Summary of Important Safety Information
5
WARNING
Read and understand
this owne r’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.
LISTED B ELO W is a summary of safe ty information of particular importance . See individual
se ctions of this owne r’s manual for more de tails.
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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 sprayer’s remote switch battery clamps
to the 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 spray er is improperly assembled.
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DO NOT MODIFY sprayer design.
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General Chemical S afety
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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 filling, using and cleaning
the sprayer. 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
sprayer 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 sprayer.
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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 ex posed 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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WEAR ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQ UIPMENT if you will be spraying overhead or
fogging.
You will be exposed to much more chemical fallout in these applications. Wear chemical resistant
head and neck protection, full face mask or hal f face mask with sealed goggles, and consider using a respirator.
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DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed ex ceeds 4 MPH
in order to minimize spray drift.
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CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices
to restrict access fo r the period recommend ed
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.
During Spraying
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DO NOT OVERAPPLY pesticide
. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manu factu rer. Excess pesticide
can be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and water sources.
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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.
