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INTRODUCTION
Auger Torque thank you for purchasing your new product . This operating manual has been
prepared to enable you to operate the equipment in a safe manner .
Auger Torque Hedge Trimmer Units have been designed for use with specific Auger Torque
mounting frames . Provided these are used and maintained correctly, they will provide a safe and
reliable method of hedge trimming .
The T150 is a reciprocating trimmer finger bar type attachment for use with small to medium sized
360 degree excavators, or other power units as approved by the manufacturer .
For attachment of the unit, consult the manual of the parent machine and follow the manufacturers
instructions .
To use the Hedge Trimmer, the operator positions the parent machine adjacent to the hedge and
within safe reach of the machine’s boom . Using the boom controls, the Hedge Trimmer is moved
along the hedge, allowing the hydraulically driven, reciprocating Trimmer bar to cut the vegetation .
Care should be taken to match the speed of travel to the maturity and density of the hedge .
The standard controls on the parent machine will provide more than 90 degrees of rotation of the
Trimmer bar, this will allow fine control of the cutting angle, to permit accurate “topping” and
“breasting” of the hedge . To allow positioning of the Trimmer bar behind timber or electric fences,
the Trimmer bar linkage can be inverted prior to operation, to provide a range of operating angles
below the mounting hitch .
NOTE:
This operating manual should be used in conjunction with the parent machine’s operating
instructions .
Instruction books should be regarded as part of the machine . They should always be kept safe with
the machine for easy and quick reference .
The directions left, right, front and rear, which may be mentioned throughout this manual, are as
seen from the driver’s seat and facing in the direction of travel .
New or extra copies can be obtained from your Auger Torque dealer or direct from Auger Torque .
Auger Torque continually strives to improve and increase its range of products and therefore
reserves the right to alter its specifications at any time without notice or obligation . The company
accepts no responsibility for discrepancies which may occur between specifications of its machines
and descriptions thereof contained in its publications .