North Star MTBSL owner manual Towing Safety, Chemical accident procedures

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Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)

Towing Safety:

WARNING

The filled sprayer is very heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.

Follow the instructions below for safely towing the sprayer.

•Read vehicle instructions. Review towing safety instructions in your towing vehicle manual.

•Driver age. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate the towing vehicle with the sprayer attached.

•Securely attached. Be sure sprayer is securely attached to the towing vehicle before towing.

•Tires. Make sure sprayer tires are fully inflated and in good repair before towing. Do not overinflate. Serious injury could occur if tire explodes. Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque.

•Vehicle handling. Be aware that vehicle handling will be affected when towing the filled sprayer. Exercise caution to avoid loss of control or sprayer overturning:

o Keep speed to a minimum so you can maintain control at all times. Reduce speed prior to turns. o Allow for wider turns and for more distance to stop.

o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create sway.

•Rough or sloped terrain. Slow down and exercise extra caution on rough or sloped terrain in order to reduce risk of rollover. Pick the most level route possible when transporting across fields. Drive up and down slopes that cannot be avoided, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) if you will be operating on non-level terrain.

•Added length. Be aware of the added length of the sprayer.

•Reduced visibility. Be aware that visibility may be reduced with sprayer attached. Be extra cautious when backing up or turning.

•Ride / transport. Never ride or transport cargo on the sprayer.

•Under the influence. Never tow or operate this sprayer while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication

•On public roads. If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with all local, state, and federal towing requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety chains or signage as needed to comply.

•Unattended. Turn off both the sprayer and the towing vehicle, and set the brake or block the wheels, before leaving the sprayer unattended.

Chemical accident procedures:

WARNING

Before you fill the sprayer, reviewthe following information with regard to handling accidents.

Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning are accident situations which you may encounter. All require an immediate

response – See instructions below.

Sprayer leak

In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying chemicals, you must immediately stop spraying.

Turn off power to the sprayer and follow the directions below, as applicable.

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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 condition Machine Components General Chemical Safety Operation Important Safety InformationBefore Spraying Chemical Application SafetyDuring Spraying After SprayingTowing Safety Inhalation Important safety rules Operation Preparing the Sprayer for Each UseInspect Inspect and test the sprayer thoroughly Repair Operation Using the Sprayer Step One Assess wind conditions and clear work areaSpray 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 Fill tank Check drainReview safety Step Three Operate the sprayerBegin agitation if Adjust nozzle Squeeze trigger & To spray, squeeze the gun triggerUnfold 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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