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SAFETY WARNINGS
IMPORTANT! Read all the warnings and in-
structions.
Failure to observe the warnings and instructions
can harm your health and the environment.
Use the appliance as described in these instruc-
tions. Do not use it for purposes for which it was
not intended.
IMPORTANT! The pump is suitable for spraying
liquid phytosanitary products for agriculture
and gardening. It is prohibited to use paint,
varnish, flammable liquids, corrosive liquids
and hazardous liquids.
These instructions contain information deemed
necessary for proper use, knowledge and stan-
dard maintenance of the appliance. They do not
contain any information on the techniques for
using agricultural and gardening products. Users
can find more information in books and specific
publications or by taking part in training courses.
Store all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
Do not let inexperienced people or people
that have not read these instructions use the
appliance.
1) To prevent risks for humans and the envi-
ronment follow all the warnings and instruc-
tions for use.
2) Do not contaminate other crops or vegetation,
food and drinks or water courses.
3) Keep children, strangers and animals away
while the appliance is operating.
4) Use the appliance in a well-ventilated place.
Do not use inside a closed greenhouse.
5) Do not operate in the wind and try to stand
where the air cannot blow the chemical sub-
stances against you.
6) Use personal protective equipment (PPE,
not included with the appliance). Always wear
protection for your eyes, respiratory tracts and
body. Protective equipment such as goggles,
masks, non-slip footwear, protective overalls
and gloves reduces the possibility of personal
injury.
7) Keep long hair tied back in a cap.
8) Avoid contact between your body and the
liquid contained in the appliance; if necessary
wash yourself with plenty of clean water.
9) In case of doubt on how to use phytosanitary
products, contact a specialist technician with
consolidated experience.
10) Never allow yourself to be distracted. Control
what you are doing and use your common
sense when using the appliance.
11)Never use the tool when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or me-
dicines.
12)Do not lose your balance. Always keep an
appropriate position and balance. Do not use
on moving vehicles or on ladders.
13)During use do not eat, drink or smoke.
14)If you swallow the liquid product (not in-
cluded) seek medical advice straight away or
contact a poison control centre and show them
the product container or label.
15)Do not force the appliance. Use a suitable
appliance for the operation to be carried out.
16)Do not open the sprayer when it is under
pressure. To relieve the pressure, pull the valve
cap (pos.9 fig.A)
17)Do not fill the tank to the brim, but stay below
the level corresponding to the nominal capacity
shown on the tank.
18)The pump must only be used with phytosa-
nitary products authorised by the authorities
and local/national regulations and with phyto-
sanitary products suitable for use with manual
pressure pumps.
19)Use chemical products respecting the dose
and safety instructions indicated by the manu-
facturer and in the event of accidental contact
immediately wash the contaminated part.
20)Do not spray toxic or harmful products on
people or animals.
21)Solvents or oil by-products can only be
used with pumps whose labels state they are
suitable for use with these substances, i.e.
equipped with specific gaskets.
22)Put away the pump where it is protected from
the sun and frost and away from heat sources,
foods, animal feed and drinks.
23)During filling, emptying, washing, mixing
and transport operations, place the pump on a
waterproof surface so that any liquid that leaks
out can be cleaned up without contaminating
the environment.
24)The sprayer is provided with a safety valve
( it acts to about 2,5bar)
25)Do not use the pump with liquids at a tem-
perature of over 40 °C
26) Periodically check the delivery hose, do not
crush or bend the hose.
27)The user is responsible for other people as far
as accidents or damage to people or property
are concerned.
