Operation – Important Safety Information
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Now that you have completed and tested your assembly, there is some important safety and health
information you need to know with regard to handling and spraying chemicals, as well as vehicle
handling with the sprayer attached.
WARNING
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before
using t he s pr ayer .

General C hemical S afety:

WARNING
Pesticides are hazardous chemicals.
Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully .
Improper handling of chemicals can result in serious injury or illness,
or cause damage to th e environmen t.
• Chemical labe l. ALWAYS READ and FOLLOW all chemical label instructions.
• Li cen si ng /re gu la tio n . Refer to any applicable licensing restrictions or state/federal regulations
with regard to the ap p licat ion of the part icular chemical you plan to use.
• Emergency procedures. Before h andling chemicals, carefully review the “Chemical Accident
Procedures” listed lat er in this section, as well as the “Statement of Practical Treatment” on the
chemical label.
• Inhal ati on/con tact . ALWAYS t ak e precautions to avoid inhaling or coming into contact with
the chemical.
• Pers on al prote cti ve equ ipmen t. ALWAYS wear p rotective clothing, eye protection, and
chemical-resistant gloves when filling, using and clean ing the sprayer. Wear addition al
protective gear (such as facemask or apron) as recommended on t h e chemical label.
• Children/pets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals. ALW AYS exercise
extra caution around children. Keep spr ayer and all spray mat erials away f rom children and
animals.
• Ventilation. ALWAYS ensure there is adequate ventilation when mixing, pouring, or spraying.
• Flam ma bles . NEVER use any flammable chemicals in the sprayer.
• Corrosives. DO NOT use corrosiv e chemicals in the sprayer. They can weak en the sprayer and
its parts, result ing in leaks. Check with the chemical manufacturer to ensure ch emical is
compatible with all component s of the sprayer.
• Chemical interaction. ALWAYS flush the sprayer before switching chemicals. Different
chemicals may interact dangerously with each other.
• Chemical storage. ALWAYS store pesticides in a properly labeled container and in a secur e
location per the manufacturer’s recommendation s.
• Health moni toring. Monitor the health of operators who are frequently exposed to pesticides, as
recommended by the chemical label o r local/federal regulations.