Agri-Fab 45-0438 User Manual

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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means — 

•  When de-thatching do not drive too close to a creek or 

ditch and be alert for holes and other hazards which 
could cause you to lose control of the vehicle.

•  Before operating vehicle on any grade (hill) refer to the 

safety rules in the vehicle owners manual concerning safe 
operation on slopes. STAY OFF STEEP SLOPES.

•  This equipment is not meant for street or highway use.  

Watch for traffic when de-thatching near highways.

•  Vehicle  and  attachments  should  be  stopped  and 

inspected for damage after striking a foreign object.

•  Check all nuts, bolts and screws frequently making sure 

they are tight and the equipment is in safe 

 

working condition.

•  Follow the maintenance instructions as outlined in this 

owners manual.

•  Read safety rules in the vehicle owners manual and
 

know how to operate your equipment, before using the 
tine dethatcher. 

•  Never operate vehicle and tine dethatcher attachment 

without wearing substantial footwear, and do not allow 
anyone to ride or sit on the tine dethatcher.

•  Never allow children to operate the tractor or 
 

dethatcher attachment, and do not allow adults to operate 
without proper instructions. 

•  Eye Protection should be worn when operating the tine 

dethatcher.

•  Always  begin  with  transmission  in  first  (low)  gear, 

and  gradually  increase  speed  as  conditions  permit.  
Recommended maximum operating speed is 3 M.P.H.

•  Always  stop  vehicle  and  lift  dethatcher  to  transport 

position before making short turns.

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.

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