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User Manual and Parts Book ® Verti-Knife Model 1600 Serial number: Translation of the original operating instructions ATTENTION: IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ THIS USER MANUAL ® CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI-KNIFE IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINE SAFELY AND TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS.
FOREWORD ® Congratulations on your Verti-Knife purchase! For safe and long-lasting operation of this ® Verti-Knife , it is necessary to read and to understand this user manual. It is impossible to work safely with this machine without complete knowledge of its content. ®...
! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ! ® The Verti-Knife is designed for safe use. This can only be achieved if you completely follow the safety instructions described in this manual. Read and understand the manual before (Figure 1) ® you start using the Verti-Knife If the machine is not used as described in this Figure 1 manual, this can result in injuries and/or damage...
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® Check the Knife for loose bolts, nuts and components before every operation. If present, check the hydraulic pipelines regularly and replace these when the hydraulic pipelines are damaged or appear old. The pipelines that are replaced should comply with the technical requirements of the manufacturer. If a hydraulic installation is present, you should always make it pressure-free before working on this installation.
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® Do not use the Verti-Knife in the dark, in heavy rain/storm or on slopes with an angle larger than 20 degrees. ® (6) All persons that are going to operate the Verti-Knife must be familiar with all ® the functions and control elements of the Verti-Knife before starting any work activities.
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(7) Location of the safety stickers (Figure 5) 921.280.402 900.280.402 921.280.402 Figure 5 Used oil/grease is harmful to the environment. Dispose of these substances according to the regulations that apply in your location.
EU DECLARATION We – Redexim BV, Utrechtseweg 127, 3702 AC Zeist, Holland – declare entirely under our own responsibility that the product VERTI-KNIFE WITH A MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND INDICATED IN THIS MANUAL to which this declaration refers, complies with stipulation of the 2006/42/EC machine directive.
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY CONDITIONS................2 REGISTRATION CARD................. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................3 EU DECLARATION..................7 TECHNICAL DATA ................ 9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............10 PREPARING THE MACHINE ............11 ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR....... 12 ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH.......... 13 DRIVING SPEED ................
TECHNICAL DATA Model 1600 Working width 1.6 m Working depth Disk Ø200 up to 40 mm Disk Ø450 up to 100 mm Tractor speed Unlimited depending on the type of tractor and the condition of the ground Weight 370 kg (816 lbs) Container content 0.205 m (7.24 ft...
GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Verti-Knife is a processing machine for cutting through a grass layer. FIRST INSTALLATION – TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET Figure 6 The machine is placed on the pallet under an angle. To remove the pallet and to place the machine horizontally on the ground, take the following steps (see Figure 6) NEVER crawl under the machine !!
PREPARING THE MACHINE Figure 7 ® !! Make sure that the Verti-Knife stands firmly on the ground and cannot sink or slide BEFORE YOU PREPARE THE MACHINE !! The machine can ready to use as soon as it is taken off the pallet. The machine can be made heavier by filling the container with sand or gravel, for example.
ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR ® Checking procedure before starting to attach the Verti-Knife ® Check the Verti-Knife for visually discernable damage and repair this if safe operation of the machine is no longer guaranteed. Check whether all the nuts and bolts are tight. ...
ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH ® The working depth of the Verti-Knife can be adjusted by turning the spindles (1) at the backside of the machine (Figure 9) Figure 9 !! Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord !! !! Switch off the tractor before descending !! The start procedure is as follows:...
DRIVING SPEED ® Theoretically the driving speed of the Verti-Knife is unlimited. However, in practice you should adjust the maximum speed to the ground that should be treated, the knife adjustment ® and the type of tractor that moves the Verti-Knife Too high speed can cause needless damage to the machine.
6. Engage the tractor in the correct gear. ® 7. Start driving the tractor and lower the Verti-Knife smoothly into the ground. 8. Accelerate to the optimal speed for the surface that should be processed. Work in straight lines; working in bends causes damage to the surface that should be processed.
10.0 DETACHING THE VERTI-KNIFE® 1 3 2 Figure 11 The machine can be detached from the tractor in the following manner: (Figure 11) ® 1. Drive the Verti-Knife to a parking area with a firm/flat surface. 2. Put the adjustable front and rear legs in the lowest position (A). ®...
11.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING (PROBLEM ANALYSIS) Problem Possible cause Solution Too much damage to the Knives are damaged. Try to repair the knives. processed ground Mount new knives. Knives are adjusted too Adjust the working depth. deeply. Knives are crooked. Straighten the knives. Mount new knives.
13.0 CLEANING THE VERTI-KNIFE® ® Here are the cleaning instructions in order to keep the Verti-Knife in tip-top condition. NEVER spray the bearing seals with a high-pressure pistol. Do NOT use aggressive soap or cleaning agents. NEVER operate the Verti-Knife ®...
10. Slide the new knives (6) including the bushes (7) over the axle. 11. Mount the bush (5). 12. Mount the nut (4) and tighten it. 13. Mount the bearings (3). 14. Return the axle under the machine. 15. Slowly lower the machine in a controlled manner. 16.
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