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ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH
The working depth of the Verti-Knife
®
can be adjusted by turning the spindles (1) at
the backside of the machine
(Figure 9)
.
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Figure 9
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Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on
its own accord !!
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Switch off the tractor before descending !!
The start procedure is as follows:
1. Lift the machine so that it hangs freely above the ground.
2. Adjust the spindles (1) by tipping up the locking clamps at the topside
and turning the spindles (1) inward or outward.
!!
See the technical data for adjusting the machine to the
maximum working depth !!
3. Adjust both sides of the machine at the same depth so that all knives
enter the ground at the same depth. For this purpose, use the
indicator strip (3) and the indication stickers that are in back of it.
4. Fasten the spindles by tipping down the locking clamps (2) at the
topside of the spindles.
5. Lower the machine onto the ground.
6. Adjust the machine horizontally by turning the top rod (4) of the tractor
inward or outward.
NEVER
adjust the machine in such a way that it could damage the subsoil.
