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PRE-WORK PREPARATION
OPERATORS MANUAL - TERRABLADE
SETTING THE BLADE PRESSURE
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It is very important to set the depth of the blade to scalp the weeds off at
the crown. Too high and it will cut the leaves off and the plant will regrow. Too
deep and the plant can be transplanted, allowing regrowth. The target depth
is approximately 2cm but can vary a little depending on the weed type.
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The blade pressure and depth can be finely adjusted using the top link when front mounted. Shortening the
top link increases the pressure on the blades. It also changes the angle/digging to increase the depth the blade
penetrates the soil surface.
The blades will require more pressure when the ground is hard; if too little pressure is put on them then they
will not dig into the soil. Instead they will skip over the surface and not cut the crown of the weed.
In wet weather and soft ground, the blades require less pressure. If too much pressure is put on them they
will dig in aggressively. This will cause the blade to uproot the weed without cutting and not kill the weed.
Changes the working depth of the
blade.
Increases the pressure of the
blade.
The pins will be reversed when
machine is rear mounted