Hardi JAZZ, Instruction Book

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Maintenance
In order to derive full benefit from the sprayer for many years the following
few but important rules should be kept:
Cleaning the sprayer
Guidelines
Read the whole label of the chemical. Take note of any particular instruc-
tions regarding recommended protective clothing, deactivating agents, etc.
Read the detergent and deactivating agent labels. If cleaning procedures
are given, follow them closely.
Be familiar with local legislation regarding disposal of pesticides washings,
mandatory decontamination methods, etc. Contact the appropriate body,
e.g. Dept of Agriculture.
Pesticide washings can usually be sprayed out on a soakaway. This is an
area of ground that is not used for cropping. You must avoid seepage or
run-off of residues into streams, water courses, ditches, wells, springs, etc.
The washings from the cleaning area must not enter sewers. Drainage
must lead to a soakaway.
Cleaning starts with the calibration, as a well calibrated sprayer will ensure
the minimal amount of remaining spray liquid.
It is good practice to clean the sprayer immediately after use thereby
rendering the sprayer safe and ready for the next pesticide application.
This also prolongs the life of the components.
It is sometimes necessary to leave spray liquid in the tank for short peri-
ods, e.g. overnight, or until the weather becomes suitable for spraying
again. Unauthorized persons and animals must not have access to the
sprayer under these circumstances.
If the product applied is corrosive, it is recommended to coat all metal
parts of the sprayer before and after use with a suitable rust inhibitor.
Remember: Clean sprayers are safe sprayers.
Clean sprayers are ready for action.
Clean sprayers can not be damaged by pesticides and
their solvents.