Obligations Of The Operator; Risks In Handling The Sprayer - Hardi COMMANDER DELTA FORCE Instruction Book

2 - General Safety Instructions
Statutory Inspection
Before first use of the sprayer, a surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer. However, the rules
often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected. Contact your local HARDI dealer
for more information on this inspection and when it has to be completed.
Restricted Use
As the use of the sprayer is likely to involve a specific risk, the owner shall ensure restricted access to its use as needed, and
any modification of the restrictions is to be allowed to specialized persons only.
Maintenance Regulations
Throughout its working life, the owner shall keep the sprayer compatible with the current national Machinery Directive by
means of adequate maintenance. The owner shall ensure that the sprayer is installed and set up correctly and is operating
properly by inspection/testing of the sprayer (initial, after assembly, periodic and special) by authorized persons. The results
of inspections shall be recorded and kept.
Health Issues
Ergonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner.

Obligations of the Operator

Before starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer is obliged to
• comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations
• read and follow the safety instructions as described in this instruction book
• read the section "Representation of Safety Symbols" in this instruction book and to follow the safety instructions
represented by the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer
• get to know the sprayer
• read the sections of this instruction book that are important for carrying out the work
• read the manufacturer's information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spray
chemicals or liquid fertilizer
• keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state
• replace damaged labels on the sprayer
• know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI spare parts.
If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the
task of the operator, or if the operator does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then he should report this fault
to his superior (a qualified operator).

Risks in Handling the Sprayer

The sprayer has been highly developed and constructed to the recognized rules of safety. However, operating the sprayer
may cause risks and restrictions to
• the health and safety of the operator or third parties
• the sprayer
• other property.
Only use the sprayer
• for the purpose for which it was intended
• in a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair the safety.
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