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2. Handling
The potting machine is fitted with 2 rubber tyres on one axle on
the front and 2 castors on the soil hopper. The weight of the
empty machine is balanced on the axle. On request, a trailer
coupling can also be attached for an extra charge.
When the machine is moved, pay particular attention to the
supply lines to the machine to prevent that the lines are
damaged and/or ripped out of their couplings if the machine
runs over them with the front wheels
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.
