Summary of Important Safety Information (continued)
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• TURN OFF vehi cle and s et brake or bl o ck wheels , TURN OFF p ower to sprayer, an d RE L IEVE s ys tem

pressu re before leaving sprayer unattended.
• SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs. Wear personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
After Spraying
• CLEAN s p rayer immed iatel y af ter us e acco rd i n g t o t h e d i r ect i o n s p ro v i d ed i n thi s manual.
• DECONTAMINAT E yo u rsel f after you are done spraying and have cleaned the sprayer. Wash all exposed areas
of the body with soap and water, and remove and launder clothing.
• DISPO SE OF o r ST O RE remain i n g chemical s i n s ecu re storag e wi th corr ectly ma rk ed con ta i ner.
Towing Sa fe ty
• READ towing s afety i n s tru ction s in your towing vehicle manual.
• DO NOT ALLOW drivers younger than 16 to operate the towing vehicle with the filled sprayer attached.
• MAKE SURE SPRAYE R I S SE CURELY ATTACHE D to vehicl e.
• EXERCIS E CAUT I ON in vehi cle h and lin g when towi n g filled sprayer to avoid loss of control or overturning.
o Keep s p eed to a mini mum so you can maintain control. Reduce speed prior to turns.
o Allow f or wider tu rn s and for more distan ce to stop .
o Avoid any sudden steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create sway.
• SLOW DO W N and EXERCIS E EXT RA CAUT I O N on slop ed or uneven terra i n . Pick the most level route
possible. Drive up and down slopes when necessary, rather than across. Use a vehicle equipped with a roll over
protection system (ROPS) if you will be working on non-level terrain.
• BE AWARE of the added length of the sprayer, visibility may be reduced when making turns or backing up.
• DO NOT RIDE or TRANS PORT cargo on the sprayer.
• COMPLY W I T H all loca l, s tate, and f ederal t ow i n g requi remen ts if y ou wil l be to w i n g on publ i c ro a d s.
• TURN OFF bo th sp rayer an d veh i cle, and SET BRAKE S or BLOCK W HEE LS before leaving unattended.

Chem ical accident procedures

Immediate response is necessary in the event of sprayer leaks, bodily chemical conta ct , poison ing, or spills.
Sprayer leak If the sprayer develops a leak, immediately stop spraying. Turn off power to the
sprayer and follow directions below, as applicable.
Bodily chemical
contact Personal contami nati o n can occur wh en ch emi ca l s s pl ash, sp i l l, or spray
directl y o n to a pers o n .
1. Immediately follow First Aid instructions on chemical label.
General p ro ced u res can i nclud e:
a) Eyes – immediately flush with water.
b) Skin – wash all contaminated skin surfaces with soap and water.
c) Clothing – remove contaminated clothing. Dispose of heavily
contaminated clothing per chemical label instructions.
2. S eek m ed i cal advice i f in s t ru ct ed o n t h e l ab el or the v i ct im ex p eri en ces
symptoms of harmful effects. Bring the chemical label for reference.
Poisoning by
ingestion or
inhalation
In case of poisoning from ingestion or inhalation:
If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call 911. Otherwise:
1. If you are the victim, immediately seek assistance from nearby personnel
becaus e you may become incapacitated.
2. Immediately follow first aid instructions on chemical label.
3. Call a poison control center for further advice. In the U.S., call 1-800-222-1222.
Have the ch em i cal l ab el av ai lable for refer en c e.
Chemical spills Chemical spills must be quickly contained and properly cleaned up.
Refer to t h e ch em i cal label for any speci fic cl ean -u p i nstru ct i ons.
General procedures include:
1. Controlling the spill by stopping the source of the spill.
2. Containing the spill so that it does not spread and get into water sources.
3. Clea ni ng up the spill immediately.
4. Seeking additional advice from:
- Chemical manufacturer. See chemi cal label for cont act i nformat i on.
- State pesticide regulatory agency. In the U.S., call the National Pesticide Info.
Ctr. at 800-858-7378 for assistance in contacting your state’s agency.