North Star MTBSL owner manual Mtbsl

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MTBSL

ITEM NUMBER: 28517 or 28518

SERIAL NUMBER: _____________

Owner’s Manual

Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing, and Storage

Tow Behind Sprayer: For outdoor use with agricultural pesticides and other liquids**

WARNING

READ and UNDERSTAND the Owner’s Manual completely before using this sprayer. Assemble, test, and use only in accordance with the Owner’s Manual instructions.

READ and FOLLOW chemical label instructions. Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.

KNOW emergency procedures BEFORE handling chemicals. Sprayer leaks, bodily chemical contact, poisoning, and spills require immediate response.

AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.

WEAR personal protectiv e gear when filling, using, cleaning, and servicing the sprayer.

KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children and pets. Pesticides are

especially toxic to them.

EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when towing filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or sprayer ov erturning.

DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid

unintentional spray release.

Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness to the operator or nearby persons/animals, or could cause damage to the env ironment.

**This sprayer is recommended for use in spraying non-flammable liquids such as pesticides, water for plants/trees or dust control, ice control chemicals, or water-based non-flammable sealants or stains for outdoor wood surfaces. However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS BEEN USED FOR SPRAYING PESTICIDES. Any chemical will leave some residual in the tank liner or sprayer components, even after the sprayer has been properly cleaned. These residual chemicals can have unexpected effects on future uses. For example, spraying water or other liquids that are contaminated with residual pesticide may result in unforeseen hazards to plant or animal life.

Any Questions, Comments, Problems, or Parts Orders

Call NorthStar Customer Service 1-800-270-0810

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Contents Mtbsl Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Spraying Pesticides Intended UseDuring Assembly Summary of Important Safety InformationGeneral Chemical Safety Chemical Application SafetyTowing Safety Chemical accident proceduresDifferently with filled sprayer attached Unpacking Closely inspect all contents in the shipping cartonFollowing items are found in the manual bag Unpacking the Manual BagStep One Attach the tongue to the cart base AssemblyStep Two Attach the hitch mount to the tongue Step Three Attach the cart base to the sprayerStep Five Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart base Step Four Attach wheels to cart baseStep Six Attach boom arms to the boom bracket Step Eight Attach hose guide to tank Step Seven Attach gun hose to spray gun and pumpStep Nine Attach gun clips to tank Step Ten Attach drain cap to tankStep Twelve Connect boom valve to boom nozzles Step Eleven Install boom valve to pumpStep Thirteen Attach sprayer to vehicle Step Fourteen Connect remote switch to vehicle batteryConnected to the battery Check and test completed assembly Step Fifteen Check and test completed assemblyCheck assembly Working conditionMachine Components General Chemical Safety Operation Important Safety InformationBefore Spraying Chemical Application SafetyDuring Spraying After SprayingTowing Safety Inhalation Operation Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use Important safety rulesInspect Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly Repair Step One Assess wind conditions and clear work area Operation Using the SprayerSpray because the wind is too strong Step Two Fill the sprayer Fill the sprayer using the following stepsEnsure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses Fill tank Check drainStep Three Operate the sprayer Review safetyBegin agitation if Squeeze trigger & To spray, squeeze the gun trigger Adjust nozzleUnfold one or both boom arms as required Ensure uniform coverage Ensure correct spray patternDrain tank Step Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after useDecontaminate LaunderPreparing for storage StorageRemoving from storage Add antifreezeBefore attempting to service the sprayer TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders SpecificationsPart# Description Model Qty Exploded View 28517/28518 Rev. LApproximate flow from one nozzle Appendix a Broadcast Spray Calibration TablesSpray Pressure Height
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