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CHAPTER 1 - PRECAUTIONS
J-600 ELECTRIC
Safety in agrochemicals application
12 • RINSE the chemical containers before
discarding them: After preparing the chemical
mixture, rinse for around 30 seconds.
13 • NEVER reuse empty chemical containers:
Even after rinsing the chemical containers many
times, they still have residues. Never burn empty
chemical containers. Make them useless by pierc-
ing their bottom and store them in a safe place
until they are picked up for recycling.
14 • NEVER fill the sprayer up to the lid level: This
way, you can avoid chemical leakage and the pos-
sible poisoning of the operator and contamination
of the environment. Fill the tank up to the maxi-
mum level indicated by its level indicator.
15 • WHEN TRANSPORTING agrochemicals:
Never transport them with food or animal’s food,
etc. Never buy leaking chemical containers. Nev-
er buy or use agrochemicals with expired valid-
ity. Never carry agrochemicals inside the cabin.
In case of accident that causes leakage, take mea-
sures to prevent the agrochemical from reaching
lakes or rivers. Inform the authorities and the agro-
chemical manufacturer.
16 • WHEN STORING: Build a masonry store for
agrochemicals. Cover the ground with imperme-
able material. Use a platform to store agrochemi-
cal containers on. Keep in the store a drum with
sand to absorb eventual leakages. Outside the
store, install a tap and a shower for the sprayer
operators.
17 • SYMPTOM of poisoning: Faints. Anxiety.
Convulsions. Weakness, headache, indisposition,
dizziness, different vision. Sickness, stomachache,
diarrhea. Urine with different color and consis-
tence. Eyes, nose and throat irritation. Cough and
tears.
18 • FIRST aid: If the person vomits, keep him/
her seated. Never give alcoholic drink or milk to
poisoned people. Keep the person calm and com-
fortably positioned. Find the agrochemical label.
Call a doctor.