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- Page 1 GS2/GS3 Automatic Needle Seeder Owners Manual and Operating Guide GS2 Needle Seeder GS3 Needle Seeder © Seederman Seeders 2003...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GS2 and GS3 Owners Manual and Operating Guide Table of Contents Introduction Space, environment, and air requirements Connecting the to air source Leveling the machine Attaching sowing kit Checking the index length Adjust height of sowing assembly Inserting needles Operation... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction The GS2 and GS3 models are operated in the same fashion. The differences between the two are that a GS3 model is standard with a leg kit eliminating the need to place the machine on a table, and the GS3 is standard with a dibbling unit. -
Page 4: Space, Environment And Air Requirements
Space, environment and air requirements The GS2 Automatic Needle Seeder is designed as a table top model. The space requirements are as follows: Length = varies 4’ to 8’ Width = 24 inches Height = 28 inches Weight = approx 70 lbs for 4’ model A sturdy working table allowing at least 4 inches in excess of length and width is suggested to support this machine. -
Page 5: Connecting The To Air Source
In the photo in figure 1 the valve is shown in the off position. Figure 1. Regulator showing air line properly connected to valve. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 4 -... -
Page 6: Leveling The Machine
Then raise or lower the foot with the top handle. When the foot is the correct height, turn the bottom handle clockwise to re-lock the pad. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 5 -... -
Page 7: Attaching Sowing Kit
Figure 4. Two thumb screws to adjust height of needle bar. See figure 8 on page 9 for close up of needle bar and fittings. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 6 -... -
Page 8: Checking The Index Length
Turn the knob to the left to loosen, then slide steel actuator arm forward or backward to the correct position. Tighten knob to keep arm in place. This arm controls the vacuum to release seed into the cell, so proper placement is critical. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 7 -... -
Page 9: Adjust Height Of Sowing Assembly
The machine is set to the proper index length, and height, and all working components are proper seated to fit the tray you are using. See page 13 for setup and operating instructions of the dibbling unit if your machine was equipped with it. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 8 -... -
Page 10: Inserting Needles
Your kit comes equipped with extra needles and needle tips. Replace if necessary. Tips are screw mounted, needles are push mounted. If you need additional needles or tips, please contact us. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 9 -... -
Page 11: Operation
The machine control panel is shown below, from left to right across the top of the machine. Figure 9. Seed collector, seed collector switch, needle cleaner on/off and speed control. Figure 10. Eject pressure and vacuum gauges. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 10 -... - Page 12 To remove seed from seed collector, grasp the lower (clear) container and turn clockwise until it separates from the unit. Empty seed into your container and replace the container back onto the collector. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 11 -...
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Page 13: Cleaning The Needles
Note on photo above. The placement of the needle cleaner is in the lower left corner on the machine shown. The needle cleaner may be in the lower right corner on the machine that was delivered to you. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 12 -... -
Page 14: Setup & Operation Of Dibbling Unit
On the top of the dlibbler support arm is an on/off switch. This will allow you to easily operate the machine without the dibbler without having to remove the dibbling bar. Figure 15 – Dibbler on/off swi ch ocated on dibbler support arm © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 13 -... -
Page 15: Maintenance
Figure 16. Air gun. Remove the air gun from the holder at the upper right corner of the operator and press red handle to activate. Never direct flow of air toward or onto any body part. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 14 -... - Page 16 Seederman will make every attempt to not delay your sowing season. Having been growers, we understand that one lost day in sowing can equate to one lost week of growing.
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Page 17: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions There are few areas on the GS2 that you should be cautious about when operating the machine. Compressed air can be dangerous. Caution should be exercised when connecting and especially when disconnecting air hose fittings. Stand well away and do not directly face the connector when connecting or disconnecting fittings. -
Page 18: Note On Machine Parts
Contact Should you need any assistance, or have any questions about your Seederman seeder, please contact us. Additionally, we are interested in hearing from you regarding the use and operation of your machine. Seederman is always striving to perfect our machines.
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