Hardi COMMANDER DELTA FORCE User manual

COMMANDER
DELTA FORCE
Original
Instruction book
67042000-100, version 1.00
GB - 07.2015
www.hardi-international.com

We congratulate you for choosing a HARDI plant protection product. The reliability
and efficiency of this product depend upon your care. The first step is to carefully
read and pay attention to this instruction book. It contains essential information for
the efficient use and long life of this quality product.
Sprayer Use
The HARDI sprayer is for the application of crop protection chemicals and liquid fertilizers, and it must only be
used for this purpose.
If the sprayer is to be used for any other purposes than the ones described in this instruction book, a new risk
assessment and a workplace assessment must be completed for this use. This obligation lies with the owner and
operator of the sprayer according to the European Directive 2009/104/EC.
Your HARDI sprayer is a machine, which is subject to the European Directive 2009/104/EC, and your tractor is the
driving machine subject to its own directive. The tractor and sprayer together make one machine as defined in
the directive 2009/104/EC, article 2.
Before first use of the sprayer, the owner must take note of all of the following obligations:
A. Workplace assessment
B. Operator instructions
C. Use of work equipment
D. Statutory inspection
E. Restricted use
F. Maintenance regulations
G. Health issues
For more details on these tasks, please see page 9 in this instruction book.
Instruction Book Formalities
The original instruction book is approved and published in English. All other languages are translations of the
original book. In the event of any conflicts, inaccuracies or deviations between the English book and other
languages, the English version shall prevail.
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are assumed to be correct at the time of printing.
As this instruction book covers more models and features or equipment, which are available in certain countries
only, please pay attention to paragraphs dealing with precisely your model.
Published and printed by HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S. All rights reserved.

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Table of Contents
1 - Identification
Identification Data ................................................................................................................................7
Sprayer .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Manufacturer ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Spare Parts .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability .......................................................................................................................9
Comply with the Instruction Book .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Before First Use of the Sprayer ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Obligations of the Operator ......................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Risks in Handling the Sprayer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13
Organizational Measures ....................................................................................................................14
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Representation of Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................15
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Warning Signs On The Sprayer ............................................................................................................16
Explanation of Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Safety and Protection Equipment .......................................................................................................19
Faulty Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Informal Safety Measures ....................................................................................................................20
Additional Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Operator Training ................................................................................................................................21
Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
Safety Measures in Normal Operation ................................................................................................22
Protection Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Residual Energy ...................................................................................................................................23
Possible Dangers ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Service and Maintenance Work ...........................................................................................................24
Statutory Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Preventive Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 24
Design Changes ...................................................................................................................................25
Operator Limitations ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids ............................................................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning and Disposal .........................................................................................................................26
Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Workstation .........................................................................................................................................27
Intended Place for Operator ........................................................................................................................................................................ 27
Risks of Non-Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 27
If the Safety Information is Ignored ....................................................................................................28
Possible Risks and Dangers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Safety Information For Operators .......................................................................................................29
General Safety and Accident Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 29
Coupling and Uncoupling the Sprayer ................................................................................................................................................. 29
Use of The Sprayer .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Road Transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 33
Universal Joint Shaft .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Field Sprayer Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 35
Environmental Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 35
Service Work Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Service and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 37

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3 - Description
General Info .........................................................................................................................................39
View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
View ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 40
Identification Plate ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Frame .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Tanks ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Lifetime ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................45
SafeTrack ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Driving Technique for SafeTrack ................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Canister for Pesticide Information ............................................................................................................................................................ 46
SafetyLocker ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Paralift Lock Brackets ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................48
Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
Valves and Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
DynamicFluid4 Pressure Regulation ....................................................................................................................................................... 49
Filters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 50
EasyClean Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
CycloneFilter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
TurboFiller ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
RinseTank ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Clean Water Tank ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53
BoomPrime ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
Diagram - Basic Liquid System ................................................................................................................................................................... 55
Diagram - Liquid System with Optional Extras ................................................................................................................................. 56
Diagram - Intelligent Liquid System with Optional Extras ........................................................................................................ 57
Hydraulic Systems ...............................................................................................................................58
Hydraulic Blocks ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58
Hydraulic Support Leg ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Spray Boom .........................................................................................................................................61
Boom and Terminology .................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Other Equipment .................................................................................................................................62
Platform ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Nozzle Pressure Gauge .................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
ChemLocker ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Drawbars .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 63
Tank Level Indicator ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Night Spraying Light ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
External Cleaning Device ............................................................................................................................................................................... 64
4 - Sprayer Setup
General Info .........................................................................................................................................65
Unloading the Sprayer from the Truck .................................................................................................................................................. 65
Pulling the Sprayer at the Tie Down Points ........................................................................................................................................ 65
Before Putting the Sprayer into Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 66
Hydraulic Support Leg ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 66
Jack Up the Sprayer ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Transmission Shaft .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Operator Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
PTO Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 68
Mechanical Connections ......................................................................................................................69
Drawbars .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 69
Fixed Drawbar (High Hitch Extension only) ........................................................................................................................................ 70
Tracking Drawbar Transport Lock ............................................................................................................................................................. 70
Hose Package Support .................................................................................................................................................................................... 71
SafeTrack Potentiometer Connection .................................................................................................................................................... 71

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Hydraulic Systems ...............................................................................................................................72
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 72
Requirements for Tractor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Open Centre Hydraulics .................................................................................................................................................................................. 73
Electrical Connections .........................................................................................................................74
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 74
Installation of Control Unit Brackets ........................................................................................................................................................ 75
Road Safety Kit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Speed Transducer for Sprayer ..................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................77
CycloneFilter .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 77
BoomPrime Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Track Width, Axles and Wheels ...........................................................................................................79
Altering the Track Width ................................................................................................................................................................................. 79
Turning the Wheel Rim ................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
Counter Weight .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
Brakes ..................................................................................................................................................81
Emergency and Parking Brake .................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Hydraulically Activated Brakes .................................................................................................................................................................... 81
Air Activated Brakes (1st option) ............................................................................................................................................................... 82
Air Activated Brakes (2nd option) ............................................................................................................................................................. 82
Manual Control of Air Brakes ........................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Single-Line Air Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Dual-Line Air Brakes ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
5 - Operation
General Info .........................................................................................................................................85
Environmental Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 85
Sprayer Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 85
Symbols for Valves .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
Spray Boom .........................................................................................................................................87
Safety Info ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 87
Maneuvering of the Spray Boom (DDZ type) .................................................................................................................................... 88
Hydraulic Slanting Control ............................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Boom Tilt Function ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
Night Spraying Light ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................90
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 90
Quick Reference - Operation ....................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Filling/Washing Location Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 91
Filling of Water ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
Filling Through Tank Lid ................................................................................................................................................................................. 92
External Filling Device ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
Filling of Rinsing Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 93
Filling of Clean Water Tank ............................................................................................................................................................................ 93
Safety Precautions - Crop Protection Chemicals ............................................................................................................................. 94
Filling Chemicals Through Tank Lid ........................................................................................................................................................ 94
Filling Liquid Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller .................................................................................................................... 95
Filling Powder Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller ................................................................................................................ 96
Agitation Before Resuming a Spray Job ............................................................................................................................................... 97
Before Returning to Refill the Sprayer .................................................................................................................................................... 97
Parking the Sprayer ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 97
TurboFiller Rinsing .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
BoomPrime ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
BoomFlush .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 99
Operating the Control Units While Spraying ..................................................................................................................................... 99
Liquid Fertilizer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................100
Additional Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................100
Operating Limits ................................................................................................................................................................................................101

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Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 102
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................102
Quick Reference - Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................................................103
Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters ....................................................................................................................................................103
Use of Detergents .............................................................................................................................................................................................103
Use of rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles ...............................................................................................................................................104
A. Full internal rinsing .....................................................................................................................................................................................104
B. External cleaning ..........................................................................................................................................................................................105
C. Rinsing spraying circuit without diluting main tank content ..........................................................................................106
Full Internal Cleaning (Soak Wash) .........................................................................................................................................................107
PrimeFlow - Manual Cleaning ...................................................................................................................................................................108
Outside Cleaning - Use of External Cleaning Device ..................................................................................................................109
Technical Residue .............................................................................................................................................................................................109
Using the Drain Valve .....................................................................................................................................................................................110
Pressure Draining ..............................................................................................................................................................................................110
6 - Maintenance
Lubrication ....................................................................................................................................... 111
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................111
Suitable Lubricants ...........................................................................................................................................................................................111
Grease Nipple ......................................................................................................................................................................................................112
Grease Gun Calibration .................................................................................................................................................................................112
Lubrication Plan - Boom Centre ...............................................................................................................................................................113
Lubrication Plan - Boom Wings ................................................................................................................................................................114
Lubrication & Oiling Plan - Trailer/ParaLift .........................................................................................................................................115
Lubrication & Oiling Plan - PTO ................................................................................................................................................................116
Greasing the Pump ..........................................................................................................................................................................................118
Service and Maintenance Intervals .................................................................................................. 119
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................119
Periodic Inspection ..........................................................................................................................................................................................119
Tightening Bolts and Nuts ...........................................................................................................................................................................120
Tightening Hydraulic Hoses .......................................................................................................................................................................121
10 Hours Service - EasyClean Filter ........................................................................................................................................................122
10 Hours Service - CycloneFilter ..............................................................................................................................................................122
10 Hours Service - InLine Filter .................................................................................................................................................................123
10 Hours Service - Spraying Circuit ........................................................................................................................................................123
10 Hours Service - Brakes .............................................................................................................................................................................123
10 Hours Service - Air Tank for Brakes ..................................................................................................................................................123
50 Hours Service - Greasing the Pump ................................................................................................................................................124
50 Hours Service - Transmission Shaft (PTO) ....................................................................................................................................124
50 Hours Service - Wheel Nuts .................................................................................................................................................................124
50 Hours Service - Tyre Pressure ..............................................................................................................................................................124
50 Hours Service - Air Brakes ......................................................................................................................................................................124
100 Hours Service - Check/Adjust Drawbar .....................................................................................................................................125
100 Hours Service - Check/Tighten Steering ...................................................................................................................................125
100 Hours Service - Retightening the Spray Boom .....................................................................................................................125
250 Hours Service - Hydraulic Circuit ....................................................................................................................................................126
250 Hours Service - Hoses and Tubes ..................................................................................................................................................126
250 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings ......................................................................................................................................................126
250 Hours Service - Inspect Parking Brake ........................................................................................................................................127
250 Hours Service - Brake Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................127
250 Hours Service - Hydraulic Brakes ....................................................................................................................................................128
250 hours service - Air brake filters ........................................................................................................................................................128
1000 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings and Brakes .........................................................................................................................129

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Occasional Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 131
Lifting and Removing the Pump .............................................................................................................................................................131
Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal .............................................................................................................................................131
Speed Transducer for Pump ......................................................................................................................................................................133
Level Indicator Adjustment ........................................................................................................................................................................134
Level Indicator Cord Renewal ...................................................................................................................................................................134
Drain Valve Seal Replacement ..................................................................................................................................................................134
Nozzle Pipe Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................................................135
Nozzle Holder Assembly ...............................................................................................................................................................................137
BoomPrime One-Way Valve .......................................................................................................................................................................139
Adjustment of 3-Way Valve ........................................................................................................................................................................139
Safety Valve Activation ..................................................................................................................................................................................139
Readjustment of Boom - General Info .................................................................................................................................................140
Adjustment of Springs in Centre Section ..........................................................................................................................................141
Adjustment of Boom Tilt ..............................................................................................................................................................................142
Horizontal Alignment of Inner Sections .............................................................................................................................................143
Vertical Alignment of Middle and Outer Sections ........................................................................................................................144
Adjustment of Boom Lock ..........................................................................................................................................................................145
Vertical Alignment of Breakaway Section ..........................................................................................................................................146
Horizontal Alignment of Breakaway Section ...................................................................................................................................146
Adjustment of Breakaway Section .........................................................................................................................................................147
Yaw Damping ......................................................................................................................................................................................................147
Alignment of Rubber Pads on Spray Boom ......................................................................................................................................149
Wear Bushing Replacement on Boom Lift ........................................................................................................................................149
Wear Bushing Renewal on Steering ......................................................................................................................................................149
Shield Replacement on Transmission Shaft .....................................................................................................................................149
Replacement of Transmission Shaft Cross Journals ....................................................................................................................149
Change of Light Bulb ......................................................................................................................................................................................150
Change of Tyre ...................................................................................................................................................................................................150
Venting the Boom Hydraulics ...................................................................................................................................................................151
Venting the Steering Hydraulics ..............................................................................................................................................................152
Off-Season Storage ........................................................................................................................... 153
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................153
Before Storage ....................................................................................................................................................................................................153
After Storage ........................................................................................................................................................................................................154
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................154
7 - Fault Finding
Operational Problems ...................................................................................................................... 155
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................155
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................................................................................156
Hydraulic System, Z-version .......................................................................................................................................................................157
Mechanical Problems ........................................................................................................................ 158
Emergency Operation - Hydraulics ........................................................................................................................................................158
Emergency Operation - Liquid system ................................................................................................................................................158
Emergency Operation - EasyClean filter .............................................................................................................................................158

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8 - Technical Specifications
Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................... 159
General Info ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................159
Overall Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................159
Wheel and Axle Dimensions ......................................................................................................................................................................159
Weight .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................160
Pump Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 161
Pump Model 464/5.5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................161
Pump Model 464/6.5 ......................................................................................................................................................................................161
Pump Model 464/10.0 ...................................................................................................................................................................................161
Pump Model 464/12.0 ...................................................................................................................................................................................161
Other Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 162
Tractor Requirements .....................................................................................................................................................................................162
Temperature and Pressure Ranges ........................................................................................................................................................163
Brakes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................163
Voltage .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................164
Filters .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................164
Technical Residue .............................................................................................................................................................................................164
Airborne Noise Emission ...............................................................................................................................................................................164
Tyre Pressure ........................................................................................................................................................................................................165
Materials and Recycling .................................................................................................................... 166
Disposal of the Sprayer ..................................................................................................................................................................................166
Electrical Connections ...................................................................................................................... 167
Rear Lights .............................................................................................................................................................................................................167
Circuit Board For Hydraulic Functions .................................................................................................................................................167
Electric Connections for Boom and Work Lights ..........................................................................................................................168
Boom Hydraulics, 3-Fold Boom ................................................................................................................................................................169
Boom Hydraulics, 3-Fold Boom ................................................................................................................................................................170
Sprayer Hydraulics, Z-version, SafeTrack .............................................................................................................................................171
9 - EC Declaration
EC Declaration of Conformity ........................................................................................................... 173
Index
Index ................................................................................................................................................. 175
Spare Parts Information .................................................................................................................................................................................179
User Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................179

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1 - Identification
Identification Data
Sprayer
Model : COMMANDER - DELTA FORCE (DDZ)
Identification No. is to be filled out at the Product Delivery Inspection (PDI).
Further data for the sprayer are shown on the type sign.
Manufacturer
HARDI INTERNATIONAL A/S
Helgeshøj Allé 38
DK-2630 Taastrup
DENMARK
Tel. [phone]
www.hardi-international.com
Spare Parts
To see updated spare part lists and information, visit the Agroparts
website on the internet.
Here all parts information can be accessed in the spare parts catalogue.
Go to www.agroparts.com and register for free. Log in and select HARDI
in the menu on the left.
Online ordering is also possible.
Contact your HARDI dealer for further information on spare parts.

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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
•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.
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
EMPLOYERS’ OBLIGATIONS
Article 3
General obligations
1. The employer shall take the measures necessaryto 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.
When work equipment is used outside the undertaking it shall be accompanied by physical evidence that the last
inspection has been carried out.
4.
Member Statesshall 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 likelyto 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
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.
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 inspections 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
•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 operatordoes not possessthe appropriate technicalknowledge, then he should report this fault
to his superior (a qualified operator).
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.

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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.
Guarantee and liabilityclaims 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 incidentscausedby 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 youto 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.

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Chemical handling!
Carefully read the informations about
chemical preparation before handling the
machine. Observe instructions and safety
rules when operating.
Service!
Carefully read the instruction book before
handling the machine. Observe instructions
and safety rules when operating.
Service!
Turn off the engine and remove ignition key
before performing maintenance or repair.
Service!
Tighten to the torque according to instruction
book.
Risk of death!
Do not attempt to enter tank.
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!
Flying objects - keep a safe distance from the
machine, as long as the engine is running.
Risk of injury!
Keep sufficient distance away from electrical
power lines.
Risk of injury!
Keep hands away.

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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.
Risk of squeezing!
Keep hands away, when parts is moving.
Risk of falling off!
Do not ride on platform or ladder.
Risk of sprayer tipping over!
Be aware when disconnecting the sprayer.
Grapping area!
Manual handling of the boom etc.
Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
Not for drinking!
This water must never be used for drinking.
Lifting point! Lifting point!
Load index!
Max. permitted load rating is 164 at 40 km/h
or 5000 kg.
EasyClean filter service!
Open and clean filter monthly.