Redexim Verti-Knife 1800 User manual

Redexim
User manual and
parts book
Verti-Knife®
Model1800
Serial number:
ATTENTION:
TO ENSURE SAFE USE OF THE MACHINE AND TO BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE
THE BEST RESULTS, IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ
THIS USER MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING THE VERTI-KNIFE®.
User manual code: 916.120.201, March 2004 UK
REDEXIM BV
INTERNATIONAL TRADING
KWEKERIJWEG 8
3709 JA ZEIST HOLLAND
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PREFACE
Congratulations on your purchase of the Verti-Knife®. To ensure the long and safe use of this
Verti-Knife®, it is of the utmost importance to read and understand this user manual. Without
full knowledge of its contents, it is not possible to work safely with this machine.
The Verti-Knife®is not an independently operating machine. It is the user’s responsibility to
use the right tractor. The user must also make sure the tractor/Verti-Knife®combination is
provided with safety aspects such as noise reduction, user instructions and risk analysis.
The Verti-Knife®is intended solely for use on lawns and other areas where grass could grow.
On the next page, you will first find the general safety instructions. Every user must know
these and be able to apply them. After this, a registration card is included. This card should
be returned to be able to deal with any claims at a later stage.
This user manual offers many instructions, which are numbered in sequence. This sequence
must be followed. An asterisk * indicates a safety instruction. An ‘at’ sign @ indicates a tip
and/or note.
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
THIS VERTI-KNIFE®IS DELIVERED WITH A WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS IN
MATERIALS.
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF
PURCHASE.
VERTI-KNIFE®WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE “GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR
SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT, NUMBER 188”, WHICH ARE
PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC
COMMISSION FOR EUROPE.
REGISTRATION CARD
For your own information, please fill in the table below:
Serial number of machine
Dealer’s name
Date of purchase
Remarks

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! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS !
Fig. 1
The Verti-Knife®is designed for safe use.
However, this is only possible if the user
completely follows all safety instructions
described in this manual.
Read and understand (Fig. 1) the manual before
you start to use the Verti-Knife®.
If the machine is not used as described in the
manual, injury to the user and/or damage to the
Verti-Knife®may result.
(1) The Verti-Knife®is intended solely for the treatment of lawns or other areas
where grass should grow.
Any other use is considered incorrect use. The manufacturer accepts no liability
whatsoever with regard to damage resulting from such incorrect use. Any
resulting risks are the complete liability of the user.
Correct use also includes following the manufacturer’s instructions for usage,
maintenance and repair.
Before using the Verti-Knife®, inspect the area to be treated. Remove any loose
obstacles and avoid irregularities.
(2) The Verti-Knife®is manufactured according to the latest technological knowledge
and is safe to use.
If the machine is used, maintained or repaired by inexpert persons, this may
result in injury to both the user and third parties. This must be avoided!
Always use the Verti-Knife®in combination with the proper tractor, as described in the
technical data.
(3) All people whom the owner assigns to operate, maintain or repair the Verti-
Knife®must read and have completely understood the operating manual, in
particular the Safety Instructions Section.
The user is responsible for a safe tractor/ Verti-Knife®combination.This
entire combination must be tested for noise, safety, risk and user
convenience. In addition, user instructions must be written.
(4) Before using the Verti-Knife®, the user is obliged to
check it for visible damage and defects.
Any changes to the Verti-Knife®(including its operation) that may affect its safety
must be corrected immediately.
In principle, for reasons of safety, any modifications or additions to the Verti-
Knife®(with the exception of those approved by the manufacturer) are not
permitted.
If any modifications have been made to the Verti-Knife®, the current CE
certificate becomes null and void and the person who made the modifications
should himself make sure a new CE certificate is granted.

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Before each use, inspect the Verti-Knife®for loose bolts/nuts/parts.
If present, inspect the hydraulic hoses regularly and replace them if they are
damaged or show signs of wear. The replacement hoses must meet the
manufacturer’s technical specifications.
Before carrying out any work on the hydraulic installation, always relieve any
pressure from it.
NEVER use the Verti-Knife®if its protective covers and safety stickers are
missing.
NEVER crawl underneath the Verti-Knife®.
If you need to access the bottom, tilt the Verti-Knife®.
NEVER step off the tractor while the engine is still running.
When carrying out maintenance, adjustments or repairs, make sure the Verti-
Knife®is blocked from sagging/moving/sliding.
Before carrying out maintenance, adjustments and repairs. always switch the tractor
engine off first and remove the tractor key from the ignition (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
When carrying out any maintenance or repairs, use original Verti-Knife®parts
only. This will ensure continued safety of the machine and its user.
Only authorised technical personnel may carry out adjustments and repair work
on the Verti-Knife®.
Keep a log of all repairs.
(5) In addition to the instructions in this user manual, the generally applicable safety
and Working Conditions guidelines must be followed.
When used on public roads, the relevant traffic regulations apply.
The transport of people is not permitted!
Do not use the Verti-Knife®when it is dark, during heavy rain/storms, or on slopes with a
gradient greater than 20 degrees.
(6) Before starting work, all people operating the Verti-Knife®must be familiar with all
its functions and operating elements.

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Connect the Verti-Knife®to the vehicle that will pull it exactly according to the
instructions (Danger of injury!)
Before driving off, make sure you have a clear view of both nearby and far away.
On both sides of the Verti-Knife®, there is a safety sticker
on the side plate (Fig. 5) with the same message. These safety stickers must
always be clearly visible and legible. Replace them if they are damaged.
During operation, NO people may be in the danger area of the Verti-Knife®,
because they may be injured by rotating parts. (Fig. 3)
Keep a distance of at least 4 metres! (Fig. 4)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Be aware of the permitted lifting capacity of the vehicle pulling it.
Wear suitable clothing. Wear sturdy shoes with a steel tip, long trousers,
keep long hair tied up and do not wear any loose articles of clothing.
(7) Placing of safety stickers. (Fig 5.)
Fig. 5
Used oil/grease is harmful to the environment; dispose of it according to locally
applicable regulations.

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CONTENTS
Section Description Page
Preface 2
Warranty conditions 2
Registration card 2
Safet
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instructions 3
1.0 Technical data 7
2.0 First installation, removing the machine from the pallet 8
2.1 Preparing the machine for operation 9
3.0 General parts list 10
4.0 Connecting to the tractor 11
5.0 Adjusting position/Knife 12
5.1 Position 1: Minidiscs Surface Aeration 12
5.2 Position 2: Minidiscs Intense Surface Aeration 13
5.3 Position 3: R6 Deep Aeration 15
5.4 Position 4: Fairway Surface Aeration 16
5.5 Position 5: Rolling/Storage 17
6.0 Driving speed 18
7.0 Start/Stop procedure 18
8.0 Using the Verti-Knife®19
9.0 Transporting the Verti-Knife®19
10.0 Disconnecting the Verti-Knife®20
11.0 Troubleshooting 21
12.0 Maintenance 21
12.1 Cleaning the Verti-Knife®22
12.2 Replacing the knives 22
13.0 Options: Extra weights 25
14.0 EU certificate 25

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1.0 TECHNICAL DATA
Model 1800
Working width 1.8 m
Working depth Position 1: 10-40 mm
Position 2: 0-40 mm
Position 3: 25-150 mm
Position 4: 40 mm
Position 5: 0 mm (Rolling)
Tractor speed Unlimited, depends on type of tractor and
conditions of soil.
Weight 750 kg (1653 lbs)
Number of knives Position 1: 18
Position 2: 35
Position 3: 6
Position 4: 17
Position 5: -
Distance between knives Position 1: 100 mm
Position 2: 50 mm
Position 3: 300 mm
Position 4: 100 mm
Position 5: -
Knife thickness Position 1: 3 mm
Position 2: 3 mm
Position 3: 4 mm
Position 4: 4 mm
Position 5: -
Recommended tractor
Minimum lifting capacity
40 hp (30 hp with set of wheels)
950 Kg /2090 lbs (Machine fitted without extra
weights)
Maximum treatment capacity At a speed of 10 km/h (6.2 mph)
18000 m2(193750 ft2)
Shipping measurements
(Length x width x height)
2.2x1.1x1.69m
86.6”x43.3”x66.5”
Three-point connection Cat. 1 & 2
Standard parts -Multiple knife cassette
-Front and rear rollers
Options -Extra weights, 25Kg each
Total of 10 pieces = 250 Kg

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Fig. 6
2.0 FIRST INSTALLATION, REMOVING THE MACHINE FROM THE
PALLET
The machine is located vertically on the pallet. To remove the pallet and lay the machine
horizontally on the ground, carry out the following steps (fig. 6):
*!! NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE MACHINE !!
1. Remove the separately supplied parts from the machine.
2. *!! Make sure that the carrousel setting is at 0 mm!! (fig. 6 Carrousel Setting)
This is VERY important for the balance of the machine during the lifting.
3. Mount a cable to the lifting points at both sides of the machine. (fig. 6 Position 1)
* Make sure that the cable/crane/lift can lift at least 1,000 kg (2205 lbs)
4. Raise the machine, including the pallet, 50 mm (2”) from the ground.
5. Make sure that the machine is on the point of the pallet. (fig. 6 Position 2)
6. Gently lower the machine in a controlled way until it fully rests upon the ground.
(fig. 6 Position 3)
*!! BE CAREFUL – KEEP YOUR DISTANCE – THE MACHINE MAY SHIFT !!
7. Remove bolt 1 and carefully rotate the pallet around point 2 until it is resting on the
ground.
8. Remove the bottom three-point pins 2 and remove the pallet.

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2.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
Fig. 7
*!! BEFORE STARTING TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION, MAKE
SURE THAT THE VERTI-KNIFE®IS FIRMLY ON THE GROUND AND CANNOT
SAG OR SLIDE !!
1. Take top link rod 3 and fit it to the main frame with bolt 1 and nut 2.
@Do not tighten nut 2 too tightly, top link rod 3 must be able to rotate.
2. Take tie rod 8 and fit it in the top hole of top link rod 3 with pin 4.
3. Lock pin 4 with the safety pin 5 supplied.
4. Mount the other side of tie rod 8 to the top of the Verti-Knife®with pin 6.
For this purpose, use hole 9 that is on the tie rod side.
5. Lock pin 6 with the safety pin 7 supplied.
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3.0 GENERAL PARTS LIST
Figure 8 shows a number of important parts:
Fig. 8
1. Safety sticker 900.280.402:
• *!! Before use, make sure to read and understand the user manual !!
2. Safety sticker 911.280.402:
• *!! Danger of injury from rotating parts !!
• *!! Keep a distance of at least 4 metres from the machine !!
• *!! Stop the tractor engine before carrying out repairs or adjustments !!
* !! Make sure all stickers are clearly visible on the machine and are understood !!
3. The serial number is on the bottom left on the outside of the machine.
4. Front roller.
5. Free-floating and adjustable 3-point suspension system.
6. Protective cover.
7. Safety bracket.
8. Maintenance-free bearings are used on the whole machine.
9. Extra depth adjusting mechanism for minidiscs.
10. Adjustment handle for carrousel
11. Position indicator for carrousel.
12. Fixture point for extra weight
13. Tie rod with built-in free-floating stand and transport state.
14. Container for user manual and tools.

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4.0 CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR (Fig. 9)
Inspection procedure before starting to connect the Verti-Knife®:
− Visually inspect the Verti-Knife®for signs of damage and repair them if
they endanger the safe operation of the machine.
− Make sure that all nuts and bolts are properly tightened.
Fig. 9
The Verti-Knife®is connected to the tractor by means of the three-point connection.
This is done as follows: (fig. 9)
1. Make sure that tie rod 7 is connected to the frame with the aid of hole 10.
This is the transport state.
2. If tie rod 7 is not in the transport state, remove safety pins 8 and 9.
a. Mount tie rod 7 to the frame; push pin 9 through the fixture
point at the top of the Verti-Knife®and hole 10 of tie rod 7.
b. Lock pin 9 with safety pin 8.
3. Remove safety pins 3 and 6 and pins 2 and 5
4. Drive the tractor carefully in reverse, so that the low connection arms can
be connected to the bottom 3-point connection plates of the Verti-Knife®.
5. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start
moving by itself !!
6. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
7. Connect the low connection arms of the tractor to the bottom 3-point
connection plates with the aid of pins 2 and lock them with safety pins 3.
8. Mount the top rod of your tractor and pull it out by turning it until it is at
the same level as the three-point stop connection of the Verti-Knife®.
9. Connect top rod 4 to the top 3-point connection with pin 5.
10. Lock pin 5 with safety pin 6.
11. Push the top rod in by turning in order to tension it.
12. *!! Before lifting the Verti-Knife®, make sure that all fixing pins are
locked !!
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5.0 ADJUSTING POSITION/KNIFE
The Verti-Knife®has five different functions/knife options.
The different functions can be easily set by rotating the carrousel. The knife settings
and how to set them are described in this section.
5.1 POSITION 1: MINIDISCS SURFACE AERATION
Position 1: Minidiscs Surface Aeration
Fig. 10
Position 1 is very suited for cutting with a minimum depth in hard and dry soil conditions.
Characteristics of Position 1 Minidiscs Surface Aeration
Working depth 10 / 20 / 30 / 40 mm
Knife diameter: 200 mm
Knife thickness: 3 mm
Number of knives 18
Groove distance: 100 mm
Table 1
The depth of the knives can be set in four steps, namely 10, 20, 30 and 40 mm. They are
adjusted as follows: (fig. 10)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described
in Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start
moving by itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Remove safety pin 5.
5. Remove pin 6.
6. Remove safety pin 3.
7. Hold adjustment handle 1 tightly and remove pin 2.
8. Turn the adjustment handle to the desired depth, indicated on position
indicator 4.
9. Push pin 2 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the
desired position.
10. Lock pin 2 with safety pin 3.
11. Push pin 6 through the hole of the adjustment handle and the hole of the
desired position.
12. Lock pin 6 with safety pin 5.
13.*!! Before starting the tractor, make sure that pins 2 and 6 are properly
locked !!
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Fig. 11
Position 2 is very suited for the shallow slitting of greens and for the cutting-free of felt layers,
etc.
Characteristics of Position 2 Minidiscs Surface Aeration
Working depth: 0-40 mm
Knife diameter: 200 mm
Knife thickness: 3 mm
Number of knives 35
Groove distance: 50 mm
Table 2
The depth of the knives can be set continuously from 0 to 40 mm.
They are adjusted as follows: (fig. 11)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described in
Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Remove safety pin 5 and remove pin 6.
5. Remove safety pin 3.
6. Hold adjustment handle 1 tightly and remove pin 2.
7. Turn the adjustment handle to the desired depth 0-40, indicated on position
indicator 4.
8. Push pin 2 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the 0-40
position.
9. Lock pin 2 with safety pin 3.
10. Push pin 6 through the hole of the adjustment handle and the hole of the 0-40
position.
11. Lock pin 6 with safety pin 5.
12. Take the ring spanners from the machine. (These are placed on the inside of the side plate.)
13. Place the ring spanners on nuts 7 and 8.
14. Loosen nut 7.
15. Set the desired depth of the knives by turning nut 8.
16. Tighten nut 7 well.
17. *!! Before starting the tractor, make sure that pins 2 and 6 are properly
locked !!
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*!! After use in Position 2, make sure that the minidiscs of the Verti-Knife®are returned
to the highest position.
If this is not done, damage can occur to the machine and turf when the carrousel is
rotated. !!
The minidiscs are returned to the highest position as follows: (fig. 11)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described in
Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Take the ring spanners from the machine. (These are placed on the inside of the side plate.)
5. Place the ring spanners on nuts 7 and 8.
6. Loosen nut 7.
7. Set the knife depth by tightening nut 8 until it cannot go any further.
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5.3 POSITION 3: R6 DEEP AERATION
Position 3: R6 Deep Aeration
Fig. 12
With position 3, the deepest position of the Verti-Knife®(150 mm) can be reached.
This position is extremely well suited for draining the soil.
Characteristics of Position 3 R6 Deep Aeration
Working depth: 25 / 50 / 75 / 100 / 125 / 150 mm
Knife diameter: 450 mm
Knife thickness: 4 mm
Number of knives 6
Groove distance: 300 mm
Table 3
The depth of the knives can be set in 6 steps, namely 25, 50, 75, 100, 125 and 150 mm.
They are adjusted as follows: (fig. 12)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described in
Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Remove safety pin 5.
5. Remove pin 6.
6. Remove safety pin 3.
7. Hold adjustment handle 1 tightly and remove pin 2.
8. Turn the adjustment handle to the desired depth, indicated on position indicator 4.
9. Push pin 2 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the desired
position.
10. Lock pin 2 with safety pin 3.
11. Push pin 6 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the desired
position.
12. Lock pin 6 with safety pin 5.
13. *!! Before starting the tractor, make sure that pins 2 and 6 are properly
locked !!
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5.4 POSITION 4: R17 FAIRWAY SURFACE AERATION
Position 4: R17 Fairway Surface Aeration
Fig. 13
Position 4 is extremely well suited for fairways with hard soil for surface aeration and
the cutting of the felt layer, etc.
Characteristics of Position 4 R17 Fairway Surface Aeration
Working depth: 40 mm
Knife diameter: 200 mm
Knife thickness: 4 mm
Number of knives: 17
Groove distance: 100 mm
Table 4
The depth of the knives can be set in one position; namely 40 mm. They are adjusted as
follows: (fig. 13)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described in
Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Remove safety pin 5.
5. Remove pin 6.
6. Remove safety pin 3.
7. Hold adjustment handle 1 tightly and remove pin 2.
8. Turn the adjustment handle to the R17 depth position 40, indicated on position
indicator 4.
9. Push pin 2 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the R17
position.
10. Lock pin 2 with safety pin 3.
11. Push pin 6 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the R17
position.
12. Lock pin 6 with safety pin 5.
13. *!! Before starting the tractor, make sure that pins 2 and 6 are properly
locked !!
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5.5 POSITION 5: ROLLING/STORAGE
Position 5: Rolling/Storage
Fig. 14
Position 5 is the position for rolling the soil surface and storing the machine. With this
position of the carrousel, the knives are not loaded.
The setting for this position is as follows: (fig 14)
1. Lift the Verti-Knife®. If the tractor is not yet connected, connect it as described in
Section 4.0.
2. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
3. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
4. Remove safety pin 5.
5. Remove pin 6.
6. Remove safety pin 3.
7. Hold adjustment handle 1 tightly and remove pin 2.
8. Turn the adjustment handle to the R6 depth position 0, indicated on position indicator
4.
9. Push pin 2 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the R6 position 0.
10. Lock pin 2 with safety pin 3.
11. Push pin 6 through the hole of adjustment handle 1 and the hole of the R6 position 0.
12. Lock pin 6 with safety pin 5.
13. *!! Before starting the tractor, make sure that pins 2 and 6 are properly
locked !!
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6.0 DRIVING SPEED
In theory, the driving speed for the Verti-Knife®is unlimited. However, in practice, one will
have to read the maximum speed from the soil to be treated, the knife setting and the type of
tractor that drives the Verti-Knife®.
7.0 START/STOP PROCEDURE
The start procedure is VERY important. If this procedure is not followed exactly as described
below, serious damage may occur to the Verti-Knife®.
The start procedure is as follows:
1. Visually inspect the Verti-Knife®and make sure that all parts function properly.
*!! If not, the problems must be resolved before the Verti-Knife®is used !!
2. Connect the Verti-Knife®to the tractor as described in Section 4.0.
3. Drive to the place where the soil is to be treated.
4. Lower the machine onto the soil.
Fig. 15
5. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
6. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
7. Remove safety pin 1 and pin 2. (fig.15)
8. Mount tie rod 3 with the slotted hole 4 to the fixture point at the top of the Verti-Knife®.
(fig. 15)
9. Mount pin 2 and lock it with safety pin 1. (fig. 15)
10. Adjust the top rod of the tractor so that the middle of the slotted hole of tie rod 4 is at the
level of pin 1. (fig. 15)
11. Adjust the low connection arms of the tractor so that 3-point connection 5 hangs as
horizontally as possible. (fig. 15)
@ Points 10 and 11 together ensure an optimum terrain-following of the
Verti-Knife®.
12. Lift the Verti-Knife up.
13. Adjust the machine to the desired position, as described in Section 5.0.
14. Put the tractor in the right gear
15. Start the tractor moving and smoothly lower the Verti-Knife®into the ground.
16. Increase the driving speed to the best possible speed for the surface to be treated.
@ Always work in straight lines. Curves may damage the soil to be treated.
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Stop as follows:
1. Lower the driving speed of the tractor.
2. While driving at low speed, lift the Verti-Knife®out of the ground in a straight line.
@When the Verti-Knife®is lifted out of the ground in a curve or at
standstill, damage can occur to the ground.
3. Drive to the next place and start again as described at the beginning of this section.
8.0 USING THE VERTI-KNIFE®
First check the following before the Verti-Knife® is used:
1. Are there any loose objects lying about in the field? Remove them first.
2. Are there any slopes? The maximum slope for the Verti-Knife®is 20 degrees.
Make sure to always move downhill.
3. Does the ground contain cables or pipes? If so, determine their depth and set the
operating depth of the machine to 60% of this depth.
4. Does the ground contain hard objects? Adjust the operating depth accordingly.
5. Is there any danger of flying objects, such as golf balls, which may distract the attention
of the driver? If so, do NOT use the Verti-Knife®.
6. Is there any danger of sagging or sliding? If so, postpone working with the Verti-Knife®.
7. If the soil is frozen or very wet, postpone the treatment until the circumstances are more
favourable.
9.0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTI-KNIFE®
*!! Before transporting the Verti-Knife®, it must be placed in the transport state. Do this
as described in Section 4.0, point 2 !!
The user is responsible for the transport of the Verti-Knife®behind the tractor when travelling
on public roads. Check the national traffic regulations.
On open fields, the Verti-Knife®may be driven in raised position at a maximum speed of
12 km/h (7.5 mph), because of the weight of the Verti-Knife®.
A higher speed may endanger the driver and/or other people and may even damage the
machine.
* !! When the machine is in a raised position, at least 20% of the weight of the tractor
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10.0 DISCONNECTING THE VERTI-KNIFE®
Fig. 16
The machine is disconnected from the tractor as follows: (fig. 16)
1. Drive the Verti-Knife®to its storage place, which must have stable and flat ground.
2. Make sure that the carrousel is in Position 5, as described in Section 5.0.
3. Carefully lower the Verti-Knife®onto the ground.
4. *!! Make sure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot start moving by
itself !!
5. *!! Switch the tractor off before getting off !!
6. *!! Before getting off the tractor, make sure the Verti-Knife®is resting stably
on the ground and is blocked against rolling away!!
7. Release top rod 4.
8. Remove safety pin 6 from pin 5 and pull pin 5 out of the top rod connection.
9. Pull safety pins 3 out of pins 2 and pull pins 2 out of the Verti-Knife®frame.
10. *!! Make sure the Verti-Knife® is stable !!
11. Start the tractor and drive it away from the machine.
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