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CHAPTER 4 - OPERA
TION AND ADJUSTMENTS
J-600 ELECTRIC
Calibrating the sprayer (formula)
WHEN HANDLING THE CHEMICALS
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Follow strictly the instructions on the labels.
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Use individual protective equipment.
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Do not eat, drink or smoke.
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Choose a ventilated place.
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Wash with water and soap the parts of the body
touched by chemicals.
WHEN HANDLING THE SPRAYER
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Check for the proper working conditions of the
sprayer.
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Do not blow by mouth nozzles, valves or tubes.
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Do not spray against the wind.
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Do not spray in hotter times.
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Use individual protective clothing recommended.
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Do not eat, drink or smoke.
NOTE:
You are responsible for the success of the application.
ATTENTION!
The safety of people, animals and environment depends on correct spray applications.
Therefore, we list below some operational procedures.
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Calculating the spraying volume through formula
Spray volume (gpa)
GPA = GPM x 495
MPH x S
Where:
GPA - Spray volume (L/ha)
GPM - Total nozzles flow rate
S - Spray swath (ft)
MPH - Tractor speed (mph)
495 - Conversion unit
Total nozzles flow rate
GPM = GPA x MPH x S
495
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The sprayer can be calibrated by obtaining
the spraying volume through the following
formula:
Example:
Spray volume = 16 gpa
Spray swath = 82 ft
Tractor speed = 2.5 mph
GPM = GPA x MPH x S
GPM = 16 x 2.5 x 82
GPM = 6.6
495
495
ATTENTION!
The figures shown in the example above are illustrative only. The correct calibration must
be done according to the recommendations of technician.