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RootWave Pro User Guide
To avoid death or serious injury from fire or a burn:
• Electrical arcs can form during treatment and could ignite
flammable substances. Do not operate in explosive atmospheres,
near flammable liquids, gases or dry materials including dry
weeds or dry plant matter. Rake combustible material away from
the treatment area.
• The Treatment Return blade and adjacent ground can get hot
during use. Remove any surface vegetation from the Treatment
Return site before insertion to avoid risk of fire.
• The Treatment Lance is not designed to be activated unless the
Electrode Module is in place. Ensure the Electrode Module is
correctly fitted including locking screw before activation. If the
Electrode Module is not correctly in place this may result in
internal damage that will require the Treatment Lance to be
replaced. Ensure system is turned off and disconnected from
power source before attempting to handle the electrode.
• The integrity of the Electrode Module and Treatment Lance is
critical to safe use. Always handle them with care. Do not stand
the Treatment Lance on the shaft end – with or without the
Electrode Module fitted – as critical parts may become damaged.
• Certain types of soil or very dry soil may have higher electrical
resistance properties. In some conditions this could lead to
higher than normal temperatures occurring in the soil close to
electrode spikes. The following instructions reduce the risk of this
occurring:
- Only fit the Short Treatment Cable between the Power Module
and the Treatment Return. Do not fit the Long Treatment Cable
between the Power Module and the Treatment Return.
- It is recommended that where possible you set up the
Treatment Return in a position that places it greater than 10
metres from the target weeds.
- Approach the weed from a direction that puts the Treatment
Return and Safety Earth in your line of sight so that you can look
for indications of overheating.
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