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PRE-WORK PREPARATION
OPERATORS MANUAL - TERRABLADE
Setting the Terrablade for Work
SETTING THE BLADE WORKING DEPTH
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THIS MACHINE SHOULD ONLY BE USED WITH THE LINKAGE SET IN
FLOAT POSITION
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The Terrablade has been designed to scalp weeds at the growing crowns. This requires the blade to dig into
the ground 2cm to effectively kill weeds. This 2cm working depth is achieved by the inclination of the blade,
the blade angle and setting the working depth. The back of the blades will run parallel to the ground.
The blade inclination indicated by the red line will skim the blade to the surface, the blade will not dig into
the ground but instead skim across the surface.
The blade inclination above is too great trying to dig into the ground. It will continue to the depth where the
blade levels out. This could easily be too deep, causing too much soil movement, irregular depth, and uproot
plants, which could regrow. Getting the blade to ‘skim’ at the right depth is crucial. This, combined with the
right pressure to hold the blade in position will give the desired result.