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Gouge auger set for top layers
Gouge auger set for top layers
This document provides detailed instructions for the use of the gouge auger set designed for sampling top layers of agricultural land. It includes important warnings and instructions to ensure safe and effective use.
Description
The gouge auger set includes an auger for arable land, a mineral gouge auger, and two thumb spatulas. The augers have a half-cylindrical body with parallel cutting edges and are used for sampling soil layers. The arable land auger has a 25 cm operational length, while the mineral gouge auger has a 60 cm operational length.
Use of the Gouge Augers
1. Insert the gouge auger vertically into the soil without revolving it. Apply additional force if necessary.
2. Revolve the auger to cut the sample loose and simplify extraction.
3. Pull the auger out while revolving it to prevent sample loss.
4. Use the thumb spatula to remove the sample from the auger.
Applications
The gouge augers are used for sampling top soil layers, particularly for fertilization research, nitrate determination, and soil condition checks. The arable land auger samples up to 25 cm depth, while the mineral gouge auger samples up to 60 cm.
Problems and Solutions
- If resistance is high, revolve the auger periodically to ease insertion.
- Avoid forcing or hammering the auger to prevent damage.
- Loss of sample can occur if the soil loses cohesion; adjust technique accordingly.
Notes
Ensure safe handling to avoid injury from sharp cutting edges. For deeper sampling, consider using different types of augers.
Catalog excerpts
♦ Eykelkamp Soil & Water Gouge auger set for top layers Meet the difference Eijkelkamp Soil & Water Nijverheidsstraat 30, 6987 EM Giesbeek, the Netherlands
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On these operating instructions If the text follows a mark (as shown on the left), this means that an important instruction follows. If the text follows a mark (as shown on the left), this means that an important warning follows relating to danger to the user or damage to the apparatus. Description The standard gouge auger set for top layers consists of an auger for arable land (1), a mineral gouge auger (2) and two thumb spatula (3). The set is used for sampling of the top layers of agricultural land. Gouge augers have an almost half cylindrical auger body with parallel cutting edges running...
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The cutting edges are very sharp an may cause injury if not applied properly. Notes: If the gouge auger is subject to a lot of vertical resistance then the horizontal resistance will be high as well. The risk of torsion of the auger body during revolving is thus increased. Solve this problem by revolving the gouge auger every now and again before pushing it further down. Do not force the gouge auger or hammer it down. Such action may cause serious damage. In order to be able to take sample deeper an other type of auger must be applied, for instance an Edelman auger or a different type of...
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