Operating Safety - Goldacres G6 Crop Cruiser 2 Series Operator's Manual

Essential Risk Management - Safety
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5 Operating Safety

Ladders & Steps
Ladders present a number of risks to an
operator. Therefore use them appropriately.
Not all ladders are configured the same.
Familiarise yourself with the steps, handles,
rails of your ladder.
Be mindful of wearing appropriate, enclosed
foot wear with good grip when operating a
sprayer and working with chemical.
Diaphragm spray pump
Care should be taken to never overfill a
diaphragm pump with oil or operate at speeds
exceeding 540 rpm.
Centrifugal spray pump
Running the pump dry will cause failure.
Care should be not to operate at speeds
exceeding 4200 rpm.
Do not exceed the maximum spraying
pressure of 8 Bar.
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Electrical Safety
Only qualified persons should disassemble or
service electric components of the sprayer.
If an electrical device or accessory is supplied
with a three-pronged, earthed plug, ensure it
is used correctly with a compatible earthed
240V power source.
Electrical looms should be checked on a
regular basis for fraying and any signs of wear,
damage or defects.
Do not use an electrical device in or near an
area where it may fall or be pulled into water,
other liquids or in the rain.
Do not touch an electrical device that has
fallen into water.
In case of an electrical fire, shut off the power
and use a suitable fire extinguisher.
Never use water to put out an electrical fire.
Water used on an electrical fire may result in
fatal shock.
Battery Safety
Lead acid batteries generate flammable and
explosive gases. Keep sparks and flames
away from batteries. Injury or death can occur.
When disconnecting the battery, do not
ground out the (red) positive side of the
battery as electrocution or shock can occur.
Wear safety goggles or a face shield when
inspecting or cleaning lead acid batteries.
If acid enters an eye, immediately flood the
eye with running water for at least 15 minutes.
See a doctor as soon as possible.
If acid contacts the skin, wash the affected
area immediately with plenty of water.
Smoking or naked flames should never be
present in battery area.
Be aware that poor connections to a battery
may spark and be an ignition source for a fire.
Battery Jumper Lead Tips
If it is necessary to use jumper leads, it is
important to follow the correct procedure.
Improper jumper cable connections can cause
an explosion resulting in personal injury.
Ensure the donor battery is the same voltage
as the Goldacre 12V system if a battery is flat.
If vehicles are involved, make sure the
vehicles are in either Neutral or Park, with
the handbrake on and/or have the wheels
chocked. Ensure the vehicles are not
touching.
Then follow this procedure:
1 Select the clamp of the red positive (+ive)
jumper lead and attach it to the positive
terminal on the dead battery.
2 Select the other end of the red positive
(+ive) clamp and secure it to the positive
terminal on the good battery.
3 Select one end of the black negative (-ive)
jumper lead and attach it to the negative
terminal on the good battery.
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