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4.8
FIELD 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.
9.
Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instruc-
tions and procedures before starting and follow
them exactly.
10. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
Follow this procedure when using the sprayer:
1.
Attach sprayer to the machine (see Section 4.8).
2.
Review and follow the pre-operation checklist
(see Section 4.4).
3.
Review the location and function of all controls
(see Section 4.6).
4.
Read and follow chemical manufacturers' instruc-
tions.
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OPERATING SAFETY
wear protective clothing and follow safe han-
dling procedures.
11. 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.
12. Dispose of chemical containers by triple rins-
ing them into the sprayer tank or thoroughly
rinsing, crushing and delivering to regional
disposal site.
13. In case of poisoning, get immediate medical
attention.
14. 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.
15. Do not eat in the fi eld when spraying.
16. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic
system, make sure all components are tight
and that steel lines, hoses and couplings are in
good condition.
17. Before applying pressure to chemical system
make sure that all connections are tight and
that all hoses and fi ttings are in good condition.
18. Review safety instructions annually.
5.
Calibrate the sprayer so you know exactly how
much chemical is being applied (see Section
4.9). The application of excess chemicals, even
in small amounts, can have detrimental aff ects.
Recalibration at the start of the season or when
changing chemicals is a must.
6.
Transport the sprayer to the working area (See
Section 4.12).
7.
Convert into fi eld position (see Section 4.11).
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