Area Of Application; Safety Rules - Berthoud ELYTE 2 Mode D'emploi

GB
The original manual was written and approved
in French. The instructions must be read before
use. Keep these instructions in a safe place for
future reference.

AREA OF APPLICATION

Sprayers with Nitrile rubber seals are intended
for use with water-based solutions of:
insecticides, fungicides, weed killers & fertilizers.
If in doubt, you MUST CONSULT THE
MANUFACTURER.
IMPORTANT: This apparatus must not contain
or be used to spray chlorine, solvents or acetone-
based or acid-based products. Nor should it
be used for the application of bleach, cleaning
products or disinfectants.
Always check with the chemical manufacturer
that their product can be applied using a
sprayer.

SAFETY RULES

- This sprayer is a pressure apparatus where
there is always the risk of explosion with a
projection of liquid if the instructions are not
followed.
- If you have any doubts concerning its use,
contact the manufacturer.
- Always follow the chemical suppliers'
instructions for the treatment agents (mixing
methods, dosage, application method, rinsing
etc) as well as the instructions supplied with this
sprayer.
- Check that the apparatus operates correctly by
checking that there are no leaks when there are
several litres of water in the tank.
- The apparatus must not be used and stored in
temperatures under 5°C or over 40°C (Fig. 2 and 3)
either during the winter or during the rest of the year.
- The solution to be sprayed must not exceed
25°C (Fig. 4).
- Do not use inflammable products, explosive
products (Fig. 5).
- Do not use acidic, and/or corrosive products
in the sprayer (Fig. 6) unless your sprayer is
intended for use with these liquids
- Do not spray in the direction of flames or other
heat sources.
USER MANUAL
- Do not use viscous or sticky liquids or liquids
that form residues (dyes, greases).
- Only spray thin watery solutions; thicker
mixtures can clog the nozzle.
- Powdered chemicals can be sprayed
successfully if they are completely soluble in
water. If they are not, or the solution tends to
settle, spraying can still be successful if the
mixture is continually agitated.
- If the material to be sprayed contains
sediment, strain the liquid into the sprayer
bottle.
- Only use in calm weather (no wind) and
direct the spraying jet in the direction of the
wind to avoid contaminating the operator.
- Always work in a well ventilated area.
- Wear protective clothing, protective gloves,
protective goggles and a protective mask
when handling the sprayer: filling, spraying,
cleaning, product change, maintenance (Fig. 7).
- Avoid skin contact with chemicals.
- Avoid inhaling spray mist.
- Always wash hands thoroughly after use &
especially before eating.
- Do not smoke, eat or drink during use.
- Do not spray in the direction of other people,
pets or fish.
- Keep other people and pets at a reasonable
distance from the apparatus when spraying (Fig. 8).
- Avoid risks of pollution by recovering any un
used product and its packaging.
- Help protect the environment; only spray the
surfaces to be treated.
- Always wash any contaminated clothing.
- Do not spray near food or food preparation
areas. When spraying crops, pay particular
attention to the chemical manufacturers advice
on time before crops can be eaten.
- Seek medical attention if spray gets in your
eyes or you develop any symptoms after
spraying.
- Never remove a part of the sprayer without
having released the pressure by spraying until
there is no more pressure.
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