Arnold Corp. 490-100-0012 Power Rake Review

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(More customer reviews)This product is amazingly simple & works just fine w/ a few tweaks, per within.
However, a slight downside is that both of the spring tines broke after exactly 1 year & 6 uses (shucks). Found some ersatz replacements @ the local landscape supply for much less than offered here, so no heartburn overall.
Caveat: With JUST the Arnold #490-100-0012 Dethatch blade installed, I found that thatch trimmings were definitely NOT clearing-out from underneath the mower's deck. They would just build-up, spin around & actually lift the whole deck UP, until it became very difficult to push at all (at this point, every wheel was lifted slightly off the ground & the side discharge chute was clear/wide-open). Was not a great situation ....
Background: My aging 20" Murray pusher is a tired ol' beast & lacks much torque, so I had to get real creative when using this product. Believe it will benefit all users, however.
Solution, part 1: For now, just forget about the grass/clippings bag - take it off & throw it aside.
Sol'n, pt 2: Add a 2nd blade. Be sure it is a normal grass-cutting HIGH-LIFT/mulching type. Set it up in a cross-pattern (aka: "X" configuration) on TOP of the Arnold Dethatcher, if possible. If not, be sure to separate the blades w/ a large flat washer, because the Arnold Dethatch blade is concave on the bottom face!
Sol'n, pt 3: Use a low idle speed - as low possible (was kinda tough w/ the ol' Murray ..... frequent stalls, etc). Walk at a fast pace, & don't slow down or dwell on any spot.
Results: Worked like magic after using these tricks & then fooling-around w/ various wheel heights. Thatch trimmings were thus flying out the R side, landing 6-8 feet away. Never looked-back & now we're all smiles. Lawn has never looked better, either .....
Good luck & do hope 'dis helps a bit !!
Regards,
Verschlussdeckel

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Specialty blade converts mower into a thatcher and power rake. Saves hours of hand thatching and raking. Features ribbed blade for maximum strength and bolted on carbon steel spring tines. Lock washers prevent springs from working loose while blade is in

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