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Burn Hazard
• Avoid contact around engine, pump
and gearbox area when at operating
temperature.
Entanglement Hazard
Rotating drives can cause serious injury or
even death when entanglement occurs. Keep
hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate
this machine with covers, shrouds, or guards
removed.
Stored Energy Hazard
Even when the machine is not operating,
energy can be stored in components such
as tyres, hoses and springs. Before working
on the machine, ensure that these parts are
relieved of their energy in a safe manner.
Overhead Hazard
Keep clear of overhead obstructions –
especially power lines as contact can be
fatal.
Do NOT stand or climb on machine when
near power lines.
Airborne Particles
• Always stand well clear of equipment
during operation.
• Any spray drift is dangerous and may be
hazardous to humans and other animals.
• When heating and welding components,
ensure that all paint and other such
materials are removed. Often hazardous
airborne particles and fumes are
generated from welding and heating.
Fluids Under Pressure
Fluids escaping from high pressure lines can
cause serious injury to skin. Hydraulic oil can
easily penetrate human skin. This hazard can
be avoided by relieving the pressure in the
system.
Do not disconnect any hoses, nozzles
or filters while equipment is operating.
Disconnecting these components while
under pressure may result in uncontrolled
fluid discharge which may be hazardous.
Be mindful of the location of pressurised
lines in the vicinity of the work area when
using equipment such as grinders, oxy
torches and welders. The two main risks are
that this equipment may easily cut through
the lines or the local heat generated near the
lines may cause them to rupture.
Ensure that all fittings and lines are fully/
tightly secured before re-pressurizing after
repairs.
Lifting Machine
Before raising the machine off the ground:
• Ensure that the boom is in its closed
position.
•
Park up on a flat, level and firm area.
• Empty the spray tank where possible.
• Chock all wheels that remain on the
ground.
• Securely lift the machine using a jack and
support the machine on work stands.
• Do not work under the machine when
supported solely by a jack.
• Do not support the sprayer using
materials that may crumble.
Changing Wheels & Tyres
An experienced person with the correct
equipment should mount the wheels on the
sprayer.
When changing a wheel on the sprayer
ensure that the sprayer is on firm level
ground and the wheels are chocked.
Tyre Maintenance
Maintain correct tyre pressure at all times.
Inflation of tyres above or below the
recommended pressure exerts additional
pressure on the tyre, which may result in tyre
damage.
Extreme caution is required during the
inflation of tyres. If the tyre is inflated at a
rapid rate separation and/or explosion of the
rim can occur. This event can inflict serious
or fatal injuries to the operator.
•
Always use a tyre inflation gauge.
• Be proactive and continually check the
condition of your tyres.
• Do not weld, heat or modify the rim.
Machine Operation
• High speed turning places severe stresses
on the wheels and axles and should be
avoided. It is essential to observe the
effects of turning on the open spray
boom. Excessive turning speeds transmit
great stresses to the spray boom and
WILL CAUSE boom damage.
• When fully loaded, spray operations
should be carried out at a recommended
speed no greater 20 km/h. This speed
