Work Clothing / Personal Protection Equipment (Ppe); Before And During Work; Maintenance And Repairs - Solo 425 Comfort Instructions D'emploi

2.5 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.
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Clothing should be appropriate – i.e., tight-fitting,
but not obstructive.
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Wear protective shoes with good grip, preferably
safety shoes.
x
Wear protective gloves with non-slip
palms.
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Wear face protection (e.g., safety goggles)
against the spraying agents.
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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.
x
Immediately change any clothing that becomes
soaked with the spraying agent.
x
Wash the work clothing regularly.
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Never wear a scarf, tie, loose jewellery or other
items of clothing that could be caught in a bush
or on a branch.

2.6 Before and during work

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Every time before you start using the device,
check the entire device to ensure it is safe to use
according to section 6.1.
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Check the spraying agent tank and all hoses and
pipes that carry the spraying agent for leaks.
x
Never start working if there are any irregularities
or leaks, if you can see any damage to the
equipment or if the equipment is not working
properly in any way.
In this event, immediately have the device
checked by a specialist workshop.
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The device must only be operated by one
person at a time. Nobody else must be
within a radius of 15 metres [approx.
16 yards] at the same time.
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When starting to pump, ensure that the shut-off
valve is closed. Point the spray tube towards a
free area.
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Always ensure that there is an adequate air
change when working in restricted conditions, in
tight, tall plant growth, in greenhouses, in dips in
the ground or in trenches.
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Always remain within calling distance of other
persons who could help in the event of an
emergency.
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Take breaks at regular intervals.
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Never eat or drink when using spraying agents.
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Never smoke in areas where you are
working.
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When removing the spray tube, do not point to
yourself or other persons with the end of the
tube.

2.7 Maintenance and repairs

Only perform maintenance work and repairs by
yourself if they are covered in these operating
instructions. All other work must be carried out by
an authorised workshop.
The repair of modern devices and their safety-
relevant assemblies, requires qualified, specialized
training and a workshop equipped with special
tools and test devices. The specialist has the
required training, experience, and equipment at his
disposal to provide you with the most cost-effective
solution and can help you in many ways with
advice and service.
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The device must not be serviced, repaired
or kept in the vicinity of naked flames.
x
Always depressurise the device before doing
any maintenance work or repairs.
To depressurise the device, hold the spray tube
in the spraying agent tank or in a suitable
container for the spraying agent and operate the
shut-off valve until no more fluid is sprayed.
x
Always depressurise the device before
unscrewing the high-pressure hose, the shut-off
valve, the spray tube and the nozzle attachment.
x
All repairs must only be performed using
genuine SOLO replacement parts.
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The device must not be altered in any way, as
this could adversely affect the safety of the
device and potentially cause an accident or
injury.
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