The instructions for use shall provide the following information:
- a)precautions to be taken during mixing, loading, application, emptying, cleaning, servicing and transport operations in order to avoid contamination of the environment;
- b)detailed conditions of use for the different operating environments envisaged, including the corresponding preparation and adjustments required to ensure the deposition of the plant protection product on target areas while minimising losses to other areas, to prevent drift to the environment and, where appropriate, to ensure an even distribution and homogeneous deposition of the plant protection product;
- c)the range of types and sizes of nozzles, strainers and filters that can be used with the machinery or related product;
- d)the frequency of checks and the criteria and method for the replacement of parts subject to wear that affect the correct functioning of the machinery or related product, such as nozzles, strainers and filters;
- e)specification of calibration, daily maintenance, winter preparation and other checks necessary to ensure the correct functioning of the machinery or related product;
- f)types of plant protection products that may cause incorrect functioning of the machinery or related product;
- g)an indication that the operator should keep updated the name of the plant protection product in use on the specific mounting referred to in section 2.4.9;
- h)the connexion and use of any special equipment or accessories, and the necessary precautions to be taken;
- i)an indication that the machinery or related product may be subject to national requirements for regular inspection by designated bodies, as provided for in Directive 2009/128/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (2);
- j)the features of the machinery or related product, which shall be inspected to ensure its correct functioning;
- k)instructions for connecting the necessary measuring instruments.