DAKEN SPRAYERS
LISTED BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual sections
of this owner’s manual for more details.
DURING ASSEMBLY
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EXERCISE CAUTION when attaching remote switch to battery terminals
. Follow the steps listed in the Assembly section
of this manual in exact sequence when connecting the pump to battery terminals.
Caution must be exercised to avoid contact
with battery acid and to prevent sparking
.
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CHECK and TEST completed assembly
as directed in this manual. Serious injury could result from chemical leaks if pump
is improperly assembled.
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DO NOT MODIFY sprayer design
.
DURING OPERATION
GENERAL CHEMICAL SAFETY
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READ and FOLLOW each chemical label’s instructions and warnings.
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AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals.
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KNOW applicable licensing and regulatory requirements
for the chemical you plan to use.
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KNOW emergency procedures before handling chemicals.
Carefully review “Chemical Accident Procedures” listed below
and later in this manual. Also see First Aid instructions on the chemical label.
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WEAR protective clothing, eye protection, and chemical resistant gloves
when operating the pump. Wear additional
protective gear, such as face mask or apron, as recommended on the chemical label.
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EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION around children and pets.
Pesticides are especially toxic to them. Keep pump and spray materials
away from them at all times.
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DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed, unventilated area
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DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals
in the pump.
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FLUSH the sprayer before switching chemicals
in order to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.
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STORE pesticides in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location.
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MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to pesticides
, as recommended by the chemical label or local/federal
regulations.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION SAFETY
Before Spraying
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INSPECT and PREPARE sprayer before each use
as directed in this manual.
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DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray
in order to avoid unintentional spray release.
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MAKE SURE BROADCAST NOZZLE IS ORIENTED to spray straight down before starting the sprayer. An incorrectly
positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others.
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DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 6.45 KM/H in order to minimize spray drift.
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CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices to restrict access for the period recommended on
chemical label.
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KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children/pets. Pesticides can be especially toxic to children and animals.
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DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate sprayer since pesticides are especially toxic to children.
SUMMARY OF IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand
this owner’s manual
completely before using the sprayer. Read each
chemical label’s instructions
before handling the chemical.
Improper use of the sprayer or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness for the operator or
nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment.
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