Handling Chemical Products Safely; Local Poison Information Center - Hardi New NAVIGATOR 1100 Operator's Manual

12. Before transporting the sprayer, ensure that the
boom is fully folded and fully locked into transport
position. Ensure all locking devices are fully en-
gaged, whether hydraulic or mechanical.
13. Slow moving tractors and spray equipment can cre-
ate a hazard when on public roads. Avoid per son al
injury or death resulting from any ac ci dents by
using fl ashing lights. Local regulations may require
installation of fl ashing warning lights.
14. Avoid injuries from high pressure fl uids penetrating
the skin by relieving system pressure before dis con -
nect ing hydraulics or other lines. Ensure all fi ttings
are tight before applying pressure to the system.
15. Understand service procedures before undertaking
any maintenance. Never lubricate, service, or adjust
the machine while it's moving. Securely support any
components before working on them.
16. Keep all parts in good condition and properly
installed. Fix damaged parts immediately. Replace
worn or broken parts. Remove excessive buildup of
grease, oil or debris.

Handling chemical products safely

1. Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause
serious injury. These chemicals can include lu bri -
cants, coolants, paints, adhesives and agricultural
chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets (M.S.D.S.)
are available for all hazardous chemicals which
inform the user of specifi c details including: phys i cal
and health hazards, safety procedures, and emer-
gen cy response techniques.
2. Protective clothing such as rubber gloves, goggles,
coveralls and respirator must be worn while han-
dling chemicals. All protective clothing should be
kept in excellent condition and cleaned regularly or
discarded.
3. If chemicals come in contact with any exposed
skin areas, wash immediately with clean water and
detergent. Never place nozzle tips or any other
components that have been exposed to chemicals
to lips to blow out obstructions. Use a soft brush to
clean spray nozzles.
4. Dedicate an area to fi ll, fl ush, calibrate and de con -
tam i nate sprayer where chemicals will not drift or
run off to contaminate people, animals, vegetation,
water supply, etc. Locate this area where there is
no chance of children coming in contact with this
residue.
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5. Decontaminate equipment used in mixing, trans-
fer ring and applying chemicals after use. Follow
the instructions on the chemical label for the cor-
rect procedure required. Wash spray residue from
outside of the sprayer to prevent corrosion.
6. Extreme care should be taken in measuring spray
products. Powders should be used in suitable sized
packages or weighed accurately. Liquids should be
poured into a suitable graduated container. Keep
chemical containers low when pouring. Wear a
fi ltered respirator and let the wind blow away from
you to avoid dust and/or splashes contacting the
skin or hair.
7. Store chemicals in a separate, plainly marked
locked building. Keep the chemical in its original
container with the label intact.
8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in ac-
cor dance with local regulations & by-laws. Dispose
of all unused chemicals and left over fertilizer in an
approved manner.
9. Keep a fi rst aid kit and fi re extinguisher available at
all times when handling chemicals.

Local poison information center

If you live anywhere in the United States, the following
toll free number will connect you to your Local Poison
Information Center.
PHONE NO. 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 2 2 - 1 2 2 2
If you live outside the United States, fi nd the num ber for
the poison control center in your phone book and write
it in the space below:
PHONE NO. _______-_______-__________
Keep a list, in the space provided below, of all the
chemicals that you have in use.
1._________________________________________
2._________________________________________
3._________________________________________
4._________________________________________
5._________________________________________
6._________________________________________
7._________________________________________
8._________________________________________
9._________________________________________
10._________________________________________
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