Great Plains PFC2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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407-158M 03/28/2007
Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper
use can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
▲ Read and follow chemical manufacturer’s instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.
▲ Never add chemical concentrates to an empty tank.
Start with tank half full of water.
▲ Rinse out tank tanks and discard rinse water on last field
treated.
▲ Never drain, rinse or wash tank or its plumbing within
100 feet of a freshwater source, nor at a car wash.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by
chemical manufacturer.
▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. Laws
generally require power rinsing or rinsing three times,
followed by perforation of the container to prevent re-
use.
Wear Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment specified by
chemical manufacturer.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Routine tank valve operation requires operator presence
under the cart. Wear a chemical-resistant hard hat.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hear-
ing protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.
▲ Make sure your respiration cartridges are suitable for the
chemicals, and not expired or clogged.
▲ Waterproof unlined gloves are essential for any workers
handling tank cart controls or hoses. Neoprene is recom-
mended.
▲ Chemical jackets, gowns or aprons are essential for
workers loading chemicals or working beneath the cart.
▲ All workers need waterproof boots or foot coverings, to
avoid contact with both spilled and applied chemicals.