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13 Operating the Special Har‐
vester
13.1
Holding and Controlling the
Special Harvester
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2
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► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
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► Hold the special harvester with one hand on
the control handle – wrap your thumb around
the control handle.
► Hold the special harvester firmly with your
other hand on the handle hose - wrap your
thumb around the handle hose.
13.2
Adjusting Rake Speed for Con‐
tinuous Duty Operation
The speed of the rakes is infinitely variable with
the trigger. The more you depress the trigger, the
faster the rakes run.
► Depress the trigger until the required rake
speed is reached and hold the trigger in that
position for more than 1 second.
You can let go of the trigger. The rake speed
is set and maintained.
► If you want to change the speed:
► ► Pull the trigger all the away and then let it
go.
► Readjust rake speed for continuous duty
operation.
13.3
Harvesting
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C
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► Comb the lower section (A) and hanging
branches on the outside of the tree from the
top downwards.
► Comb the upper section (B) from the bottom
upwards.
► Comb the tree from the inside outwards,
towards the tips of the branches (C).
14 After Finishing Work
14.1
After Finishing Work
► Switch off the special harvester, push retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
► If the special harvester is wet: Allow the spe‐
cial harvester to dry.
► If the battery is wet: Allow the battery to dry.
► Clean the harvester.
► Clean the rakes and tines.
► Clean the battery.
15 Transporting
15.1
Transporting the Special Har‐
vester
► Switch off the special harvester, push retaining
latch to position and remove the battery.
Carrying the Special Harvester
► Carry the special harvester with one hand on
the handle hose and the rakes behind you.
Transporting the Special Harvester in a Vehicle
► Secure the special harvester so that it cannot
turn over or move.
15.2
Transporting the Battery
► Turn off the harvester and remove the battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in packaging in such a way
that it cannot move inside the packaging.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
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