Hardi ALPHA EVO EcoDrive DELTA FORCE 5100 User manual

ALPHA 5100 EVO EcoDrive
DELTA FORCE
Original
Instruction book
67792601-100 - Version 1.01
GB - 05.2019
www.hardi-fr.com

Nous vous remercions d’avoir choisi un matériel de protection des cultures HARDI. La
fiabilité et l’efficacité de ce produit dépendent des soins que vous lui apporterez. Lisez
attentivement ce manuel d’utilisation. Il contient les informations essentielles qui vous
permettront d’utiliser et d’entretenir efficacement ce produit de qualité.
Ce manuel d’utilisation couvrant tous les modèles, y compris toutes les versions de rampe
hydraulique et toutes les régulations, soyez attentif aux paragraphes qui concernent le
modèle en votre possession.
Lisez également le manuel“Techniques d’application”.
The original instruction book is in English. The versions in other languages are translated from the original. In the
event of contradiction or inaccuracy between the original version and the versions in other languages, the
original French version shall prevail.
The instructions book are also available on the website http://www.agroparts.com
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing.
As it is GROUPE HARDI FRANCE policy permanently to improve our products, we reserve the right to make
changes in design, features, accessories, specifications and maintenance instructions at any time and without
notice.
GROUPE HARDI FRANCE is without any obligation in relation to equipment purchased before or after such
changes.
GROUPE HARDI FRANCE has made every effort in writing this instruction book to make it as accurate and
complete as possible. It may not be held responsible for any omissions or inaccuracies.
As this instruction book covers all models, characteristics or equipment only available in certain countries may be
described. Pay special attention to the paragraphs concerning the model that you own.
Published and printed by GROUPE HARDI FRANCE

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1 - EU Declaration
EU Declaration of conformity ................................................................................................................9
2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability .....................................................................................................................11
Comply with the Instruction Book ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Before First Use of the Sprayer .................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Obligations of the Operator ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Risks in Handling the Sprayer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Organizational Measures ....................................................................................................................16
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Representation of Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................17
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Warning Signs On The Sprayer ............................................................................................................18
Explanation of Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Safety and Protection Equipment .......................................................................................................20
Safety at Start-up ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Faulty Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Informal Safety Measures ....................................................................................................................21
Additional Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Operator Training ................................................................................................................................22
Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 22
Safety Measures in Normal Operation ................................................................................................23
Protection Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Products manufacturer responsibility .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Residual Energy ...................................................................................................................................24
Possible Dangers ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Service and Maintenance Work ...........................................................................................................25
Preventive Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Design Changes ...................................................................................................................................26
Operator Limitations ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Cleaning and Disposal .........................................................................................................................27
Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Workstation .........................................................................................................................................28
Intended Place for Operator ........................................................................................................................................................................ 28
Risks of Non-Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28
If the Safety Information is Ignored ....................................................................................................29
Possible Risks and Dangers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Safety Information For Operators .......................................................................................................30
General Safety and Accident Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 30
Road Transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Use of The Sprayer .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Field Sprayer Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
Environmental Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Service Work Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Service and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 36
3 - Description
General Info .........................................................................................................................................37
View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 37
Identification plate ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38
Sprayer Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Lifetime ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................41

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Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
DynamicFluid4 Pressure Regulation ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
Filters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
BoomPrime ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48
AutoSelect ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
Diagram - Liquid system with optional extras .................................................................................................................................. 50
Diagram - Intelligent liquid system with optional extras ........................................................................................................... 51
Hydraulic system .................................................................................................................................52
Hydraulic Blocks ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Spray boom .........................................................................................................................................54
Boom and Terminology .................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Other equipment .................................................................................................................................56
AutoSlant .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
AutoTerrain ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 56
Severe terrain ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
Night Spraying Light ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
Paralift Lock Brackets ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Engine ..................................................................................................................................................59
Rating plates of engine and aftertreatment gas system ............................................................................................................ 59
Exhaust gas after-treatment ......................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Cabin ....................................................................................................................................................61
Description .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Description of driver's seat ............................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
General description of operator's seat ................................................................................................................................................... 64
Cabin ceiling controls ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 65
Speed selector and Parking brake ............................................................................................................................................................ 65
4-Wheels Steering (standard) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Steering column .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 66
Boom hydraulic controls ................................................................................................................................................................................ 67
Cab Suspension (Optional) ........................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Multi-function display ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 69
Transmission .......................................................................................................................................70
Diff-Lock differential locking front/back ............................................................................................................................................... 70
Anti-Skid (SAPE) .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 70
Pneumatic system ................................................................................................................................71
Pneumatic diagram ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
Reading the pressure of the pneumatic circuit ............................................................................................................................... 71
4 - Sprayer Setup
Cabin ....................................................................................................................................................73
Recommendations before installing the filter .................................................................................................................................. 73
Install the filter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 73
Unloading the sprayer from the truck ................................................................................................................................................... 74
Accessories .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 74
Precautions before putting the sprayer into operation .............................................................................................................. 75
Spraying ..............................................................................................................................................76
Spraying pump ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Fitting the nozzles .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 76
CycloneFilter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 76
BoomPrime Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 77
Altering the track width .................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Tyres inflate pressure ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
5 - Operation
Driving .................................................................................................................................................81
Starting up and shutting down the engine ....................................................................................................................................... 81
Travelling and braking ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
Parking brake ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83

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Steering - automatic 4-wheel steering version (standard) ..................................................................84
General information .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Driving in 2-wheel steering .......................................................................................................................................................................... 84
Driving in 4-wheel steering .......................................................................................................................................................................... 85
Driving in offset 2-wheel steering ............................................................................................................................................................ 85
Steering - Automatic 4-WS ...................................................................................................................86
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 86
Operation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
2-Wheel Steering mode .................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
’Follower’ Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Steering Axle Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 87
Manual Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 88
Slope counter-steering function ............................................................................................................................................................... 89
«CRAB» Mode ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Hydraulic Track Adjustment (optional) ...............................................................................................90
HTA control unit display ................................................................................................................................................................................. 90
Transmission and engine operation ....................................................................................................92
General info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 92
Information messages ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Settings driving mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Field / Uphill / Downhill mode ................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Automotive mode .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
Comfort, Normal, Power Mode .................................................................................................................................................................. 95
EcoDrive Mode ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
Limitation of travel speed in field, uphill, downhill modes ....................................................................................................... 96
Limitation of travel speed in automotive mode .............................................................................................................................. 97
Engine R.P.M. limitation ................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
Inter-axle Differential Lock (DiffLock) ...................................................................................................................................................... 99
Electronic Traction Control (SAPE) ........................................................................................................................................................... 99
Fuel and AdBlue gauges ................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Operation monitoring ....................................................................................................................................................................................101
Messages related to events ........................................................................................................................................................................101
Error messages ....................................................................................................................................................................................................102
Severity of engine defects ...........................................................................................................................................................................103
Exhaust gas aftertreatment system with SCR ..................................................................................................................................103
Implementation of the standstill regeneration ..............................................................................................................................104
Engine Anti-Stall ................................................................................................................................................................................................105
Engine Overspeed ............................................................................................................................................................................................105
Hydraulic overheating ...................................................................................................................................................................................105
Hydraulic oil too low .......................................................................................................................................................................................106
Battery voltage too low .................................................................................................................................................................................106
Retractable Gangway .....................................................................................................................................................................................106
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 108
Suspension of the cab (If fitted) ...............................................................................................................................................................108
Air conditioning .................................................................................................................................................................................................108
Operating modes ..............................................................................................................................................................................................108
Pressurization operating mode ................................................................................................................................................................111
Default Codes ......................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Water valve calibration ..................................................................................................................................................................................112
General Info ...................................................................................................................................... 113
Manoeuvring of the Boom ..........................................................................................................................................................................116
End nozzles (optional) ....................................................................................................................................................................................116
Filling/Washing Location Requirements ............................................................................................................................................118
Filling of Water ....................................................................................................................................................................................................118
Filling Through Tank Lid ...............................................................................................................................................................................119
External Filling Device ....................................................................................................................................................................................120
Filling of Rinsing Tank .....................................................................................................................................................................................120
Filling of Clean water tank ...........................................................................................................................................................................121
Operating the TurboFiller ............................................................................................................................................................................123

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Filling Powder Chemicals Using the TurboFiller ............................................................................................................................126
TurboFiller Rinsing ............................................................................................................................................................................................127
BoomPrime ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................128
BoomFlush - Manual Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................128
Before Returning to Refill the Sprayer ..................................................................................................................................................129
Parking the sprayer ..........................................................................................................................................................................................129
Liquid Fertilizer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................129
Operating Limits ................................................................................................................................................................................................131
Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 132
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................132
Quick Reference - Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................133
Cleaning the Tank and Liquid System .................................................................................................................................................135
Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters ....................................................................................................................................................135
Use of Cleaning Agent ...................................................................................................................................................................................135
Use of Rinsing Tank and Rinsing Nozzles ...........................................................................................................................................136
Full Internal Cleaning (Soak Wash) .........................................................................................................................................................139
Using the Drain Valve .....................................................................................................................................................................................140
Pressure Draining ..............................................................................................................................................................................................141
AutoSelect .............................................................................................................................................................................................................142
6 - Maintenance
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................... 143
General information ........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Suitable Lubricants ...........................................................................................................................................................................................143
Maintenance intervals ..................................................................................................................................................................................143
Resetting the maintenance intervals ....................................................................................................................................................143
Recommended part list ................................................................................................................................................................................144
Service intervals ............................................................................................................................... 145
Engine ............................................................................................................................................... 146
10 hours - Lubricating oil level .................................................................................................................................................................146
10 hours – Engine radiators ........................................................................................................................................................................146
50 Hours Service - Engine Suction System .......................................................................................................................................147
250 Hours Service - Fuel Pre-filter Draining ......................................................................................................................................148
500 Hours Service - Change the fuel Pre-filter ................................................................................................................................148
500 Hours Service - Engine Lubricating Oil ......................................................................................................................................149
500 Hours Service - AdBlue Filter Replacement ............................................................................................................................150
2 Years Service - Cooling System ............................................................................................................................................................150
500 Hours service - Battery ..........................................................................................................................................................................151
Cabin and air conditioning ............................................................................................................... 152
150 Hours Service - Replacement the cabin filter (class 4) .....................................................................................................152
500 hours - Air conditioning compressor ..........................................................................................................................................153
5 Years Service - Air Conditioning gas .................................................................................................................................................153
Hydraulic .......................................................................................................................................... 154
10 Hours Service - Hydraulic system .....................................................................................................................................................154
150 Hours Service - Hydraulic Filters Replacement .....................................................................................................................154
150 Hours Service - Auxiliary hydraulic filters ..................................................................................................................................155
150 Hours Service - Drain the hydraulic tank ..................................................................................................................................155
3000 Hours - Cleaning the hydraulic tank .........................................................................................................................................156
Chassis and boom ............................................................................................................................. 157
50 Hours Service - HTA Rear Axle Lubrication .................................................................................................................................157
50 Hours Service - HTA Front Axle Lubrication ..............................................................................................................................157
50 Hours Service - Paralift Lubrication .................................................................................................................................................158
Central frame lubrification ...........................................................................................................................................................................159
Lubrication Plan - Boom Wings ................................................................................................................................................................160
Spraying ........................................................................................................................................... 162
10 Hours Service - Suction filter (if installed) ....................................................................................................................................162
10 Hours service - Pressure filter (if installed) ..................................................................................................................................162
10 Hours Service - CycloneFilter ..............................................................................................................................................................162
10 Hours Service - In-Line Filter ................................................................................................................................................................163

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10 Hours Service - Nozzle Filter ................................................................................................................................................................163
10 Hours Service - Spraying circuit .........................................................................................................................................................163
50 Hours Service - Greasing the pump ...............................................................................................................................................164
250 Hours Service - Spraying Pressure Gauge ................................................................................................................................164
Compressed air system ..................................................................................................................... 165
20 Hours Service - Draining air tanks ....................................................................................................................................................165
500 hours - Replace the compressed air filter .................................................................................................................................166
Air Compressor ...................................................................................................................................................................................................166
500 Hours - Air pressure switch adjustment ....................................................................................................................................167
Occasional Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 168
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................168
Lifting and Removing the Pump .............................................................................................................................................................168
Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal .............................................................................................................................................168
Speed Sensor for pump ................................................................................................................................................................................170
Level Indicator Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................................170
Feed Pipe Clamp Assembly ........................................................................................................................................................................171
Feed Pipe Snap-Lock Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................171
Nozzle Holder Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................................171
Nozzle Pipe Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................................174
BoomPrime One-Way Valve .......................................................................................................................................................................176
Adjustment of 3-Way Valve ........................................................................................................................................................................176
Readjustment of Boom - General Info .................................................................................................................................................177
Adjustment of Springs in Centre Section ..........................................................................................................................................178
Adjustment of Boom Tilt ..............................................................................................................................................................................179
Horizontal Alignment of Inner Sections .............................................................................................................................................180
Horizontal Alignment of Inner Sections .............................................................................................................................................181
Horizontal Alignment of Breakaway Section ...................................................................................................................................182
Vertical Alignment of Outer Sections 1 and 2 .................................................................................................................................183
Adjustment of Boom Lock ..........................................................................................................................................................................184
Vertical Alignment of Breakaway Section ..........................................................................................................................................185
Spring Load for Breakaway Section .......................................................................................................................................................185
Yaw Damping ......................................................................................................................................................................................................186
Alignment of Rubber Pads on Spray Boom ......................................................................................................................................187
Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................................................... 188
After Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................................................189
7 - Repair
Operational problems ...................................................................................................................... 191
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................191
Spraying ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................192
Hydraulic functions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................192
Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................................193
Transmission ........................................................................................................................................................................................................193
Release the brake ..............................................................................................................................................................................................193
Transmission pump high pressure relief valves .............................................................................................................................194
Errors Messages ................................................................................................................................ 195
Transmission errors ..........................................................................................................................................................................................195
Engine Errors Codes ........................................................................................................................................................................................197
Engine codes errors .........................................................................................................................................................................................198
Location of main components .................................................................................................................................................................202
Main circuit fuses and relays. .....................................................................................................................................................................202
Multifunction display ......................................................................................................................................................................................204
Side Lights Fuses ...............................................................................................................................................................................................204
Fuses Test ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................205
Air compressor fuse .........................................................................................................................................................................................205
Engine and JobCom fuse .............................................................................................................................................................................205
Air compressor fuse .........................................................................................................................................................................................206
JobCom with PrimeFlow ..............................................................................................................................................................................206
JobCom connections .....................................................................................................................................................................................206

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Direct Activated Hydraulic, DAH, PCB #93connections ............................................................................................................206
Optional Power Supply connection, out ............................................................................................................................................207
Lightening .............................................................................................................................................................................................................207
Hydraulic Track Axle ......................................................................................................................... 208
Angular sensor faulty ......................................................................................................................................................................................208
Calibrating the angular sensor stops ....................................................................................................................................................208
Track Width Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................208
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 210
Diagnostic ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................210
8 - Technical Specifications
Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 213
Main Characteristics ........................................................................................................................................................................................213
Overall dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................213
Weight .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................214
Tyres ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................214
Accumulator .........................................................................................................................................................................................................215
Hydraulic pressure ............................................................................................................................................................................................215
Air Conditioning ................................................................................................................................................................................................215
Sound Level ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................215
Identification plates .........................................................................................................................................................................................216
Cabin ................................................................................................................................................. 218
Air Conditioning Diagram ...........................................................................................................................................................................219
Hydraulic diagram ............................................................................................................................................................................................220
Pneumatic diagram .........................................................................................................................................................................................221
Index
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 223

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1 - EU Declaration
EU Declaration of conformity
As manufacturer:
GROUPE HARDI FRANCE
301 rue du 21 mai 1940
BEAURAINVILLE
FRANCE
hereby declare that the following product
* Further data for this sprayer are shown on its type sign.
fulfils all the relevant provisions of the following Directives of the European Parliament and of the Council:
•2006/42/EC, regarding the Machinery Directive (CE marking).
•2009/127/EC and later amendments, regarding machinery for pesticide application.
•2014/30/EU, regarding electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Electronic components on the machine are tested and
installed according to the requirements of the EMC Directive.
as well as the following ISO standard:
•ISO 14982, regarding test methods and acceptance criteria for electromagnetic compatibility for agricultural
machinery.
GROUPE HARDI FRANCE
BEAURAINVILLE, FRANCE
Field sprayer:
ALPHA 5100 EVO ECODRIVE
Identification number*:
Date: December 2018
Signature:
Name: Mr. Jérôme DENORMANDIE
Job title: Managing Director, GROUPE HARDI FRANCE

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2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability
Comply with the Instruction Book
Knowledge of the basic safety information and safety regulations is a fundamental requirement for safe
handling and fault-free sprayer operation.
Lack of knowledge or non-compliance of the safety instructions can lead to injuries and fatal accidents as well
as damage to the sprayer and its surroundings.
Follow the safety instructions in this Instruction Book.
Before First Use of the Sprayer
The owner of the sprayer must take note of the following obligations before using the sprayer. These obligations also applies
to the employer or the supervisor of the sprayer operators.
Workplace Assessment
This must be completed to start with. Check your national regulations regarding
•the content of the workplace assessment
•the frequency of repeating the workplace assessment.
Worker / Operator Instructions
Only let those people work with, or on the sprayer, who
•are aware of the basic workplace safety information and accident prevention regulations
•have been instructed in working with/on the tractor and sprayer and hereby achieving appropriate qualifications
•have read and understood this Instruction Book.
If you still have queries after reading the Instruction Book, or if something remains unclear after reading it, please contact
the manufacturer or your HARDI dealer.
A worker is hereinafter called an operator. An operator is a person who installs, operates, configures, adjusts, maintains,
cleans, repairs, transports or moves the sprayer.
Use of Work Equipment
Throughout the lifetime of the sprayer, the owner shall take every measure to ensure the safety of the sprayer and its
equipment made available to operators according to European Directive 2009/104/EC – Use of Work Equipment.
Amendments to the directive, as well as subsequent directive versions are to be followed when applicable.
In this directive, the“minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work”are
described in full. To guide you in this matter, the issues concerning your work with the sprayer are listed below. However,
HARDI do not accept liability that the issues listed cover the requirements in the directive fully. This responsibility lies with
the owner of the sprayer.
From European Directive 2009/104/EC:
CHAPTER I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1
Subject matter
1. This Directive, which is the second individual directive within the meaning of Article 16(1) of Directive 89/391/EEC, lays
down minimum safety and health requirements for the use of work equipment by workers at work, as defined in Article
2.
2. The provisions of Directive 89/391/EEC are fully applicable to the whole scope referred to in paragraph 1, without
prejudice to more stringent or specific provisions contained in this Directive.

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Article 2
Definitions
For the purposes of this Directive, the following terms shall have the following meanings:
CHAPTER II
EMPLOYER’S OBLIGATIONS
Article 3
General obligations
1. The employer shall take the measures necessary to ensure that the work equipment made available to workers in the
undertaking or establishment is suitable for the work to be carried out or properly adapted for that purpose and may
be used by workers without impairment to their safety or health.
In selecting the work equipment which he proposes to use, the employer shall pay attention to the specific working
conditions and characteristics and to the hazards which exist in the undertaking or establishment, in particular at the
workplace, for the safety and health of the workers, and any additional hazards posed by the use of the work
equipment in question.
2. Where it is not possible in this way fully to ensure that work equipment can be used by workers without risk to their
safety or health, the employer shall take appropriate measures to minimize the risks.
Article 5
Inspection of work equipment
1. The employer shall ensure that where the safety of work equipment depends on the installation conditions, it shall be
subject to an initial inspection (after installation and before first being put into service) and an inspection after
assembly at a new site or in a new location by competent persons within the meaning of national laws and/or
practices, to ensure that the work equipment has been installed correctly and is operating properly.
2. In order to ensure that health and safety conditions are maintained and that deterioration liable to result in dangerous
situations can be detected and remedied in good time, the employer shall ensure that work equipment exposed to
conditions causing such deterioration is subject to:
3. The results of inspections shall be recorded and kept at the disposal of the authorities concerned. They must be kept
for a suitable period of time.
4. When work equipment is used outside the undertaking it shall be accompanied by physical evidence that the last
inspection has been carried out.
5. Member States shall determine the conditions under which such inspections are made.
(a) ‘work equipment’: any machine, apparatus, tool or installation used at work;
(b) ‘use of work equipment’: any activity involving work equipment such as starting or stopping the equipment, its
use, transport, repair, modification, maintenance and servicing, including, in particular, cleaning;
(c) ‘danger zone’: any zone within or around work equipment in which an exposed worker is subject to a risk to his
health or safety;
(d) ‘exposed worker’: any worker wholly or partially in a danger zone;
(e) ‘operator’: the worker or workers given the task of using work equipment.
(a) periodic inspections and, where appropriate, testing by competent persons within the meaning of national laws
and/or practices;
(b) special inspections by competent persons within the meaning of national laws and/or practices each time that
exceptional circumstances which are liable to jeopardize the safety of the work equipment have occurred, such
as modification work, accidents, natural phenomena or prolonged periods of inactivity.

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Article 6
Work equipment involving specific risks
When the use of work equipment is likely to involve a specific risk to the safety or health of workers, the employer shall take
the measures necessary to ensure that:
Article 8
Informing workers
1. Without prejudice to Article 10 of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall take the measures necessary to ensure that
workers have at their disposal adequate information and, where appropriate, written instructions on the work
equipment used at work.
2. The information and the written instructions shall contain at least adequate safety and health information concerning:
Workers shall be made aware of dangers relevant to them, work equipment present in the work area or site, and any changes
affecting them, inasmuch as they affect work equipment situated in their immediate work area or site, even if they do not
use such equipment directly.
3. The information and the written instructions shall be comprehensible to the workers concerned.
Article 9
Training of workers
4. Without prejudice to Article 12 of Directive 89/391/EEC, the employer shall take the measures necessary to ensure that:
(a) the use of work equipment is restricted to those persons given the task of using it;
(b) in the case of repairs, modifications, maintenance or servicing, the workers concerned are specifically designated
to carry out such work.
(a) the conditions of use of work equipment;
(b) foreseeable abnormal situations;
(c) the conclusions to be drawn from experience, where appropriate, in using work equipment.
(a) workers given the task of using work equipment receive adequate training, including training on any risks which
such use may entail;
(b) workers referred to in Article 6(b) receive adequate specific training.

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Statutory Inspection
Before first use of the sprayer, a surveyor must complete a statutory inspection of the tractor and sprayer. However, the rules
often allow the tractor and the sprayer to be inspected separately before being connected. Contact your local HARDI dealer
for more information on this inspection and when it has to be completed.
Restricted Use
As the use of the sprayer is likely to involve a specific risk, the owner shall ensure restricted access to its use as needed, and
any modification of the restrictions is to be allowed to specialized persons only.
Restricted use also applies to the selection of tractor to be used together with the sprayer. Usable tractors must be tested
for driving the sprayer, and the owner must keep a document showing which tractors may be used for driving the sprayer,
as well the information about the tests. This information must be available to the operator of the sprayer.
Maintenance Regulations
Throughout its working life, the owner shall keep the sprayer compatible with the current national Machinery Directive by
means of adequate maintenance.
The owner shall ensure that the sprayer is installed and set up correctly and is operating properly by inspection/testing of
the sprayer (initial, after assembly, periodic and special) by authorized persons. The results of inspection/testing shall be
recorded and kept.
Health Issues
Ergonomics and occupational health aspects shall be taken fully into account by the owner.
Obligations of the Operator
Before starting work, the operator or anyone in charge of working with/on the sprayer is obliged to
•comply with the basic workplace safety instructions and accident prevention regulations.
•read and follow the safety instructions as described in this Instruction Book.
•read the section “Representation of Safety Symbols”in this Instruction Book and to follow the safety instructions
represented by the danger, warning and attention symbols, when operating the sprayer.
•get to know the sprayer.
•connect the sprayer securely and correctly to a tractor, which has passed the test for driving the sprayer.
•read the sections of this Instruction Book that are important for carrying out the work.
•read the manufacturer’s information regarding safety and use of chemical products for crop care, such as spray
chemicals or liquid fertilizer.
•keep all the danger, warning and attention labels on the sprayer in a legible state.
•replace damaged labels on the sprayer.
•know the importance of the use of genuine HARDI spare parts.
If the operator discovers that a function is not working properly, he must eliminate this fault immediately. If this is not the
task of the operator, or if the operator does not possess the appropriate technical knowledge, then he should report this fault
to his superior (a qualified operator).

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Risks in Handling the Sprayer
The sprayer has been highly developed and constructed to the recognized rules of safety. However, operating the sprayer
may cause risks and restrictions to
•the health and safety of the operator or
third parties
• the sprayer
•other property.
Only use the sprayer
•for the purpose for which it
was intended
•in a perfect state of repair.
Eliminate any faults immediately which could impair the safety.
Disclaimer
Our "General Terms of Sale and Delivery" are always applicable. These shall be available to the owner at the latest on
conclusion of the contract.
Guaranteeand liability claims for damage to people or property will be excluded by HARDI, if they can be traced back to one
or more of the following causes:
•Improper use of the sprayer
•Improper installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the sprayer
•Operation of the sprayer with defective safety equipment, or improperly attached or non-functioning safety
equipment
•Non-compliance with the instructions in the instruction manual regarding commissioning, operation and
maintenance
•Unauthorized design changes to the sprayer
•Insufficient monitoring of sprayer parts which are subject to wear
•Improperly executed repairs
•Spare parts used are not genuine HARDI spare parts. If the operator decides to use a spare part, which is not approved
by HARDI, the operator immediately assumes responsibility for any accident, damage or malfunction, which can be
traced back to the use of this spare part. HARDI accept no liabilityfor such incidents caused by the use of non-approved
spare parts, wear parts or aids.
•Disasters through the impact of foreign bodies, natural disasters or force majeure.

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Organizational Measures
Personal Protective Equipment
The operator must use the necessary personal protective equipment as per the information provided by the manufacturer
of the plant protection product to be used, such as::
This Instruction Book
•must always be kept together with the sprayer
•must always be easily accessible for the operator
Chemical-resistant gloves
Chemical-resistant and disposable overalls
Water-resistant footwear
Face shield
Breathing protection
Eye protection
Head protection
Skin protection products

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Representation of Safety Symbols
Explanation of Symbols
Safety symbols are used in the following chapters throughout this Instruction Book to designate, where the reader has to
pay extra attention.
The signal word (DANGER, WARNING, ATTENTION or NOTE) describes the severity of the risk.
The symbols have the following meaning:
€This symbol means DANGER. Be very alert as your safety is involved! The DANGER symbol indicates a high risk for an
immediate death or serious physical injury, if the instruction is not followed.
±This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety can be involved! The WARNING symbol indicates a medium risk
for immediate death or serious injury, if the instruction is not followed.
μThis symbol means ATTENTION. This indicates an obligation to special behaviour or an activity required for proper
sprayer handling.This instruction will help you to avoid faults on the sprayer or disturbance to the environment.
÷This symbol means NOTE. This indicates handling tips and particularly useful information. This instruction will help
you to use all the functions of your sprayer in the best way possible for a better, easier and more safe operation.

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Warning Signs On The Sprayer
Explanation of Labels
The labels on the sprayer are designating potential dangerous areas on the machine. Operators, or anyone in close range of
the sprayer, must respect these warnings!
The labels should always be clean and readable! Worn or damaged labels must be replaced with new ones. Contact your
HARDI dealer for new labels.
Note that not all labels shown hereafter will apply to your sprayer - this depends on the sprayer model which labels apply.
Risk of death!
Do not attempt to enter tank.
Service!
Turn off the engine and remove ignition key
before performing maintenance or repair.
Risk of burn!
Stay clear of hot surfaces.
Risk of injury!
Do not open or remove safety shields while
engine is running.
Risk of injury!
Keep sufficient distance away from electrical
power lines.

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Risk of squeezing!
Stay clear of raised and unsecured loads.
Risk of squeezing
Never reach into the crushing danger area as
long as parts are moving.
Grapping area!
Manual handling of the boom etc.
Risk of falling off!
Do not ride on platform or ladder.
Lifting point! Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
EasyClean filter service!
Open and clean filter monthly.
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Safety and Protection Equipment
Safety at Start-up
Each time before the sprayer is started up, all the safety and protection equipment must be properly attached and fully
functional. Check all safety and protection equipment regularly. Repair or replace the equipment as needed.
Faulty Safety Equipment
Faulty or disassembled safety and protection equipment can lead to dangerous situations.