Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)
Step Two: Fill the sprayer.
WARNING
ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label when handling pesticides.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required depending on the particular pesticide.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
1. | Review safety | Review the “Operation – Important Safety Information” related to General |
| information | Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual. |
2. | Choose safe | Choose a safe pesticide mixing and loading area. |
| mixing/ | - Choose an outdoor, |
| loading area | food, and other items that might become contaminated. |
3. Wear personal | Wear personal protective equipment as directed on the chemical label. | |
| protective | - Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities. |
| equipment |
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4. Turn off | Turn OFF power to the sprayer before filling. | |
| sprayer and | - The vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent |
| vehicle | unintended movement. |
5. | Remove fill | Remove the fill cap located on top of the sprayer. |
| cap |
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| Fill cap |
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6.Ensure tank flushed
Ensure tank is flushed of all chemicals from prior uses.
-Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also a health hazard.
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