General Safety Instructions; Work Clothing / Personal Protection Equipment (Ppe) - Solo 417 Instructions D'emploi

2 Safety regulations

2.2 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.

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.

Never use this device under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication that could impair
your reaction speed.

Never alter, change or modify any safety
equipment or operating controls.

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 10.
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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.

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 nece-
ssary 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 endan-
ger the health and safety of others. Prepare the
device for storage according to section 9.8.
Ensure that the device is stored in a safe place
where unauthorised persons cannot access it.
2.3 Work clothing /
personal protection equipment (PPE)
Always wear suitable protective clothing in
accordance with the relevant regulations. The
clothing must protect all parts of your body against
contact with spraying agents and against objects
that are kicked up – i.e., protective gloves, face
protection (e.g., protective goggles), protective
footwear, body protection (e.g., rubber apron), if
required breathing protection.

Clothing should be appropriate – i.e., tight-fitting,
but not obstructive.

Wear protective shoes with good grip, preferably
safety shoes.

Wear protective gloves with non-slip
palms.

Wear face protection (e.g., safety goggles)
against the spraying agents.

Always wear a breathing mask when
working in dense and tall plants, in
greenhouses, in dips in the ground or in
trenches and when using dangerous
spraying agents.

Immediately change any clothing that becomes
soaked with the spraying agent.

Wash the work clothing regularly.

Never wear a scarf, tie, loose jewellery or other
items of clothing that could be caught in a bush
or on a branch.