Jacto pjm-20 - Agrochemical Handling Safety; Engine and Fuel Safety

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Risk of fire and burns
DANGER!
• Gasoline is extremely ammable and gasoline vapor can explode. Be careful when handling gasoline.
Keep it out of the reach of children;
• Store fuel in containers specically designed for this purpose;
• Only refuel the sprayer outdoors and do not smoke when refueling or handling fuel;
• Only fuel the sprayer before starting the engine. Never fuel it while the engine is running or when it is hot;
• If gasoline overows or spills, do not start the engine. Take the sprayer away from the fueling location and
clean it thoroughly;
• Tighten securely the caps of all containers;
• Do not start the engine near fuel containers or fueling areas;
• Do not store the sprayer in closed areas with gasoline in the tank. Vapor may reach ames, sparks or
high-temperature sources;
• Wait for the engine to cool o before storing the sprayer;
• Only drain the fuel tank when it is cold in a well-ventilated area.
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
WARNING!
• Exhaust gases contain poisonous colorless and odorless carbon monoxide. Breathing exhaust fumes
(carbon monoxide) may result in loss of consciousness and lead to death. Always wear PPE;
• Do not operate the sprayer in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas as the air may contain a dangerous
amount of toxic exhaust fumes;
• Replace any defective muer.
1.4. Important safety precautions about handling agrochemicals
WARNING!
• Always wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling agrochemicals;
• Read closely the agrochemical labels. Always follow the recommendations of the manufacturer;
• Only apply the required amount of agrochemicals;
• Do not mix agrochemicals unless otherwise recommended by the manufacturer. Intense chemical
reactions may occur;
• Keep agrochemicals out of the reach of children and animals. Store and lock agrochemicals to prevent
untrained people from handling them;
• Before starting the engine, make sure the sprayer hose is safely attached and that the shuto valve is
turned to the position “CLOSED”. Otherwise agrochemicals may spill over you during work;
• In case of intoxication, seek immediate medical help. Show the physician the agrochemical label.
• Wash your hand and parts of the body that came in contact with agrochemicals before and after
starting spraying.
• Dispose of agrochemical containers correctly. Follow the recommendations of the local regulatory agency
and the disposal instructions of the manufacturer.
• Do not pollute the environment.
1.5. Important safety precautions about the engine and fuel