Whilst your TGS Grape Sprayer has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all necessary safety
features it is essential that any person who operates or works on the machine is aware of the safety
precautions that should be exercised.
This sprayer is designed and manufactured
solely for the purpose of applying agricultural
chemicals to crops. Under no circumstances
should it be used for any other purpose.
Before using the sprayer carefully read and
ensures you understand the contents of this
manual and any other manual supplied with the
sprayer.
Before operating the sprayer read all the safety
warnings which are carried on various parts of
the machine. Refer to the next page for the
location and wording of these warnings.
Never allow an inadequately trained person to
attach or operate the sprayer.
Do not operate the sprayer whilst wearing loose
clothing, unrestrained long hair, jewellery or
anything which could become entangled in
rotating components or limit your vision.
Only operate the sprayer on a tractor fitted with
a roll-over protective structure (ROPS), or a cab
incorporating a ROPS, complying with AS1636
or equivalent.
Wear ear protection when operating the sprayer
on a tractor that is not fitted with a sound proofed
cabin.
Ensure the PTO power output and towing
capacity of the tractor match the power
requirement and loaded mass of the sprayer.
Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for safe
working loads and relevant tractor safety
instructions.
Exercise extreme care when operating in hilly or
uneven terrain to ensure proper stability. Refer
also to the tractor manufacturer’s operating and
safety instructions.
Do not operate the sprayer without all the tractor
and sprayer safety shields in place. Carefully
check that the PTO and driveline shields are
correctly installed.
Never allow anyone to ride on the sprayer or
tractor.
Do not operate the sprayer at more than 540
PTO rpm.
Apply the parking brake, switch off the tractor
engine and remove the key before performing
any service work on the sprayer. Ensure the
sprayer and boom arms are properly supported
and restrained before performing any
maintenance work. Do not support the sprayer
by the jockey wheel when the tank is full or partly
full of liquid.
Do not stand near or perform adjustments on the
boom arms, air tubes or nozzles without first
stopping the tractor engine and removing the key
to ensure the arms cannot move due to
inadvertent operation of the hydraulic controls.
Relieve all hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting hoses. Oil escaping under
pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious
injury. Seek medical advice immediately if
injured by escaping oil.
Before use of any chemicals refer to the
chemical manufacturer’s label and safety
instructions for safe handling procedures,
correct method of use and required protective
clothing and equipment. Always use the
recommended personal protective clothing
and equipment.
Always wear gloves when carrying out any
adjustments to the sprayer or boom.
Ensure that all operators and associated
personnel are familiar with the legal regulations
and codes of practice that apply to the safe use,
storage and disposal of spray chemicals.
Do not enter the sprayer tank under any
circumstances. If service to the tank is required
contact Silvan for correct maintenance
procedures.
