Operator safety
Symbols
These symbols are used throughout the book to designate where the reader needs to pay extra attention.
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This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved!
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This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved!
This symbol means ATTENTION. This guides to better, easier and safer operation of your sprayer!
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This symbol means NOTE.
General info
Before using the sprayer, read the following recommendations and safety instructions.
• Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of
this equipment read and understand this book.
• If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further
explanation before using the equipment.
• Local law may demand that the operator is certified to use spray equipment. Adhere to the law.
• Wear protective clothing. Wash and change clothes after spraying.
• Wash tools if they have become contaminated. Rinse and wash equipment after use and before servicing.
• Never service or repair the equipment while it is operating.
• Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing.
• Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying or working with contaminated equipment.
• In case of poisoning, immediately seek medical advice. Remember to identify chemicals used.
• Keep children away from the equipment.
• Be careful not to hit people or surroundings when maneuvering the sprayer, especially when backing.
• Do not fold or unfold boom near overhead wires. Serious injury or death could result if contact is made with electric
wires.
• Slow down when driving in uneven terrain, as the machine might be in risk of turning over.
• Pressure test with clean water prior to filling with chemicals.
• Disconnect electrical power before servicing and depressurize equipment after use and before servicing.
• Do not go under any part of the sprayer unless it is secured. The boom is secure when placed in the transport brackets
with rear transport lock secured.
• If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads before
welding. Remove all flammable or explosive material from the area.
2 - Safety notes
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