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12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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 de-
tergent. Never place nozzle tips or any other compo-
nents 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.
5. Decontaminate equipment used in mixing, trans-
fer ring and applying chemicals after use. Follow the
instructions on the chemical label for the correct
procedure required. Wash spray residue from out-
side of the sprayer to prevent corrosion.
mercury
Safety Instructions
6. Extreme care should be taken in measuring spray
7. Store chemicals in a separate, plainly marked
8. Dispose all empty containers after rinsing in ac-
9. Keep a fi rst aid kit and fi re extinguisher available at
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.
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:
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._________________________________________
HARDI
®
MERCURY OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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 l-
tered respirator and let the wind blow away from you
to avoid dust and/or splashes contacting the skin or
hair.
locked building. Keep the chemical in its original
container with the label intact.
cor dance with local regulations & by-laws. Dispose
of all unused chemicals and left over fertilizer in an
approved manner.
all times when handling chemicals.
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