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OPERATION
1.
Read and understand the Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before using.
2.
Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine,
turn monitor off , set park brake, remove ignition
key, wait for nozzles to stop spraying before servic-
ing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3.
Before spraying a fi eld, be familiar with all potential
hazards: trees, rocks, ditches, gullies, etc. Plan the
spraying route to avoid hazards. Remember you
are driving a wide machine. USE CAUTION WHEN
CORNERING.
4.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5.
Do not allow riders on the sprayer or tractor during
operation or transporting.
6.
Clear the area of all bystanders, especially children,
before starting or fi lling with water or chemical.
7.
Stay away from wing pinch points when folding or
extending wings. Keep others away.
8.
Stay away from power lines when extending or
folding wings. Electrocution can occur without
direct contact.
8.
Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instruc-
tions and procedures before starting and follow
them exactly.
and techniques. Fast Distributing Inc. has designed a fi eld sprayer that will place the chemicals exactly where
they are needed.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to read
this manual and the chemical container label before
starting. Follow all safety instructions exactly. Safety is
everyone's business. By following recommended pro-
cedures, a safe working environment is provided for the
operator, bystanders and the environment.
Many features incorporated into this machine are the
result of suggestions made by customers like you.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the
machine safely and how to set it to provide maximum
fi eld effi ciency. By following the operating instructions
in conjunction with a good maintenance program, your
Sprayer will provide many years of trouble-free service.
OPERATING SAFETY
9.
Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals.
Always wear protective clothing and follow safe
handling procedures.
10. Spray only when potential for chemical drift is
at a minimum. Even small amounts can aff ect
neighboring crops or sensitive plants and peo-
ple.
11. Dispose of chemical containers by triple rins-
ing them into the sprayer tank or thoroughly
rinsing, crushing and delivering to regional
disposal site.
12. In case of poisoning, get immediate medical
attention.
13. Only rinse sprayer while still in the fi eld. Spray
the rinse thinly over the fi eld already sprayed.
Never contaminate the farmyard or drainage
systems with sprayer rinse.
14. Do not eat in the fi eld when spraying.
15. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system, make sure all components are tight
and that steel lines, hoses and couplings are in
good condition.
16. Before applying pressure to chemical system
make sure that all connections are tight and
that all hoses and fi ttings are in good condition.
17. Review safety instructions annually.
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWN-
ER
Todays Agricultural industry works closely with the
chemical industry to develop and use the appropriate
compound for control of insects, weeds and fungus. Ef-
fective results are closely related to application methods
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