How to Use a Thatching Machine
- 1). Rake the lawn with a garden rake to remove rocks and other debris that may damage the dethatching machine or yourself.
- 2). Plug in an electric dethatcher with an outdoor-rated extension cord.
- 3). Adjust the height of the blades to suit your lawn's length. Consult the dethatcher's manual for precise instructions for raising and lowering the height of your specific model.
- 4). Squeeze the dethatching machine's operation handle to start the blades. The type of dethatching machine you have will determine how you will specifically engage the blades. See the manual for your model's steps.
- 5). Walk behind the dethatching machine at a casual and consistent pace. Monitor the feel of the machine to determine if raising the height adjustment or lowering it is in order. The machine should perform smoothly and never feel labored as it removes the thatch.
- 6). Rake and gather the thatch from the lawn after you have covered the whole of the lawn with the dethatching machine.
