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User manual and parts book ® Verti-Quake Model: 3825 Serial number: NOTE: IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY AND ACHIEVING THE BEST RESULT, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS MANUAL IS READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ® USING THE VERTI-QUAKE 1212 English 915.120.204...
PREFACE ® Congratulations with the purchase of your Verti-Quake . This manual must be read and understood ® in order to ensure safe and long-term operation of this Verti-Quake . Safe operation of this machine is not possible if the user is not fully familiar with the contents of this manual. ®...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ® The Verti-Quake is designed for safe use. This is only possible if the safety instructions defined in this manual are observed in full. Read and understand the manual before (Fig. 1) ® proceeding to use the Verti-Quake Failure to use the machine as described in the Fig.
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® The Verti-Quake may NEVER be used if the safety guards and safety stickers are not present. ® NEVER crawl underneath the Verti-Quake ® Tilt the Verti-Quake if required. NEVER get off the tractor while the engine is still running. ®...
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® (6) All persons using the Verti-Quake must be familiar with all functions and operational elements of the machine prior to commencing the activities. ® Connect the Verti-Quake to the pulling vehicle as stated in the instructions. (Injury hazard!) Ensure that you have a clear long distance view and clear sight of the immediate vicinity. ®...
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EU DECLARATION Redexim BV Utrechtseweg 127 3702 AC Zeist, the Netherlands declare entirely under our own responsibility that the product: VERTI-QUAKE WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS STATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS MANUAL, to which this statement relates, is in accordance with the provisions of the Machine Directive 2006/42/EG.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EU DECLARATION................. Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 1.0 TECHNICAL DATA............... Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 2.0 GENERAL DESCRIPTION........... Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 3.0 FIRST INSTALLATION, UNLOADING THE MACHINE FROM THE PALLETFout! Bladwijzer niet gedefin 3.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE......Fout! Bladwijzer niet gedefinieerd. 4.0 ...
TECHNICAL DATA ® Model Verti-Quake 3825 Operating width 2.5 m (98.4”) Operating depth 380 mm (15”) Tractor speed measured at 540 RPM 0.5 - 1.5 Km/h at PTO. 0.3 - 0.9 mph PTO RPM: (max.) Weight 1602 Kg 3532 lbs Number of blades Number of blade disks Distance between the blade disks...
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® Verti-Quake Position 1 Position 2 Position 3 Fig. 6 FIRST INSTALLATION, UNLOADING THE MACHINE FROM THE PALLET The machine rests vertically on the pallet. To remove the pallet and place the machine on the floor horizontally, follow the instructions below: (fig.
Fig. 7 PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE 1. Remove the access covers (2) by unscrewing the bolts (1) and taking off the covers. (fig. 7) 2. Take the accessories out of the machine. !! Take care! The blades are sharp !! 3.
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THE PTO The PTO is a very important part. It provides the drive from the tractor and ensures, if correctly maintained and installed, safe use of the machine. The PTO has dedicated CE certification. Read the PTO manual, which can be found on the actual PTO. Max 30°...
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USING THE PTO Correct use of the PTO requires checks of the following items: ® 1. When the Verti-Quake is operational, the angle of the centres of rotation may never exceed 30 degrees. 2. The centres of rotation must always be aligned. 3.
CONNECTING TO THE TRACTOR (Fig. 9) ® Check procedure before proceeding to connect the Verti-Quake ® Check the Verti-Quake for visual damage and repair this damage if the safe operation of the machine is no longer guaranteed. Check that all nuts and bolts are properly secured. Fig.
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OPERATING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 10) Fig. 10 ® 1. If not yet connected, ensure that the Verti-Quake is connected to the tractor as described in section 5. ® 2. Lift the Verti-Quake using the tractor. 3. Activate the hydraulic outlet of the tractor and lower the slider feet. !! Ensure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot move position independently !! !! Switch the tractor engine off before getting off the tractor !!
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Fig. 11 Operating depth (assuming sharp blades) Depth Front Back 130 mm (15”) 150 mm (14.4”) 230mm (14.2”) 280 mm (13.8”) 330 mm (13.6”) 380 mm (13.4”) Table 1...
DRIVING SPEED The effectiveness of the airing treatment is determined by the condition of the ground, speed and the RPM of the PTO. ® When airing with the Verti-Quake , the recommended speed is 0.5 to 1.5 km/h (0.3 – 0.9 mph) with a maximum PTO RPM of 540.
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Stopping takes place as follows: 1. Stop the tractor. 2. Reduce the speed of the PTO to ± 300 rpm. ® 3. Gradually lift the Verti-Quake from the surface. 4. Stop the PTO once the blades are out of the ground. 5.
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® 11.0 DISCONNECTING THE VERTI-QUAKE Fig. 13 The machine can be disconnected from the tractor in the following manner: ® 1. Drive the Verti-Quake to a storage area with a stable / level surface. !! Ensure that the tractor is properly blocked and cannot move position independently !! !! Switch the tractor engine off before getting off the tractor !! 4.
12.0 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Too much damage to the Blades are damaged. Try and align the blades by surface to be treated. straightening them out with a hammer and anvil. Blades are bent. Align blades. Fit new blades. Machine and tractor are not Adjust the machine, thereby in line.
13.0 MAINTENANCE ® For safety reasons, adjustments and repairs to the Verti-Quake must be performed by authorised, technical staff only. ® Only use original Verti-Quake parts for maintenance or repairs so as to guarantee the safety of the machine and user. Time schedule / Checkpoint / Method...
13.2 REPLACING THE BLADES Fig.16 Follow the procedure below when fitting new or different blades (See Fig. 16) ® !! Ensure that the Verti-Quake is stable on the floor and that it cannot subside or slide !! Remove the access covers (2) by unscrewing the bolts (1) and taking off the covers. Remove the bolts (5) and nuts (6).
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