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DO NOT OPERATE or ASSEMBLE PRIOR TO READING THIS
GENERAL WARNINGS, OPERATING AND
Chapter 1 - General Tips - All Models
Chapter 2 - Sodhog/Super-Tooth Sodhog Assembly
Chapter 3 - Safety Shield Assembly
Chapter 4 - Replacement Parts List
Chapter 5 - Warranties
Chapter 6 - Carbide-Capped Chain Sharpening Program
GENERAL TIPS ON THE USE OF SODHOG OR SUPER-TOOTH SODHOG:
1.
GENERAL
CAUTION: Read this entire SODHOG Operator's Manual before attempting to install any
attachment. Keep bystanders away 15m (50 ft) when operating. Always wear safety gloves and safety
apparel during operations. Keep feet and hands away from cutting head. Failure to follow the warnings
could result in serious injury. Never handle, attempt to change or remove the cutting head while
engine is ON or RUNNING. Inspect area of operation and remove all foreign objects such as glass, cans,
rocks, metals, wires, etc. prior to use. Be alert to vibrations or damage to your cutting head or gas
powered equipment, turn engine off and inspect for damage.
2.
DANGER
WARNING: Do not attempt to make any adjustments or modifications to the cutter
head or Shield Assembly. Unauthorized modifications can lead to premature failure of your Sodhog and
could cause serious injury as well as voiding any and all warranties.
SODHOG
By RBGONE, INC. PATENT: US 8,387,261 B2
SAFETY MANUAL,
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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CHAPTER 1
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Summary of Contents for Roothog SODHOG
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Page 1: Assembly Instructions
WARNING: Do not attempt to make any adjustments or modifications to the cutter head or Shield Assembly. Unauthorized modifications can lead to premature failure of your Sodhog and could cause serious injury as well as voiding any and all warranties. - Page 2 5. The Sodhog should not be used in areas with numerous rocks or stones. Good condition or new cutting teeth should be removed and replaced with an old worn out set of cutting teeth for rocky or concrete surfaces and save the good condition teeth to replace the old teeth.
- Page 3 Nylon Spacers (Item 3); one chain loop followed by four Nylon Spacers; one chain loop followed by four Nylon Spacers . The Sodhog is designed for each chain loop to fit in only one direction, so no chain loop can be installed backwards.
- Page 4 NOTE: The rakes/chain gauges for any replacement chains for the Sodhog or the Super-Tooth Sodhog must be ground off before use. The best method would be to totally assembly the Sodhog, then being careful, grind all the rakes across the...
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Page 5: Safety Shield Assembly
Page 5 CHAPTER 3 SAFETY SHIELD ASSEMBLY Attach both shields together using bolt (5), washer (6) and Wing Nut #7 DANGER WARNING: Always use eye and body protection while operating this product. Use of this product in applications other than specified can cause bodily injury. The correct safety guard and adapters must be in place at all times. - Page 6 SODHOG. SPECIAL NOTE: Prior to operating the Sodhog, be sure to tighten the edger handle to prevent movement and if equipped with a depth wheel, either remove or rise and secure the wheel in the up position. Secure all Wing Nuts securely in place.
- Page 7 RETURN/CANCELLATIONS: 1. If the ROOTHOG or SODHOG does not perform as advertised it may be returned within 30 days of your original order date for a full refund (less S&H) provided that no damages to the product have occurred.
- Page 8 CARBIDE Chain Loop Sharpening Program Page 8 We realize that during the use of the Super-Tooth Roothog you may, on occasion, strike or get involved with loose gravel or cement surfaces. This will damage the cutting teeth making them unable to perform as advertised.
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