HOW TO USE A BEATER SAMPLER

Step 1 Step 2

• Use the beater sampler • Push the bit into the soil
for topsoil samples. as far as it will go.
• Place the plastic bag on • The beater sampler gives
the beater sampler as a correct depth of sample
illustrated. core (20cm).
Step 3 Step 4

• Put the foot on the frame to • To transfer the core of soil

push the bit into heavy soil. from bit, withdraw the
sampler from the ground
• Apply pressure and twist
and invert.
Step 5

• Give the tube a sharp

blow with a stick or the
butt of the hand to make
the core fall into the bag.
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