9.Shutofftheengineandcheckthehydraulic-oil
levelandforleaks.
CheckingtheHydraulic
LinesandHoses
Inspectthehydrauliclinesandhosesdailyfor
leaks,kinkedlines,loosemountingsupports,wear,
loosettings,weatherdeterioration,andchemical
deterioration.Makeallnecessaryrepairsbefore
operating.
WARNING
Hydraulicuidescapingunderpressurecan
penetrateskinandcauseinjury.
•Ensurethatallhydraulicuidhoses
andlinesareingoodconditionandall
hydraulicconnectionsandttingsaretight
beforeapplyingpressuretothehydraulic
system.
•Keepyourbodyandhandsawayfrom
pinholeleaksornozzlesthateject
high-pressurehydraulicuid.
•Usecardboardorpapertondhydraulic
leaks.
•Safelyrelieveallpressureinthehydraulic
systembeforeperforminganyworkonthe
hydraulicsystem.
•Getimmediatemedicalhelpifuidis
injectedintotheskin.Injecteduidmust
besurgicallyremovedwithinafewhours
byadoctor.
SpraySystem
Maintenance
WARNING
Chemicalsubstancesusedinthespray
systemmaybehazardousandtoxictoyou,
bystanders,animals,plants,soilsorother
property.
•Carefullyreadandfollowthechemical
warninglabelsandmaterialsafetydata
sheets(MSDS)forallchemicalsusedand
protectyourselfaccordingtothechemical
manufacturer'srecommendations.For
example,useappropriatepersonal
protectiveequipment(PPE),including
faceandeyeprotection,gloves,orother
equipmenttoguardagainstpersonal
contactwithchemicals.
•Keepinmindthattheremaybemorethan
1chemicalusedandinformationoneach
shouldbeassessed.
•Refusetooperateorworkonthesprayerif
thisinformationisnotavailable.
•Beforeworkingonaspraysystemmake
surethatthesystemhasbeentriple
rinsedandneutralizedaccordingto
therecommendationsofthechemical
manufacturer(s)andallofthevalveshave
beencycled3times.
•Verifythatthereisanadequatesupply
ofcleanwaterandsoapnearby,and
immediatelywashoffanychemicalsthat
contactyou.
InspectingtheHoses
ServiceInterval:Every200hours—Inspectallhoses
andconnectionsfordamageand
properattachment.
Examineeachhoseinthespraysystemforcracks,
leaksorotherdamage.Atthesametime,inspectthe
connectionsandttingsforsimilardamage.Replace
anywornordamagedhosesandttings.
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