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RootWave Pro User Guide
• The Treatment Return blade and Safety Earth spike may reach
hazardous voltages in some conditions. Before moving or
handling the Treatment Return or Safety Earth turn the power
isolator switch on the Power Module to ‘Off’ and turn off the
generator.
• Hazardous voltages may be present in the treated weed and
plants in contact with the treated weed. To protect from any
hazardous voltages present in plants in the treatment area you
must wear dielectric insulating boots capable of withstanding 15
kV (peak) at 50 Hz. The boots must be within any stated
expiration date and should be retested annually. They must be at
least 30 cm tall, in good condition and with a rugged sole. Tuck
the hem of your trousers or outerwear into your boots. Do not
use RootWave Pro in bare feet, sandals, flip flops, shoes, work
boots or normal Wellington boots. Do not attempt to treat weeds
close to your feet. Dielectric insulating boots can be supplied by
RootWave.
• Weeds are at hazardous voltages while being treated and may
collapse towards you. Before treatment cut down and rake clear
any tall weeds so that the remaining stem is less than 30cm high
and below the top of your dielectric insulating boots.
• Build-up of carbon on the Electrode Module can cause
accelerated and excessive degradation of protective components
that may lead to electric shock.
- During treatment ensure only the treatment electrode is in
contact with vegetation. Do not allow the Electrode Module body
or Treatment Lance shaft to come into contact with target weeds.
- The Electrode Module Body should be cleaned after use with an
alcohol wipe to prevent any build-up of carbon on the tube.
• The Treatment Return Blade may be firmly retained in the
ground. Do not attempt to remove the Treatment Return Blade
from the ground by pulling on the Treatment Return Body, the
Cables or connectors as this can damage components. Use the
Extraction Handle provided.
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