North Star MTBSL Chemical Application Safety, Before Spraying, During Spraying, After Spraying

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Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Chemical Application Safety:

WARNING

Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to humans and the environment.

Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.

Before Spraying

•Sprayer prep. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the directions provided in this manual.

•Keep sprayer off. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray release.

•Broadcast nozzle down. Make sure broadcast nozzle is oriented to spray straight down before starting the sprayer. An incorrectly positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others

•Wind speed. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.

•Clear area/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.

•Operator age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operatethis sprayer. Pesticides are especially toxic to children.

During Spraying

•Overapplication. 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.

•Never point gun. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.

•Children/pets. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to children and pets.

•Eating/smoking. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare skin while handling chemicals and spraying.

•Heat/flames. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.

•Spills. ALWAYS clean up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.

•Unattended. ALWAYS turn off vehicle and set brake or block wheels, turn off power to sprayer, and relieve system pressure before leaving sprayer unattended.

•Troubleshooting. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in theTroubleshooting Section before attempting any repairs.

After Spraying

•Clean sprayer. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in this manual.

•Decontaminate. 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.

•Chemical disposal/storage. ALWAYS dispose of or store remaining chemicals properly as recommended on the chemical label.

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Contents Mtbsl Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Intended Use Spraying PesticidesSummary of Important Safety Information During AssemblyGeneral Chemical Safety Chemical Application SafetyChemical accident procedures Towing SafetyDifferently with filled sprayer attached Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton UnpackingUnpacking the Manual Bag Following items are found in the manual bagAssembly Step One Attach the tongue to the cart baseStep Two Attach the hitch mount to the tongue Step Three Attach the cart base to the sprayerStep Four Attach wheels to cart base Step Five Attach boom supports and boom bracket to cart baseStep Six Attach boom arms to the boom bracket Step Seven Attach gun hose to spray gun and pump Step Eight Attach hose guide to tankStep Nine Attach gun clips to tank Step Ten Attach drain cap to tankStep Eleven Install boom valve to pump Step Twelve Connect boom valve to boom nozzlesStep Fourteen Connect remote switch to vehicle battery Step Thirteen Attach sprayer to vehicleConnected to the battery Step Fifteen 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 SprayingTowing Safety Inhalation Inspect Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly Repair Important safety rulesOperation Preparing the Sprayer for Each Use Spray because the wind is too strong Operation Using the SprayerStep One Assess wind conditions and clear work area Ensure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses Fill the sprayer using the following stepsStep Two Fill the sprayer Check drain Fill tankBegin agitation if Review safetyStep Three Operate the sprayer Unfold one or both boom arms as required Adjust nozzleSqueeze trigger & To spray, squeeze the gun trigger Ensure correct spray pattern Ensure uniform coverageStep Four Clean sprayer and decontaminate after use Drain tankDecontaminate LaunderStorage Preparing for storageRemoving from storage Add antifreezeTroubleshooting Before attempting to service the sprayerSpecifications Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts OrdersExploded View 28517/28518 Rev. L Part# Description Model QtyAppendix a Broadcast Spray Calibration Tables Approximate flow from one nozzleSpray Pressure Height
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