Step Two: Fill The Sprayer - North Star M268180M Owner's Manual

Operation - Using the Sprayer (continued)

Step Two: Fill the sprayer.

ALWAYS wear personal protective equipment as directed on the
chemical label when handling pesticides.
Long pants and sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, and eye protection are
strongly recommended. Additional protective gear may be required
depending on the particular pesticide.
Fill the sprayer using the following steps:
Re vie w the "O peration – Important Safe ty Information" related to General
1. Re vie w safe ty
Chemical Safety and Chemical Accident Procedures provided in this manual.
information
2. Choose safe Choose a safe pe sticide mixing and loading area.
- Choose an outdoor, well-ventilated area away from unprotected people, animals,
mixing/
food, and other items that might become contaminated.
loading area
3. Wear pe rsonal Wear pe rsonal prote ctive e quipment as dire cte d on the chemical label.
- Note that additional equipment may be specified for mixing and loading activities.
prote ctive
e quipment
4. Turn off Turn O FF powe r to the sprayer be fore filling.
- T he vehicle should also be off, with brake set or wheels blocked to prevent
spraye r and
unintended movement.
ve hicle
5. Remove fill Remove the fill cap locate d on top of the spraye r.
cap
Ensure tank is flushe d of all chemicals from prior uses.
6. Ensure tank
- Chemicals can interact dangerously when mixed, and residue chemicals are also a
flushe d
health hazard.
WARNING
Fill cap
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