Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)
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),
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7. Che ck drain
cap
Be fore filling tank, ensure drain cap is se curely tightene d.
8. Fill tank
Add pesticide to tank through fill cap:
a)
Confirm the chemical/water dilution ratios specified on the chemical label.
b)
Determine chemical and water volumes needed for the planned application,
taking into consideration that maximum tank capacity is 16 gallons.
Note: Only purchase and m ix as much chem ical as you need for the
planned application in order to m inim ize chem ical overapplication and
the need for storing unused chem icals.
c)
Add chemical to the tank through the fill cap.
If the chem ical is not pre-m ixed, add water and pesticide concentrate in the
order prescribed on the label.
9. Ensure
chemical
mixe d
Ensure chemical is thoroughly mixe d in tank.
- Stirring device should be made of metal or plastic, non-chemical absorbing
material, and then properly cleaned and stored after use.
10. Re place fill
cap
Re place fill cap and tighten se curely
.
Drain cap
