Worksaver LRHD-6 - Manual (Page 7)

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WARNING!
When using the rake in a reverse position, use extra
care – DO NOT RAM RAKE into dirt or packed snow
piles! Tractor lift arms and the rake are not built to
take high impact loads in this position. RAMMING
backwards can also dislodge operator from seat
and/or tractor controls, resulting in possible serious
injury.
WARNING!
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.
SAFETY SIGNS
OBEY ALL
SAFETY WARNINGS!!
✔
Keep children away from danger all day, every day.
✔ Please work, drive, play, and live each day with care and
concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow
citizens.
OPERATION
OPERATION
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The operator is responsible for the safe operation of this
equipment. The operator must be properly trained.
Operators should be familiar with the equipment, the
tractor, and all safety practices before starting operation.
Read the safety rules and safety decals on page 3
through page 6.
The landscape rake is designed for a wide range of
applications: loosening, leveling, and clearing soil or
debris.
The rake may be angled to windrow material to the side
for removal.
GRADING
Adjust the 3 point hitch upper link so that the frame of
the landscape rake is parallel with the ground. If gauge
wheels are used, adjust them for the amount of cut you
want to take, usually about 1”. Set the rake angle adjust-
ment as desired – straight for grading or angled for a
windrowing effect. It is recommended to operate the rake
at a slow speed (max. 3 mph) to give ample time for fine
material to flow through the tines.
ANGLE GRADING
The rake should be angled horizontally only enough to
allow the material to slide along it easily. The angle (tilt) of
the rake must be set to suit conditions. This is controlled
by the lift arm leveling assembly (turnbuckle) on the trac-
tor 3 point hitch.
LEVELING
The rake should be straight across, i.e., 90° to the line
of travel of the tractor, in other words 0° horizontal angle.
There should be 0° vertical angle, i.e., the lift arms on
the tractor 3 point hitch should be parallel to the ground.
The use of gauge wheels will make the leveling opera-
tion much easier and improve the quality of the job.
When using the rake with gauge wheels, you may need
to adjust the gauge wheels after adjusting pitch to
maintain the desired working depth.
REVERSE OPERATION
Depending on the job, the angle grading or leveling
position may be used. For heavy work, use a regular 3
point rear blade.
NOTE: Most rakes and blades are damaged in this
position – use extra care – DO NOT RAM into obstruc-
tions (including hard packed dirt piles)!
RAKING
Vegetative trash and clods or rocks may be raked into
piles or into windrows for easier pickup. DO NOT overload
rake – remove large rocks, roots, or limbs by other
means.
INCORPORATING SEED
Seed is best incorporated by making two passes in
diagonal directions. Consult your seed supplier or refer-
ence book for the recommended seed depth. Set the rake
straight and operate the rake at two times the
recommended seed depth. Grass seed, for example,
should be covered approximately
1 /
4
”. Operate the rake at
1 /
2
” penetration and make two passes in diagonal direc-
tions. The use of gauge wheels will provide much better
depth control and improve the quality of the job.
These suggestions are generalities; best results will be
obtained after some experience.
NOTE: Do not load either end of the landscape rake
heavily. Try to balance the load on both ends of the land-
scape rake.