North Star MTBSL owner manual Operation Important Safety Information, General Chemical Safety

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Operation – Important Safety Information

Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health information you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle handling with the sprayer attached.

WARNING

Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before

using the sprayer.

General Chemical Safety:

WARNING

Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.

Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.

Improper handling of chemicals can result in serious injury or illness, or cause damage to the environment.

•Chemical label. ALWAYS READ and FOLLOW all chemical label instructions.

•Licensing/regulation. Refer to any applicable licensing restrictions or state/federal regulations with regard to the application of the particular chemical you plan to use.

•Emergency procedures. Before handling chemicals, carefully review the “Chemical Accident Procedures” listed later in this section, as well as the “Statement of PracticalTreatment” on the chemical label.

•Inhalation/contact. ALWAYS take precautions to avoid inhaling or coming into contact with the chemical.

•Personal protective equipment. ALWAYS wear protective clothing, eye protection, and chemical-resistant gloves when filling, using and cleaning the sprayer. Wear additional protective gear (such as facemask or apron) as recommended on the chemical label.

•Children/pets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals. ALWAYS exercise extra caution around children. Keep sprayer and all spray materials away from children and animals.

•Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.

•Flammables. NEVER use any flammable chemicals in the sprayer.

•Corrosives. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals in the sprayer. They can weaken the sprayer and its parts, resulting in leaks. Check with the chemical manufacturer to ensure chemical is compatible with all components of the sprayer.

•Chemical interaction. ALWAYS flush the sprayer before switching chemicals. Different chemicals may interact dangerously with each other.

•Chemical storage. ALWAYS store pesticides in a properly labeled container and in a secure location per the manufacturer’s recommendations.

•Health monitoring. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to pesticides, as recommended by the chemical label or local/federal regulations.

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Contents Mtbsl Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Spraying Pesticides Intended UseChemical Application Safety Summary of Important Safety InformationDuring Assembly General Chemical 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 Three Attach the cart base to the sprayer AssemblyStep One Attach the tongue to the cart base Step Two Attach the hitch mount to the tongueStep 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 Ten Attach drain cap to tank Step Seven Attach gun hose to spray gun and pumpStep Eight Attach hose guide to tank Step Nine Attach gun clips 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 Working condition Step Fifteen Check and test completed assemblyCheck and test completed assembly Check assemblyMachine Components General Chemical Safety Operation Important Safety InformationAfter Spraying Chemical Application SafetyBefore Spraying During 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 patternLaunder Step Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after useDrain tank DecontaminateAdd antifreeze StoragePreparing for storage Removing from storageBefore attempting to service the sprayer TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders SpecificationsPart# Description Model Qty Exploded View 28517/28518 Rev. LHeight Appendix a Broadcast Spray Calibration TablesApproximate flow from one nozzle Spray Pressure
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