4
Safety
General
The following pages outline important
safety information. At Goldacres safety is
a high priority. These safety and warning
instructions MUST be followed to ensure the
safe operation of your Goldacres equipment.
Explanation of key terms used in this
operator’s manual are:
DANGER
- You will be killed or seriously hurt
if you don’t follow instructions
WARNING
- You can be seriously hurt if you
don’t follow instructions
CAUTION
- You can be hurt if you don’t
follow instructions
NOTE
- Is used to notify people of
installation, operation or maintenance
information that is important but not hazard
related.
The Operator
All operators of this equipment should be
adequately trained in the safe operation
of this equipment. It is important that all
operator’s have read and fully understand
the operators manual prior to using this
equipment.
All new operators should be trained in an
area without bystanders or obstructions and
become familiar with the sprayer prior to
operation.
Safety Precautions
WARNINGS
• Keep clear of overhead obstructions.
• CRUSH HAZARD - Keep hands clear of
moving parts
• Any unauthorised modifications to this
equipment may affect its function and
create a serious safety risk.
• Never attempt to clean parts by blowing
with mouth.
• Never attempt to siphon chemicals, or
substances, by sucking.
NOTE:
1 LITRE WATER = 1KG.
• Water weighs 1kg per litre, however
conversion factors must be used when
spraying liquids that are heavier or lighter
than water. Example: liquid urea has a
density of 1.28 kg/L and will therefore be
significantly heavier than water if the tank
is filled completely.
CAUTIONS
• A supply of fresh water should be with
the equipment at all times.
• Standard polyethylene tanks are not
designed for use with diesel fuel or any
flammable liquid.
• Do not use this machine in ambient
temperatures exceeding 40 degrees
Celsius.
• Ensure that all bolts are tightened and
secured before operation.
• Area surrounding equipment may
become slippery when wet.
NOTES
• Always read and understand the
operator’s manual prior to operation of
this equipment.
• It is the responsibility of the operator
to ensure that there are no decals
missing from the equipment and that any
damaged or missing decals are replaced
prior to operation.
• Goldacres equipment ordered or
operated, outside the guideline
limitations may not be warranted by
Goldacres for successful performance.
Operators working outside these
limitations do so at their own risk, unless
specific advice has been sought from
and provided by Goldacres in writing.
• Always read and follow the chemical
manufacturer’s guidelines for safe
application as per the chemical label.
Particular attention should be given to
the recommended target application rate
of the chemical being applied as per the
chemical label.
• Inspect the equipment thoroughly for
damage and wear before operation.
• Flush chemicals from equipment
immediately after use.
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