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8.0 OPERATING
SPEED
The maximum working speed for the Verti-Cut is 5 km/h (3.1 mph), however, the user will
have to determine the correct speed based on the surface to be treated in combination with
the desired working depth.
9.0 USING
THE
VERTI-CUT
The following checks must be made before proceeding to use the Verti-Cut at a site:
1.
Are there any freestanding objects in the field? Remove them first.
2.
Are there slopes? This machine is only suitable for use on slopes with a maximum
gradient of 20 degrees.
Always work from the top to the bottom.
3.
Are there are any airborne objects in the area, such as balls, which will distract
the user from the task at hand? If so, then the Verti-Cut may
NOT
be used.
4.
Is there a hazard of sliding or subsiding? If so, postpone the activities until
conditions improve.
5.
If the surface is wet, postpone the activities until conditions improve.
6.
Do not make any sharp turns as this may cause damage to the surface.
10.0 START/STOP PROCEDURE VERTI-CUT
The start procedure is
VERY
important. The surface to be treated /machine can be seriously
damaged if this procedure is not executed as described below.
The start procedure is as follows:
1. Thoroughly check the Verti-Cut for loose parts and check that all parts are working properly.
!! If loose parts are discovered or incorrectly functioning parts, then the problem must
be rectified before using the Verti-Cut!
2. Drive to the site to be treated.
3. Place the machine on the surface to be treated and adjust the working depth of the machine from
a stationary position as described in section 6.0.
4. Raise the machine.
5. Put the tractor into the correct gear.
6. Switch the tractor engine to approx. 1200 RPM and engage the PTO.
7. Carefully lower the machine until the full working depth is reached.
8. Increase PTO speed to 540 RPM.
9. For the first pass:
check whether the correct working depth has been achieved after a few metres, adjust the
working depth as described in section 6.0. where required
Stopping takes place as follows:
1.
Lower the engine RPM to approximately 1200 RPM.
2.
Lift the machine out of the ground.
3.
Switch off the PTO as soon as the blades no longer touch the surface.
4.
Raise the machine further.
5.
Proceed to the following site and repeat procedure.
!!Drive in straight lines where possible and do not make any sharp turns, in relation to
potential damage to the surface and/or machine !!
