Working safely with crop protection sprayers
IMPORTANT
Safe working with crop protection products
Crop protection products that are not used properly can cause accidents, health impairments or even death, environmental damage and machine damage.
Observe the national regulations for health and occupational safety as well as the first aid measures in the safety data sheets regarding bodily contact with crop protection products.
Follow the country-specific regulations for handling and applying crop protection products.
Observe the warning instructions and regulations from the crop protection product manufacturer regarding the handling of crop protection products for dosing, application and cleaning.
Before you begin with the application, read the safety data sheets to inform yourself about the health risks and safety hazards involved with the utilised crop protection product.
To prevent damage to components and materials of the machine:
Use only approved crop protection products. In case of doubt, contact AMAZONE Customer Service.To be able to rinse away crop protection product in the event of an emergency:
Always carry sufficient water in the hand wash tank.Do not mix different crop protection products.
Fill the machine only using AMAZONE original filling equipment or using filling equipment that meets AMAZONE requirements.
Do not exceed the nominal volume of the spray liquid tank.
To avoid exceeding the payload of the machine:
Observe the specific weight of the spray liquid when filling the machine.Never open spray liquid lines that are under pressure.
IMPORTANT
Personal protective equipment
The handling of crop protection products increases the risk of damage to health for the operator.
Always wear suitable robust work clothing, such as safety shoes, long trousers and a long-sleeved top.
Also wear the personal protective equipment required by the safety data sheets for the crop protection product and directly on the crop protection product containers. These include, depending on the application: crop protection gloves, chemical-resistant overalls, long-sleeve apron, tight-fitting eye protection or face shield, breathing protection.
Use personal protective equipment for all activities in which you could come into contact with crop protection products. These include, in particular: filling the spray liquid tank, settings on the machine, working on spray nozzles, emptying, cleaning, and maintenance.
Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the personal protective equipment.
IMPORTANT
Working safely in the cab
Even in the cab, the operator can be exposed to contamination with dangerous substances.
Depending on the cab's protection category and the requirements in the safety data sheets for the crop protection product used, wear suitable personal protective equipment in the cab.
To prevent ingress of aerosols and vapours into the cab:
With Category 4 cabs, ensure that the doors and windows are sealed tightly enough.Follow the instructions from the manufacturer of the system for the outside air supply and filtering.
Before entering the cab, take off contaminated protective equipment, clothing, shoes and gloves.
Do not bring any crop protection product containers or used filters into the cab.
To prevent or eliminate contamination by aerosols and vapours:
Clean the cab interior according to the specifications in the maintenance schedule.