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!  SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  ! 

 

 

Figure 1 

 

 

 

The Verti-Top

 

is designed for safe use. This 

can only be achieved if you completely follow 
the safety instructions described in this 
manual. 
Read and understand 

(Figure 1)

 the manual 

before you start using the Verti-Top. 
If the machine is not used as described in this 
manual, this can result in injuries and/or 
damage to the Verti-Top. 

 

 
 

(1) 

The user must be an expert in using the machine. The machine 
should be professionally adjusted for cultivating the subsoil. 
 
The manufacturer will not accept any liability for unprofessional use 
and its resulting damage. All risks occurring with this are entirely at 
the expense of the user. 
Not following the use, maintenance and repair instructions prescribed 
by the manufacturer is also considered improper/unprofessional use 
of this machine. 
 
Inspect the area to be treated before using the Verti-Top. 
Remove loose obstacles and avoid irregularities. 
 

(2) 

The Verti-Top is manufactured according to the latest technical 
understanding and is safe to use. 
 
When careless people use, maintain or repair the machine, danger of 
injuries to the user and to third parties can be the result. This must be 
avoided!
 
 
Always use the Verti-Top in combination with the correct tractor as 
described in the technical data. 
 

(3) 

All persons assigned to operate, maintain and repair the Verti-Top by 
the owner must completely read and understand the operation manual 
and in particular the chapter of Safety Instructions
 
The user is responsible for a safe Tractor/Verti-Top combination
This entire combination must be tested on noise, safety, risk and 
user friendliness. User instructions should also be drafted. 
 

(4) 

The user is

 

obliged to check

 

the Verti-Top for

 

visible damage and 

defects

 

before using the Verti-Top. 

Modifications to the Verti-Top (including its operations) that have a 
negative impact on safety must be rectified immediately. 
For safety reasons it is in principle not permitted to make changes or 
adjustments to the Verti-Top (except those approved by the 
manufacturer). 
 

Summary of Contents for Verti-Top 1500-2

Page 1: ...l number Translation of the original operating instructions ATTENTION IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI TOP IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINE SAFELY...

Page 2: ...This user manual lists many instructions that are numbered in sequence You should follow this sequence A is an indication of a safety instruction A means a tip and or note All information and technic...

Page 3: ...rities 2 The Verti Top is manufactured according to the latest technical understanding and is safe to use When careless people use maintain or repair the machine danger of injuries to the user and to...

Page 4: ...re free before working on this installation NEVER use the Verti Top in the absence of protective guards and safety stickers The inspection hatch MUST be closed when using the Verti Top Figure 2 Figure...

Page 5: ...ng to operate the Verti Top must be familiar with all the functions and control elements of the Verti Top before starting any work activities Attach the Verti Top to the towing vehicle according to th...

Page 6: ...ifting capacity of the towing vehicle Dress appropriately Wear sturdy shoes with steel toecaps long trousers and tie up long hair Do not wear loose clothing Fig 7 7 Location of the safety stickers on...

Page 7: ...WORKING DEPTH OF RAKE 15 7 0 ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE JIGGING SIEVE 16 8 0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTI TOP 17 9 0 DRIVING SPEED 17 10 0 USING THE VERTI TOP 17 11 0 START STOP PROCEDURE 18 12 0 EMPTYING...

Page 8: ...maximum speed of 12 km h 7 5mph 17 616 m2 h 129 921 ft2 h Mesh of jigging sieve Standard supplied 5 mm x 5 mm 0 2 x 0 2 Transport dimensions L x W x H 1 350 x 1 710 x 1 000 mm 53 2 x 67 3 x 39 4 Three...

Page 9: ...ncluding the pallet approx 50 mm 2 off the ground 3 Take care that the machine is standing on the edge of the pallet 3 4 Lower the machine controlled and calmly until it stands completely on the subso...

Page 10: ...sticker 900 280 404 BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed All the safety stickers should be on the machine at all times and should be understood 6 Adjustable front roller for setting the...

Page 11: ...en a different tractor is used follow these steps 1 Connect the Verti Top to the tractor as described in Chapter 5 Switch off the tractor and make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move...

Page 12: ...e PTO for damage to the protection caps and replace these caps if they are not satisfactory Check whether the safety stickers on the PTO are still present and intact Annual maintenance Disconnect the...

Page 13: ...connecting arms can be attached to the frame 3 Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord 4 Switch off the tractor before descending 5 Connect the lower connecting ar...

Page 14: ...eys is supplied with the machine these are located in the toolbox 4 2 Adjust the spindles 2 using the supplied keys in order to adjust the working depth 3 Set both sides of the machine at the same hei...

Page 15: ...supplied with the machine these are located in the toolbox 4 2 Adjust the working depth by turning the stellar knobs 5 3 Set both sides of the machine at the same height so that it is possible to cle...

Page 16: ...the Verti Top 2 Open the inspection hatch 2 and block the hatch in the blocking strip 3 Make sure that the inspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord 3 Loosen the nuts 4...

Page 17: ...ve faster due to the fact that excessive wear tear and damage can occur to the machine and to the subsoil 10 0 USING THE VERTI TOP Before using the Verti Top in a location you should check the followi...

Page 18: ...on its own accord Switch off the tractor before descending 5 If required the top rod can be placed in the slotted hole 4 in the terrain following operating position 6 Raise the Verti Top and drive to...

Page 19: ...nspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord 4 Remove the pins 3 together with the safety clips from the side panels of the machine 5 Tip over the waste receptacle carefully...

Page 20: ...annot touch the subsoil when putting the machine down 5 Carefully drop the Verti Top to the subsoil 6 Release the top rod 5 7 Take the locking pin out of the pin 6 and pull the pin out of the top rod...

Page 21: ...the brush is blocked V belts are slipping Adjust the machine to more depth Lower the driving speed Replace sieve with a smaller meshed sieve Replace brush Increase PTO speed Remove blockage Tighten th...

Page 22: ...nt If necessary adjust the tension of the V belts see Ch 16 1 After every 100 working hours or annually Grease the roller bearings of the front and rear roller and of the driveline Check the gearbox f...

Page 23: ...15 Make sure that the Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord Make sure that the PTO axle is detached from the Verti Top 1 Remove all nuts 1 and the safety cap 2 2 Loosen the lock...

Page 24: ...pection hatch 2 and block the hatch in the blocking strip 3 Make sure that the inspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord 3 Turn the clips 4 a quarter of a turn so that th...

Page 25: ...30 Standard 5 5x5 5 0 21x0 21 458 441 433 6x6 0 24x0 24 458 441 434 17 1 OPTIONS FOR THE VACUUM UNIT 247 150 000 1 2 3 Figure 17 A vacuum unit article number 247 150 000 for the Verti Top is available...

Page 26: ...26 A 1 2 3 4 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 13 14 16 10 11 12 15 Figure 18...

Page 27: ...9 between the vacuum box 5 and the extractor 2 using the hose clips 10 12 Check whether there are components that run out of true and whether all components are mounted well and tight 13 Mount the saf...

Page 28: ...re that the tractor Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord Switch off the tractor before descending Make sure that the Verti Top can no longer operate when emptying the dust bag W...

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