North Star MTBSL owner manual Intended Use, Spraying Pesticides

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Intended Use

The sprayer is intended for use in spraying agricultural pesticides and other non- flammable liquids.

SPRAYING PESTICIDES:

Pesticides are hazardous chemicals that must be handled with caution as directed throughout this manual and on the pesticide label. Pesticides are regulated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and defined as:

Any substance or mixture of substances intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. Though often misunderstood to refer only to insecticides, the

term pesticide is a comprehensive term that applies to insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and various other substances used to control pests.

The sprayer is intended for use in spraying pesticides in liquid form only. The sprayer is NOT intended for use in spraying pesticides in dry or aerosolized form, or for use with fumigants.

Some formulations of liquid pesticides do not remain in solution and should 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.)

This sprayer comes equipped with a spot spray gun and a broadcast boom. Use the spot spray gun if you desire to apply pesticide only on selected plants. Use the broadcast boom if you wish to spray large ground areas. An optional extended broadcast boom

(Item #2820) is available to extend the broadcast spray to 15 feet.

SPRAYING OTHER LIQUIDS:

In addition to spraying pesticides, this sprayer may be used to spray other non-flammable liquids. Example uses include: watering plants/trees or spraying water for dust control, applying ice control chemicals, or applying water-based, non-flammable sealant or stain to outdoor wood surfaces.

However, WE RECOMMEND THAT THE SPRAYER NOT BE USED FOR

OTHER PURPOSES ONCE IT HAS ALREADY 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.

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 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 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 Check drain Fill tankStep 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 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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