Service Manual

627333-A 1-15
Safety
CHEMICAL SAFETY
Operator Cabs
FIG. 22: Some cabs use filters that MAY NOT filter out
dangerous chemicals.
Follow instructions given by the chemical manufacturer.
Cabs labeled as "Enclosed Cabs for Pesticide
Application Incorporating Respiratory
Protection" or "ECPAR" comply with ASAE S525 and
EPA Worker Protection Standards for operating in a
pesticide environment. This does not include
fumigants. (Look for the ECPAR decal to check if the
cab is an ECPAR cab.) However, to remain in
compliance, ECPAR cabs MUST be operated with the
door closed and the fan on MAX setting when applying
or driving in a treated area. Operators must also avoid
entering or exiting the cab in treated areas. Cabs must
be equipped with the required filters and maintained
properly. (See the Maintenance Section of this manual.)
FIG. 23: Never spray hazardous chemicals when the
wind is in excess of the chemical manufacturer's
recommendation. NEVER allow chemicals to contact
the skin or eyes.
FIG. 24: Always wear APPROVED protective
equipment and clothing.
Before leaving the cab, wear personal protective
equipment as required by pesticide use instructions
and the chemical manufacturer recommendations.
Before re-entering the cab, remove protective
equipment and store; either outside the cab in a closed
box or another type of sealable container. Inside the
cab, use a pesticide resistant container such as a
plastic bag or approved container. Clean shoes or
boots to remove soil or other contaminant prior to
entering the cab.
Select a safe area to fill, flush, calibrate and
decontaminate the vehicle. Select an area where
hazardous chemicals will not drift or run off to
contaminate people, animals, vegetation, water supply,
etc.
If hazardous chemicals come in contact with the body,
wash immediately according to the chemical
manufacturer's recommendations.
Never place nozzles, tips or other parts to lips to blow
out trash or debris. Have spare tips available for
replacement.
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FIG. 23
FIG. 24