Safety regulations
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1.5 Work
clothing
Always wear suitable protective clothing in accordance with the relevant regulations. The clothing
must protect all parts of your body against contact with pesticides and against objects that are
kicked up – i.e. protective gloves, face protection (e.g. protective goggles), protective footwear, body
protection – e.g. rubber apron, possible breathing protection.
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Clothing should be appropriate – i.e. tight-fitting, but not obstructive.
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Never wear a scarf, tie, loose jewellery or other items of clothing that could be caught in a bush or on a
branch.
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Always wear a breathing mask when working in dense and tall plants, in well-ventilated greenhouses
and when using spraying agents that are dangerous.
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Immediately change any clothing that becomes soaked with the spraying agent.
1.6 Transportation of the device
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Always switch off the pump when transporting the device.
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To prevent damage and to eliminate potential hazards for other road users, use secure lashing
equipment to secure the device and prevent it from tipping over and falling when transporting it on a
vehicle.
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Take appropriate measures to ensure that the spraying agent cannot leak or spill. Check the solution
tank, the pump, the fuel tank and all hoses and pipes that carry the spraying agent for leaks. Before
transporting the device you should ideally work through the steps in section 8.5 "Draining and cleaning
the solution tank" to prepare the device for transportation.
1.7 Before and during work
Every time before you start using the device, check the entire device to ensure it is safe to use.
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The toggle switch on the pump must function properly.
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Check the solution tank, the pump and all hoses and pipes that carry the spraying agent for leaks.
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Never start working if there are any irregularities, if you can see any damage to the equipment
(including the support frame), if any of the adjustment settings are incorrect or if the equipment is not
working properly in any way. In this event, have your device checked by a specialist workshop.
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The device must only be operated by one person at a time. Nobody else must be within a radius of 5
metres at the same time.
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When switching the pump on, ensure that the hand valve on the spray tube is not set to continuous
spraying mode. The hand valve must be closed. Point the spray tube towards a free area.
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Always ensure that there is an adequate air change when working in restricted conditions, in tight, tall
plant growth, in well-ventilated greenhouses, in dips in the ground or in trenches.
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Always remain within calling distance of other persons who could help in the event of an emergency.
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Take breaks at regular intervals.
Never smoke in areas where you are working.
1.8 Maintenance and repairs
Only perform maintenance work and repairs yourself if they are covered in these operating instructions. All
other work must be carried out by an authorised workshop.
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The device must not be serviced, repaired or kept in the vicinity of naked flames.
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Before cleaning, servicing or repairing the device always switch off the pump and unplug the charger
from the charging socket of the device.
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The high-pressure hose (7), hand valve (8), pressure gauge (9) (depending on the version), spray tube
(10) and the nozzle attachment (11) must only be unscrewed if the pump is switched off and the device
is depressurised. To do this, with the pump switched off, hold the spray tube in the solution tank or in a
suitable container for the spraying agent and operate the hand valve.
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All repairs must only be performed using genuine replacement parts from the manufacturer.
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The device must not be altered in any way, as this could adversely affect the safety of the device and
potentially cause an accident or injury.
