Agromehanika AGS 400 EN User manual

TRACTOR MOUNTED SPRAYERS
AGS 400 EN
AGS 600 EN
AGS 800 EN
AGS 1000 EN
AGS 1200 EN
AND SPRAY BOOMS
10-12-15 MRX, 12 MY, 12 MY-H, 12-15 HLX
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AGROMEHANIKA reserves the right to design modifications or product changes, without any liabilities to inform the
customer before and after each change.
Rev. 12/2018

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INDEX:
1GENERAL....................................................................................................4
2HEALTHY-SAFETY WARNINGS AND MEASURES..........................5
2.1 SAFETY SIGNS............................................................................................5
2.2 MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY SIGNS .......................................................5
2.3 READINESS FOR DANGER.......................................................................5
2.4 REMOVING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS...............................................5
2.5 SAFETY IN HANDLING WITH CHEMICAL PRODUCTS......................6
2.6 LABELS FOR DANGER, ACCORDING TO DANGER LEVEL ..............7
2.7 DANGER OF MECHANICAL INJURIES...................................................8
2.8 DANGERS, CAUSED BY LIQUIDS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE ............8
2.9 WORKING PLACE OF OPERATOR ..........................................................8
2.10 PERSONAL PROTECTION.........................................................................9
2.11 PROTECTION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ...........................................9
2.12 SKIN PROTECTION ..................................................................................10
2.13 MAINTAINING PROTECTION EQUIPMENT........................................10
2.14 SAFE OPERATION....................................................................................10
2.15 SAFE MAINTENANCE .............................................................................11
2.16 ROAD TRANSPORT..................................................................................12
2.17 PROCEDURES IN ACCIDENTS WITH CHEMICALS...........................12
2.18 REGULATIONS REGARDING MACHINE USE.....................................12
3SAFETY SIGNS ON MACHINE AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .13
4DESCRIPTION..........................................................................................15
4.1 LIFTING POINTS.......................................................................................15
4.2 SPRAYER COMPONENT PARTS............................................................16
4.3 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION..................................................................17
4.3.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION PLATE ...................................................17
4.3.2 PUMP IDENTIFICATION PLATE...........................................................17
4.3.3 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION PLATE..........................17
4.4 FUNCTION SCHEME................................................................................18
4.5 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ....................................................................21
5CONECTION SPRAYER TO TRACTOR.............................................22
6DRIVE - CARDAN SHAFT (NOT INCLUDED)...................................23
6.1 OPERATOR'S SAFETY .............................................................................23
6.2 CONNECTION OF CARDAN SHAFT......................................................23
7DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK 25
7.1 MAIN RESERVOIR....................................................................................25
7.2 RESERVOIR FOR RINSING .....................................................................26

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7.3 RESERVOIR FOR WASHING HANDS....................................................26
7.4 MIXING NOZZLE......................................................................................26
7.5 SUCTION FILTER......................................................................................26
7.5.1 CLEANING FILTER INSERT ..................................................................26
7.6 NOZZLE FOR CLEANING INTERIOR OF MAIN RESERVOIR...........27
7.7 FILLING CONTAINER..............................................................................27
7.7.1 FILLING CONTAINER OPERATION.....................................................29
7.8 PACKAGING RINSING NOZZLE............................................................29
7.9 DESCRIPTION OF SETTING OF VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING
......................................................................................................................30
7.9.1 SPRAYING ................................................................................................30
7.9.2 COMPLETE CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER........................................31
7.9.3 partial cleaning of the sprayer.....................................................................31
7.10 ADJUSTING THE VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING OF THE AGS
600 EN .........................................................................................................32
7.10.1 SPRAYING ................................................................................................32
7.10.2 COMPLETE CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER........................................32
7.10.3 PARTIAL CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER ............................................32
7.11 ADJUSTING THE VALVES FOR SPRAYING OR CLEANING OF THE AGS
800-1200 EN................................................................................................33
7.11.1 SPRAYING ................................................................................................33
7.11.2 COMPLETE CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER........................................33
7.11.3 PARTIAL CLEANING OF THE SPRAYER ............................................33
8ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT..................................................................34
8.1 SET FOR EXTERIOR WASHING OF SPRAYING DEVICE..................34
8.2 SUCTION BASKET WITH SUCTION HOSE..........................................34
8.1 STRAINER CLEANER ..............................................................................35
8.2 PACKAGING AND STRAINER CLEANER............................................35
8.2.1 MAIN RESERVOIR FILLING..................................................................36
9PRESSURE REGULATOR......................................................................39
9.1 PRESSURE REGULATOR PR3.................................................................39
9.1.1 REGULATOR MARKING........................................................................39
9.1.2 CENTRAL REGULATION VALVE.........................................................40
9.1.3 SELF-CLEANING FILTER.......................................................................40
9.1.4 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE "B"................................................41
9.1.5 DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE "C"................................................41
9.1.6 ADDITIONAL DIVERTER VALVE ON THE PRESSURE LINE..........41
9.1.7 SETTING UP THE REGULATOR FOR OPERATION...........................42
9.2 PR3 ECF PRESSURE REGULATOR........................................................42
9.3 PRESSURE REGULATOR COMPONENTS ............................................42
9.4 REGULATOR MARKING.........................................................................43
9.5 DESCRIPTION OF THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE REGULATOR43

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9.5.1 CENTRAL REGULATION SYSTEM ......................................................43
9.5.2 CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................44
9.5.3 PRESSURE GAUGE..................................................................................44
9.6 THE PR3 ECFM PRESSURE REGULATOR............................................45
9.6.1 THE EC (ARAG) DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE .........................45
9.6.2 MAINTENANCE OF THE PRESSURE REGULATOR..........................45
10 PUMPS........................................................................................................46
10.1 CONTROL BEFORE USE..........................................................................46
10.2 USE..............................................................................................................47
10.3 AFTER USE ................................................................................................47
10.4 PISTON MEMBRANE PUMPS BM 150/20..............................................47
10.5 TEHNICAL DATA .....................................................................................47
10.5.1 OIL CHANGE............................................................................................48
10.5.2 MEMBRANE CONTROL FOR PUMP 150/20, 105/20, 65/30 ................48
10.5.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DAMAGED MEMBRANE.................................48
10.5.4 MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................48
11 LIFTING.....................................................................................................49
11.1 WITH A MANUAL HOIST........................................................................49
11.2 HYDRAULIC LIFTING MECHANISM....................................................49
11.3 SHOCK ABSORBERS ON THE SPRAY BOOM.....................................50
11.3.1 WITH A SPRING.......................................................................................50
11.3.2 AIR SPRING ..............................................................................................51
12 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 HLX IN 15 HLX....................................52
12.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12HLX IN 15HLX52
12.2 COMPONENTS FOR CONTROLLING SPRAYING EQUIPMENT.......53
12.2.1 CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................53
12.2.2 CONNECTION OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT TO TRACTOR .............54
12.2.1 WIRING DIAGRAM 12 HLX in 15 HLX.................................................56
12.3 TRANSPORT SAFETIES...........................................................................57
12.3.1 MECHANICAL SHOULDER SUPPORTS FOR THE BOOM ARM......57
12.3.2 MECHANICAL SAFETIES AGAINST OPENING OF BOOMS IN TRANSPORT
POSITION..................................................................................................57
12.3.3 SAFETY AGAINST OPENING AND CLOSING OF BOOMS...............58
12.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 HLX IN 15 HLX59
12.4.1 HYDRAULIC BLOCKAGE AND DAMPENING ...................................59
12.4.2 HYDRAULIC LEVELLING......................................................................62
12.4.3 GUIDES......................................................................................................64
12.4.4 SAFETY BOOM ........................................................................................64
12.4.5 SHOULDER AND BOOM PIVOTS .........................................................65
12.4.6 BOOM OPENING MECHANISM ............................................................65
12.4.7 SETTING SPEED OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS ................................68

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12.5 OPERATION DESCRIPTION....................................................................69
12.5.1 OPENING OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT................................................69
12.5.2 CLOSING OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT................................................70
12.5.3 WORK WITH SPRAYING EQUIPMENT................................................70
12.5.4 WORK WITH CLOSED BOOMS ON ONE SIDE...................................71
12.6 SPRAYING SECTIONS AND NOZZLES.................................................71
12.6.1 CONNECTION SCHEME.........................................................................71
13 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 10 MRX, 12 MRX IN 15 MRX..................72
13.1 TRAPEZE SUSPENSION...........................................................................72
13.2 OPENING/CLOSING OF 10 MRX, 12 MRX AND 15 MRX SPRAY BOOMS
......................................................................................................................73
14 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 MY, 12 MY-H........................................77
14.1 TRAPEZE SUSPENSION...........................................................................77
14.2 BLOCKAGE................................................................................................78
14.3 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12 MY.............................................................78
14.3.1 OPENING/CLOSING THE SPRAY BOOM FROM THE TRANSPORT
POSITION INTO WORKING POSITION AND VICE VERSA..............78
14.3.2 HYDRAULIC LEVELLING (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT)......................79
14.4 SPRAYING EQUIPMENT 12MY-H..........................................................79
14.5 COMPONENTS FOR CONTROLLING SPRAYING EQUIPMENT.......80
14.5.1 CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................80
14.5.2 CONNECTION OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT TO TRACTOR .............82
14.5.3 POVEZOVALNA SHEMA 12 MY-H.......................................................84
14.5.4 WORK WITH CLOSED BOOMS ON ONE SIDE...................................85
15 MAINTENANCE OF THE SPRAYER...................................................86
15.1 SPRAYING HOSES....................................................................................86
15.2 TRI-JET NOZZLE CARRIER ....................................................................86
15.3 MAINTEANCE OF SPRAYING EQUIPMENT........................................87
15.4 SIGNAL LIGHTS........................................................................................88
15.5 CLEANING THE SPRAYING DEVICE ...................................................88
15.6 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER SEASON.............................89
15.6.1 HOSES........................................................................................................90
15.6.2 PAINT.........................................................................................................90
15.6.3 RESERVOIR..............................................................................................90
15.6.4 PRESSURE REGULATOR .......................................................................90
15.6.5 PUMP..........................................................................................................90
15.6.6 DRIVE/CARDAN SHAFT ........................................................................90
15.6.7 BOLTS........................................................................................................90
15.6.8 HOSE JUNCTIONS...................................................................................90
15.6.9 OTHER PARTS..........................................................................................91
15.7 BOLT TIGHTENING TORQUE ................................................................92

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16 POSSIBLE ERRORS ................................................................................93
17 TEHNICAL DATA....................................................................................94
17.1 CHARACTERIZATION.............................................................................94
17.2 RESIDUAL SPRAY VOLUME..................................................................94
17.3 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT ..................................................................95
17.4 COMBINATIONAL MATRIX...................................................................96
17.5 CONNECTION FOR MEASURING FLOW RATE OF PUMP................97
17.6 CONNECTION FOR PRESSURE MEASURING.....................................97
17.7 MEASURING FLOW RATE OF NOZZLE...............................................97
17.8 SPRAYER DISPOSAL ...............................................................................97
17.9 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING.............................................................97
18 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRAYING...................................98
18.1 NOZZLE TYPES IN FARMING................................................................99
18.1.1 NOZZLE TYPES WITH A FLAT JET......................................................99
18.1.2 WHIRL NOZZLES.....................................................................................99
18.2 WIND INFLUENCE .................................................................................100
18.3 WATER CONSUMPTION DURING SPRAYING..................................100
18.4 TABLES OF NOZZLE FLOW .................................................................101
18.4.1 TABLE 1: Flow rate of LECHLER spraying nozzles (l/min):.................101
18.5 USE OF TABLES......................................................................................102
18.5.1 NOZZLE SELECTION............................................................................102
18.5.2 SELECTING APPROPRIATE SPEED AND WORKING PRESSURE.102
18.6 DIFFERENT CALCULATIONS ..............................................................102
19 NOTES......................................................................................................103

Sprayer AGS 600 EN with spray boom 12MY-H

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer:
AGROMEHANIKA, proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d. d.
Hrastje 52 a, KRANJ, SLOVENIA
declares that the product:
SPRAYER AGS 400 EN
SPRAYER AGS 600 EN
SPRAYER AGS 800 EN
SPRAYER AGS 1000 EN
SPRAYER AGS 1200 EN
is manufactured in accordance with:
1. Directive on Machinery 2006/42/EC;
2. Directive 2009/127/EC amending the Directive 2006/42/EC, as regards 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 the Republic of Slovenia, No. 101/2013)
The following harmonized European standards on safety were applied:
SIST EN ISO 4254-1:2013 - Agricultural machinery –Safety –Part 1: General requirements
SIST EN ISO 4254-6:2010 - Agricultural machinery –Safety –Part 6: Sprayers and devices for
distributing liquid fertilizers (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 - Machine safety –General principles of planning –Risk assessment and
risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010);
SIST EN ISO 13857:2008 - Machine safety –Safe distances, preventing reach of dangerous areas
with upper or lower limbs.
področij z gornjimi in spodnjimi udi.
Kranj, 11. 3. 2018
Head of production:
(resp. for. tech. documentation)
Matjaž Kuhar, dipl.ing.
Manager:
Jan Šinkovec

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We thank you for the trust, given when choosing our spraying device AGROMEHANIKA for
chemical protection of plants. Reliability and performance of the device depends on your care for the
device. Before connecting the spraying device to a tractor carefully read the instructions for use and
heed to them, while operating the machine. Instructions contain essential information on effective and
safe use and long life of the machine.

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1GENERAL
Spraying 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. Never use the spraying equipment for pumping or spraying: this spraying
equipment was designed and built for the application of water-soluble chemicals on crops, which are
normally used for the chemical protection of agricultural crops. The structural design of the sprayer
provides an easy access to its vital elements and simple manipulation. Its robust structure, high-quality
components and a wide choice of additional equipment guarantee reliable operation and efficient
consumption of spraying agents and energy.
Spraying device is not to be used for pumping or spraying of:
•water-based solutions with greater specific weight and viscosity than water;
•chemical solutions, whose compatibility with elements, built on the spraying 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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2HEALTHY-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.
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.
WARNING: Do not allow unauthorized persons to use the machine!

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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 spraying and eight hours after spraying 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 spraying period, heed to spray waiting period.
•In case of contact of chemical products with eyes, immediately rinse them with clean water.
•After spraying, 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.
WARNING: Driving unauthorized persons on the machine is prohibited!

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•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.
•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
1acute toxicity;
2acute toxicity, skin and respiratory tract irritant;
3corrosive;
4oxidising;
5inflammable materials;
6explosive materials –chemical products which can explode.

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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.
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 spraying 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 spraying 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
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•While spraying, 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.
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.
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:
oA (brown): used for most organic chemicals;
oB (grey): used for most inorganic chemicals;
oP (white): used only for liquid or powder chemicals;
oCombination 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).
oThe combination B (grey/white) filter must be used in the case of handling inorganic
chemicals.
oBefore 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.
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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•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.
•Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling:
ocertain poisonous elements are odourless,
othe concentration of the poison cannot always be noticed by human nose,
osmelling 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 spraying 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 spraying must be adjusted to the wind direction.
•If there are two tractors with spraying appliances working simultaneously, they must not pollute
each other's working area atmosphere.
•Never bring personal things in the area of spraying 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:
oTo 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.
oConnect the machine to the tractor only if the drive shaft (PTO) is turned off.
oConnecting and disconnecting of the cardan shaft must be performed only when the engine is
shut off.
oBefore 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.
oThe 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.
oDo 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 spraying 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.

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2.16 ROAD TRANSPORT
Do not drive the machine on public roads. If you have to, you must consider the following instructions:
•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.
•Observe the local traffic code when driving on public roads.
•The sprayer must be equipped with road safety equipment.
•Agromehanika, d.d. provides the sprayer with equipment, complying with the Regulation EU
no. 167/2013, and type approval.
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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3SAFETY 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.
Figure 1: AGS 400 EN/600 EN SPRAYER WITH 12 MRX SPRAY BOOM
Legend:
1 Max. allowed operating pressure on the
pressure gauge
5 Sign for the reservoir containing clean water
for hand washing
2 Control elements sign
6 General safety signs
3 Sign for number of revolutions of tractor's
drive shaft (PTO)
7 Signs for correct manipulation
4 Boom identification plate
8 Litre scale