A-A-2846 Rake, Hand (Garden And Lawn)This commercial item description covers garden rakes suitable for raking and smoothing soil, and lawn rakes suitable for raking grass clippings and leaves from lawns.

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A-A-2846

3.2 Type I. Garden Rake. The type I garden rake shall e designed for raking and smoothing soil.

3.2.1 Class A. Bow. The head and bow shall be forged in one piece from steel. The bow shall be of circular cross-section. The head design shall be similar to figure 1. The bow shall not interfere with using the top of the head for leveling soil. The head shall contain 14 to 16 teeth and be a minimum of 13-1/2 inches (34.3 cm) in width. The head shall have a minimum depth of 2-3/4 inches (7.0 cm). The rake handle shall be a minimum of 59 inches (1.49 m) in length.

3.2.2 Class B, Level head. The head and shank shall be forged one piece from steel. The teeth shall be as shown in figure 2. The rake shall have a single central shank which shall be forced into the handle and reinforced with the ferrule. The shank shall be so arranged as not to interfere with the use of the top of the head for leveling soil. The head shall contain 14 to 16 teeth and be a minimum of 14 inches (35.6 cm) in width. The head shall have a minimum depth of 3 inches (7.6 cm). The rake handle shall be a minimum of 65 inches (1.65 m) in length.

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3.2.3 Class C, Striking edge aluminum head. The head shall have a single rib and be formed from extruded aluminum. The teeth shall be as shown in figure 3. The handle shall be powder coated and slotted to fit over the back rib of the head using one self-locking bolt and nut. Two solid aluminum braces shall encompass the handle and connect to the head with self-locking bolts and nuts. The head shall be available in the following sizes as specified: 24 inch 61 cm), 30 inch (76 cm), 36 inch (91 cm), 42 inch (107 cm), 48 inch (122 cm). The head shall be constructed with one rounded tip tooth per each inch of head size. The head shall have a minimum depth of 4 inches (10.2 cm). The rake shall have a 6 inch 91.68 m) handle with a 5 inch (12.7 cm) vinyl grip.