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RootWave Pro User Guide
To avoid death or serious injury from manual handling, slips trips
or falls:
• The Power Module weighs 105 kg. When loading or unloading
RootWave Pro, use suitable equipment and correct manual
handling techniques to avoid physical injury.
To avoid death or serious injury from poisonous plants:
• Poisonous plants can release harmful botanical agents when
disturbed. Conduct a risk assessment before operating on
poisonous plants. There have been no known instances of toxic
reactions caused by botanical agents released from weeds during
treatment with RootWave Pro, however, as a minimum it is
recommended you wear a mask rated to FFP3 (and other
personal protective equipment as appropriate) if treating
poisonous species such as Heracleum mantegazzianum ‘Giant
Hogweed’.
Operation
To avoid death or serious injury from electric shock:
• In the event of an emergency, press the emergency stop button
on the Power Module. The system can also be brought to a safe
stop by fully pressing one or both of the triggers on the Treatment
Lance.
• Remain alert to external factors that could lead to hazardous
situations during treatment such as pedestrians or animals.
Regularly carry out a visual check. Ensure you have good visibility
of the treatment electrode during use. Do not wear headphones
and listen to audio as this can cause loss of concentration.
RootWave Pro does not require you to wear ear defenders, but it
is OK to do so if required by other equipment that you are using
with RootWave Pro.
• Water can conduct electricity. RootWave Pro should not be used
in condensing conditions. If the weather conditions become
unsuitable then stop, turn off the power source, and re-cover the
equipment immediately.
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