Smithco Turf Spraying Guide - Manual (Page 4)

INTRODUCTION
This guide is intended to offer practical guidelines for the distribution of liquid chemicals over
an area of turfgrass such as golf courses, parkland, school grounds and lawns. It offers two
procedures for Boom Sprayer Calibration. There are other proven procedures available.
Smithco makes no representation as to the suitability of any procedure or product for any
particular situation.
This Guide is suitable for self-propelled Spray Vehicles, sprayers towed by vehicles and
tractors or sprayers mounted onto vehicles.
This guide is intended to be used in conjunction with:
1. The Sprayer Owners Manual
2. The Spray Boom Owners Manual
3. The Electronic Spray Control System Owners Manual (if the sprayer is so equipped)
4. It may also be useful to the user to refer to the catalogs produced by nozzle
manufacturers (Spraying Systems Co., Delavan Mfg. Co. and others)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Persons engaged in the handling, preparation or application of chemicals must follow
accepted practices to insure the safety of themselves and others.
• WEAR protective clothing including: gloves; hat; respirator, eye protection and skin
covering suitable for protection from chemicals being used.
• BATHE thoroughly after any exposure to chemicals, giving particular attention to eyes,
nose, ear and mouth.
• CLEAN equipment and materials in accordance with employer, municipal and state
regulations, using only approved areas and drains.
• DISPOSE of chemicals and rinse solutions by approved and legal methods
• PROVIDE methods and materials for operators to wash eyes and hands immediately
during the spraying process.
• PROVIDE methods and materials for control, safe dilution & neutralization of chemical
spills during preparation, spraying, transporting and clean up.
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