______________________________________________

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