horsch Leeb 4 AX, Operating Instructions Manual

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Preparing the spraying mixture
DANGER
Danger caused by accidental contact with
crop protection agents and/or spraying
mixture!
When preparing spraying mixture there is the
highest risk of coming into contact with crop
protection agent.
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Use the stipulated protective outfit!
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Follow the notes of the crop protection agent
manufacturer.
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Observe the national and country-specific
regulations and standards (e.g. water protec-
tion areas).
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Generally, illuviate the crop protection agents
through the illuviation valve into the spraying
mixture container.
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Swing the illuviation valve to the filling position
before crop protection agent is filled into the
illuviation valve.
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Follow the safety regulations when handling
crop protection agents and when preparing
the spraying mixture: Read the instructions
for use for the crop protection agent.
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Do not prepare the spraying mixture in the
vicinity of wells or surface waters.
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Avoid leakages and contamination with crop
protection agents and / or spraying mixture
by acting appropriately and by wearing ap-
propriate body protection.
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Do not leave the prepared spraying mixture,
unused crop protection agent, uncleaned crop
protection agent canisters and the uncleaned
crop protection sprayer unattended to avoid
dangers to other persons.
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Protect contaminated crop protection agent
canisters and the contaminated crop protec-
tion sprayer against precipitation.
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Ensure sufficient cleanliness during and after
spraying mixture preparation to keep the risks
as low as possible (e.g. thoroughly wash
off and dispose of used gloves. Dispose of
washing water and cleaning fluid in a proper
manner).
NOTE
Besides the generally valid information listed
hereunder, you should also follow the product-
specific procedures described in the instructions
for use of the crop protection agents!
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Pay attention to the prescribed water and
preparation application quantities as per
instructions for use for the crop protection
agent.
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Follow the instructions for use of the prepara-
tion and the specified precautions!
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Carefully determine the required filling or
refill quantities to avoid residual quantities,
because environmentally friendly disposal of
residual quantities is very difficult.
Use the Filling table for residual areas to
calculate the required refill quantity for the
last spraying mixture container filling. In this
case, subtract the technical, undiluted residual
quantity in the spraying boom from the calcu-
lated refill quantity.
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In this context see chapter Filling table for
residual areas .
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Thoroughly rinse emptied preparation contain-
ers (e.g. with canister flushing agent) and mix
in the flushing water to the spraying mixture!
General procedure
1. Determine the required water and preparation
application quantity as per instructions for use
for the crop protection agent.
2. Calculate the filling or refill quantity for the
area to be treated.
3. Fill half of the spraying mixture container
with water.
4. Switch on the agitator.
5. Add the calculated preparation quantity.
6. Top up the water shortfall.
7. Before starting the spraying operation stir up
the spraying mixture as instructed by the crop
protection agent manufacturer.
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