Agromehanika AGS 2500 EN-HP User manual

TRAILED TRACTOR SPRAYERS
AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP
AND SPRAYING BOOMS
12m-HP, 15m-HP, 16m-HP,
18m-HP, 21m-HP, 24m-HP
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
rev.2016/12
AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to
inform the customer before and after each change.

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INDEX
1GENERAL............................................................................................................1
2HEALTH-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES ............................................2
2.1 Safety signs ...................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 Maintenance of safety signs.........................................................................................................................2
2.3 Readiness for danger ...................................................................................................................................2
2.4 Removing unauthorized persons ................................................................................................................2
2.5 Safety in handling with chemical products................................................................................................3
2.6 Labels for danger, according to danger level ............................................................................................4
2.7 Danger of mechanical injuries ....................................................................................................................4
2.8 Dangers, caused by liquids under high pressure.......................................................................................5
2.9 Working place of operator..........................................................................................................................5
2.10 Personal protection .................................................................................................................................6
2.11 Protection of respiratory system............................................................................................................6
2.12 Skin protection ........................................................................................................................................7
2.13 Maintaining protection equipment........................................................................................................7
2.14 Safe operation..........................................................................................................................................7
2.15 Safe maintenance.....................................................................................................................................8
2.16 Road transport ........................................................................................................................................8
2.17 Procedures in accidents with chemicals ................................................................................................9
2.18 Regulations regarding machine use.......................................................................................................9
3SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ...................10
4MACHINE DESCRIPTION.................................................................................12
4.1 Lifting points ..............................................................................................................................................12
4.2 Machine identification...............................................................................................................................13
4.2.1 Machine identification plate...............................................................................................................13
4.2.2 Spraying equipment identification plate.............................................................................................13
4.2.3 Pump identification plate....................................................................................................................13
4.3 Sprayer component parts..........................................................................................................................14
4.4 Additional equipment................................................................................................................................16
5CONNECTING SPRAYER TO TRACTOR ........................................................17
6DRIVE –CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED) .................................................19
6.1 Safety of the user........................................................................................................................................19
6.2 Connection of cardan shaft .......................................................................................................................19
7DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SPRAYER COMPONENTS.............................21
7.1 Sprayer chassis...........................................................................................................................................21
7.2 Adjustable track.........................................................................................................................................21
7.3 Main tank ...................................................................................................................................................21
7.4 Rinsing tank................................................................................................................................................22
7.5 Tank for washing hands............................................................................................................................22
7.6 External filling of tanks.............................................................................................................................22
7.7 Mixing nozzle..............................................................................................................................................23

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7.8 Nozzles for cleaning main tank interior ...................................................................................................24
7.9 Suction filter ...............................................................................................................................................24
7.9.1 Cleaning of filter insert.......................................................................................................................24
7.10 Filling container with lifting parallelogram........................................................................................25
7.10.1 Filling container functioning..........................................................................................................26
7.10.2 Nozzle for rinsing packaging.........................................................................................................26
7.11 Description of valve settings for spraying or cleaning........................................................................27
7.11.1 Spraying.........................................................................................................................................27
7.11.2 Complete cleaning of sprayer ........................................................................................................28
7.11.3 Partial cleaning of sprayer .............................................................................................................29
7.12 Functional scheme of sprayer...............................................................................................................30
8ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 32
8.1 Hydraulic drawbar.....................................................................................................................................32
8.2 Light signalling, wedges and warning sign for slow vehicles..................................................................32
8.3 Set for external washing of spraying device.............................................................................................33
8.4 Suction basket with suction hose...............................................................................................................34
9PUMPS.............................................................................................................. 34
9.1 Control before use......................................................................................................................................35
9.2 Use ...............................................................................................................................................................35
9.3 After use......................................................................................................................................................35
9.4 Piston-diaphragm pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K................................................................................36
9.4.1 Oil change...........................................................................................................................................36
9.4.2 Inspection of diaphragms of pump BM 150/20 and BP 171 K...........................................................36
9.4.3 Instructions in case of damaged diaphragm........................................................................................37
9.4.4 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................37
9.5 Mixing pump C200.....................................................................................................................................37
9.6 Inspection and setting of belt on pump C200...........................................................................................37
10 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT.............................................................................. 38
10.1 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP...................................................................................38
10.2 Sprayer and spraying equipment dimensions.....................................................................................39
10.3 Components for controlling spraying equipment...............................................................................40
10.3.1 Connection scheme with three quick couplings.............................................................................40
10.3.2 Connection scheme with three quick .............................................................................................40
10.3.3 Control panel..................................................................................................................................41
10.3.4 Connection electrical cables...........................................................................................................41
10.3.5 Hydraulic system ...........................................................................................................................41
10.3.6 Connection hydraulic hoses with connection clamps ....................................................................42
10.3.7 Hydraulic hose for blocking the lifting mechanism.......................................................................42
10.4 Connecting the sprayer to tractor........................................................................................................43
10.5 Connections to tractor...........................................................................................................................43
10.6 Mechanical transport safeties of spraying booms...............................................................................43
10.7 Properties of spraying equipment 12-24 m-HP...................................................................................44
10.7.1 Hydraulic lifting parallelogram and vertical suspension................................................................45
10.7.2 Side damping .................................................................................................................................46
10.7.3 Two-point fastening of spraying equipment and hydraulic damping.............................................46
10.7.4 Hydraulic levelling ........................................................................................................................47
10.7.5 Hydraulic cylinders setting ............................................................................................................47
10.7.6 Side foldable boom........................................................................................................................48

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10.7.7 Swing frame and boom hinges ......................................................................................................49
10.7.8 Boom opening mechanism ............................................................................................................49
10.7.9 Setting position of booms and opening bar ...................................................................................50
10.7.10 Safety boom and spring slider .......................................................................................................53
10.8 Operation description...........................................................................................................................54
10.8.1 Opening spraying equipment.........................................................................................................54
10.8.2 Closing spraying equipment ..........................................................................................................54
10.8.3 Spraying sections and nozzles .......................................................................................................55
10.8.4 Connection scheme........................................................................................................................55
10.8.5 Section distribution........................................................................................................................55
10.8.6 Spraying hoses...............................................................................................................................56
10.8.7 TRI-JET nozzle holders.................................................................................................................56
11 AG-TRONIK ...................................................................................................57
11.1 AG-TRONIK description.....................................................................................................................57
11.2 Function diagram of the system...........................................................................................................59
11.3 Description of the display .....................................................................................................................60
11.4 AG-TRONIK keys description.............................................................................................................61
11.5 Operation description –manual control .............................................................................................62
11.6 Operation description –automatic control.........................................................................................62
11.6.1 Preparation for spraying ................................................................................................................63
11.6.2 Spraying.........................................................................................................................................63
11.6.3 After spraying................................................................................................................................63
11.7 Programming.........................................................................................................................................64
11.7.1 Hectare consumption .....................................................................................................................65
11.7.2 Filling of tank ................................................................................................................................66
11.7.3 Erasing daily counters of spray consumption [l], surface area [ha] and path [km]........................67
11.7.4 GPS device type setting.................................................................................................................67
11.7.5 Flow constant.................................................................................................................................68
11.7.6 Speed constant...............................................................................................................................72
11.7.7 Working width...............................................................................................................................75
11.7.8 General settings .............................................................................................................................75
11.8 Analyses .................................................................................................................................................78
11.8.1 Tank...............................................................................................................................................79
11.8.2 Flow analysis.................................................................................................................................80
11.8.3 Work..............................................................................................................................................80
11.8.4 Analysis.........................................................................................................................................87
11.8.5 General ..........................................................................................................................................90
11.9 Printouts.................................................................................................................................................90
11.9.1 Inserting SD card...........................................................................................................................90
11.9.2 Data transfer to computer ..............................................................................................................91
11.10 GPS output.............................................................................................................................................93
11.10.1 GPS output 12V.............................................................................................................................93
11.10.2 GPS serial communication ............................................................................................................94
12 PRESSURE REGULATOR ............................................................................96
12.1 Pressure regulator parts.......................................................................................................................96
12.2 Designation of the regulator.................................................................................................................97
12.3 Description of main component parts of the regulator......................................................................97
12.3.1 Regulation valve with filter ...........................................................................................................97
12.3.2 Section (distribution) valves EC-06...............................................................................................98
12.3.3 Flow meter.....................................................................................................................................99
12.3.4 Pressure sensor - option...............................................................................................................100
12.3.5 Pressure gauge.............................................................................................................................100
12.3.6 Speed sensor................................................................................................................................100

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12.3.7 Electrical connection cabinet .......................................................................................................101
12.4 Regulator maintenance .......................................................................................................................102
12.5 Parameters setting in AG-TRONIK program ..................................................................................102
13 MAINTENANCE........................................................................................... 104
13.1 Sprayer cleaning..................................................................................................................................104
13.2 Maintenance and storage after season...............................................................................................105
13.2.1 Hoses............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.2 Paint.............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.3 Tank.............................................................................................................................................105
13.2.4 Pressure regulator ........................................................................................................................105
13.2.5 Hose connections .........................................................................................................................105
13.2.6 Drive shaft –cardan.....................................................................................................................106
13.2.7 Bolts.............................................................................................................................................106
13.2.8 Pump............................................................................................................................................106
13.2.9 Other parts ...................................................................................................................................106
13.2.10 Procedure of protecting the sprayer with anti-freezing agent ......................................................107
13.2.11 Possible faults..............................................................................................................................107
13.3 Bolt tightening torque .........................................................................................................................108
14 TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................... 109
14.1 Designation...........................................................................................................................................109
14.2 Materials and recycling.......................................................................................................................109
14.3 Dimensions and weight........................................................................................................................110
14.4 Removing the sprayer .........................................................................................................................111
14.5 Connection for control pressure measurement.................................................................................111
14.6 Control measurement of nozzle flow .................................................................................................111
14.7 Connection for control measurement of pump flow.........................................................................111
14.8 Technical residue.................................................................................................................................111
15 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING............................................ 112
15.1 Nozzle types in farming.......................................................................................................................113
15.1.1 Nozzle types with a flat jet...........................................................................................................113
15.1.2 Whirl nozzles...............................................................................................................................113
15.2 Wind influence.....................................................................................................................................114
15.3 Water consumption during spraying.................................................................................................114
15.4 Tables of nozzle flow ...........................................................................................................................115
15.5 Use of tables .........................................................................................................................................116
15.5.1 Nozzle selection...........................................................................................................................116
15.5.2 Selecting appropriate speed and working pressure ......................................................................116
15.6 Different calculations ..........................................................................................................................116
16 COMBINATION MATRIX............................................................................. 117
16.1 Combination matrix AGS 2500 EN-HP.............................................................................................117
16.2 Combination matrix AGS 3000 EN-HP.............................................................................................118
17 NOTES......................................................................................................... 119

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
AGROMEHANIKA, proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d.d.
Hrastje 52 a, KRANJ, SLOVENIJA
declares that the products:
SPRAYER AGS 2500 EN/HP
SPRAYER AGS 3000 EN/HP
have been manufactured in accordance with:
1. Machine directive 2006/42/EC and;
2. Directive 2009/127/EC amending Directive 2006/42/EC as regards the machinery for
pesticide application;
3. Rules on the requirements for the correct operation of equipment for the application
of plant protection products, and on the conditions and method for inspections of
such equipment. (Official Gazette of RS, no. 101/2013)
The following harmonized European standards have been taken into consideration:
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2013 - Agricultural machinery –Safety - Part 1: General requirements;
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
1:2010;
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010 - Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 6: Sprayers and liquid
fertilizer distributors (ISO 4254-6:2009);
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010/AC:2011 - Correction AC:2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254-
6:2010;
SIST EN ISO 12100:2011 - Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
SIST EN ISO 13857:2008 - Security of installations –Safety distances which prevent upper
and lower limbs to get near the dangerous areas;
Kranj, 5.12.2014
Head of production:
(Responsible for Technical Documentation)
Matjaž Kuhar, engineer
Manager:
Jan Šinkovec

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DEAR CUSTOMER
We would like to thank you for your trust, which you have shown by buying the sprayer
appliance for chemical plant protection of the company AGROMEHANIKA. The reliability
and efficiency of the appliance depends on how you will take care of the appliance. We advise
you to read and consider this instruction manual carefully before connecting the appliance to
the tractor. This manual contains essential information for efficient use and a long durability
of the appliance.

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AGS 2500/3000 EN-HP USER MANUAL –rev.2016/12
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1 GENERAL
Sprayer device is designed and constructed for applying chemical products in water-based
solution, which are normally used for chemical protection of crops, on field crops.
Construction design enables access to all vital elements of the sprayer and easy handling.
Robust construction, quality component parts and a great deal of additional equipment enable
the user to work reliably and use spraying agents and energy optimally. Spraying device is not
to be used for pumping or spray of:
water-based solutions with greater specific weight and viscosity than water;
chemical solutions, whose compatibility with elements, built on the sprinkling device,
is not reliable;
drinking water;
sea water and other saline solutions;
water, with temperature exceeding 40 °C or lower than 5 °C;
any kind of varnish or patina;
quick acting diluters;
oils and greases;
liquids, containing granulates or floating hard particles.

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2 HEALTH-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES
2.1 Safety signs
Sign on the left is a warning safety sign and is normally located on the
machine with other signs.
Respect instructions for safe work and act accordingly in extreme
situations.
2.2 Maintenance of safety signs
Carefully read instructions, regarding safety regulations, described in
instructions for use of your machine. Ensure that the signs are clearly
visible on the machine. After repairing the machine and changing
component parts, make sure that the machine includes all required
safety signs. Safety signs are available from authorized dealers. Learn
the operation of your machine and proper handling and control units.
DO NOT ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO USE THE MACHINE!
Ensure that your machine is in good technical condition. Each unauthorized change to the
machine can diminish its function, as well as safe operation, and can shorten its life span.
2.3 Readiness for danger
Be prepared for sudden fire.
Make sure that a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are
always at hand, when working.
Make sure that you have phone numbers of your doctor,
emergency, clinic, hospital and fire service written in a
visible location.
2.4 Removing unauthorized persons
Every unauthorized person, riding on the machine,
can have an accident (a fall from the machine or an
injury by the machine). Person, riding on the
machine, can affect the driver, who is controlling the
machine, and can change the machine's barycentre.
Person on the machine obstructs overview of the
driver and can contribute to unreliable working
conditions on the machine. Do not allow
unauthorized persons to gain access to the machine.
DRIVING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS ON THE MACHINE IS PROHIBITED!

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2.5 Safety in handling with chemical products
Handle chemical products extremely carefully, to avoid potential
injuries and dangers to health, as well as to the environment:
Be very careful, when handling chemical products. Ensure
that you do not have direct contact with chemical products.
Handle chemical products as you would poisons.
Choose chemical products, which are least dangerous to
your health, most effective and easy soluble.
Always read instructions for use, given on the chemical
products. Regard regulations, safety measures and use
instructions.
When working, use respiratory protection, such as gas
mask, helmet with fresh air.
When preparing chemical products, wear appropriate
clothing. When working, use protection mask, gloves, boots
and protection clothing. Be careful with your protection
equipment. Do not use "worn-out" protection.
Make sure that your protection equipment and clothing is in
good condition. Dirty gas mask can cause skin irritation.
Change the filter regularly!
Choose "safer" chemical products. When choosing chemical
products, use products that are less irritant to the skin and
do not cause dust.
When choosing chemical products, prefer products,
which have "safer" packaging;
Prepare chemical products in the fresh air. When preparing products, turn off the
machine to reduce the risk of spilling chemical products.
Prepare chemical products in a wind-free environment or a calm location.
Make sure that the machine is regularly cleaned, to reduce the possibility of direct
contact with chemicals.
During preparation and mixing of chemical products, use tools, intended for this
purposes, litre scale, measuring tools, funnel, bucket. Regularly clean tools.
Do not prepare more chemical products than needed.
Make sure that your working day of using chemical products does not exceed eight
hours. Avoid stress and great physical strains.
Before sprinkling and eight hours after sprinkling do not drink alcohol.
During work with chemical products, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Do not try to free clogged nozzles by blowing with mouth.
In the sprinkling period, heed to spray waiting period.
In case of contact of chemical products with eyes, immediately rinse them with clean
water.
After sprinkling, wash your hands and face well before ingesting food and liquids.
Disable children and animals to access the machine, until it is properly cleaned.
After use, clean the machine properly and store it in a suitable place, so that
unauthorized persons do not have access.
After working with chemical products take a thorough bath.
Clean and wash the machine after each use and before each maintenance procedure.
If you have any health issues while dealing with chemical products, consult your
physician and try to contact the dealer of the chemical product.

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If you have had an accident with a chemical product, we propose the following safety
measures:
eyes and skin: rinse with plenty of clean water,
throat and oesophagus: drink water (not milk!!!),
respiratory paths: fresh air.
2.6 Labels for danger, according to danger level
Packaging of chemical products contains danger signs, which express the danger level. If
possible, avoid chemical products, which have a skull symbol on their packaging or other
symbols, warning about chemically corroding effect. If the packaging has no symbols for
danger, this does not mean the chemical product is not harmful or dangerous. Even if you use
chemical products without danger labels on their packaging, you have to be extremely careful,
because they can be harmful to your health in case of long-term handling.
Danger signs which can be seen on packaging of chemical products:
1
2
3
4
5
6
1. Acute toxicity;
2. Acute toxicity, skin irritation and respiratory tract;
3. Corrosive materials;
4. Oxidising materials;
5. Flammable materials;
6. Explosive materials.
2.7 Danger of mechanical injuries
do not touch the machine while operating;
do not remove safety labels or any other safety equipment of the machine;
do not exceed air pressure in the tyres;
maintain the tyres regularly;
if using the machine in the public traffic you must fit it with lights and other
illuminates in accordance with traffic regulations;
do not enter the tank while preparing or cleaning;
never set working pressure above 15 bar (maximum allowed working pressure);
do not start working until you are sure that there are no unauthorized people in the
vicinity of the machine;
pull out the key from the key-lock after you have finished working to prevent sudden,
unwanted start of the machine.

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2.8 Dangers, caused by liquids under high pressure
Liquids, leaking from the pipes, can be under high pressure and can cause injuries to your
skin, and cause dangerous injuries, if they spread under your skin.
Never try to dismount a hydraulic pipe or any other of the hydraulic installation as long as
this one is under high pressure. Before you start up the hydraulic system make sure that
the installation is safe.
Help yourself with a piece of cardboard when trying to find the place of leakage. Protect
your hands and body by means of gloves and protective clothing if you are handling a
high pressure hydraulic system.
In case of injury, seek medical attention. To prevent severe injuries, each penetration
through the skin must be stopped and liquids must be removed within a few hours.
2.9 Working place of operator
There is only one person required to operate the machine. This person is also the
tractor driver.
This machine can be operated by a person older than 18 years and has the know-how
that is needed for safe and accurate operation of sprinkling appliances and products.
The person needs to be in good health –mentally and physically.
Operational work and maintaining of the sprayer can only be carried out by authorized
personnel, which is qualified for this type of work.
Machine operator must undergo medical examination (in accordance with local
regulations).
The working place of the operator is 1 meter around the machine and tractor.
While sprinkling keep the windows and doors of the tractor closed. It is recommended
that the operator has a hermetically closed cabin which allows the operator to create
overpressure with aeration of fresh air that disables chemically polluted air to enter the
cabin.
While sprinkling, it is recommended that the operator stays in the cabin for about 90-
95% of the time, so the chemical products cannot have influence on his or hers health.
Should the operator notice a change in the working of his or hers organs or feel sick,
he or she should immediately put on the protection breathing mask. However, the best
thing to do is to leave the field and look for shelter in a cleaner area.

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2.10 Personal protection
Machine operator must use well
closed clothing and effective protection
equipment during work.
The operator can come in contact
with chemicals through his or her skin,
mouth or nose. If you do not work safely
even the best protection equipment cannot
be of any use to you.
Safe work with sprayers requires
full attention of machine operator,
therefore, do not listen to music with
headphones on while working.
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2.11 Protection of respiratory system
There are many different filter and protections masks
available to protect your respiratory system.
It is recommended to use masks that protect the
whole face and are fitted with combinations of
different filters (filter for gas-smoke). An even more
efficient protection can be achieved by means of a
protection helmet in which overpressure can be
created.
Make sure that you are using an appropriate filter:
A (brown): used for most organic chemicals;
B (grey): used for most inorganic chemicals;
P (white): used only for liquid or powder chemicals;
Combination of a brown/white filter with the mark A2P2 in the European Union is
be used for most organic chemicals. The mark A2P2 refers to a combination of
filters which provide appropriate protection against most gases and vapours that
are created by using liquid or powder chemicals. A2 refers to protection class (2)
which means that you can use the filter until it reaches a concentration of 0.5
volume-percentages. P2 refers to gas protection class (2).
The combination B (grey/white) filter must be used in the case of handling
inorganic chemicals.
Before using the mask check the tightness and sealing of it. Check the mask for
damages and make sure that the outer valve is clean and can be closed without any
problems.
Write down the date of the last usage of the filter. The A2P2 filter must be replaced once
a month nevertheless how many times it was used. Filter B must be replaced after every
single use! The filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was
opened. Make sure that used filters are destroyed in accordance with local regulations.
WARNING: To prevent inhaling and/or entering the chemicals through the
mouth it is recommended not to eat, drink or smoke while working!

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Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling:
certain poisonous elements are odourless,
the concentration of the poison cannot always be noticed by human nose,
smelling of certain elements can damage the nasal mucous membrane.
Always check the expiry date of the filter.
2.12 Skin protection
Wear following clothing to protect your skin:
Rubber gloves for agriculture and gardening to protect your hands, which must be long
enough. If the gloves are worn out they need to be replaced. Change the gloves after every
fifth use. Powder the inside of the gloves.
Rubber or neoprene boots that are resistant to water and chemicals.
Overalls that are resistant to water and chemicals and are fitted with a hood. The overall
must cover the ends of gloves and boots.
A waterproof apron for protection of your clothes; in a well protected tractor cabin the
apron can be removed.
A mask that protects the whole face.
Make sure that all of your clothes are well cleaned after every use. Never perform sprinkling
when your clothes are wet, since it can cause a strong contact with your skin. Be very careful
in the case your skin gets injured. After handling chemicals always wash your hands with
soap and loads of water. After you have finished working also wash your face.
2.13 Maintaining protection equipment
After every single use thoroughly clean your protection equipment. Wash the mask, boots,
gloves and working overall with mild soap water and let them dry.
Store your protection equipment in a dry, cold and clean room. Never store your protection
equipment in the same room as the chemicals. Store your protection clothes apart from other
clothes. Protection equipment that gets dirty between handling chemicals must be cleaned in
accordance with regulations on cleaning of dangerous materials.
2.14 Safe operation
Before starting working the operator must check the correct and safe operation of the
machine.
It is not allowed to sprinkle in foggy and rainy weather or when the wind speed exceeds 4
m/s. The direction of sprinkling must be adjusted to the wind direction.
If there are two tractors with sprinkling appliances working simultaneously, they must not
pollute each other's working area atmosphere.
Never bring personal things in the area of sprinkling or when handling chemicals. Before
every meal thoroughly clean your hands and face and wash out your mouth with fresh
water.
Before using chemicals, check machine operation with clean water.
WARNING: The filter must be hermetically sealed after use!

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The sprayer pump receives the power from the connecting shaft of the tractor by means of
the cardan shaft. Drive parts can cause serious injuries so, in order to avoid that , follow
the instructions below:
To drive the pump a cardan shaft must be used which characteristics are in
accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and is fitted with a
protection cover.
Connect the machine to the tractor only if the drive shaft (PTO) is turned off.
Connecting and disconnecting of the cardan shaft must be performed only when the
engine is shut off.
Before activating the drive shaft (PTO) check the number of revolutions and make
sure that there are no people or animals in the danger area of the machine.
The cardan shaft should be cleaned and greased only when the drive shaft (PTO) is
turned off, the engine shut down and the start key removed.
Do not engage the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) without a reason and check if the
difference of cardan joint angles is not excessive.
WARNING: Do not engage the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) with the engine
not running!
2.15 Safe maintenance
Before starting to operate the machine learn how to maintain it.
Keep the working place clean and dry.
Do not grease, maintain or adjust the machine while it is moving! Do not touch
moving parts of the machine! Turn off the machine and make sure that there is no
working pressure in the circulation of the chemicals!
Do not maintain or service the machine before it is thoroughly cleaned.
During maintenance and servicing of the machine, remove the start key or disconnect
the connections.
Disconnect the drive shaft of the tractor (PTO) to prevent sudden actuation and
operation of the machine.
Do not inspect the machine without "turning on" safety elements.
Do not perform reparatory welding on the machine, if you have used ammonium
nitrate or any other liquid that contains ammonium nitrate for sprinkling without
having thoroughly cleaned the machine before.
Do not enter the reservoir to repair or clean it.
Support and safely mount all parts that need to be lifted during maintenance.
Keep all of the sprayer’s parts in good condition. Repair damages immediately.
Replace worn and damaged parts. Remove excess oil, grease or any other debris.
Disconnect the battery before you start to adjust the electrical system or perform
welding on the machine.
During maintenance of the machine or cleaning the nozzles use appropriate protection
equipment in accordance with the regulations.
It is strictly forbidden to release chemicals into the environment.
2.16 Road transport
Do not drive the machine on public roads. If you have to, you must consider the following
instructions:

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Sprayer, connected to the tractor, can only be transported on the road, when the reservoir
contains no chemical products.
Connect the sprayer to the tractor only if the load on the wheels does not exceed the set
maximum weight. After connecting the machine, at least 20 % of the tractor's weight must
be on driven wheels. You can achieve these values by adding weights at the front and
removing weights at the back of the tractor. You can decide on this on the basis of
weighing before first operation.
Sprayer can completely or partially cover the lights and signs on the tractor. In such case,
the machine must be fitted with light signals and warnings.
During road transport of sprayer with the tractor, follow traffic regulations.
During road transport, sprayer equipment must be raised to appropriate height. Fix the 3-
point hitch in the raised position to prevent sudden fall or slip of the machine and lateral
swinging.
2.17 Procedures in accidents with chemicals
If your skin or eyes come in contact with chemicals or their solution, wash them out with
plenty of water and repeat the process several times.
In the case of suspected poisoning (symptoms: sweating, dizziness, depression, headache,
sickness):
immediately stop working;
take off wet clothes;
remain calm;
if you feel sick because of consumption of chemicals try to throw up;
lay on your side;
immediately call for medical help and let the physician see the label of the chemical, so he
or she will be able to determine the type of poisoning easier.
In case of suspected poisoning the patient must not eat or drink castor oil, milk, butter, eggs
and alcohol, since these ingredients worsen the poisoning effect.
2.18 Regulations regarding machine use
Machine operator and user must be familiar with regulations regarding plant protection.

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Figure 1 SAFETY SIGNS
3 SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
Machine and instructions for use contain safety and warning signs. Take a closer look to
ensure your safety. Follow instructions and guidelines, referring to safety measures, given in
the previous chapter.
Ensure that the safety signs are well visible. Ensure that you have all required signs after
servicing or replacement of parts. Safety signs are available at authorized dealers.
Legend:
1. Pump identification plate
7.Warning signs
2. Sprayer identification plate
8. Nozzles selection table
3. Spraying equipment ident. plate
9. Clean water tank for washing hands sign
4. Tank level indicator
10. Correct handling signs
5. General warning signs
11. Permitted speed sign
6. Drive shaft revolutions (PTO) sign