Hardi Grassland 1200 User manual

Grassland 1200
Original
Instruction book
67028904-100 - Version 1.00
GB - 07.2016
www.hardi.com.au

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.
The original instruction book is approved and published in English. All other languages are translations of the
original. In the event of any conflicts, inaccuracies or deviations between the English original and other languages
the English version shall prevail.
Illustrations, technical information and data in this book are to the best of our belief correct at the time of printing.
As it is HARDI AUSTRALIA 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.
HARDI AUSTRALIA is without any obligation in relation to implements purchased before or after such changes.
HARDI AUSTRALIA cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication,
although everything possible has been done to make it complete and correct.
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 AUSTRALIA
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This book covers sprayer Grassland 1200

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Table of Contents
2 - General Safety Instructions
Obligations and Liability .......................................................................................................................7
Comply with the Instruction Book .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
Before First Use of the Sprayer ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Obligations of the Operator ......................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Risks in Handling the Sprayer ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11
Organizational Measures ....................................................................................................................12
Personal Protective Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................. 12
Representation of Safety Symbols ......................................................................................................13
Explanation of Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Warning Signs On The Sprayer ............................................................................................................14
Explanation of Labels ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Safety and Protection Equipment .......................................................................................................16
Safety at Start-up ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Faulty Safety Equipment ................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Informal Safety Measures ....................................................................................................................17
Additional Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Operator Training ................................................................................................................................18
Authorized Persons ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Safety Measures in Normal Operation ................................................................................................19
Protection Equipment ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Residual Energy ...................................................................................................................................20
Possible Dangers ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Service and Maintenance Work ...........................................................................................................21
Statutory Inspection .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Preventive Measures ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Design Changes ...................................................................................................................................22
Operator Limitations ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Spare Parts, Wear Parts and Aids ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Cleaning and Disposal .........................................................................................................................23
Environmental Protection ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
Workstation .........................................................................................................................................24
Intended Place for Operator ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
Risks of Non-Compliance ............................................................................................................................................................................... 24
If the Safety Information is Ignored ....................................................................................................25
Possible Risks and Dangers ........................................................................................................................................................................... 25
Safety Information For Operators .......................................................................................................26
General Safety and Accident Prevention ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Coupling and Uncoupling the Sprayer ................................................................................................................................................. 26
Use of The Sprayer .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Road Transport ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Electrical System .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Universal Joint Shaft .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Field Sprayer Operation .................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Environmental Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Service Work Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Cleaning .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
Service and Maintenance .............................................................................................................................................................................. 34
3 - Description
Front View ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 35
Identification plate ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Road worthiness .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Sprayer Use ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36
Frame .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 36
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................37

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Pump .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Valves and symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
HARDI®TURBO FILLER (Optional) ............................................................................................................................................................... 39
Suction Filters ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
RinseTank ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Clean Water Tank ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41
EVC Control Unit .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
Spray Boom .........................................................................................................................................42
Boom and Terminology .................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
4 - Sprayer setup
Transmission Shaft ..............................................................................................................................43
Operator Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
PTO Installation ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
Electrical Connections .........................................................................................................................44
Installation of Control Unit Brackets ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
Electrical connections ..........................................................................................................................45
Road Safety Kit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Power Supply ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................46
Pulsation Damper ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Before Putting the Sprayer into Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 46
5 - Operation
General info .........................................................................................................................................47
Environmental info ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
Boom ...................................................................................................................................................48
Safety info ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Manoeuvring of the boom Y-version ..................................................................................................................................................... 49
Manoeuvring of the boom (Z-version) with HC 5500 .................................................................................................................. 50
Liquid System ......................................................................................................................................51
Filling/Washing Location Requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 51
Filling of Water ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 51
Filling Through Tank Lid ................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Filtered Fill (Optional) ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Filling of Rinsing Tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
Filling of Clean Water Tank ............................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Safety Precautions - Crop Protection Chemicals ............................................................................................................................. 54
Filling Liquid Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller (optional) ............................................................................................ 55
Filling Powder Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller (optional) ......................................................................................... 56
Operating the Control Unit While Spraying - Spray Box III ...................................................................................................... 58
Agitation Before Resuming a Spray Job ............................................................................................................................................... 59
Before Returning to Refill the Sprayer .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Parking the Sprayer ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
Liquid Fertilizer ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
Additional Information .................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Operating Limits .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
Cleaning ...............................................................................................................................................62
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62
Cleaning the Tank and Liquid System ................................................................................................................................................... 63
Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters ...................................................................................................................................................... 63
Using the Drain Valve ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
6 - Maintenance
Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................65
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 65
Suitable Lubricants ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Grease Nipple ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 66
Grease Gun Calibration ................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

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Boom Lubrication & Oiling Plan ................................................................................................................................................................. 67
Lift Lubrication & Oiling Plan ....................................................................................................................................................................... 67
Lubrication & Oiling Plan - PTO .................................................................................................................................................................. 68
Service and Maintenance Intervals .....................................................................................................70
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Periodic Inspection ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 70
Tightening Bolts and Nuts ............................................................................................................................................................................. 71
10 hours Service - Suction Filter ................................................................................................................................................................ 72
10 Hours Service - Nozzle Filters ................................................................................................................................................................ 73
10 Hours Service - Spraying Circuit .......................................................................................................................................................... 73
50 Hours Service - Greasing the Pump .................................................................................................................................................. 73
50 Hours Service - Transmission Shaft (PTO) ...................................................................................................................................... 73
100 Hours Service - Re-tightening the Spray Boom ...................................................................................................................... 73
250 Hours Service - Hydraulic Circuit ...................................................................................................................................................... 73
250 Hours Service - Hoses and Tubes .................................................................................................................................................... 74
Occasional Maintenance ......................................................................................................................75
Safety Valve Activation .................................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal ............................................................................................................................................... 76
Cone Check/Renewal for Pressure Regulation Valve .................................................................................................................... 77
Cone Check/Renewal for EVC Distribution Valve ............................................................................................................................ 77
Nozzle Tubes and Fittings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 78
Adjustment of 3-Way Valve .......................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Readjustment of Boom ................................................................................................................................................................................... 78
Off-Season Storage ..............................................................................................................................79
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 79
Before Storage ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 79
After Storage .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80
7 - Fault finding
Operational problems .........................................................................................................................81
General Info ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 81
Liquid System ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 82
Hydraulic System, Z-boom version .......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Hydraulic System, Y-boom version .......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Mechanical Problems ...........................................................................................................................84
Emergency Operation - Liquid system .................................................................................................................................................. 84
.............................................................................................................................................................84
Index
Index ....................................................................................................................................................85

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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
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 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 exceptionalcircumstances which are liable to jeopardizethe 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.
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 operatordoes not possess the appropriate technicalknowledge, 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.
Guarantee and 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. HARDIaccept no liability for suchincidentscausedby 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.
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This 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.
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.

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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.

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Informal Safety Measures
Additional Safety Instructions
Together with the safety informationin this Instruction Book, alsocomply with the general and national regulationsrelated to
A. Accident prevention
B. Environmental protection
C. The applicable workplace safety.
Follow these regulations, especially when
•driving on public roads and routes. Comply with the appropriate statutory road traffic regulations. These vary from
country to country, and there may be local regulations which need to be followed.
•local law demands that the operator is certified to use spray equipment.
•using pesticides or liquid fertilizer. Make sure you understand the information from the supplier regarding their use.

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Operator Training
Authorized Persons
Only those people who have been trained and instructed may work with/on the sprayer. The operator must clearly specify
the responsibilities of the people in charge of operation and maintenance work.
People being trained may only work with/on the sprayer under the supervision of an experienced operator.
Symbols: X - permitted, 0 - not permitted.
1. Persons who can assume a specific task, and who can carry out this task for an appropriately qualified company.
Examples of these persons are truck drivers, machinery dealer and scrap dealers (depending on the activity).
2. Persons who have been instructed in their assigned tasks and in the possible risks in the case of improper behaviour, who
have been trained if necessary, and who have been informed about the necessary protective equipment and measures.
Examples of these persons are customers, farmers and farm workers.
3.
Persons with specialist technical training shall be considered as a specialist. Due to their specialist training and their
knowledge of the appropriate regulations, they can evaluate the work with which they have been appointed to and detect
possible dangers. E
xamples of these persons are sprayer importers, dealers and service engineers and service
technicians.
Comment:
A qualification equivalent to specialist training can be obtained from several years of experience in the relevant field.
If maintenance and repair work on the sprayer is additionally marked "Workshop work", or a similar marking, only a
specialized workshop may carry out such work. The personnel of a specialized workshop shall possess the appropriate
knowledge and suitable aids (tools, lifting and support equipment) for carrying out the maintenance and repair work on the
sprayer in a way that is both appropriate and safe.
Activity Person
Person especially
trained for the activity
1)
Trained
operator
2)
Person with specialist
training (specialized workshop)
3)
Loading / Transport X X X
Commissioning 0X 0
Setup and tool installation 0 0 X
Operation 0X 0
Maintenance X X X
Troubleshooting and
fault elimination X0 X
Disposal X 0 0

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Safety Measures in Normal Operation
Protection Equipment
Only operate the sprayer if all the safety and protection equipment is fully functional.
Check the sprayer at least once a day for visible damage and check the function of the safety and protection equipment.

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Residual Energy
Possible Dangers
Note that there may be residual energyfrommechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and
electric / electronic parts on the sprayer.
Use appropriate measures to inform the operators.
Prevent any accidents from happening due to residual energy.
Below are some examples on where the sprayer’s residual energies may be present.
Mechanical Energy
•springs under tension
•weights exposed to gravity
Hydraulic Energy
•trapped oil under pressure in cylinders, hoses and accumulators
•heat from cylinders and oil tank.
Pneumatic Energy
•air tank
•air activated brake system
•pressure dampers for fluid system
Electric Energy
•energy stored in capacitors
•tractor battery