Agriculture Reference
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C. SELECTION, USE, AND CARE
Look for a power duster that is easy to clean. It should give a uniform
application rate as the hopper is emptied. Look for both hand and power dust-
ers that direct the dust cloud away from the user.
Choose a granular applicator that is easy to fill and clean. It should have
mechanical agitation over the outlet holes. This prevents clogging and helps
keep the flow rate constant. Application should stop when drive stops, even
if outlets are still open.
Both dusters and granular applicators are speed sensitive, so maintain uni-
form speed. Do not travel too fast for ground conditions. Bouncing equip-
ment will cause the application rate to vary. Stay out of any dust created by
action of the equipment.
Watch band applicators to see that the band width stays the same. Small
height changes due to changing soil conditions may cause rapid changes in
band width.
Clean equipment as directed by the operator's manual.
Figure 8.21 Spinning or whirling disc granular applicator (EPA, Applying
Pesticides Correctly ).
 
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