Summary Of Important Safety Information; During Assembly; During Operation; General Chemical Safety - North Star 157145 Owner's Manual

Read and understand this owner's manual completely before using the pump. Read each
chemical label's instructions before handling the chemical.
Improper use of the pump 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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EXERCISE CAUTION when attaching a remote switch to battery terminals. Follow the steps
listed in the Assembly section of this manual in exact sequence when connecting the pump to 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 pump is improperly assembled.
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DO NOT MODIFY pump design.

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READ and FOLLOW each chemical label's instructions and warnings.
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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 the Chemical
Accident Procedures section 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 operating the
pump. 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. Some chemicals are especially toxic to
them. Keep pump and spray materials away from them at all times.
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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 pump.
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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 chemical, as recommended by the
chemical label or local/federal regulations.
Before Spraying
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SOAK vegetation in the area surrounding the work zone prior to spraying bleach. Bleach can
kill vegetation if not soaked thoroughly.
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INSPECT and PREPARE pump before each use as directed in this manual.
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DO NOT TURN ON POWER to pump until ready to spray in order to avoid unintentional spray
release.
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DO NOT SPRAY when wind speed exceeds 5 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 pump and spray materials away from children/pets. Some chemicals can be especially toxic
to children and animals.
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DO NOT ALLOW anyone younger than 16 to operate the pump since some chemicals are
especially toxic to children.
Summary of Important Information
WARNING

General Chemical Safety

Chemical Application Safety
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