North Star M268180M Step Three Operate the sprayer, Review safety, Turn on power, Ensure flow

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Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Three: Operate the sprayer.

WARNING

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when spraying.

Long pants and sleeves, chemical-resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide.

1. Review safety

Review the “Operation – Important Safety Information” related to Chemical

information

Application Safety and ATV Vehicle Handling Safety provided in this manual.

2. Wear personal

Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label.

protective

Warning: Wear additional personal protective equipment if you will be

equipment

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.

3. Open priming

Turn priming valve lever so that it is in-line with the priming hose.

valve

Priming

 

 

valve lever

Priming hose

0 1 54 2

4. Turn on power

Turn on the power to the sprayer.

1.Verify the battery power cord is connected to the remote switch power cord and that the remote switch power cord is connected to the pump power cord.

2.Turn the remote switch to the “ON” position.

 

Note: The pump will start automatically when power is turned on. Running

 

the pump dry will void all warranties.

5. Ensure flow

Once chemical is flowing through the priming hose, close the priming valve.

through priming

 

hose

 

 

Priming valve

0 15 4 2

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Contents M268180M Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Intended Use Spraying PesticidesSummary of Important Safety Information General Chemical SafetyChemical Application Safety Chemical Accident Procedures ATV Vehicle Handling Safety Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton UnpackingFollowing items are found in the manual bag Assembly Step One Attach gaugeStep Two Attach gun hose to spray gun and pump Step Three Attach gun clips to tankStep Five Attach hose guide to tank Step Six Attach sprayer to vehicleStep Seven Connect power cords to vehicle battery Preparatory safety Preparatory safety stepsSeparate power Prepare wire endsVehicle battery To install battery clampsAttach remote switch TogetherStep Eight Check and test completed assembly Check and test completed assemblyCheck assembly Working conditionMachine Components Operation Important Safety Information General Chemical SafetyChemical Application Safety Before SprayingDuring Spraying After SprayingATV Vehicle Handling Safety Inhalation To be automatically linked to the nearest certified poisonImportant safety rules Operation Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use Operation Using the Sprayer Step One Assess wind conditions and clear work area Spray because the wind is too strong Fill the sprayer using the following steps Step Two Fill the sprayerEnsure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses Check drain Fill tankReview safety Turn on powerStep Three Operate the sprayer Ensure flowProper Operation of the Spray Gun Operate spray gun as needed for applicationOpen until desired amount of agitation is achieved ImmediatelyStep Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use Drain tankDecontaminate LaunderStorage Preparing for storageRemoving from storage Troubleshooting Before attempting to service the sprayerSpecifications Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts OrdersExploded View 268180 Rev. M Part# Description