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Page 2 - 12 Inch Deep Mascaro Profile Sampler Instructions

The Turf-Tec 12 inch deep Mascaro Profile

Sampler

TAKING A SOIL PROFILE SAMPLE

When taking a soil profile sample, be sure cutter blades are securely closed. Next, raise

the instrument a foot or two above the turf and drive it straight down quickly. This will

make it cut through the surface thatch and make a clean cut through the turf.

Place foot on the ledge and push the sampler in until the desired depth of sample is

achieved or until it is stopped by the footplate. DO NOT FORCE OR HAMMER the

sampler into dry or severely compacted soil. Soil should be moist (not saturated) when

taking samples for best results. On severely compacted soils it may be necessary to push

the sampler without undue force, pull it out and remove the soil. Replace the sampler in

the same slot and push it in a little farther. Repeat this until a full sample is taken.

To remove sampling tool, place feet on each side and with a slightly wiggling motion, lift

it out of the ground.

To open the sampler, turn the sampler so the hinged side of the cutter blade is facing

upward. Grasp the cutting shell with one hand, and lift the hinged side of the cutting

blade open with the other. If blades tend to stick, lubricate hinge with lightweight oil.

After observation, soil sample can be replaced by holding one hand on the open face of

the one cutter blade and carefully insert the cutting blade with the soil sample back into

the turf. Lift the cutting blade straight up, leaving the soil sample in the turf. Use a knife

to wedge the turf back against the replaced sample, using the same technique as repairing

a ball mark on a green. Step on it and it will be almost invisible.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE SOIL SAMPLES

Hold or place soil sample while still in the cutting blade tilted at about a 45-degree angle

for great shots for your records. Many photographs taken by USGA agronomists and

others are always appearing in print. You may get an exceptional shot suitable for

publication or lecture that you may give.

CARE OF YOUR SAMPLER

The hinge will need lubrication with light oil from time to time. Be sure to keep the

sampler waxed to keep it looking good. A liquid car wax does a good job.