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- Page 1 GS1 Semi-Automatic Needle Seeder Owners Manual and Operating Guide © Seederman Seeders 2003...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
GS1 Owners Manual and Operating Guide Table of Contents Introduction Space, environment, and air requirements Connecting machine to air source Inserting needles Attaching sowing kit Leveling the machine Checking the index length Operation Cleaning the needles Maintenance Safety precautions Contacts ©... -
Page 3: Introduction
This machine will accommodate plug trays from 50 to 512 cells. The operator can change the sowing kit from one plug tray to another in less than 5 minutes. Seederman offers a 14 day return policy, and a 1 year warranty on all parts (except needles). -
Page 4: Space, Environment And Air Requirements
Space, environment and air requirements The GS1 Semi-Automatic Needle Seeder is designed as a table top model. The space requirements are as follows: Length = 48 inches Width = 24 inches Height = 24 inches Weight = approx 40 lbs A working table allowing at least 4 inches in excess of length and width is suggested to support this machine. -
Page 5: Connecting Machine To Air Source
At the base of the regulator is an orange button. Figure 1. Regulator showing air line properly connected to valve. By pressing this button you can release any trapped water in the regulator. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 4 -... -
Page 6: Inserting Needles
Make sure to place the lavender “blanks” into any needle tip that does not have a needle in it. Failure to do so will create negative vacuum through the empty tips and you will not pick up seed with your needles. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 5 -... -
Page 7: Attaching Sowing Kit
When placing the tubes into the holes, insure that you are placing it into a hole that has a needle in the same position. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 6 -... -
Page 8: Leveling The Machine
Then grasp the bottom pad and turn it right or left to raise or lower the pad. When the desired height is achieved, re-lock it into position by tightening the handle. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 7 -... -
Page 9: Checking The Index Length
Figure 8. Indexing adjustment rod, and thumbscrews. Note markings using this setup again in the future we suggest on the indexing bar. you mark the indexing bar as shown in the picture above. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 8 -... -
Page 10: Operation
15 and 20. Figure 11. Vacuum knob and Figure 12. Eject pressure gauge and pressure gauge. knob. Note: knob pulls out then turns © Seederman Seeders 2003 right/left. - Page 11 To removed seed from seed collector, grasp the lower (clear) container and turn in clockwise until it separates from the unit. Empty seed into your container and replace the container back onto the collector. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 10 -...
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Page 12: Cleaning The Needles
The needle cleaner is located at the back and to the right of the machine to prevent any blowing debris from blowing into operators eyes. For this reason, operator should not move from his normal operating position when cleaning needles. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 11 -... -
Page 13: Maintenance
• Release any moisture from regulator (see page 4). Figure 15. Air gun. Remove the air gun from the holder at the upper right corner of the operators panel. Grasping gun, use index finger on trigger to activate air through gun. © Seederman Seeders 2003 - 12 -... - Page 14 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 15: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions There are few areas on the GS1 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 16: Contacts
Contact Should you need any assistance, or have any questions about your Seederman Seeder, please contact us. Write us Seederman Seeders PO Box 93 Braceville, IL 60407 E-mail us Graham@seederman.com Susan@seederman.com Telephone us 815-237-0423 Fax us (please telephone before faxing) 815-237-0423 ©...
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