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Summary of Important Safety Information (cont’d)
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DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE, RUB YOUR EYES, or TOUCH YOUR BARE SKIN while handling
chemicals and spraying
.
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NEVER POINT THE SPRAY GUN at people or animals.
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EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION when spraying near areas accessible to children and pets
.
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CLEAN up spills immediately
per instructions on the chemical label.
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TURN OFF vehicle and set brake or block wheels, TURN OFF power to sprayer, and RELIEVE system
pressure
before leaving sprayer unattended.
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SEE Troubleshooting section of this manual before attempting any repairs
. Wear personal protective
equipment and follow safety instructions.
After Spraying
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CLEAN sprayer immediately after use
according to the directions provided in this manual.
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DECONTAMINATE yourself 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.
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DISPOSE OF or STORE remaining chemicals in secure storage with correctly marked container
.
Towing/Hauling Safety
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READ towing/hauling safety instructions
in your towing/hauling vehicle manual.
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DO NOT ALLOW drivers younger than 16
to operate the towing/hauling vehicle with the filled sprayer
attached.
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MAKE SURE SPRAYER IS SECURELY ATTACHED to vehicle.
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EXERCISE CAUTION in vehicle handling when towing/hauling filled sprayer
to avoid loss of control or
overturning.
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Keep speed to a minimum
so you can maintain control. Reduce speed prior to turns.
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Allow for wider turns
and for
more distance to stop
.
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Avoid any sudden
steering maneuvers, starts, or stops that could create sway.
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SLOW DOWN and EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION on sloped or uneven terrain.
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.
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BE AWARE of the added length of the sprayer and that visibility may be reduced
when making turns or
backing up.
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DO NOT RIDE or TRANSPORT cargo on the sprayer.
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COMPLY WITH all local, state, and federal towing requirements if you will be towing on public roads.
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TURN OFF both sprayer and vehicle, and SET BRAKES or BLOCK WHEELS
before leaving unattended.
Chemical accident procedures
Immediate response is necessary in the event of sprayer leaks, bodily chemical contact, poisoning, 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.