FOUR ASHES MACHINERY LTD
www.georipper.co.uk
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Description of the GeoRipper®
2.1
Intended Use and Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse
The GeoRipper® is intended to be used as an outdoor landscaping power tool for trenching purposes in suitable
ground conditions as described in this manual. The GeoRipper® can be used hand held or mounted on its EZ Kart®
and must always be coupled to an approved drive unit. The user must have read and understood the instruction
manual and wear the appropriate recommended Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) before operating the
GeoRipper®. Failure to wear the recommended PPE is considered improper use. Failure to read and understand this
manual is considered improper use
The GeoRipper® shall not be used as a forestry tool to cut or fell trees or branches. The GeoRipper® must not be
used in extremely stony grounds, solid rocks, tarmac concrete or any other unsuitable ground conditions which do
not allow trenching. The GeoRipper® must not be used underground, indoor or in any other enclosed areas. The
GeoRipper® must only be operated by one user and the operation of the GeoRipper® by two or more users is not
permitted and considered improper use.
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this manual regarding operation, maintenance and servicing is
considered improper use and will void the warranty. Four Ashes Machinery Ltd. will not be liable for any accidents or
damages resulting from improper use of the GeoRipper®.
The GeoRipper® shall be used with the following original and model dependents accessories and components only:
GR16 400mm bar
GR20 500mm bar
GR27 700mm bar
GR-M (Makita® EK6101, EK7650H and EK8100)
GR-H (Husqvarna® K770 and K970)
GR-S (Stihl® TS700)
EZ Kart universal trolley with model variations
2.2
Product Overview
The GeoRipper® mini trencher consists of an adaptor plate supporting a trenching bar and chain, and mounted on a
petrol powered cut off saw. The Georipper® is available in a combination of model variations that includes different
bar lengths: 400mm, 500mm, 700mm, petrol engine types: 2-Stroke, 4-Stroke and 2-Stroke HD, and a selection of
power head brands: Makita®, Husqvarna® or Stihl®. This Instruction Manual is intended to cover all available models
and variations, but for individual complementary information, please refer to the power head manufacturer’s
instructions. The GeoRipper® can be used handheld or mounted on its universal trolley, the EZ Kart®.
