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Using the Unit
1
414BA002 KN
This power tool is used for harvesting nuts and
fruits.
The influences of ripeness, variety and size of
fruits or nuts determines whether this power tool
is suitable for harvesting. The performance of
this special harvester is affected by the above-
mentioned factors.
This unit is not recommended for harvesting des‐
sert fruit, e.g. apples, pears, plums, etc.
WARNING
Do not operate the unit if one of the tines (1) is
missing or broken. Operating the unit with broken
and/or missing tines (1) may result in the opera‐
tor being exposed to high loads caused by
increased vibration – see "Vibrations".
3
2
414BA003 KN
3
NOTICE
The forkhead (2) performs rapid reciprocating
movements during operation. Take care not to
damage branches with the forkhead. Do not
force branches between the rakes (3).
4.1
Working Technique
Use the following working technique to obtain
best results and good performance from the har‐
vester:
► Accelerate the engine and comb the branches
with the rakes. Use the throttle trigger to
obtain the optimum rake stroke rate.
► Keep the throttle open only as long as the
rakes are engaged in the branches.
► Do not accelerate the engine when the rakes
are not engaged in the branches.
► Reposition the rakes in the next section of the
tree.
► Repeat this process for all sections of the tree.
414BA004 KN
► Pay attention to the tree's limb structure during
operation:
–
Comb the lower section (A) from the top
downwards, this also applies for drooping
branches at the outer extremities of the tree.
–
Comb the upper section (B) from the bottom
upwards.
–
Comb the tree from the inside outwards,
towards the tips of the branches.
English
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