Rapid Spray Spot Ranger Operators Handbook
Rapid Spray Equipment by Rapid Spray
REVA 11/05/2018
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MIXING & FILLING
The following steps are given as a guide to mixing and filling your Spot Ranger sprayer.
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Read the product and follow the instructions carefully, taking special note with regard
to the order in which the products are added to the tank.
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Calibrate the sprayer according to recognized calibration method using water only.
Calibration must be done with the nozzle tip that has been selected for the spraying
task.
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Measure out the correct quantity of pesticides using clean measuring jugs used only for
this purpose.
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Half fill the sprayer with clean water then add the measured pesticide.
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Rinse out the measuring jug and empty container and pour all rinsing’s into the spray
tank. Agitate by stirring with a suitable round edged paddle.
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Top up the tank with water to the required level, ensure that the tank is not over-filled
and the outside is clean and dry before handling.
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Safely dispose of empty containers in compliance with current regulations.
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Mixing sites must be well away from watercourses and other environmental sensitive
areas. Children and animals must be kept away.
SPRAYING
The following steps are given as a guide to spraying with your Spot Ranger sprayer.
Planning to Spray Safely
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Before commencing spraying, plan the work effectively to reduce potential
contamination.
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Wind direction and speed must be taken into account. Avoid spraying on still, hot and
sunny days or when wind speed exceeds 6.5km/h.
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Do not spray if the operator, bystanders, watercourses or any non-target vegetation
appears to be in danger from spray drift contamination.
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Drift can be reduced by lower nozzle height, lower pressures or by fitting larger nozzles.
