North Star MTBSL owner manual Step Three Operate the sprayer, Review safety, Begin agitation if

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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
	equipment
3. Close boom valves		Close boom valves to prevent accidental spray release.
		Closed boom
		valves

4. Turn on power	Turn on the power to the sprayer.
	1. Verify the remote switch 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. The pump
	will cycle on and off as needed to retain pressure in the hose.
5. Begin agitation if	Some formulations of liquid pesticides do not remain in solution and should
needed	be agitated to maintain a uniform mix.
	An optional agitator (Item #28520) accessory is available for use with this
	sprayer and should be used when spraying pesticides classified as “flowable”
	(“F” or “L”), “wettable powder” (“WP” or “W”), “emulsion” (“EC” or “E”),
	“microencapsulated” (“M”), or water dispersible granules (“WDG” or “DF”).
	(See pesticide label to determine its classification.)
	Contact NorthStar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810 for any questions
	about the appropriate use of the sprayer and/or optional accessories.

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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 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 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 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 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