Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)
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Step Two: Fill the sprayer.
WARNING
ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the
chemical label when handling pesticides.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are
strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required
depending on the particular pesticide.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
1. Re vie w safe ty
information
Re vie w the “O peration – Important Safe ty Information”
related to General
Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.
2. Choose safe
mixing/
loading area
Choose a safe pe sticide mixing and loading area.
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals,
food, and other items that might become contaminated.
3. Wear pe rsonal
prote ctive
e quipment
Wear pe rsonal prote ctive e quipment as dire cte d on the chemical label.
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities.
4. Turn off
spraye r and
ve hicle
Turn O FF powe r to the sprayer be fore filling.
- T he vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent
unintended movement.
5. Remove fill
cap
Remove the fill cap locate d on top of the spraye r.
6. Ensure tank
flushe d
Ensure tank is flushe d of all chemicals from prior uses
.
- Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also a
health hazard.
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Fill cap
