INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
AGS 400 - 1200 EN
Rev.12/2018
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Write down the date of the last usage of the filter. The A2P2 filter must be replaced once a month
nevertheless how many times it was used. Filter B must be replaced after every single use! The
filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was opened. Make sure that
used filters are destroyed in accordance with local regulations.
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Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling:
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certain poisonous elements are odourless,
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the concentration of the poison cannot always be noticed by human nose,
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smelling of certain elements can damage the nasal mucous membrane.
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Always check the expiry date of the filter.
2.12
SKIN PROTECTION
Wear following clothing to protect your skin:
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Rubber gloves for agriculture and gardening to protect your hands, which must be long enough. If
the gloves are worn out they need to be replaced. Change the gloves after every fifth use. Powder
the inside of the gloves.
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Rubber or neoprene boots that are resistant to water and chemicals.
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Overalls that are resistant to water and chemicals and are fitted with a hood. The overall must cover
the ends of gloves and boots.
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A waterproof apron for protection of your clothes; in a well-protected tractor cabin the apron can be
removed.
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A mask that protects the whole face.
Make sure that all of your clothes are well cleaned after every use. Never perform spraying when your
clothes are wet, since it can cause a strong contact with your skin. Be very careful in the case your skin
gets injured. After handling chemicals always wash your hands with soap and loads of water. After
you have finished working also wash your face.
2.13
MAINTAINING PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
After every single use thoroughly clean your protection equipment. Wash the mask, boots, gloves and
working overall with mild soap water and let them dry.
Store your protection equipment in a dry, cold and clean room. Never store your protection equipment
in the same room as the chemicals. Store your protection clothes apart from other clothes. Protection
equipment that gets dirty between handling chemicals must be cleaned in accordance with regulations
on cleaning of dangerous materials.
2.14
SAFE OPERATION
Before starting working the operator must check the correct and safe operation of the machine.
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It is not allowed to sprinkle in foggy and rainy weather or when the wind speed exceeds 4 m/s. The
direction of spraying must be adjusted to the wind direction.
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If there are two tractors with spraying appliances working simultaneously, they must not pollute
each other's working area atmosphere.
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Never bring personal things in the area of spraying or when handling chemicals. Before every meal
thoroughly clean your hands and face and wash out your mouth with fresh water.
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Before using chemicals, check machine operation with clean water.
WARNING: The filter must be hermetically sealed after use!
