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troducing the Snapdragon rake (fig. 309). Very efficient machines 

 have for some time been in use with automatic action for freeing the 

 rakes of the collected grass: these, however, generally had slight 



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drawbacks in the way of springs, or friction bands, which are rendered 

 unnecessary where the " Snapdragon " catch is used. The action of 

 this rake may be briefly described as follows : A very slight pressure 

 of the driver's foot on the pedal, when riding, or a very easy lift of the 



