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CHAPTER 1 - PRECAUTIONS
J-600 ELECTRIC
Safety in agrochemicals application
6 • NEVER blow through nozzles, valves or pipe-
lines by mouth. For this operation use protective
gloves. All spraying equipment has agrochemicals
residues. Never put spraying parts in touch with
mouth. This is the quickest way to be poisoned.
If it is necessary to clean the nozzles, use a nylon
bristle brush (toothbrush).
7 • NEVER contaminate water sources. The sprayer
must be filled in proper places or through vehicles
(trucks, etc.) designed for this operation. Avoid
using water from rivers, lakes, dams, streams, etc.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT.
8 • NEVER eat, drink or smoke when handling the
chemical or spraying neither keep food next to the
sprayed area.
9 • KEEP children, animals and unprotected peo-
ple away from the sprayed area. Never allow that
children or other unsolicited people remain in the
areas of chemical handling or application.
10 • APPLY only the recommended rate: The
application rates recommended by the manufac-
turers must be followed. They are result of many
years of research. Any change in the application
rate or error in calculating it can damage the crop
or the environment. Never use chemicals on crops
for which they are not recommended.
11 • NEVER spray when the wind is strong: The
excessive wind can cause several problems. It pre-
vents the agrochemical from reaching the target,
thus causing bad distribution on the crop, besides
blowing the sprayed chemical against water sour-
ces, animals and environment. Never spray if the
wind speed is over 10 km/h. A good application
can be obtained when the wind speed is between
3 and 7 km/h, the temperature is between 7 and
30°C and the relative humidity is over 55%.
