Operator Manual Manual

4/21/2003
500-033M-A
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Important Safety Information
Wear Protective Equipment
Great Plains advises all users of chemical pesticides or
herbicides to use the following personal safety
equipment.
▲ Waterproof, wide-brimmed hat.
▲ Waterproof apron.
▲ Face shield, goggles or full face respirator.
▲ Goggles with side shields or a full face respirator is
required if handling or applying dusts, wettable pow-
ders, or granules or if being exposed to spray mist.
▲ Cartridge-type respirator approved for pesticide
vapors unless label specifies another type of respira-
tor.
▲ Waterproof, unlined gloves. Neoprene gloves are
recommended.
▲ Cloth coveralls/outer clothing changed daily; water-
proof items if there is a chance of becoming wet with
spray.
▲ Waterproof boots or foot coverings.
▲ Do not wear contaminated clothing. Wash protective
clothing and equipment with soap and water after
each use. Personal clothing must be laundered sep-
arately from household articles.
▲ Clothing contaminated with certain pesticides must
be destroyed according to state and local regula-
tions. Read chemical label for specific instructions.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job.
Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause hear-
ing impairment or loss. Wear suitable hearing pro-
tection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Avoid wearing radio headphones while operating
machinery. Operating equipment safely requires the
full attention of the operator.