Product Manual

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Intended Use
With a solid, steel beam backbone and a forged, heat-treated reversible ripper tooth, this NorTrac 3-
Pt., Category 1, Subsoiler is the tool you need for ripping sod and loosening compacted soil for better
plant growth and production. The ripping depth can be adjusted up to 14 inches.
Technical Specifications
Property
Ship Weight
Working Width (in.)
Hitch Type
Working Depth (in.)
Max. HP
Required HP
Blades (qty.)
Blade Type
Important Safety Information
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this subsoiler.
Always be aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible
manner.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the subsoiler until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
Do not modify this subsoiler in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the
subsoiler was designed.
Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. It will
do the job better and more safely at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use this
equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the subsoiler in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Do not allow the subsoiler to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.