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DECOMMISSIONING, STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
14.1
DECOMMISSIONING THE IMPLEMENT
To ensure that the implement remains fully functional, even if it is out of operation for longer periods of
time, it is important to take precautions for storage: To do so, observe Point 7.2.
14.2
STORAGE OF THE IMPLEMENT
The implement must be stored in a dry place protected from weather conditions to ensure that it
remains functional even if it is stored for a longer period of time.
The implement must be parked in compliance with Point 7.2.
Secure the implement against unintentional rolling away.
Nothing may be deposited or stored on the implement.
The implement must always be parked and stored in a secure area, to prevent unauthorised operation.
14.3
DISPOSAL
Disposal of the implement must be performed according to the local disposal regulations for machines.
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CROPPING TIPS FOR USING THE TINED WEEDER
PRO
The Tined Weeder Pro's mode of action mainly consists of burying and uprooting the weeds and crumbling
the soil surface. It also stimulates tillering in cereals. Compared to hoeing machines, the Tined Weeder
Pro has two major benefits: It operates in a row-independent manner and has a comparatively high area
efficiency.
The seed rate and surface structure of the seedbed are very closely related to the success of harrowing
against weeds. Whereby shallow seeding excludes any pre-emergence harrowing. When the plants are
firmly rooted in the soil later on, harrowing can be performed again. At seeding depths of 3-4 cm, pre-
emergence harrowing is possible when the working width of the harrow is shallower. However, the
germinating seed may not be touched by the harrow tines during operation.
In general, the objective is to control weeds by harrowing at the root hair or cotelydon stage during the
growing season while protecting the crops as much as possible. The optimal mode of operation to achieve
this strongly depends on the soil, crop, and weather conditions. The optimal site-dependent mode of
operation can be found fastest by adjusting the working depth and varying the working speed. As a basic
setting on the harrow, the tips of the tines should be about vertical to the soil surface (see chapter 7.5
Working position and setting the working depth).
Warnings against excessive harrowing intensity are an increased number of uprooted, buried or bent
plants. Low crop losses can be compensated in advance through a slight increase in the seed rate of about
+10%. After finishing all field passes, the final crop density should not drop below the cropping-related
required values.
Other effects of tilling your fields with the Tined Weeder Pro, such as
soil aeration,
regulation of the water balance,
incorporation of the seed for nurse crops and
promoting tillering in cereals
make a significant contribution to the formation of good crops.
Summary for efficient and effective harrowing:
