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OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ST101-GEO-i
SPRAYERS

OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
ST101-GEO-i SPRAYERS
MOUNTED SPRAYER
MODEL : .....................................................
SERIAL NO : ..............................................

INTRODUCTION
RB SPRAY TECH SDN BHD isaMalaysian owned company specializing in the supply of crop protection
equipments to primary producers.Aleader in the design of agricultural sprayers, the company was established
in 1996 and has grown to become the largest manufacturer and supplier of crop protection equipments in
Malaysia.
RB SPRAY TECH tractor mounted sprayers and associated equipments are designed and manufactured with
high standard of performance and safety, incorporated with innovative features. To ensure continued efficient
performance and safe operation, you need to read this manual thoroughly and fully familiarize yourself with all
aspects of your sprayer’s operation, maintenance and safety procedures.
No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this publication, although
due care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
The information, illustrations and technical data were considered to be correct at the time of
preparation.
In accordance with our policy of continuous development reserves the right
to make changes at any time without notice.
RB SPRAY TECH
Introduction
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Now that you’re a proud owner of RB SPRAY TECH product, all our services and dealer support are
available to you should you need them. We assure you of our best attention at all the times.
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UPON GOOD RECEPTION
PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION
PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION
UPDATES
The “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS” manual is an integrative part of the sprayers.
It is identied by a Publication No. located on the frontispiece, and through which the document can
be identied, traced and/or subsequently referred to. The information elements contained herein are
updated as at the date of publication. RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. reserves the right to modify its
machines without notice, with the purpose of applying technical enhancements, and it declines all
responsibility for possible omissions from the publication. All right reserved. No parts of this book
may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photo
copying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without premission in writing
by RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd.
All indications contained in this manual are aimed at the user of the sprayer. The duration of the
machine and its operation, the operator’s safety and the respect for the environment are dependent
upon scrupulous observance of the stated norms. Before making use of the sprayer, the user must
read, understand and abide by all regulations listed in this manual.
Possible updates that RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. will provide the owner of the sprayer will be
accompanied by instructions to insert in this publication. Should the machine be sold, the owner
must inform the new purchaser that he should notify RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. of his address in order
to receive possible future integrating issues and/or updates.
On the reception of the machine, make sure that this product is in complete and good condition at
every part. If there are any damaged parts found, kindly inform about the issue to the machine
distributor with timely manner, or directly contact RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. Upon receiption of the
machine, expressly verify the following conditions:
- The machine delivered is fully assembled, and that the equipments are fully comply with the
requested conguration (this procedure is necessary, because for overall dimensions’ requirements
the machine is often partially disassembled during the transportion);
- The connections are correctly mounted;
- The cable clamps are correctly tightened, as well as all the ttings and connections;
- All the protections are both present and rmly fastened;
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USING THE MANUAL
GLOSSARY
TERMINOLOGY
Read every part of this manual, paying attention to the WARNING and DANGER indications both on
the text and on the machine or on components. All operations suggested by the manual will have to
be followed with the utmost care and only after having understood the negative consequences of
improper usage. The following “symbols “ are used within the text in order to highlight and visually
identify the importance of the various types of information:
Indicates important additional information
Non observance can result in permanent damage to the sprayer.
Highlights possibly dangerous situations to people.
The manual, with relevant attachments and possible integrating issues, must be kept with the utmost
care and must always be complete, integer and legible in every part. Should it be mislaid it is impera-
tive to immediately request a duplicate from RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. Should the decals originally
applied on the machine be mislaid, damaged or become incomprehensible, they should be promptly
replaced. For every type of distribution device (Head) delivered with the sprayer, a specic user and
maintenance manual is attached. All the head manuals must always accompany the one of the
machine.
- The manual must always be kept for the sprayer’s whole operational life.
- Any modication received must be permanently inserted in this publication.
- The manual must be ceded with the sprayer should this be sold.
The terms FRONT, REAR, RIGHT and LEFT utilised in this publication refer to the sprayer as seen by an
operator from behind the operative unit along the drive line and facing it: the rear part of the
machine is that closest to the operator, and is where the distribution device (Head) is mounted - and
the front part is the one that gets attached to the tractor.
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ABBREVIATION
cm ...................................................................................................................................................................... centimetres
g ..................................................................................................................................................................................... grams
h ........................................................................................................................................................................................ hour
ha................................................................................................................................................................................. hectare
ha/h .......................................................................................................................................................... hectare per hour
l .......................................................................................................................................................................................... litres
l/h ................................................................................................................................................................... litres per hour
l/min ......................................................................................................................................................... litres per minute
kg .............................................................................................................................................................................. kilogram
kg/cm2 ......................................................................................... kilograms per square centimeter (atmosphere)
k m........................................................................................................................................................................... kilometre
km/h ................................................................................................................................................... kilometres per hour
Lm................................................................................................................................................................ width in metres
m ..................................................................................................................................................................................... metre
Mesh ................................................................................................................................... N° of meshes per linear inch
Micron .............................................................................................................................................. 1/1000 of millimetre
mm....................................................................................................................................................................... millimetres
PPE................................................................................................................................ Personal Protective Equipment
PTO................................................................................................................................................................ power take-o
RPM ............................................................................................................................................................. revs per minute
s ...................................................................................................................................................................................seconds
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MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
SERIAL NO :
MODEL :
DATE :
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
RB Spraytech is at complete disposal of customers for any type of intervention. The names and addresses of its service network, both in
Malaysia and foreign countries, can be requested from:
Head Office
RB Spray Tech Sdn. Bhd. (627487-P)
No.1, Jalan Ikan Mata Duyung,KS10,
Kampung Nelayan, Telok Gong, 42000 Pelabuhan Klang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia.
Tel : [phone] Fax : [phone]
E-mail : [email protected] [email protected]
SAFETY
GENERAL
NOTICES
The personnel appointed to the use of the machine must have acquired an exhaustive knowledge of the
same one and of the dispositions contained inside this publication, be able to properly interpret the symbols of
the adhesives applied on the machine, and, in addition, perfectly know the safety and the work hygienic
rules in force in the country where the machine itself is to be used.
All the preparation, use, maintenance, moving and transporting operations must be carried out of the regulations contained in this publication.
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO UTILISE THE SPRAYER FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN FOR ITS INTENDEDUSE,SINCE IT WAS
MANUFACTUREDONLYFOR SPRAYINGAGRICULTURAL CROPS WITH ANTI-PARASITIC PRODUCTS.
Use the sprayer is allowed only during daylight: YOU MAY NOT USE IN NIGHTWORK. ANY USE OTHER THAN THOSE
DESCRIBED IN THE USE PERMITTED IS CONSIDERED AS NOT CONFORMING AND THEREFORE IS NOT PERMITTED.
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It is necessary to scrupulously abide by the following general norms:
— Check that the power of the tractor is compatible with the sprayer to be used;
— Verify that the maximum weight admitted on the three-point hoister of the tractor is compatible with
the weights of the sprayer to be used;
On the identification plate, the full-load weight (PESO T.) of the machine is indicated,
measured WITHOUT the distribution device, and WITHOUT the accessories possibly
installed.
In order to calculate the weight on the hoister in operative conditions (at full load),
add to the weight indicated on the identification plate (PESO T.), the weight of the
distribution device which is used (see “Distribution devices – Use instructions”
manual), the weight of the installed accessories (Par. 4.4) and the 50% of the weight
of the used cardan shaft (see the relevant specific manual).
— Before utilisation, check the correct tightening and securing of the machine’s various components,
paying particular attention to the safety protections and to the moving parts;
— Only utilise protected cardan shafts provided with CE conformity certification.
Carry out the assembly only if the drive outlets of both tractor and sprayer are equipped with the
protection counter-guard;
— Check that the cardan shaft is blocked by the appropriate anti-rotation chains;
— Keep people and animals away from the machine before starting it up;
—Don’t wear articles of clothing that might get caught in moving parts;
— Keep to a low speed while negotiating bumps or crossing ditches;
— During the use of the machine, the operator must have a sufficiently good visibility on the working
areas, consequently it is recommended to keep both clean and efficient the cab windows and the
rear-view mirrors;
— Always stop the tractor’s engine and actuate the parking brake before carrying out any operation
on the sprayer;
— Never leave the machine unguarded, when the key is inserted inside the tractor control panel;
- All maintenance and repair operations must be carried out only after having
rinsed the tank and flushed the system.
-Before operating within the tank it is necessary to wash it thoroughly with clean water.
-The application of paints and/or solvents, the washing of closed environments
and machinery as well as the utilisation of the air flow for purposes other than
those expressly concerning the spraying of agro-chemicals is not permitted.
- It is forbidden to enter the tank.
Don’t approach either flames or heat sources to the machine. The materials used for manufacturing
the machine itself are widely made by oil derivatives: tanks, pipes, tyres, plastic components; besides,
the presence of lubricants and of chemical product residuals make them potentially flammable.
- It is forbidden to carry out welding works , if ammonium salts have been used.
- It is forbidden to use the machine within a potentially explosive environment.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
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All machine moving parts are suitably protected by guards and highlighted through the use of warning
decals.
- It is forbidden to use the machine with these guards removed.
- Before removing the protection, stop the tractor’s engine and remove the key
from the control panel.
The pictures illustrate the machine’s guarded parts:
THE OWNER AND/OR THE OPERATOR OF THE SPRAYER ARE NOT PERMITTED TO
MODIFY THE STRUCTURE OR THE SPECIFIC OPERATION OF THE SPRAYER ITSELF. ANY
REPAIRING INTERVENTION HAS TO BE CARRIED OUT EITHER AT THE DEALERS’ OR AT
THE RB SPRAYTECH WORKSHOPS, OTHERWISE ANY KIND OF WARRANTY IMMEDIATELY
CEASES AND RB SPRAYTECH IS CLEARED OF ANY CONSEQUENT AND/OR IMPLIED
RESPONSIBILITY.
The operator could become contaminated due to accidental spray, contact or inhalation of products
or crop-spraying mixtures.
The environment could become polluted by mixture over-spills, puncturing of containers, uncontrolled
storage of used and unwashed containers or spillage into waterworks.
In order to avoid these risks the preparation and filling operations must be carried out in suitably
appointed and adequately equipped sites.
SAFETY SYSTEMS
HANDLING OF
AGRO-CHEMICALS
PUMP
FIXED
PROTECTION
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Absolutely adhere the rules on the label of the product used referring to the dose
per hectare and to the compatibility of other products.
To use pesticides (purchase, transport, loading, treatment planning, mixture preparation,
eld transfer, treatment performance, ending treatment liquid waste management,
equipment rinsing and waste disposal) you must follow the country rules.
STORAGE
SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT
Fixed / stationary: the site used must be well ventilated and secured by lockable doors in order to
prevent even accidental access by children or any unauthorised person.
Mobile: the carrier equipment must be properly locked and kept under conditions whereby access
by children or any unauthorised person can be prevented during the absence of the operator. All full or
partially utilised containers must be secured against tipping, falling or breakage during transportation.
Both types of storage must:
— Have a suitable container for the storing of empty packaging materials should a specic storage
area not be available;
— Have a clean water supply readily available for washing, by means of a specic container or
through connection to the waterworks system;
— Have the use of re extinguishers, should ammable products and substances be stored.
The site at which the preparation and lling out will take place must provide for:
— All the equipment necessary to the precise measuring of both the water quantity and the dose of
product to be mixed in the tank at every lling;
— All the equipment and means useful to the preparation of the mixture and for the cleaning of the
operator in case of contamination;
— All tools necessary to facilitate the direct introduction of the agro-chemicals in the tank;
— The allocation of clothing and specic equipment in order to avoid contamination by contact or
inhalation during the whole operative phase of the intervention;
— The availability of proper equipment able to stop the uncontrolled spilling and owing of the
mixture;
— A retaining valve on the feed pipe when the lling of the tank takes place directly from the
waterworks system.
Agro-chemicals are classied as‘special’ waste and their disposal must take place separately from
“urban” wastes.
Empty packaging and contaminated containers to be done away with cannot be
dispersed, burned or buried.
The washing water for the cisterns and the tools utilised for the preparation of
mixtures cannot be emptied on the ground, spilled into the sewage system or in
waterways and rivers.
DISPOSAL OF EMPTY CONTAINERS AND AGRO-CHEMICAL RESIDUES
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The disposal of special wastes is regulated by specic norms. In order to perform this operation
it is necessary to obtain the relevant information from the Local Oces specically appointed
to rule on this subject. The non compliance with these regulations can cause considerable
damage to persons and animals as well as polluting the environment.
The use of phytosanitary products might imply a more or less high chemical risk for the workers on
the basis of the toxicity and the dangerous properties of the phytosanitary product, of the level and
duration of the exposure, of the absorption level through the respiratory tract, the skin, the mucosa
and the ingestive tract, as well as the way and frequency of the use. The “personal protective
equipment” (PPE) are equipment that all the users of the machine need to wear and hold in order to
be protected by one or more risks that are capable to treath the security or healthy during the job.
Regarding the basic requirements, PPE have to:
- be suitable to the risks that have to be prevented, without causing major risks themselves;
- be suitable to the existing conditions on the workplace;
- consider the ergonomic (easily adaptable, easy to wear and safe) or health needs for any users;
- be adaptable to the user according to his/her needs.
The PPE for the protection against dangerous chemical agents used for the operations that concern
the exposition to phytosanitary products , pertains to the third class (3rd class – 0000).
Use solely PPE equipped with the
needed CE mark, in the scrupulous
respect of the regulations in force in
the country where the machine is in
use and adequate to the
phytosanitary product used.
It’s needed to use the PPE in each of the
following working stage:
- tank lling and addition of the
phytosanitary product;
- spraying,
- calibration of the sprayer,
- draining and cleaning of the tank,
- phytosanitary product replacement,
- servicing.
Filters must be replaced following the producers’instructions, and in any case:
- in case a bad smell is noticed;
- in case a resistance to the respiratory function is noticed;
- at least once a year in case of occasional use.
For ALL PPE in use, follow the use instruction declared by the PPE producers.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
The following must be worn:
- for the protection of the body (gloves, suits,
boots),
- for the protection of the respiratory tract, of
the head and of the eyes (helmet, masks, lters,
glasses, hoods and headdresses).
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TANK
FRAME
Tank main ller with collapsible lid, for the
lling with spraying products. Transparent
level indicator external pipe with graduated
scale.
This frame is custom made, which uses
mild steel as the core material. Able to
withstand high pressure for longetivity
in usage. The durable frame structure
supports are mounted in the most
eective position for the stability and
strength. When this frame joint (A) with
the machine it is coupled to the tractor
steadily. At the sme time works as the
PTO shaft holder when not in use.
A
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TECHNICAL DATA
Sprayers dimensions and weight
On the identication plate, the full-load weight of the machine is indicated, measured
WITHOUT the distribution device, and WITHOUT the accessories possibly installed.
In order to calculate the weight on the hoister in operative conditions (at full load), add to
the weight indicated on the identication plate, the weight of the installed accessories, the
weight of the distribution device which is used, and the 50% of the weight of the used
cardan shaft
.
.
TOTAL WEIGHT
+ SPRAYHEAD WEIGHT
+ ACCESSORIES WEIGHT
+ 50% CARDAN SHAFT WEIGHT
= WEIGHT ON THE TRACTOR
THREE-POINT HOISTER
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3814.17MM
1393.33MM
1242.69MM
3552.19MM
1173MM

Check that the tractor’s ‘permissible carried weight’ and the ‘rear overhang allowed’
are compatible with the weight and dimensions of the fully loaded sprayer and complete
with equipment mounted for the treatment.
The tractor’s power take-off (PTO), under all utilisation conditions, must provide a power
exceeding that absorbed by the sprayer.
The hitching has to be carried out on a plane surface with a suitable consistency, after
having checked that all the people not involved with the operation moved away, as well
as the children and the animals possibly present. The road circulation is exclusively
allowed in full observation of the rules in force in the country where the machine is to be
used, WITHOUT having loaded any chemical substances inside the tank.
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COUPLING MODALITIES
EXECUTION
1. Loosen the chains of the lifter arms.
2. Start the tractor and take the lifter’s arms to the level of the machine’s pins.
4. Insert the toggle joints on the machine’s pegs, locking them with the clip pins.
5. Hook the 3rd-point rod from the tractor to the machine and securing it with the peg and the clip pin.
6. Screw the rod to set it into tension.
7. Start the tractor and hoist the sprayer until the 2 PTO are the same height.
Stop the tractor and remove the key from the control panel.
3.
8. Stop the tractor, remove the key from the control panel and make sure that no
one approaches the hydraulic controls of the lifter.
NEVER OPERATE OR STAND BENEATH THE MACHINE OR IN THE AREA THAT
COULD BE INVOLVED IN ITS SUDDEN LOWERING.
9. By acting on the 3rd-point rod, vertically align the sprayer. N.B.: block the 3rd-point rod with the
specific lock ring.
10. Block the coupling by tightening the chains of the hoister arms.
When the operation is completed the 2 drive outlets (PTO) must be positioned on the same
axis, both in vertical and horizontal direction.
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The mounting, disassembling or possible other interventions on the transmission
shaft must be carried out with the engine switched off and with the starter key removed from the
tractor’s control panel.
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DEFINITION OF THE LENGTH
MOUNTING OF CARDAN TRANSMISSION SHAFT
15° MAX
00081
The cardan transmission shaft must
work with the 2 COAXIAL drive outlets
(PTO) or, should this not be possible,
with the PARALLEL axles. In this case
the angle of the joint MUST NOT
EXCEED 15°.
D
L = D - 40 ÷ 50mm
00082
00083
USE TRANSMISSION SHAFTS WITH CE CERTIFICATION. OBSERVE THE REGULATIONS
CONTAINED IN THE USE AND MAINTENANCE BOOK-LET PROVIDED BY THE SHAFT MANU-
FACTURER.
Set the 2 drive outlets (PTO) perfectly on the same axis and measure the distance “D” between theirgrooves.
Length “L” of the cardan transmission shaft (refer to the picture) to be deployed, measuredbetween the 2 stopping
pawls and with joint closed, must be 40÷50 mm lesser than distance “D”.
Using the cardan shaft too much long-
cause a push on the two PTO, that itcan
cause huge mechanical damages both to
the tractor and to the sprayer.
Using the cardan shaft with too short in
length may cause the serious collision
to the sprayer and to the tractor, and
dangerous for the persons.
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DISTRIBUTION DEVICES
Diagram 1 shown the spraying
alternately when the sensor detected
the tree trunk.
ST101-GEO-i sprayers can be spraying alternately when the object or subject is detected by the sensor.
ST101-GEO-i comes with standard ineld sucstion system and quality quick release drive
Diagram 1
shaft.
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FILLING AND MIXING
FILLING
the tank by collecting the water needed for the
dilution of the phytosanitary products mixture
from an external tank.
EXECUTION:
1. Prepare the water source to use either
external tank, from a well or from a canal /
channel.
2. Reach out the water source into the top
opening as in (A) and ll the water. Water level
indicator (C) will help in determining the
current level of water inside the tank.
3. Close the tank opening with the tanklid as the
process no. 3 successfully takes place.
THE INLET OF THE FILLER PIPING MUST NEVER COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE
ANTIPARASITIC MIXTURE: IT MUST ALWAYS BE KEPT AT A SAFE HEIGHT ABOVE THE TANK
FILLER AND MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A NON-RETURN VALVE.
MAKE SURE TO WARE THE MOST SUITABLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) FOR
SAFETY PURPOSES.
THE PUMP MUST NEVER RUN DRY.
B
A
C
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Before using the atomizer fill the circuit-washer tank (if provided) and the hand-washer
tank with clean water.
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PRELIMINARY OPERATION TO TREATMENT
• The operator must:
a. Be aware of the meteorological conditions forecast for all the time necessary for carrying out the
treatment.
b. Check that the product is available in a quantity sucient to complete the intervention.
c. Read the product’s utilisation instructions carefully, in order to ascertain the usage conditions, the
correct dosage and the expiration dates.
d. Make sure of the parameters necessary to the adjustments of the machine and determine the
exact dose of product to be applied to every loading.
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THE FILLING MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE MACHINE ON A FLAT SURFACE. BEFORE
THE OPERATION, IN THE ALLOCATED AREA, THE DOSES OR MIXTURES TO BE POURED
IN THE TANK MUST BE MADE READY.
Before starting the filling cycle, check:
- THAT THE DELIVERY FILTER ARE CLEAN;
- THE EFFICIENCY OF THE DISTRIBUTION DEVICE (HEAD);
- THE CONDITIONS OF THE TANK LEVEL INDICATOR.
- Anti-dust masks don’t offer any protection against toxic vapours.
- Avoid wearing loose clothes that might entangle with moving parts.
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PREPARATORY OPERATION TO TREATMENT
• The operator must:
a. Wear adequate protective clothing and accessories such as overalls, waterproof suits, gloves,
glasses and masks to shield the operator from contamination by inhalation or contact with the
products
b. With the parameters dened during the preliminary operations, carry out the adjustments of the
sprayer.
c. Prepare the mixtures in a well ventilated area. When in the open, the presence of wind increases
the danger of contamination.
d. Precisely weigh the previously calculated doses of products to be mixed at every lling operation.
e. Avoid handling products close to open ames, embers, incandescent bodies or in the presence of
ammable substances.
f. In order to obtain the correct volume dosage of agro-chemicals and fertiliser mixtures, the fertiliser
must be rst diluted.
g. Wash and rinse the just emptied product containers with clean water – collect the washing water
and pour it in the tank before carrying out the lling – place the empty packaging in the specic
container
h. Wash the equipment and tools utilised in the preparation and place them in the chemical products
storage area.
i. Always leave the area assigned to the loading and preparation of the mixtures in such condition as
to avoid any possibility of contamination to persons or animals or of pollution to the environment.
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IT IS ADVISABLE TO BEGIN TREATMENT AT THE HEADLANDS.
WHEN THE TREATMENT IS OVER, OR IF THE SAME HAS TO BE TEMPORARILY
INTERRUPTED, ALWAYS LET THE FAN STILL OPERATE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30
SECONDS AFTER CUTTING-OUT THE POWER SUPPLY (EITHER MANUAL DISTRIBUTOR
P10 OR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR E11), IN ORDER TO FULLY ELIMINATE THE
PRODUCT MIXTURE FROM THE DISTRIBUTING DEVICES, SO PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE
ANOMALOUS DRIPPING FROM TAKING PLACE.
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THE TREATMENT
• The operator must:
a. Shake the mixture in the tank before starting the treatment, re-circulating it completely for as long
as it takes to make it homogeneous.
b. Check the orientation of the distributors (hands, guns and/or shtails) of the distribution device
(sprayhead) in relation to the dimensions, the shape and the thickness of the vegetation to be
treated.
c. Continue to shake the mixture until the treatment is resumed should the intervention momentarily
be interrupted. If the utilisation is to be deferred, check that the lter cartridge is clean before
resuming and agitate the mixture that has remained in the tank.
d. Ensure that the hand wash supplementary tank is lled with clean water after each lling
operation.
e. Make use of individual protections identical to those envisaged for the preparation of mixtures if
the tractor is not equipped with a pressurised cabin with aeration lters.
f. Wash immediately all the elements that might have become contaminated during the treatment,
promptly remove the polluted garments and interrupt the work if these cannot be immediately
replaced.
g. Keep to the preliminary operations already indicated (10.1.c), in case of wind conditions prevailing.
h. Stop the engine, remove the key from the tractor’s control panel and lower the hoist during
stoppages.
i. Pay particular attention to the treatment when close to boundaries and in proximity of dwellings,
waterways, roads or public-usage paths.
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