How to Operate a Power Rake
A power rake, or as it is commonly known, a thatching rake, is a machine that can be used to remove dead crabgrass and revive a lawn. The tines of the rake reach deep into the soil, cutting the roots of the dead grass and pushing it into a pile, making it easy to remove. Once the dead grass is removed, the soil will be better able to soak up the nutrients, water and sunshine that will allow new, healthy grass to grow. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Check the power rake to see if anything has become wrapped around the teeth. Remove any debris in twines of the rake. Empty the collection bag on the back of the rake, if necessary.
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Put on protective eyewear to prevent any damage to the eyes from debris that may fly up during raking.
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Determine the amount of cord length you will need, and plug the rake into an extension cord, if necessary. Plug in the machine and turn to the "on" position to start the engine.
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Pull the handle toward you in order to engage the tines of the rake. Make the first pass across a section of lawn while pulling the handle that operates the power rake toward you in order to lift the dead grass or other material to the surface.
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Turn the machine, passing back over the same section of lawn while holding the handle in place. Some models will allow you to move the handle back and forth quickly to cut the grass into manageable pieces.
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Gather any loosened material from the surface of the lawn that did not make it into the collection with a non-motorized garden rake. Empty the collection bag and clean all debris from the tines of the rake before storing.
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Tips & Warnings
After power raking, water the lawn lightly to ease the shock of the power raking and encourage new grass growth.
Do not clean a power rake with any liquids, such as water or solvents, as this can permanently damage the engine.
