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DIRECTIONS FOR USE

MIXING AND SPRAYING INSTRUCTIONS
It is essential that the sprayer be properly calibrated before making application.
Spray Pressure - 150 to 275 kPa; for lentils and peas use 275 kPa only.
Spray Volume - refer to appropriate crop section for water volume.
Use screens no finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) in nozzle and in-line strainers (felt filters, or smaller screens will become clogged). A 16 mesh screen is recommended for the filter on the inlet side of the pump.
Nozzle tips should be no finer than 6502, 8002 or TK 2.
Do not use airblast or other high pressure spray equipment to apply METRIX DF Herbicide.
VIGOROUS, CONTINUOUS AGITATION IS ESSENTIAL FOR PROPER MIXING THROUGHOUT FILLING AND SPRAYING OPERATIONS. Return line agitation is not sufficient. Sparge tube, jet or mechanical agitation is required. Agitation should be sufficient to create a rippling or rolling action on the surface. A pump must be of sufficient capacity to provide adequate volume through the by-pass and/or jet agitation system to provide sufficient agitation even while the booms are operating.
The sprayer should be checked frequently during application to be sure it is working properly and delivering a uniform spray pattern.
Avoid over-laps that will increase dosages above those recommended.
DO NOT APPLY BY AIR.
Before mixing METRIX DF Herbicide and its labelled tank-mixtures, examine the spray equipment making sure it is completely clean and free of rust or corrosion. To ensure the equipment is free of any residues from previously used pesticides, flush lines with clean water or recommended detergents. Use an approved method for disposing of rinse water.
Refer to the other product label for pertinent recommendations regarding mixing procedures. The proper mixing sequence for METRIX DF Herbicide and recommended tank-mixtures is as follows:
1. Fill the spray tank or nurse tank 1/4 full with water.
2. Start recirculation and agitation system and continue throughout mixing andapplication.
3. Add recommended amount of METRIX DF Herbicide.
4. If tank-mixing with wettable powders or other dry flowable productsrefer to these product labelsfor specific mixing instructions.
5. Fill the spray tank with water to the desiredlevel.
6. If tank-mixing with emulsifiable concentrates or soluble products, add these products near end of filling the spray tank.
7. Continue agitation during transport and application until the spray tank is empty. METRIX DF Herbicide and all registered mixtures should be kept agitated once mixed and then sprayed out immediately. Do not allow mixtures to stand for prolonged periods of time. Water quality, pH, temperature and/or other components ofthe mixture may affect how long the mixture can stand before application.
NOTE: If spraying and agitation is stopped before the spray tank is empty, the suspended material will settle to the bottom of the tank. When spraying must be interrupted, it is recommended to maintain agitation until spraying resumes. If agitation must be stopped before the spray tank is empty, follow these steps to resume spraying:
1. Remove main filter.
2. Mechanically mix spray solution (i.e., paddle) prior to restarting pump. Ensure that loose sediment is moved out to the sump area.
3. Start agitation on full.
4. Paddle corners of the tank.
5. Reinstall main filter.
At the end of each spray day, rinse out the tank and sprayer lines with water.

APPLICATION INFORMATION
PREPLANT SURFACE OR BURN-DOWN:
In conservation tillage, minimum-tillage, ridge-tillage, strip-tillage, or no-tillage crop productionsystems.
METRIX DF Herbicide alone or in combination with recommended tank-mixes may be applied as a broadcastspray up to 30 daysbefore planting.
If possible, do not move treated soil out of the row or move untreated soil to the soil surface during planting, as weed control may be reduced.
Rainfall and/or overhead sprinkler irrigation is necessary to move METRIX DF Herbicide into the upper soil surface where weed seeds germinate.

PREPLANT INCORPORATION:
Refer to the tank-mix partner label for proper incorporationinstructions.
Avoid deep incorporation since reduced weed control and/or crop injury mayresult.
Incorporate with implements which provide uniform, shallow incorporation (example: finishing disk, harrow, rolling cultivator, etc.).
a single incorporation is satisfactory, however a second incorporation will generally improve herbicide soil blending and improves weed control (particularly on coarsesoils).

PREEMERGENCE APPLICATION:
METRIX DF Herbicide alone, or in the recommended tank-mixes, may be applied to the soil surface as abroadcast spray after planting of the crop, but prior to weed or crop emergence.
Preemergence application may be made in all tillage systems (conventional, conservation, minimum, ridge,etc.).
Rainfall and/or overhead sprinkler irrigation is necessary to move METRIX DF Herbicide into the upper soil surface where weed seeds germinate.
If adequate moisture is not received within 7 to 10 days after application and weeds begin to emerge from the soil, a light rotary hoeing or shallow incorporation (no deeper than 1.25 cm deep) will improve performance, minimize crop damage, activate chemical and prevent soil crusting.
Dry weather conditions as well as excessive rainfall or irrigation following application may reduce weed control.
Do not apply heavy irrigation immediately after application.