Summary of Important Information
5
WARNING
Read and understand
this owner’s manual
completely before using the pump. Read each
chemical label’s instructions
before handling the chemical.
Improper use of the pump or handling of chemicals could result in serious injury or illness
for the operator or nearby persons/animals, or cause damage to the environment.
LISTED BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual
sections of this owner’s manual for more details.
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EXERCISE CAUTION when attaching remote switch to battery terminals
. Follow the steps
listed in the Assembly section of this manual i
n exact sequence
when connecting the pump to battery
terminals.
Caution must be exercised to avoid contact with battery acid and to prevent sparking.
•
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 pump design.
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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.
•
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.
•
WEAR protective clothing, eye protection, and chemical resistant gloves
when operating the
pump. Wear additional protective gear, such as facemask 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
•
DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals
in the pump.
•
FLUSH the pump before switching chemicals
in order
to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.
•
STORE pesticides in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location
.
•
MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to pesticides
, as recommended by the
chemical label or local/federal regulations.
Chemical Application Safety
Before Spraying
•
INSPECT and PREPARE pump before each use
as directed in this manual.
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DO NOT TURN ON POWER to pump until ready to spray
in order to avoid unintentional spray
release.
•
DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH
in order to minimize spray drift.
•
CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices
to restrict access for the period
recommended on chemical label.
•
KEEP pump and spray materials away from children/pets
. Pesticides can be especially toxic to
children and animals.
•
DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate the pump
since pesticides are especially
toxic to children.
During Spraying
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DO NOT OVERAPPLY pesticide
. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manufacturer. Excess
pesticide can be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and
water sources.
