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Operation – Important Safety Information
Chemical Application Safety:
WARNING
Caution must be used when spraying chemicals to avoid unsafe exposure to
humans and the environment
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Heed the warnings below and follow all instructions carefully.
Before Spraying
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Sprayer prep
. ALWAYS inspect and prepare the sprayer before use according to the directions provided
in this manual.
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Keep sprayer off
. Do not turn on power to the sprayer until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional
spray release.
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Broadcast nozzle down
. Make sure broadcast nozzle is oriented to spray straight down before starting the
sprayer. An incorrectly positioned broadcast nozzle may spray chemicals on you or others
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Wind speed
. NEVER spray when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH in order to minimize spray drift.
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Clear area/post
. ALWAYS keep the work area clear of people and pets. POST warning notices to
restrict access by the public for the period recommended on chemical label.
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Operator age
. You must be 16 years of age or older to operate this sprayer.
During Spraying
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Over application
. DO NOT over apply chemical. Apply at a rate recommended by chemical
manufacturer. Excess can be dangerous to humans, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and
water sources.
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Never point gun
. NEVER point the spray gun at people or animals.
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Children/pets
. ALWAYS exercise extra caution when spraying near areas accessible to children and
pets.
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Eating/smoking
. DO NOT eat, drink, smoke, rub your eyes, or touch any part of your bare skin while
handling chemicals and spraying.
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Heat/flames
. DO NOT spray near open flames or sources of heat.
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Spills
. ALWAYS clean up spills immediately per instructions on the chemical label.
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Unattended
. ALWAYS 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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Troubleshooting
. ALWAYS refer to the safety instructions in the Troubleshooting Section before
attempting any repairs.
After Spraying
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Clean sprayer
. ALWAYS clean the sprayer immediately after use according to the directions provided in
this manual.
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Decontaminate
. ALWAYS decontaminate yourself immediately after you are finished spraying and
handling chemicals. Wash all exposed areas of the body with soap and water and remove and launder
clothing.
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Chemical disposal/storage
. ALWAYS dispose of or store remaining chemicals properly as
recommended on the chemical label.