Distribution Of Chemical Products; Regulating The Fertilizer Interring Hoe - Gaspardo SP SPRINT Manuel D'emploi Et Entretien

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4.9 DISTRIBUTION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS

Fertilizers and insecticides are distrib-uted by means of special
dosers (1, Fig. 48) fi tted under the corre-sponding hoppers. These
dosers can be adjusted by turning the knob (2, Fig. 48). Depending
on how the dosers are regulated please refer to the tables below
you can determine the quantity of fertilizer and insecticide needed
to cover a hectare of land.
HOPPER AND TANK FILLING
Hoppers and tanks can be fi lled by hand or using a lifter with a
capacity of at least 200 kg, which must be regularly approved by
the relative authorities. Remember that weights of more than 25
kg must either be lifted by more than one operator or the above-
mentioned lifter must be used following the instructions included
in the relative use and maintenance manual.
- All fertilizer spreader tank loading and unloading operations
must be carried out with the planting unit at a standstill, on
the ground, with the frame open, with the hand brake on,
with the motor switched off and the starter key removed
from the control panel. Make sure that chemicals are kept
out of harm's way.
- All operations must be carried out by trained staff wearing
suitable protection (overalls, gloves, boots, masks etc) in a
clean, dust-free environment.
- Do not place any bags of fertilizer or any other object on the
fertilizer distributor container covers to avoid breaking them
or endangering property or persons.
- Load from the outer sides of the machine.
- When fi lling the seed, fertilizer and insecticide hoppers,
ensure that no foreign bodies (string, paper, etc.) enter them.
- The seeding machine can transport chemical substances.
Do not allow children, people, pets to come near the seeding
machine.
The plastic distributors do not require lubrication. On completion of
the work, the hopper should be carefully cleaned. This particularly
applies to the fertilizer hoppers. Unscrew the discharge pipe caps
remove any residual product (Fig. 49) and wash thoroughly with
water. Adhere to the ecological standards applicable for the
disposal of polluting liquids.

4.9.1REGULATING THE FERTILIZER INTERRING HOE

The fertilizer interring hoes operate parallel to the row being sown,
at a standard distance.
Before utilizing the seeder, ensure that this distance is suitable
for the type of fertilizer to be distributed and the quantity to
be distributed per hectare, so as to ensure that the crops will
not be damaged.
Change the distance if required.
Also regulate the depth at which the fertilizer is interred, by changing
the height of the spring (Fig. 50). After completing this operation,
cut any extra off the length of the tube so as to prevent the crea-
tion of folds which could obstruct the fl ow of the fertilizer (Fig. 50).
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USE AND MAINTENANCE
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