Jacto Advance 2000 AM-18, Руководство оператора

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ADVANCE 2000 Spray application technology
A successful spray application does not depend
only on a good sprayer or correct use of the
chemicals but also on factors to be determined
in the field under specialized orientation.
Among these factors, some concepts should
be part of a criterion of evaluation so that
positive results may be attained within the
pest control program.
• Ideal time;
• Application rate;
• Safety;
• Good coverage.
Ideal time
The ideal time for spraying should be chosen
according to the chemical product character-
istics, as well as to the field conditions:
• Infestation level of pests, diseases and
weeds;
• Infection level of diseases;
• Growing stage of weeds;
• Weather conditions.
Safety
When spraying your crops, you must make
sure there will be no risk to people, animals
and environment. Avoid spraying at hotter
times, with humidity below 55% or under
windy conditions. Do not allow the operator to handle chemi-
cals and spraying machinery without the
proper individual protective clothing.
Correct application rate
Any type of application requires that the rate
be maintained during the whole spraying
work. This will be possible when you have a
good sprayer properly calibrated. This calibration can be obtained through
practical methods or formulas. Please refer
to the section OPERATION AND ADJUSTMENTS
- CALIBRATING THE SPRAYER.
Good coverage
You have a good coverage when the whole
target is sprayed with uniform distribution,
with no risk to the environment and with
good results in the pest control. The application rate does not have influ-
ence on the treatment results. Therefore
good coverages can be attained even with
different rates, which may vary according
to operational and regional factors.