Hardi NAVIGATOR VPZ, Instruction Book

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5 - Operation
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Spray Boom
Safety Info
Keep the spray boom in folded position while driving outside the field. Park the sprayer and tractor on level ground before
using the folding/unfolding functions.
Failure to comply will damage the boom and cause dangerous situations to people and the surroundings.
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DANGER! Before unfolding the boom it is important to connect the sprayer to the tractor’s hitch point to prevent
overbalancing of the sprayer. Activate the tractor’s handbrake.
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DANGER! When folding or unfolding the boom, make sure that no persons or objects are within the operating area
of the boom.
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DANGER! Always follow the guidelines listed below when driving in areas with overhead power lines:
Keep from using the folding/unfolding functions in areas with overhead
power lines. Unintended boom movements may cause contact with
overhead power lines, causing a risk of fatal accidents.
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ATTENTION! A label (HARDI item no. 978448) follows the sprayer.
This label must be placed in the cabin visible from the operator’s
seat.
Operating the Grip
The buttons on the grip in the tractor controls the following sprayer functions in the field:
A.
Status light for power ON/OFF.
The light will be blinking when the system is ON.
B.
Boom tilt up/down - left boom side.
C.
Thumbstick - not used.
D.
Boom slant to left - the left boom side down.
E.
Boom height down.
F.
Main ON/OFF for spraying.
G.
Boom slant to right - the right boom side down.
H.
Boom tilt up/down - right boom side.
I.
Boom height up.
J.
Distribution valves ON/OFF.
The switch is in up position: OFF.
The switch is in down position: ON.
K.
Not used.