Handle chemicals properly, For conventional liquid materials, Shutdown and storage – Great Plains NP3000A Operator Manual User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Important Safety Information
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2014-04-22
407-613M
Handle Chemicals Properly
See manual 407-551M for specific requirements and
recommendations for NH
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.
For Conventional Liquid Materials
Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use
can seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and
property.
▲ Read and follow chemical supplier instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Agricultural chemicals can be dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals, plants, soil and property.
▲ Inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire is a serious
health hazard.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chemicals as specified by the
chemical manufacturer.
▲ If chemical is swallowed, carefully follow the chemical
manufacturer’s recommendations and consult with a doctor.
▲ If persons are exposed to a chemical in a way that could
affect their health, consult a doctor immediately with the
chemical label or container in hand. Any delay could cause
serious illness or death.
▲ Dispose of empty chemical containers properly. By law
rinsing of the used chemical container must be repeated
three times. Puncture the container to prevent future use. An
alternative is to jet-rinse or pressure rinse the container.
▲ Wash hands and face before eating after working with
chemicals. Shower as soon as application is completed for
the day.
▲ Apply only with acceptable wind conditions. Wind speed
must be below 5 mph (8 km/h). Make sure wind drift of
chemicals will not affect any surrounding land, people or
animals.
▲ Never wash out a tank within 100 feet (30 m) of any
freshwater source or in a car wash.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower fertilizer applicator, put tractor in park, turn off
engine, and remove the key.
▲ Secure fertilizer applicator using locks and supports
provided.
▲ Detach and store fertilizer applicator in an area where
children normally do not play.
▲ Park an anhydrous ammonia applicator downwind of
occupied areas until it is purged of NH
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residues.
▲ Do not leave NH
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nurse tanks unattended.