Safety Regulations; General Safety Instructions; Safe Handling Of Spraying Agents - Solo 408 Instructions D'emploi

1 Safety regulations

1.2 General safety instructions

Please take the time to carefully read
through these operating instructions
before using the device for the first time and keep
them in a safe place thereafter. Always take great
care when using the device.
You can put your life at risk by failing to follow the
safety instructions.
It is also important to follow any relevant health and
safety regulations that apply to your place of work.
Anyone who fails to follow the safety instructions,
operating instructions or maintenance instructions
will make themselves liable for any damage and
consequential damage caused as a result.
The operating instructions must be kept available
at all times wherever the device is used or stored.
They must be read by anyone instructed to use the
equipment or perform work with or on the device
(including servicing, maintenance and repairs).
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A first time operator should obtain practical
instruction by an authorised SOLO dealer before
using the equipment.
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Persons under the age of 18 are only permitted
to use this plant protection device under
supervision.
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Keep persons and animals away from areas in
which you are working. Never spray in the
direction of other persons, animals or objects
that could be damaged as a result. Bear in mind
that the liquid emerges at high speed from the
spray nozzle. Objects could be kicked up as a
result, and this could in some cases represent a
risk. The user is responsible for any hazards or
accidents involving other persons and/or their
property.
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This equipment must only be hired out, lent or
passed on to persons who are familiar with this
type of equipment and its operation and who
have read the operating instructions. Always
ensure that you hand over the operating
instructions together with the device.
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Ensure that you are in good shape, well rested
and healthy when using this device.
Do not use this device, if you are tired or sick.
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Never use this device under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication that could impair
your reaction speed.
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Never alter, change or modify any safety
equipment or operating controls.
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Never use the device if any part of it is unsafe or
if it is not in an overall condition that makes it
safe to use. Before using the device always
check whether it is safe to use according to
section 5.7.
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Immediately replace damaged parts. Only use
genuine SOLO replacement parts.
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Only use accessories and add-on parts that
have been supplied and specifically approved for
installation on the device by us.
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The quality of any spare parts used is also an
important factor in ensuring that your device is
reliable and safe to use. Always use genuine
SOLO replacement parts, as these are the only
parts that have been manufactured with the
same equipment and under the same conditions
as the parts originally fitted to the device. This
ensures the highest possible level of quality and
accuracy of fit – vital factors in ensuring the
safety, reliability and proper functioning of your
device. Genuine SOLO replacement parts and
accessories are available from your authorised
SOLO dealer. He also has access to the
necessary spare parts lists, from which the
required part numbers can be taken, and he will
also be kept up to date about any minor
improvements and changes to the range of parts
on offer.
Please note that the use of non-genuine
replacement parts will invalidate your warranty.
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When the device is not being used it should be
safely stored in a place where it will not
endanger the health and safety of others.
Prepare the device for storage according to
section 5.5. Ensure that the device is stored in a
safe place where unauthorised persons cannot
access it.

1.3 Safe handling of spraying agents

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Avoid contaminating the environment, the mains
water supply and/or public sewer systems with
spraying agent or cleaner!
Ensure to avoid contamination when mixing,
filling, using, draining, cleaning, servicing and
transporting by using adequate procedures and
suitable containers.
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Spraying agents and cleaners must never be
allowed to enter the mains water supply – not
even by back-suction when filling, public sewer
systems, sprayed onto wastelands, allowed to
drain into natural bodies of water or disposed of
together with normal domestic waste. This also
means that appropriate care must be taken
during filling to ensure that none of the spraying
agent is drawn back into water pipes. Spraying
agents and cleaners and any unused leftovers of
spraying agents and cleaners must always be
collected in a suitable container and disposed of
via approved facilities for household chemical
waste. Please contact your local authorities for
information about your nearest disposal facilities.