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2 - General Safety Instructions
Field Sprayer Operation
Observe the recommendations from the manufacturer of the crop prote ction product in respect of:
• Per sonal protective equipment
• Warning information on exposure to cr op protection products
• Regulations on dosing, applications and cle aning.
When there will be exposure to the crop protection product:
• Wear the proper personal protective equipment - this may differ depending on the chemical being sprayed.
• Wash and change clothe s after spraying
• Wash tools if they have been contaminated.
Observe the information in the national plant protection law.
K eep hoses, pipes or other lines closed, when the y ar e under pressure.
When use of the TurboFiller has ended, make sure that all valves on the TurboFiller are closed / de activated.
Only use ge nuine HA RDI hoses and hose clamps for replacement, which stand up to chemical, me chanical and thermal
r e quirements.
The rated volume of the spr ay liquid tank must not be exceeded during filling. If overfilling, some spraye r functions may be
disabled. However, the main tank is a little over sized to allow for foaming.
When using tractors with a cab with ventilation fans, replace the fresh air filters with activated carbon filters.
Obser ve the information on the compatibility of crop protections and substances for the field sprayer.
Be aware that some crop protection products have a tendency to stick together or settle when being mixed.
Do not fill the spr ayer with water from bodies of water, which are open to the public. This is for the protection of people,
animals and the environment due to the risk of contamination.
Only fill the sprayer using a free flow of water from the mains water supply or from an external water tank.
Environ men tal Precauti ons
It is esse ntial to reduce the e nvironmental impact of plant protection chemicals to a minimum. Particularly the soil, subsoil
water, streams, lakes, flora and fauna must be in focus. Contamination of subsoil water must be prevented by paying
particular attention to avoidance of spot contamination of the soil in connection with filling and washing and par king of the
sprayer.
If any conce ntr ate d chemicals are spilled on the soil, the contaminate d soil should be removed and sent for cleaning at a
capable facility. Follow local regulations regarding disposal. This must be done to avoid seepage of chemicals to the subsoil
waters. Avoid spillage - use the che mical filling device for filling the sprayer with chemicals.
Do not overfill the main tank. The r ated volume inside the main tank is stated with large pr inted numbers on the outside of
the tank. If overfilling, the spray liquid could leak from the sprayer causing contamination of the soil.
Before filling the spr ayer with plant protection chemicals, the sprayer must be calibrated to apply the precise dose rate
selected. The important input sensors are the flowmeter and the speed sensor.
It is recommended to establish a proper filling and washing location with hard, impe netrable surface drained to a receptacle
if the spr ayer is always filled or cleaned on the same spot at the farm. If a washing/filling location is NOT available, the
following precautions should be taken:
• The sprayer should only be filled with clean wate r at the farm
• The plant protection che micals must be added and mixed in the field to be sprayed
• Select a different location e ach time the sprayer is refilled.
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