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OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS WHEN RIPPING
For the digging angle when ripping, set so that the top of the
shank is perpendicular, then lower the ripper.
Do not carry out ripping for long periods with the shank tilted
back. The tip of the point will wear to a round shape.
Do not change the direction of travel during the ripping
operation. This will cause breakage of the shank. When
changing the direction of travel, remove the shanks from the
ground before turning.
Never drive in reverse when the ripper point is inserted in the
bedrock. The pin installing the point will break and the point will
fall off.
Move the machine forward, and raise rippar (a) slowly.
After ripping, if the broken rock is comparatively large, avoid
traveling over the ripping path (2) when traveling in reverse.
When traveling in reverse (3), check the rear carefully to avoid
heating any large rocks. As far as possible, choose level ground
to travel over.
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