Operator's Manual
®
STOP
POwer rake
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Model No. 486.29280
CaUTION:
• Safety
Before using this product, read
this manual and follow all Safety
Rules and Operating Instructions.
• Assembly
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
FORM NO. 40946 (05/22/08)
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FULL SIze Hardware CHarT
C
A
D
B
E
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A
B
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D
E
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6
2
deSCrIPTION
6
3
1
Wing Knob
Carriage Bolt
Washer
Power Cord Holder
Bag Support Clip
C
CarTON CONTeNTS
2
1
3
5
4
6
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qTY
deSCrIPTION
Middle Handle Tube
Power Rake w/ Upper Handle Tube
Lower Handle Tube
reF
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deSCrIPTION
Handle Attachment Brackets
1
2
3
2
1
1
4
5
6
2
1
1
Bag
Cord Holder
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aSSeMBLY
STeP 3: (See FIGUre 3)
CaUTION: dO NOT aSSeMBLe wITH
•
Attach the long end of each of the middle handle
tubes to the lower handle tube using 2 carriage bolts
(D) and wing knobs (A).
POwer rake PLUGGed INTO
POwer SOUrCe
a
SHORT END
D
STeP 1: (See FIGUre 1)
•
Attach the handle attachment brackets to each side
of the lower handle tube.
A
LONG END
FIGUre 3
FIGUre 1
STeP 4: (See FIGUre 4)
STeP 2: (See FIGUre 2)
•
Slide the cord holder (6) onto the right middle handle
tube.
•
Fasten the handle attachment brackets and lower
handle tube to the Power Rake housing using two
carriage bolts (D), washers (E) and wing knobs (A).
6
D
E
A
FIGUre 2
FIGUre 4
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STeP 5: (See FIGUre 5)
STeP 7: (See FIGUre 7)
•
Attach the upper handle tube to the middle handle
tubes using two carriage bolts (D) and wing knobs
(A). Keep the cord holder above the carriage bolt and
wing knob while assembling.
•
Connect the bag support clip (C) to the lower handle
tube.
C
D
A
FIGUre 7
FIGUre 5
STeP 8: (See FIGUre 8)
•
•
Connect the bag rods to the dethatcher.
Connect the bag support strap to the bag support
clip.
STeP 6: (See FIGUre 6)
•
Clip the power cord holders (B) onto the lower and
upper handle tubes and then clip the power cord into
the holders.
B
B
FIGUre 6
FIGUre 8
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OPeraTION
OPeraTION
CORD
HOLDER
Become familiar with all of the controls and adjustments
on the Power Rake before operating. Controls for
operating Power Rake are as follows:
HANDLE
SWITCH
SaFeTY SwITCH - Must be pressed in before handle
switch can be used to start engine.
SAFETY
SWITCH
HaNdLe SwITCH - Pull and hold to start and keep
engine running. When let go engine will stop and safety
switch should re-engage.
EXTENSION
CORD
CORD
HOLDER
POWER
CORD
COLLeCTION BaG - Holds material that has been
thatched from the lawn. Empty bag regularly while
detaching.
POwer COrd - Supplies electricity to the Power Rake,
make sure to connect to a power supply only using
outdoor rated extension cables.
COLLECTION BAG
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.)
FIGUre 9
GaUGe
16 Gauge
14 Gauge
LeNGTH
0 - 50 Feet
51 - 100 Feet
STOraGe
MaINTeNaNCe
•
•
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.
MaINTeNaNCe
CaUTION: BeFOre PerFOrMING
aNY MaINTeNaNCe, Make SUre
THe POwer rake IS TUrNed OFF
aNd UNPLUGGed FrOM aNY POwer
SOUrCe.
•
•
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.
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ServICe aNd adjUSTMeNTS
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 11
FIGUre 10
TrOUBLeSHOOTING
PrOBLeM
CaUSe
COrreCTION
Noise in unit
Foreign objects in Power Rake.
1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
2. Remove foreign objects from housing.
3. Check Power Rake for any other damage.
whistling sound from unit
Power rake not starting
Belt (part number 79) is slipping
Faulty cable/wiring.
1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
Motor cuts out during operation
Tine rotation blocked by foreign objects
1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for rotation to stop.
2. Remove foreign objects from housing.
3. Wait approximately 1 minute and then plug-in
and turn on Power Rake.
Tine depth set too low.
1. Turn off Power Rake, unplug from outlet and
wait for motor to cool down.
2. Set tine depth to appropriate height.
Grass is too tall.
1. Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
dethatching is not satisfactory
Spring tines have excessive wear.
1. Replace spring tines (see Service and
Adjustments section on page 7.)
Belt (part number 6) malfunctioning.
Grass is too tall.
1. Contact your local Sears Service Center.
1. Mow lawn before using Power Rake.
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rePaIr ParTS ILLUSTraTION
MOdeL 486.29280
2
5
29
32
5
5
1
7
31
5
4
28
29
4
37
38
34
28
28
4
4
36
24
36
33
6
27
30
28
26
35
28
4
5
36
36
33
37
12, 13, 16
38
8
24
9
24
10
15, 14, 11
3
22
21
27
17
5
20
18
3
22
23
19
24
25
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rePaIr ParTS LIST
MOdeL 486.29280
reF
1
2
3
4
ParT NO
MDL8.306.028
66443
GB/T276-94
GB/T818-2000
GB845-85
qTY
deSCrIPTION
Housing
Motor Assembly
Ball Bearing
Screw M4 X 8
reF
ParT NO
qTY
1
2
2
2
deSCrIPTION
Reel Axle
"C" Clip
Reel Plate
Round Pin
"O" Ring
1
1
6
6
20 MDL8.205.023
21
22 MDL8.123.004
23
24
GB 89-86
GB119-86
GB894
5
38 Screw
4
6
7
8
9
MDL8.299.004
MDL8.306.029
MDL8.050.037
MDL8.205.014
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
5
Belt
Motor Housing
Side Plate
25 MDL8.224.024
26 MDL8.306.031
1
1
2
5
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
2
Belt Pulley
Belt Cover
Wheel Assembly
Washer
Pressing Board
Foot Pad Bar
Spring
27
28
66444
GB97
Steel Frame
Left Side Plate
Wheel Axle 1
Wheel Axle 2
Wheel Axle 5
Wheel Axle 4
Wheel Axle 3
Wheel Axle 6
Tine Assembly 2
Tine Assembly 1
10 MDL8.050.036
11 MDL8.205.021
12 MDL8.205.022
13 MDL8.205.060
14 MDL8.205.061
15 MDL8.205.062
16 MDL8.205.059
17 MDL8.043.032
18 MDL8.043.033
29 MDL8.100.008
30 MDL8.212.002
31 MDL8.281.044
32 MDL8.271.013
33 MDL8.075.003
34 MDL8.306.030
35 MDL8.205.019
36 MDL8.224.003
37 MDL8.281.025
38 MDL8.917.002
Pin
Height Adjuster
Rear Housing
Roller Axle
Roller
Spring 2
Screw
19 MDL8.288.004 40 Tine
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rePaIr ParTS ILLUSTraTION
MOdeL 486.29280
6
1
8
7
6
5
3
4
7
21
21
24
7
1
6
25
7
21
7
3
6
27
26
1
2
22
7
6
1
1
6
10
22
27
23
12
15
17
17
18
1
16
11
9
13
1
14
1
1
1
1
20
19
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rePaIr ParTS LIST
MOdeL 486.29280
reF
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ParT NO
GB845-85
qTY
11 Screw
deSCrIPTION
reF
ParT NO
qTY
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
deSCrIPTION
Spring 2
Spring 1
Cord Grip
Capacitor
15 MDL8.281.029
16 MDL8.281.028
17 MDL8.100.002
18 MDL3.460.006
19 MDL5.501.012
20 MDL5.501.016
21 MDL8.486.017
22 MDL8.100.010
23 MDL5.355.006
MDL8.253.058
MDL8.253.016
MDL8.253.044
MDL8.212.007
GB14-80
MDL8.253.053
MDL8.194.025
MDL8.353.007
1
2
1
1
6
6
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Bottom Handle
Connecting Bar
Upper Handle
Foam Grip
Carriage Bolt, M6 X 35
Wing Knob
Crossing Bar
Switch Box 1
Switch Box 2
Pressing Board
Switch Trigger
Switch
Cable
Cable
Power Cord Holder
Handle Bracket
Collecting Bag
Bag Support Clip
Strap
Cord Holder
Washer
Owners Manual
9
10 MDL8.353.008
11 MDL8.100.009
12 MDL8.253.052
24
MDL8074.014
25 MDL8.233.006
26 MDL8.486.016
27
13
FA1-6/2B-A1
R19131316
40946
14 MDL8.369.001
Cable Jacket
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