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Safety Information
Before operating the sprayer read the following safety instructions.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or death
.
Whilst your Silvan Oktopus sprayer has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary
safety features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the safety
precautions that should be exercised.
This sprayer is designed and manufactured
solely for the purpose of applying agricultural
chemicals to crops. Under no circumstances
should it be used for any other purpose.
Before using the sprayer carefully read and
ensure you understand the contents of this
manual and any other manual supplied with the
sprayer.
Before operating the sprayer read all the safety
warnings which are carried on various parts of
the machine. Refer to the next two pages for a
location diagram and the wording of these
warnings.
Never allow an inadequately trained person to
attach or operate the sprayer.
Do not operate the sprayer whilst wearing loose
clothing, unrestrained long hair, jewellery or
anything which could become entangled in
rotating components or limit your vision.
Only operate the sprayer on a tractor fitted with
a roll-over protective structure (ROPS), or a cab
incorporating a ROPS, complying with AS1636
or equivalent.
Wear ear protection when operating the sprayer
on a tractor that is not fitted with a sound proofed
cabin.
Ensure the towing capacity and power of the
tractor is suitable for the loaded weight and
power requirement of the sprayer. Refer to the
tractor operator’s manual for safe working loads
and relevant tractor safety instructions.
Exercise extreme care when operating in hilly or
uneven terrain to ensure proper stability. Adjust
the sprayer wheel track for maximum stability on
side slopes. Refer also to the tractor operating
and safety instructions.
Do not allow any person to ride on the sprayer or
tractor whilst it is in motion.
Do not operate the sprayer at speeds greater
than 540 PTO rpm.
Do not operate the sprayer without all the tractor
and sprayer safety shields in place. Carefully
check that PTO and driveline shields are
correctly installed.
Stop the tractor, disengage the PTO, apply the
parking brake and switch off the tractor engine
before performing any service work on the
sprayer.
Disconnect the PTO shaft at the tractor and
ensure the sprayer is properly supported and
restrained before performing any maintenance
work. Do not support the sprayer by the jockey
wheel when the tank is full or partly full of liquid.
Do not adjust the drawbar or wheel track without
the sprayer being properly supported. Do not
support by the jockey wheel.
Before use of any chemicals
refer to the
chemical manufacturer’s label and safety
instructions for safe handling procedures and
correct method of use. Always use the
recommended personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Dispose
of
empty
chemical
containers in accordance with the instructions
supplied by the chemical manufacturer.
Always wear gloves when removing and
cleaning filters and nozzles.
Ensure that all operators and associated
personnel are familiar with the legal regulations
and codes of practice that apply to the safe use,
storage and disposal of spray chemicals.
Do not enter the sprayer tank under any
circumstances.
If service to the tank is required
contact
Silvan
for
correct
maintenance
procedures.
