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CAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING AGRICULTURAL SPRAYER
SAFETY
- Before operating this sprayer, read carefully and understand thoroughly this manual.
- Only qualified operators that have thoroughly read and understood the owner’s manual
should operate this sprayer.
- Do not ingest alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of this sprayer.
- Make sure that all the guards are in place before running the sprayer.
- Do not climb on or come down the sprayer when it is in motion.
- Turn the engine off before leaving the operator's place.
- This sprayer was designed and manufactured to support operations in the crops and
on roads, tracks, trails or paths inside farms within the speed limit recommended by
Jacto (limit of 18,64 mph in the routes inside the farm and 7.46 mph when spraying). The
use of the sprayer above the limits mentioned is not approved by Jacto.
- This sprayer must be maneuvered in safe places, away from people, animals or any other
situation that offers risks of personal injuries or material damages. Make sure there are no
people near the sprayer before starting the engine.
- Do not make maneuvers or brake abruptly.
- The transportation of people and any loads whatsoever in the sprayer is strictly prohibited in
any circunstances.
ATTENTION:
Do not touch PTO shafts, belts, fans or any other moving part
while the sprayer is running.
Keep away from moving parts and be very careful with hands, feet, loose
clothes, long hair, etc. If you have any doubts/questions, please request
Jacto Technical Assistance.
- Keep away children, aged people and animals while operating, servicing this sprayer and
even when the sprayer is stored.
- Do not run the pump dry.
- Do not exceed 540 rpm at the PTO.
- The PTO shaft ends must be securely locked to the PTO of the tractor and to the sprayer
tongue.
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The PTO shaft guard must always remain in good repair and fastened by the safety chains.
The PTO shaft must work freely in its interior.
- Make sure the drawbar and the sprayer end are properly connected/fastened.
- Check and change the worn or broken parts.
- Only unhitch the sprayer on firm and level ground.
- Remove the controls installed on the tractor before disconnecting the sprayer.
- Fold the sprayer booms before unhitching it from the tractor.