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2.0 FIRST SETUP, LIFTING MACHINE FROM PALLET
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The machine stands vertically up on the pallet. To remove the pallet and place the machine
horizontal on the ground, handle as follows (see fig.1)
Plac
e the machine with pallet on a hard leveled floor 11, fig 1.
1.
Remove all separate packed components 12 –19 etc. from the pallet, the head and (inside)
the hopper.
2.
Connect a cable or chain with a length of 2800 mm ( 112”) and a load capacity of 4000 Kg (
9000 lbs) with two well rated D shackles around the pivot shafts of the hopper 2, fig.1.
3.
Connect the cable to a hoisting crane 1, fig.1., with a lift capacity of minimum 1750 Kg
(4000 lbs). A fork lift truck may be used as well, if the fork length and lift capacity do
match. Enter from side 11, fig.1., when using a lift truck.
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Ensure the fork lift capacity is enough at the lift point.
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Ensure that the string is securely tightened.
4.
Carefully raise the machine with pallet attached.
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No bystanders allowed within a distance of 5 mtr (20’).
5.
When the machine starts to tip at the pallet end, slowly and gently start dropping the
machine.
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Ensure the crane/ lift point can move with the machine when the machine tips. The
string should stay secured all the time.
6.
Gently lower the machine, that tips around the pallet, till it is close to the ground.
7.
Assemble both rear wheels 13, shafts 14, castor supports 12 and connector beam 15 .
8.
Drop the Turf Tidy gently with the wheels on the ground.
