Summary of Important Information
5
WARNING
Read and understand
this owner’s manual
completely before using the regulator. Read each
chemical label’s instructions
before handling the chemical.
Improper use of the regulator 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.
------------------------------------ DURING ASSEMBLY-------------------------------
CHECK and TEST completed assembly
as directed in this manual.
Serious injury could result from
chemical leaks if sprayer is improperly assembled.
DO NOT MODIFY sprayer design.
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General Chemical Safety
READ and FOLLOW each chemical label’s instructions and warnings
.
AVOID inhaling, ingesting, or coming into contact with any chemicals
.
KNOW applicable licensing and regulatory requirements
for the chemical you plan to use.
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.
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.
EXERCISE EXTRA CAUTION around children and pets.
Pesticides are especially toxic to them.
Keep sprayer and spray materials away from them at all times.
DO NOT MIX OR POUR chemicals in an enclosed, unventilated area
DO NOT USE flammable or corrosive chemicals
in the sprayer.
FLUSH the sprayer before switching chemicals
in order
to prevent dangerous chemical interactions.
STORE pesticides in a correctly labeled container and in a secure location
.
MONITOR the health of operators frequently exposed to pesticides
, as recommended by the
chemical label or local/federal regulations.
Chemical Application Safety
Before Spraying
INSPECT and PREPARE sprayer before each use
as directed in this manual.
DO NOT TURN ON POWER to sprayer until ready to spray
in order to avoid unintentional spray
release.
DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 4 MPH
in order to minimize spray drift.
CLEAR work area of people/ pets and POST warning notices
to restrict access for the period
recommended on chemical label.
KEEP sprayer and spray materials away from children/pets
. Pesticides can be especially toxic to
children and animals.
DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate the sprayer
since pesticides are especially
toxic to children.
During Spraying
DO NOT OVER-APPLY pesticide
. Apply at rate recommended by chemical manufacturer. Excess
pesticide can be dangerous to humans/animals, damage desirable plants, and contaminate soil and
water sources.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK, SMOKE, RUB YOUR EYES, or TOUCH YOUR BARE SKIN while
handling chemicals and spraying
.
NEVER POINT A SPRAY GUN at people or animals.
