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Introduction
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SAFE SPRAYING PRACTICES
Persons engaged in the handling, preparation or application of chemicals must follow accepted practices to
insure the safety of themselves and others,
1. WEAR protective clothing including: gloves, hat, respirator, eye protection and skin covering suitable for
protection from chemicals being used.
2. BATHE thoroughly after any exposure to chemicals, giving particular attention to eyes, nose, ears and
mouth.
3. CLEAN equipment and materials in accordance with employer, municipal and state regulations. Use only
approved areas and drains.
4. DISPOSE of chemicals and rinse solutions by approved and legal means.
5. PROVIDE methods and materials for operators to wash eyes and hands immediately during the spraying
process.
6. PROVIDE methods and materials for control, safe dilution and neutralization of chemical spills during
preparation, spraying, transporting and cleanup.
7. Always check and follow the directions and safety warnings of the chemicals to be used.
8. Secure the discharge lines before starting the pump. An unsecured discharge line may whip.
9. Periodically inspect the pump and the system components.
10. Check hoses for weak or worn condition before each use. Make certain that all connections are tight and
secure.
11. Do not operate unit with leaks, frayed, kinked hoses or tubing. Repair or replace immediately.
12. Use only pipe, hose and fittings rated for maximum pressure or pressure at which pressure relief valve is
set at. When replacing pipe, hose or fittings, use new product.
13. Do not operate an engine in an enclosed area. Be sure the area is well ventilated.
14. Do not use these pumps for pumping water or other liquids for human or animal consumption.
15.
Do not pump flammable or explosive fluids such as gasoline,
fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Do not use in explosive atmospheres. The pump should be used
only with liquids compatible with the pump component materials.
16. Be sure all exposed moving parts are guarded and that all coupling devices are securely attached before
applying power.
17. Before servicing, disconnect all power, make sure all pressure in the system is relieved, drain all liquids
from the system and flush.
18. Protect pump from freezing conditions by draining liquid and pumping rust inhibiting antifreeze solution
through the system, coating the pump interior.
19. TRANSPORT - Machine must be stopped to raise or lower booms. Because of cam system, if booms
are raised in transit they can fall forward or backward when coming to a stop or while traveling on uneven
terrain.
Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining. Review the safety
instructions and precautions annually.
TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL
YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF
OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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