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RootWave Pro User Guide
To avoid death or serious injury from fire or a burn:
• The return current may cause the Treatment Return Blade to get
very hot. If left unchecked, in extreme circumstances this may
lead to damage to equipment and fire.
- Regularly check if the ground adjacent to the Treatment Return
is warm to the touch, and if so re-site the Treatment Return
before continuing to use RootWave Pro.
- You should be especially vigilant in dry or warm conditions or
periods of high duty.
- As a minimum the Treatment Return should be moved and re-
sited every hour – even if the ground doesn’t yet feel warm to the
touch
- It may be necessary to leave the Treatment Return Blade to cool
before it can be handled.
• Arcs can ignite dry matter and cause a fire. Do not treat dry
weeds or dry plant matter such as dry grass or leaves. Excessive
arcing may occur if the electrode is not in direct contact with the
target weed, or if the voltage setting is too high for the target
weed. Keep fire suppressant systems available during treatment.
• The Treatment Electrode may get very hot during use because
electrical arcs generated during treatment can reach
temperatures over 1,000°C. Do not handle the Treatment
Electrode immediately after use. Leave to cool in air before
handling or storing.
To avoid death or serious injury from manual handling, slips trips
or falls:
• The Treatment Return blade and Safety Earth may resist being
pulled from the ground. After disconnecting, use correct manual
handling techniques to remove the Treatment Return blade and
Safety Earth from the ground.
• The Cables, Treatment Return and Safety Earth can form trip
hazards if not properly managed. Keep cables tidy and clear of
the treatment zone. Watch where you are walking when moving
between treatment zones.
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