Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)
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Chemical Application Safety:
WARNING
Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to
humans and the environment
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Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.
Be fore Spraying
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Spraye r pre p
. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the
directions provided in this manual.
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Kee p spraye r off
. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid
unintentional spray release.
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Overhead spraying or fogging.
Wear additional personal protective equipment if you will be spraying
overhead or fogging. You will be exposed to much more pesticide fallout in these applications. Wear
chemical resistant head and neck protection, full face mask or half face mask with sealed goggles, and
consider using a dust/mist respirator.
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Wind spee d
. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray
drift.
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Clear are a/post
. ALWAYS keep the work area clear of people and pets. POST warning
notices to restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical label.
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O perator age
. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate this sprayer. Pesticides are
especially toxic to children.
During Spraying
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O ve rapplication
. DO NOT overapply pesticide. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical
manufacturer. Excess pesticide can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and
contaminate soil and water sources.
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Ne ve r point gun
. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.
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Use firm grip
. ALWAYS hold the spray gun with a firm grip when using it to spray at higher
pressures in order to prevent gun from whipping. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
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Children/pe ts
. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to
children and pets.
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Eating/smoking
. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare
skin while handling chemicals and spraying.
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He at/flames
. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.
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Spills
. ALWAYS clean up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.
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Unattende d
. ALWAYS turn off vehicle and set brake or block wheels, turn off power to
sprayer, and relieve system pressure before leaving sprayer unattended.
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Troubleshooting
. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the T roubleshooting Section
before attempting any repairs.
Afte r Spraying
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Clean sprayer
. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately after use according to the directions
provided in this manual.
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De contaminate
. ALWAYS decontaminate yourself immediately after you are finished
spraying and handling chemicals. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water
and remove and launder clothing.
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Chemical disposal/storage
. ALWAYS dispose of or store remaining chemicals properly as
recommended on the chemical label.
