5
Summary of Important Safety Information
WARNING
Read and understand
this owner'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 BELOW is a summary of safety information of particular importance. See individual
sections of this owner's manual for more details.
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DURING ASSEMBLY
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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 sprayer is improperly assembled.
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DO NOT MODIFY sprayer design.
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DURING OPERATION
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General Chemical Safety
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READ and FOLLOW each chemical label's instructions and warnings
.
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DO NOT spray undiluted bleach.
Always dilute strictly in accordance with the directions.
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CONSULT chemical label for correct ratios.
Never mix bleach solutions stronger than 1800ppm, incorrect ratios
could release harmful gases.
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DO NOT use for any other purposes once the sprayer has been used with bleach.
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DO NOT mix bleach with other chemicals.
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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.
Always keep sprayer and spray materials away from
them.
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DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed, unventilated area
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DO NOT USE flammable chemicals
in the sprayer.
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STORE chemicals in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location
.
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MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to chemicals
, 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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MAKE SURE BROADCAST NOZZLES ARE 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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DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 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 for the period recommended on
chemical label.
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KEEP sprayer and spray away from children/pets
.
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DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate sprayer
.
During Spraying
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DO NOT OVERAPPLY chemical
. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manufacturer. Excess chemical 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.