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2. Handling
The potting machine is fitted with 2 pneumatic tyres on one axle
on the front and 2 castors with handbrake on the soil hopper.
The weight of the empty machine is balanced on the axle.
If the machine is to be moved over an inclined plane, it is
necessary:
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to completely empty the soil hopper,
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to make sufficient safety precautions in order to prevent the
machine from accidentally rolling away.
Such precautions may include:
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enough personnel
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to secure the wheels using a wedge
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and so on..
3. Storage
When the machine or its parts are not reassembled right after
transport, then they shall be carefully stored on a protected
area. It shall regularly be covered and protected against dust
and moisture.
Tasks for putting out of operation are detailed in section 6.3.
