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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Dj F-2000 Hay Moisture Meter

11001-1355-200511

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SAFETY NOTICES

Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential 
hazards.

This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important 
safety messages in this manual. When you see 
this symbol, carefully read the message that 
follows. Be alert to the possibility of personal 
injury or death.

Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous 
situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious 
injury.

Use of the word CAUTION with the Safety Alert Symbol indicates a 
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in 
minor or moderate injury.

Use of the word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol 
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 
may result in equipment damage.

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Summary of Contents for Dj F-2000

Page 1: ...3 Operation 5 Changing Set Point 5 Checking Accumulated Readings 5 Checking Calibration 5 Resetting The Meter 6 Testing Baled Hay 6 Testing In The Windrow 6 Factors Affecting Readings 9 Curing 9 Dens...

Page 2: ...Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS...

Page 3: ...llows Be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Use of the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Use of th...

Page 4: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 2 SAFETY NOTICES...

Page 5: ...ese factors are critical to the hay producer s main goal to produce better quality hay and minimize economic losses FEATURES The Dj F 2000 offers the following features 6 40 moisture range for alfalfa...

Page 6: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 4 INTRODUCTION Figure 1 Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter Set point Increase button Set point Decrease button Read button Check button...

Page 7: ...button will repeat the read cycle but will not add a new reading to the storage until the button is released To view the readings press and release the Check button The meter will display the number o...

Page 8: ...veral different parts of the bale and the highest readings used as a guideline The arrangement and compaction of hay fibers in a bale may have an effect on meter readings When testing high density bal...

Page 9: ...prod to the hay in the windrow and press down on the electrode handle until the head of the screw touches the palm of your hand Press the Read button and take a reading Perform several tests on the h...

Page 10: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 8 OPERATION...

Page 11: ...ill be The more curing that has been allowed to take place the greater uniformity in moisture distribution can be expected The validity of the meter readings is closely related to the care spent in sa...

Page 12: ...alitative indication of high moisture content DICKEY john moisture meters use the relationship existing between electrical conductivity and moisture content in hay As moisture content increases so doe...

Page 13: ...to note the high readings and the frequency at which they occur USE OF PRESERVATIVES Hay preservatives or stabilizers may also have an affect on meter readings Normally a bale of hay treated with pres...

Page 14: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 12 FACTORS AFFECTING READINGS...

Page 15: ...r in a clean dry place The optional protective carrying case in an ideal storage place when the meter is not in use Change the 9 volt battery as needed Continued use with a low battery may cause the m...

Page 16: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Dj F 2000 Hay Moisture Meter 11001 1355 200511 14 METER CARE...

Page 17: ...m date of original installation and is returned to DICKEY john within 30 days after such defect is discovered DICKEY john will at our option either replace or repair said part This warranty does not a...

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