HAV Sprayers
Pre-run Operations
Remember always... Safety FIRST!
This is the industry standard “Safety Alert”symbol. It appears next to items or
operations that could be dangerous to you or to other people using this equipment. Please
read these messages thoroughly and carefully. It is essential that you read ALL of the in-
structions and safety regulations in this Owner’s Manual before using any equipment.
General Safety Guidelines for the HAV Series Sprayer
Read and understand this Owners Manual before operating this equipment. Failure to
do so could result in extreme personal injury, death or equipment damage.
Prevent fire hazards Do NOT place flammable objects close to the vehicle engine. DO
NOT park the vehicle over or near flammable materials (this includes, but is not lim
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ited to dry field grasses).
Do NOT allow children to operate this vehicle or it’s equipment. Keep children and
pets away from all general areas of operation.
You MUST know how to stop the engine quickly, and also understand the operation of
all controls of this vehicle. Never permit ANYONE to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
Keep hands, feet, hair and any loose clothing items away from all rotating parts (such
as: fans, drive belts and drive lines).
Do NOT operate this HAV Sprayer with passengers on the vehicle at any time.
Use extreme caution when in reverse or backing the HAV. The spray assembly
can / may limit operator visibility.
Fuel is extremely flammable and may explode under certain conditions. Refuel
your HAV only in a well ventilated area with the vehicle engine STOPPED and
turned OFF! DO NOT SMOKE or allow flames / sparks in the refueling area or in the
areas where fuel is stored.
Avoid spilling fuels when refueling. Fuel vapor(s) and / or spilled fuel(s) are highly
flammable and can / may ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before starting the HAV’s engine.
Never run the HAV’s engine in an enclosed or confined area. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas: exposure to this gas can / may cause loss of
consciousness and can / may lead to death.
The HAV muffler becomes very HOT during operations and remains HOT for some
time after the vehicle has stopped and the engine has been turned off. Avoid touching
the muffler or exhaust pipe while it remains HOT or serious burns can be the immedi
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ate result.
www.pbmsprayers.com
Chico ~ 1-800-688-1334
Northern California
Fowler ~ 1-877-688-1334
Central California
Murrieta ~ 1-866-922-7627
Southern California
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