Safety Regulations; Personal Protection - Hardi RY-2 Manual De Instruccion

SPRAYING PRESSURE
The maximum spraying pressure can be set at 1, 2, 3 or 4 bar.
The sprayer is equipped with a valve (white) ensuring that the spraying pres-
sure does not exceed 4 bar. In case you want another maximum spraying
pressure, enclosed springs with colour-coded cone may be used: 1 bar black,
2 bar red, 3 bar yellow. The pump capacity per stroke is 0.07 litre. As standard
the lance is equipped with flat spray nozzle No. 4110-12 which has a capacity
of 0.6 l/min (25 fl. oz.) at 2 bar (29 p.s.i.). Furthermore, two cone spray nozzles
with grey swirl are delivered with the sprayer. Nozzle No. 1553-12 has a ca-
pacity of 0.67 l l/min. (28 fl.oz.) and nozzle No. 1553-18 has a capacity of 1.17
l/min (50 fl.oz.) at a pressure of 2 bar (29 p.s.i.).
CALIBRATION
For accurate application, the sprayer must be calibrated.
This should be done before use, when new nozzles have been fitted, following
mechanical overhaul or when changing application technique.
Always test sprayer with clean water.
3 things influence application rate:
• walking speed
• nozzle selection and operating pressure
• spray width

SAFETY REGULATIONS

When working with plant protection chemicals one must show the greatest
caution.

PERSONAL PROTECTION

The following protective clothing equipment should be worn:
• Gloves
• Boots
• Headgear
• Respirator
• Safety goggles
• Suitable overall
This equipment should be worn so that the minimum skin area is exposed to
chemical contact.
Protective clothing equipment should be used when preparing the sprayer
liquid, during the spray work or when cleaning the sprayer.
It is always advisable to have clean water available especially when filling the
sprayer with the chemical.
Do not eat, drink or smoke during the work with plant protection chemicals.
Always wash hands etc. after handling chemicals.
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