Hardi mercury Operator's Manual

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mercury39HARDI ® MERCURY OPERATOR'S MANUALCleaning proceduresREMEMBER.1. Clean sprayers are safe sprayers.2. A clean sprayer is always ready for action.3. Clean sprayers are not damaged by pesticides and their solvents.CLEANING - Basic conceptsThe chemical productRead the chemical product’s label and those of the detergents and deactivating agents. Take noteof any special instructions regarding protective clothing, deactivating agents, etc.LegislationBe familiar with local legislation regarding disposal of residues, mandatory decontamination meth-ods, etc. If in doubt, consult the appropriate agricultural department in your area.Cleaning and the soakawayThe residues can be disposed of on a special soakaway, not used for crop cultivation. Seepageor runoff of residue into watercourses, wells, springs, pools, etc must be avoided. The washingsmust not be disposed of in sewers.The sprayerCleaning starts with calibration, as a well calibrated sprayer will ensure the minimum amount ofremaining spray liquid.The sprayer should be cleaned immediately after use, thereby leaving it ready for the next ap-plication while avoiding contact with mixed chemical products. This also prolongs the life of thecomponents.If it is necessary to leave spray liquid in the tank for a short period of time, unauthorized personsand animals must not have access to the sprayer.If the product applied is corrosive, it is recommended to coat all metal parts of the machine beforeand after use with a suitable rust inhibitor.