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Area surrounding equipment may
become slippery when wet�
Notes
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Always read and understand the
operator's manual prior to operation of
this equipment�
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It is the responsibility of the operator to
ensure that there are no decals missing
from the equipment and that any
damaged or missing decals are replaced
prior to operation�
•
Goldacres equipment ordered or
operated, outside the guideline
limitations may not be warranted by
Goldacres for successful performance�
Operators working outside these
limitations do so at their own risk,
unless specific advice has been sought
from and provided by Goldacres in
writing�
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Always read and follow the chemical
manufacturer's guidelines for safe
application as per the chemical label�
Particular attention should be given to
the recommended target application
rate of the chemical being applied as
per the chemical label�
•
Inspect the equipment thoroughly for
damage and wear before operation�
•
Flush chemicals from equipment
immediately after use�
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Certain chemicals may be unsuitable for
use with Goldacres standard plumbing
designs� Consult your Goldacres dealer
if in doubt�
•
Do not operate the equipment while
under the influence of any drugs,
alcohol or if excessively tired�
•
Make sure that the equipment complies
with all relevant road regulations when
transporting�
•
When draining fluids from the
equipment use appropriate, leak proof
containers� Do not use food or beverage
containers as someone may consume
the contents by mistake�
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After reading the operator's manual
if there is any thing that you do not
understand please contact your
Goldacres dealer�
Safe use of chemicals
The safe use of Ag chemicals with this
equipment is the responsibility of the
owner/operators� All operators should be
trained in the safe use of Ag chemicals�
Goldacres suggest that a relevant course
is completed by owners/operators prior to
operation of this equipment as a spray unit�
Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE)
Always wear close fitting clothing and safety
equipment designed for the job�
Chemicals can be harmful to humans,
appropriate PPE should be used when
handling chemicals�
Always refer to the chemical manufacturers
label for guidelines on the appropriate PPE
to use with the chemicals you are using�
Goldacres also suggest that you read
and understand the following Australian
standards:
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Australian Standard for Chemical
protective clothing AS3765
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Australian Standard for Respiratory
protection devices AS1715
Airborne particles
Always stand well clear of equipment
during operation� Any spray drift is
dangerous and may be hazardous to
humans and animals�
Fluids under pressure
Do not disconnect any hoses, nozzles
or filters while equipment is operating�
Disconnecting these components while
under pressure may result in uncontrolled
fluid discharge which may be hazardous�
When the repair is complete ensure that
all fittings and lines are secured before re-
applying pressure�
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