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Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to
trouble.
Follow good shop practice. Keep service area clean and dry. Be sure electrical out-
lets and tools are properly grounded. Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate gas/diesel engines in a
closed building. The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
When handling spray equipment, pumps, valves, nozzles, strainers: wear the safety
equipment recommended by the chemical manufacturer. Before working on the
equipment, be certain the components are clean and neutralized as instructed by
the chemical manufacturer.
Before working on this machine, disengage the PTO, shut off the engine, set the
brakes and remove the key from the ignition.
Be certain all moving parts on tractor and implement have come to a complete stop
before attempting to perform maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely.
When performing any service or maintenance, always use personal protection de-
vices such as eye, hand and hearing protection.
Trained personnel should throughly clean the inside and outside of equipment im-
mediately after use. Follow all chemical handling directions supplied by the manu-
facturer and wear recommended safety equipment. Clean and neutralize the pump
system, spray manifolds, and spray tank as recommended by the chemical manu-
facturer. Cleaning between implement uses will reduce corrosion, extend pump life,
and keep your chemical tools from reacting with residual incompatible mixes.
Frequently check fan blades. They should be free of nicks or cracks and kept clean.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are
properly installed to insure unit is in a safe condition.
Sprayer Safety: Mantenance
CHEMICAL CONTAINERS INC.
800 346 7867
